Tower Hamlets Archive

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/

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/

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/

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/

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, Uncategorized/

Emergency measures for walkers and cyclists under social distancing

Residents in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Lewisham and Croydon will see emergency measures enforced to their roads to improve social distancing …

by Georgia Saunders/ May 12, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, News, Tower Hamlets/

“I can really sit with my emotions” When isolating alone helps mental health

The UK has been in lockdown for almost seven weeks. Many are with family, a partner or friends, but what …

by Rebecca Huber/ May 9, 2020/ Coronavirus, Features, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Good deeds in Hackney, Lewisham, Croydon and Tower Hamlets during lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown has seen many volunteers and charities step up to help the most vulnerable members …

by Eastlondonlines/ May 8, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, People, Tower Hamlets/

We Need to Talk: Taking care of our relationships during Covid-19

As the lockdown enters its seventh week, challenges are emerging for couples, and putting a spotlight on relationship issues. Three …

by Mieke Faeste/ May 7, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, General Features, Lockdown lifestyle, People, Tower Hamlets/

Online dance classes to keep you active during lockdown

Forget online HIIT workouts or 5k runs, local dance communities in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Lewisham and Croydon have come to …

by Fiyon Gibson/ May 7, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Park life: where to relax in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Croydon and Lewisham

Staying fit and enjoying green spaces within the city has never seemed more important since lockdown began in March. Eastlondonlines …

by Candela Orobitg-Baena/ May 7, 2020/ Coronavirus, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Lockdown lifestyle, Tower Hamlets/

Train drain: ‘I am around thousands of people … but I feel like I’m always alone’

Long commutes are a time to read a book, plug in to some tunes, and have some me time. But …

by Georgina Gambetta/ April 21, 2020/ Data, Features, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

The solution to loneliness in London? Rent controls and social housing

As Hackney and Tower Hamlets’ house prices soar, saying goodbye to family and friends is becoming the norm. In day …

by Georgina Gambetta/ April 20, 2020/ Data, Features, Hackney, Housing, Tower Hamlets/

Fighting back: East London’s history of racism

As racist and religious hate crime rises by 40 per cent in Eastlondonlines’ boroughs, we have produced a timeline, to …

by Dominic Webb/ April 15, 2020/ Croydon, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Are those in power doing enough to combat hate crime?

When we asked our councillors and police how they were combatting hate crime, we were met with silence. The authorities …

by Jordan Lane/ April 15, 2020/ Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Trains, trams – and racism: how East Croydon Station became unsafe for minorities

Recent figures reveal that East Croydon station has more than twice the number of racists incidents than any other station …

by Jordan Lane/ April 14, 2020/ Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Hate crime is increasing – it is time to fight back

Hate crime is surging in our boroughs. In Lewisham, homophobic hate crime has increased by 100 per cent, whilst anti-Semitic …

by Barney Stone/ April 14, 2020/ Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

COVID-19 hate crimes continue against East Asians

The current coronavirus pandemic has created an environment of fear that is manifesting itself in increased racist abuse of Chinese …

by Jordan Lane/ April 14, 2020/ Crime, Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Hateful London: Unveiling the hate crime crisis

Over the last 12 months, racist and religious hate crime has risen by 40 per cent throughout Eastlondonlines boroughs. According to the …

by Barney Stone/ April 14, 2020/ Croydon, Data, Features, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Catholic schools facing falling admissions in Tower Hamlets

Catholic schools in Tower Hamlets have warned of a drop in new students after Brexit, with student numbers falling for …

by Mieke Faeste/ March 30, 2020/ Education, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Questions raised over “mosquito” device in Shoreditch

If you’re under 25 and walking down Wheler street by Shoreditch High street station, you might have heard a piercing …

by Antonina Mitkova/ March 17, 2020/ Environment, Health, News, Tower Hamlets/

News In Brief

Lewisham Library first floor closed The first floor of Lewisham Library is closed due to electrical problems. Earlier in the …

by Grace Higgins/ March 14, 2020/ Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets/

First COVID-19 case in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets saw its first case of the Coronavirus yesterday according to Public Health England (PHE). The council …

by Antonina Mitkova/ March 10, 2020/ Croydon, Environment, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the young lawyers working pro-bono to make a difference

EastLondonLines speaks to three members of a Tower Hamlets student-led pro-bono clinic, who work in their free time to help …

by Mieke Faeste/ March 9, 2020/ Features, Local Hero, People, Tower Hamlets/

Your Week in Drag

For the country bred- turned Londoners looking for liberation, Shoreditch offers an extensive drag scene boasting a brilliantly charismatic and …

by Olivia Edwardes/ March 9, 2020/ Features, General Features, Tower Hamlets/

Parents march on Downing Street over cuts to special needs funding in schools

Hundreds of parents, pupils and school staff came together to march to 10 Downing Street to deliver a letter with …

by Rebecca Huber/ March 7, 2020/ Education, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Wapping traders speak out against high street closures as further measures are flagged

Businesses in Wapping say they have seen a drop in trade after restrictions stopping all traffic apart from buses on the High Street …

by Rebecca Huber/ March 5, 2020/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Women at head of scheme to transform Royal London hospital site into town hall

A multimillion-pound development to transform Whitechapel’s Royal London Hospital into Tower Hamlet’s new town hall is being led by a …

by Antonina Mitkova/ March 2, 2020/ News, Tower Hamlets/

Forty-eight hours in the life of Tower Hamlets’s homeless

The numbers of rough sleepers in Tower Hamlets are on the rise – again. Recent figures showed a rise of …

by Mieke Faeste/ March 2, 2020/ Features, General Features, People, Tower Hamlets/

Residents in Tower Hamlets warned of overflowing bins as refuse collectors prepare to strike over holiday pay

Tower Hamlets residents are facing the prospect of uncollected rubbish due to workers not being paid their due holiday pay.

by Candela Orobitg-Baena/ February 28, 2020/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Protesters mount fight against cuts to vital language services in Tower Hamlets

Locals in Tower Hamlets are upset about cuts of more than £31,000 that they say could close down a vital …

by Rebecca Huber/ February 28, 2020/ Education, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/