In a quiet back street in Bethnal Green lies the Gallery Café, a small, friendly establishment that doubles as a unique art space.

Spitalfield’s market plays host to an alternative fashion event this week, with scores of emerging designers due to showcase their talent.

In 1961, the Parker Morris Committee decreed that as wealth increased, homes should be built accordingly. Thus, one of the most pioneering housing reports of the last century was passed, and the Parker Morris space standard of 72 metres for a terraced house was implemented.

Local residents will mount a challenge against Tower Hamlets Council’s vision for future development when its fifteen year development plan is scrutinised by a planning inspector tomorrow.

A bookmakers due to take over a Deptford pub has hit opposition after being told that their signage cannot be displayed on the outside of the building.

A local housing development in Croydon has won a prestigious eco award, recognising the borough’s consistent drive to build more sustainable housing.

A new exhibition championing the work of women in the construction of the Olympic site was officially opened by Tessa Jowell MP last night at the Museum of London, Docklands.

Lewisham Council is set to receive funding to build a £3.5m youth centre for teenagers in the area.

Two ELL boroughs are set to receive £52,000 each towards improving their high streets for the Christmas holiday.

A ‘listening’ bus for deaf children visited a learning centre in Tower Hamlets this week, providing a place for parents to go for information and assistance.