Boris speaks out as affordable homes at risk

Boris Johnson has clashed with the Crown Estates over plans to sell 1,300 London homes reserved for key workers, including teachers and nurses in Victoria Park and Lewisham. The Mayor told the head of the £6.2 billion property portfolio — run on behalf of the Queen for the benefit of the taxpayer — of his [...]

GCSE results joy for East London students

Schools in South and East London are celebrating a second wave of exam success as GCSE exam results are published.

Local students celebrate A-Level success

Sixth-formers across South and East London have received their A and AS Level results – grades which will determine whether they can take up a place at their university of choice.

New report shows ‘mixed picture’ for house prices despite promise of Olympics boom

House prices have risen in East London since the Olympics were announced, a survey has shown – but some neighbourhoods are benefiting more than others, while many areas have failed to keep pace with the rest of the capital.

Rich Mix arts centre wins reprieve with £2.5m cash boost from Tower Hamlets

Hopes were raised today for the future of East London arts centre Rich Mix, which is to get a £2.5m boost from Tower Hamlets Council in an effort to solve its troubled financial situation.