Tower Hamlets Archive

Tower Hamlets dementia rate lowest in Britain

Residents in Tower Hamlets have the lowest rate of dementia in Britain according to figures from Alzheimer’s Research UK. Dementia …

by Phoebe Gardner/ October 18, 2017/ Health, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Aromas of leather and rope imbue latest Whitechapel Gallery show

The first thing you notice when you walk into Whitechapel Gallery for its latest exhibition is the smell of leather …

by Xueqing Huang/ October 13, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Tower Hamlets/

Fate of British-Iranian prisoners still unknown as new charges emerge

Activists in Tower Hamlets fighting for the release of a British-Iranian mother imprisoned in Iran joined a rally in central …

by Kayly Quinn Grana/ October 13, 2017/ News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Emergency medics travelling to patients’ homes in bid to cut A&E numbers

Emergency doctors are travelling to patients’ homes in a bid to cut the numbers of people using accident and emergency …

by Holly Patrick/ October 12, 2017/ Data, Hackney, Health, News, Tower Hamlets/

Christian foster child “misses” foster carers, new report claims

A five year old Christian girl who was removed from her Muslim foster family was in “warm and appropriate care”, …

by Holly Patrick/ October 6, 2017/ Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

What’s On This Week

by Sophie Thompson/ October 6, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Listings, Music, Society, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Homeless photographers explore what East London means to them

Geraldine Crimmins has enrolled on an art course and volunteers to help homeless people. Although she now has a roof …

by Matty Edwards/ September 30, 2017/ Arts Features, Features, Tower Hamlets/

Activists criticise inadequate government action in #FreeNazanin campaign

Activists in Tower Hamlets have called for greater action from the UK government in the campaign to free a British-Iranian …

by Matty Edwards/ September 28, 2017/ Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Nightlife industry slams late night levy that could cause venue closures

Experts and industry bodies have strongly criticised the decision to introduce a late night levy in Tower Hamlets, which could …

by Matty Edwards/ September 27, 2017/ Business, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Campaign chief guilty of terror offences for not handing over passwords

The director of advocacy group Cage has been convicted for terrorism offences after refusing to hand over his mobile phone …

by Matty Edwards/ September 25, 2017/ Lead Stories, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets and Hackney among worst boroughs for food hygiene

Tower Hamlets and Hackney are among the worst areas for Food Hygiene Ratings in London, a new study by GMB …

by Matty Edwards/ September 25, 2017/ Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

East London collective to tackle stigma of mental health at work

“I lost so many jobs because I would start crying and freaking out, I’d just have days where I could …

by Matty Edwards/ September 24, 2017/ Features, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Mayor lobbies Sadiq to review pace of developments

Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs has called on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to review the scale of development and …

by Matty Edwards/ September 22, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Fourth man charged with fatal Bow shooting

A fourth man has been arrested by police investigating the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Brenton Roper in Bow earlier this …

by Frances Rankin/ September 8, 2017/ Crime, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Mayor speaks out over foster care row

The Mayor of Tower Hamlets branded stories in the media accusing his authority of distressing a Christian girl by placing …

by Frances Rankin/ September 5, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Deputy Mayor stands down

Deputy Mayor Rachel Saunders, who led the Child Services Department condemned by Ofsted for “serious failures” has submitted her resignation …

by Alex Wilson/ August 9, 2017/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Luxury flat redevelopment must include LGBT venue

Tower Hamlets Council has ordered housing developers to include a LGBT bar as part of its multi-million pound development on …

by Alex Wilson/ August 7, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets schools to become academies despite protest

Two Tower Hamlets state schools will become academies despite efforts from local parents and campaigners to block the handover. A …

by Alex Wilson/ August 4, 2017/ Education, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Estate residents join in on weapon sweeps

Tower Hamlets police are calling on residents to help get weapons off the street.  Officers have launched a recruitment scheme …

by Alex Wilson/ August 1, 2017/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

More police to target drugs crime in Tower Hamlets

Fourteen new police officers will be recruited to tackle crime on Tower Hamlets council estates, it has been confirmed. Mayor …

by Alex Wilson/ July 27, 2017/ Crime, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Ideas sought to combat “dangerous” pollution

Tower Hamlets Council is appealing to the public for suggestions on how to combat the borough’s shocking air pollution levels. …

by Alex Wilson/ July 25, 2017/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Five-year-old fined £150 for selling lemonade

A five-year-old girl selling lemonade to festivalgoers in Mile End was fined £150 for “trading without a permit”. The girl …

by Alex Wilson/ July 21, 2017/ Business, Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Council calls on Justine Greening to “protect” Hackney schools

Over 70 headteachers and governors have called on the Government to stop what Hackney Council describes as a £25m cut …

by Alex Wilson/ July 19, 2017/ Education, Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Housing charter to protect against ‘rogue’ landlords

A charter to protect private renters in Tower Hamlets against exploitative landlords will launch at the end of the month. …

by Alex Wilson/ July 13, 2017/ Housing, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Youth sports in crisis in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Foundation (THYSF) says it is in “peril” after failing to secure extra funding from the council. The …

by Alex Wilson/ July 12, 2017/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society, Sports, Tower Hamlets/

Meet The Traders: ‘Film’s not Dead’ campaigning for the future of film photography

  From an amateur blog celebrating vintage photography to a professional business campaigning for the future of analogue cameras, Film’s …

by Marwa Othman/ July 7, 2017/ Business, Features, Local News, Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

Police and mayor move to reassure Muslims in Tower Hamlets after acid attacks spark hate crime fears

A series of acid attacks in East London has renewed concerns among the Muslim community in Tower Hamlets over their …

by Alex Wilson/ July 7, 2017/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the Traders: Portuguese friends showcase their love affair with London

Sitting amid a string of colourful houses in Colombia Road in Hackney, A Portuguese Love Affair is the tribute to …

by Susana Bessa/ July 5, 2017/ Business, Features, Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

Contemporary art and national heritage brought together in new exhibition

Inspiring Landmarks, the first art exhibition hosted by the Landmark Trust, the charity which champions neglected and disregarded historic buildings …

by Susana Bessa/ July 3, 2017/ Arts Features, Features, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Fire tears through unfinished luxury flats development in Bow Wharf

A fire has torn through an unoccupied block of flats being built in Bow Wharf. Around 80 firefighters and 12 …

by Alex Wilson/ July 3, 2017/ Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Overground to run weekend 24-hour service from Hackney to Lewisham

London Overground will add a 24-hour service on part of the route that runs from Hackney to Lewisham from December, …

by Alex Wilson/ July 3, 2017/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Exhibition remembers the forgotten Indian and Nepali soldiers who fought for the British Empire

During the commemorations marking the centenary of World War One very little has been said about the Indian and Nepali …

by Giulia Fassone/ July 2, 2017/ Arts Features, Reviews, Tower Hamlets/

Flammable cladding to be removed from four East London blocks

Flammable cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower will be removed from a block at the Woodberry Down Estate, …

by Alex Wilson/ June 27, 2017/ Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Thug armed with 10-inch knife jailed for stabbing police officer

A man who was found guilty for stabbing an off-duty police officer in Tower Hamlets has been jailed for 12 …

by Stephane Elad/ June 22, 2017/ Crime, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Brick Lane Theatre Festival: Experimental theatre in the East End

Experimental theatre has come to Brick Lane in the form of a summer festival. The Brick Lane Theatre Festival is …

by Yuvan Kumar/ June 19, 2017/ Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Diabetes cases in Tower Hamlets are on the rise

Residents living in Tower Hamlets are at risk of health complications such as type 2 diabetes as a result of poor …

by Natasha Chisabingo/ June 19, 2017/ General Features, Health, Tower Hamlets/

Are our tower blocks safe? East London mayors speak out

People living in tower blocks in Croydon, Lewisham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets were this week waiting for further information from authorities …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 19, 2017/ Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Crossrail guard attempted to join IS

by Alice French/ June 18, 2017/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Fire in East London tower block, days after Grenfell Tower

A fire broke out in an East London block of flats early this morning, with four fire engines being called …

by Natasha Chisabingo/ June 16, 2017/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney to celebrate the life of Jo Cox

Thousands gather to remember Jo Cox. Pic: Garry Knight Hackney will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life of murdered MP …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 16, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, People, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets, What's On This Week/