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Tower Hamlets Archive

‘Telebefriending’ to tackle Christmas loneliness for the isolating elderly

An independent charity will “telebefriend” hundreds of elderly East London residents who are suffering from loneliness and isolation over the …
by Nenseh Koneh/ December 19, 2020/ Christmas, Tower Hamlets/

Street artists create new Black History mural for park

By Aisha Payne, Caitlin Tilley and Lauren Sneath Street artists Coma and Sky High have created a new mural in a Tower Hamlets park …
by Eastlondonlines/ December 15, 2020/ Arts, Tower Hamlets/

New vaccine to be tested on BAME communities in Tower Hamlets

A new COVID-19 vaccine will be trialled in East London to examine its effectiveness among among people with underlying health …
by Nenseh Koneh/ December 10, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets MP Apsana Begum to face trial over housing fraud charges

Poplar and Limehouse MP Apsana Begum appeared in court today over accusations she ‘jumped the queue’ to get a council …
by Clara Murray/ December 8, 2020/ Crime, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Teachers to strike over planned cuts to learning budget for SEND and disabled children

Teachers are to strike in Tower Hamlets next week over a plan to cut up to £650,000 from support provided …
by Nenseh Koneh/ December 4, 2020/ Community, Education, Tower Hamlets/

Leisure out of lockdown as gyms and pools reopen across east and south London

By Caitlin Tilley, Clara Murray, Fiona Holland, Sam Shaw and Clotilde Nogues Gyms and leisure centres in London have been …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 4, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Lead Stories, Society, Sports, Tower Hamlets/

Labour councillor suspended over Facebook post saying ‘no factual basis’ for Jewish race

Tower Hamlets Labour councillor Puru Miah has been suspended by the Labour Party as it investigates claims of anti-Semitism over …
by Aisha Payne/ December 1, 2020/ Lead Stories, Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

‘All voices will be heard’ in £3m Bow traffic changes

Bow residents will get another chance to have their say on £3 million eco-friendly street changes, after doubts were raised …
by Clara Murray/ November 27, 2020/ Environment, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

New scheme to help feed and advise hard up families

A new shop allowing hard up Tower Hamlets families access to affordable and healthy food has opened in Limehouse. The …
by Caitlin Tilley/ November 25, 2020/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

MI5 still consider ISIS ‘bride’ Shamima Begum a security threat, court told

Shamima Begum is “considered to pose a very real and current threat to national security”, the Supreme Court heard today. …
by Niamh Houston/ November 23, 2020/ Tower Hamlets/

Open-air gallery collection expanded at Canary Wharf

Six new works have been added to London’s largest outdoor collection of free public art at Canary Wharf, which already includes over …
by Fiona Holland/ November 23, 2020/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Tower Hamlets/
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets John Biggs answering public questions

Council agree on two options for Mayoral referendum

Tensions ran high during a Tower Hamlets council meeting as a motion was agreed for an alternative proposal for a cabinet and …
by Nenseh Koneh/ November 19, 2020/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/
4 women and a man posing with their hands crossed and sad faces in front of Spitalfields City Farm gate

Volunteers protest over fears of changes at city farm

A row has broken out over allegations that a Tower Hamlets city farm is being secretive about plans to change …
by Nenseh Koneh/ November 18, 2020/ Community, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Concern grows over crowds as hundreds flock to East End foodie markets

Large crowds at Victoria Park’s fashionable Sunday market are causing concern for residents and park visitors, who are warning of …
by Clara Murray/ November 18, 2020/ Business, Community, Lead Stories, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Anger as residents consulted over Chinese embassy move to Tower Hill

Tower Hamlets residents are being consulted on controversial proposals to move the Chinese Embassy from Marylebone to the former Royal …
by Aisha Payne/ November 13, 2020/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Bow Foodbank crowdfunds to continue serving meals

A public appeal for help has been made by Bow Foodbank to cope with a drastic increase in people seeking …
by Nenseh Koneh/ November 12, 2020/ Community, Tower Hamlets/

Borough to hold referendum on keeping mayor

A referendum is to be held next year to decide on the future of the mayoral system in Tower Hamlets. …
by Nenseh Koneh/ November 11, 2020/ Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Childcare scheme recognised for welcoming refugees

A childcare scheme in Tower Hamlets has received a national Sanctuary Award in recognition of its work welcoming those fleeing …
by Aisha Payne/ November 10, 2020/ Education, Tower Hamlets/

Families criticise plans to close three adult care facilities

Families have criticised plans to close three adult day care centres in Tower Hamlets as the council battles to reduce …
by Daniel King/ November 10, 2020/ Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Fireworks

Bonfire Night at home – our lockdown guide to enjoying the 5 November

With another lockdown starting on November 5, many Bonfire Night get-togethers have had to be cancelled. Larger events had already …
by Grace Higgins/ November 4, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Legendary Community Club: Striving to end food poverty

‘’We know how much food poverty is an issue for the families. We have heard from some children who’ve been …
by Rainer Brittain-Catlin/ October 30, 2020/ Community, Features, Lewisham, Local Hero, Tower Hamlets/

Councils defy government decision to not extend free school meals scheme

Councils in Lewisham, Hackney, Tower Hamlet and Croydon have decided to extend free school meals schemes over the current half …
by Grace Higgins/ October 28, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets pledges free school meals over half term

Children in Tower Hamlets will get free meals distributed to them over the October half term the mayor of Tower …
by Lana Sargeant/ October 24, 2020/ Education, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Smartphone app detecting kidney disease rolled out in Tower Hamlets

 An app designed to make home urine tests for kidney diseases and diabetes easier and spotting signs of illness earlier …
by Millie Forrest/ October 21, 2020/ Health, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets park unveils new sensory equipment for children’s playground

A park in Tower Hamlets will undergo a transformation to make it’s playground equipment accessible to all children.   Bartlett …
by Joanna Williams/ October 15, 2020/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

How to celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month honours Afro-Caribbean history and heritage and tells the stories of a community that is often marginalised. During …
by Malaurie Accrombessi/ October 12, 2020/ Arts Features, Community, Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

NHS was not prepared for the pandemic, says Tower Hamlets doctor

Despite the easing of the lockdown and drop in numbers of COVID-19 cases, doctors in the NHS remain angry with …
by Shruti Nanda/ June 25, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Health, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

First pop-up classroom in the UK welcomes students back to school

The first ever specially designed pop up class room has been created at Manorfield Primary School in Poplar, Tower Hamlets. …
by Tancredi Crepax/ June 25, 2020/ Coronavirus, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Artists donate works to enhance NHS staff spaces

Health service workers at the Royal London Hospital and the Mile End Hospital are to be treated to artworks in …
by Jiaxuan LI/ June 17, 2020/ Arts, Arts Features, Community, Health, Tower Hamlets/

Seventeen arrests in Tower Hamlets police anti-drugs sweep

Seventeen people have been arrested by police in Tower Hamlets as part of the anti-drugs dealing Operation Continuum. Police said …
by Jiaxuan LI/ June 3, 2020/ Crime, Local News, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/
Mufeedah Bustin, Krysten Perry and Mayor John Biggs

High Court decision puts brakes on Westferry Printworks development

A High Court action brought by Tower Hamlets council has put a stop to a planned multimillion-pound residential development by …
by Candela Orobitg-Baena/ June 1, 2020/ Housing, News, Tower Hamlets/

Non-essential shops in Tower Hamlets ‘not ready’ to reopen on June 15

Independent shop owners in Tower Hamlets are ‘not ready’ to reopen due to lack of safety guidance after the Prime …
by Ana Kozlova/ June 1, 2020/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, News, Tower Hamlets/

There are now “fewer than 10” rough sleepers in Tower Hamlets according to the council

The £3.2m rough sleeper aid handed out in March funded the intent to eliminate rough sleeping in the time of …
by Olivia Edwardes/ June 1, 2020/ Coronavirus, Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Female creatives paint pavements in Hackney and Tower Hamlets to aid social distancing

A collective of female creatives have grouped together to grab extra space for pedestrians by painting water based-acrylic patterns and …
by Fiyon Gibson/ June 1, 2020/ Hackney, Lockdown lifestyle, News, Tower Hamlets/
THCC zoom meeting

Religious groups’ outreach work during Covid-19 Lockdown

by Valentina Romagnoli/ June 1, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Lockdown lifestyle, People, Tower Hamlets/

Popular festival All Points East heads online for weekend finale

A popular festival held in the borough of Tower Hamlets has been launched online this year to “showcase some of …
by Georgia Saunders/ May 30, 2020/ Coronavirus, Local News, Music, News, Tower Hamlets/

Brick Lane’s Beigel Bake reveals recipe for iconic bagels for stay-at-home bakers

Some bagels travel many miles from the bakeries of Israel to our plates but there’s one great bagel that is …
by Ana Kozlova/ May 20, 2020/ Coronavirus, Features, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/
Genesis cinema

Local cinemas join fund-raising appeal in battle for survival

Independent cinemas in Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and East Finchley have joined a national campaign set up to protect businesses …
by Joshua Lamb/ May 18, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/
Care Home

Croydon coronavirus-related deaths in care homes fifth highest in London figures reveal

Croydon has suffered the fifth highest number of Covid-19 related care home deaths of the 32 London boroughs, statistics recorded …
by Joshua Lamb/ May 16, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Stepney City farm shares gardening tips

Gardening at home is trending as lockdown heads into its 51 day, with compost selling out and online tutorials gaining …
by Mieke Faeste/ May 13, 2020/ Community, Health, People, Tower Hamlets/
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