Tower Hamlets Archive

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 Alexandra Elizabeth 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/

Man in critical condition after being hit by a bus in Bethnal Green

  A man is in critical condition after being hit by a bus near Bethnal Green station this morning. A …

by Benedetta Ricci/ June 13, 2017/ Local News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

#ELLection – Labour maintains stronghold in Tower Hamlets

After a seismic night, the Tower Hamlets constituencies of Bethnal Green and Bow and Poplar and Limehouse remained Labour strongholds …

by Oliver Chapman/ June 9, 2017/ ELLection, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection: What lies ahead for young people and their careers

Young voters care passionately about issues such as job security – an issue that has not been centre stage of …

by Alice French/ June 7, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Mayor of Tower Hamlets in row with former deputy mayor

The Mayor of Tower Hamlets has denied claims from a former deputy mayor that he was Islamophobic and sexist, saying “they …

by Yuvan Kumar/ June 6, 2017/ News, Tower Hamlets/

Photographer captures portraits of refugees in southern Italy

A photographer whose images of refugees who have found a safe haven in Italy are to go on show at a …

by Madeline White/ June 6, 2017/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

#ELLection: How the future of energy could affect your vote

The environment has not been topping the agenda in this year’s election campaign but for Hackney resident and renewable energy expert Agamemnon …

by Imogen Lodewyke/ June 5, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Red Rooster to bring authentic Harlem taste to Shoreditch

  Chicken lovers should make their way to Curtain Rd, Shoreditch as a taste of Harlem has recently arrived in …

by Natasha Chisabingo/ June 5, 2017/ Business, News, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the Traders: What the Pitta

You may think of the donor kebab as a greasy treat at the end of a night out, but Shoreditch’s …

by Madeline White/ May 31, 2017/ Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

Tower Hamlets in Bloom is back to brighten up the borough 

Gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind when Tower Hamlets is mentioned, as the East London borough …

by Benedetta Ricci/ May 31, 2017/ Environment, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets late-night levy on liquor sales halted

A plan to impose a levy on pub, clubs and restaurants in Tower Hamlets selling alcohol between midnight and 6am …

by Madeline White/ May 31, 2017/ Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Police seek witnesses to Whitechapel hit-and-run

Detectives in Tower Hamlets are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run in Whitechapel that left a young moped rider with critical head …

by Natasha Chisabingo/ May 30, 2017/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection: Our campaign to urge young people to vote

With only days to go until the general election, we at EastLondonLines believe it is vital to get young people voting and …

by Eshna Mangat/ May 30, 2017/ Croydon, ELLection, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets mayor calls for more police after Manchester bombing

  The Mayor of Tower Hamlets has called for a higher police presence in East London following the attack in Manchester on Monday …

by Natasha Chisabingo/ May 25, 2017/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

What’s On this Bank Holiday Weekend

 

by Alexandra Elizabeth Wilson/ May 25, 2017/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, What's On This Week/

Fears for future of free school lunches in Tower Hamlets

This week Theresa May made a major concession on schools by offering a £4billion cash injection to reverse planned budget cuts. …

by Beatriz Mendonça da Fonseca/ May 22, 2017/ Tower Hamlets/

How Canary Wharf exodus could affect local economy

Apart from the prospect that some Canary Wharf-based bankers will relocate as a result of Brexit, the success of Emmanuel Macron …

by Victoria Lancaster/ May 22, 2017/ Features, Tower Hamlets/

Remembering Poplar’s tragic little war victims, 100 years on

by Sarah Oladokun/ May 22, 2017/ Features, Local News, News, People, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Brick Lane revealed as hotspot for illegal tobacco trade

  Historic Brick Lane in Tower Hamlets is a hotspot for illegal tobacco trade, according to an investigation carried out …

by Imogen Mills/ May 22, 2017/ Crime, News, Tower Hamlets/

New funding scheme could slash £33million off Tower Hamlets school budget

Teachers fear school budgets in Tower Hamlets could be slashed by £33 million if a new funding scheme is introduced. …

by Imogen Mills/ May 22, 2017/ Education, Employment, Features, General Features, Hackney, Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets signs Sugar Reduction charter to reduce childhood obesity

Tower Hamlets recently signed up to the Sugar Reduction and Healthier Food charter in an attempt to reduce childhood obesity …

by Imogen Mills/ May 21, 2017/ Health, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets’ mayor approves affordable rent initiative

  Tower Hamlets’ mayor John Biggs has approved affordable housing developments that will see rent levels split between Tower Hamlets …

by Imogen Mills/ May 20, 2017/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Tower of London charity run raises £77,000 for British Heart Foundation

More than 1,500 people joined forces for the Tower of London Run this week to raise funds for the British Heart …

by Rebecca Holmshaw/ May 20, 2017/ Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection: Crime, poverty, mental health – the issues our MPs must tackle

With the general election now just four weeks away, ELL takes a look at some of the key issues that each of …

by Rianna Newman/ May 10, 2017/ Crime, Croydon, ELLection, Environment, Hackney, Housing, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

#ELLection: East London voter turnout on the rise – but could be better

The turnout rate for east London has risen steadily over the past 10 years, to the point where it is …

by Imogen Mills/ May 9, 2017/ Croydon, Data, ELLection, Hackney, Lewisham, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Politics and pollution: which party will save Tower Hamlets’ air?

With the general election fast approaching, Eastlondonlines spoke to representatives of the four main political parties to hear their plans …

by Rianna Newman/ May 1, 2017/ Environment, Health, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

#ELLection: Tower Hamlets hoping to maintain Labour stronghold

The two Labour MPs representing the constituencies within Tower Hamlets will be hoping to retain their relatively safe seats on …

by Rebecca Holmshaw/ April 28, 2017/ ELLElections, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Usain Bolt and Mo Farah will thrill crowds at London’s Olympic Park this summer

The world’s best athletes are coming to London this summer to compete in the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World …

by Udayan Sinha/ April 27, 2017/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Sports, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Tower Hamlets: A Ride Through The Smog

Air pollution is a major problem – affecting people’s health from cradle to grave. Over the next few days we …

by Eve Watling/ April 20, 2017/ Environment, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

Is air pollution hurting my baby? A Tower Hamlets mum finds out

After interviewing some of the pioneers of citizen air monitoring, we thought we’d try out one of the devices for …

by Casper Hughes/ April 20, 2017/ Data, Environment, Lead Stories, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the Traders: The T2 tea emporium

At the forefront of the loose-leaf tea revolution stands T2, an Australian tea company who uprooted themselves from Melbourne and …

by Holly Patrick/ March 27, 2017/ Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

Why Holi’s the most colourful festival of the East London calendar

Throwing paint at strangers will usually get you into trouble – unless you do it during a few days in …

by Yuvan Kumar/ March 27, 2017/ Features, People, Tower Hamlets/

Parents from Tower Hamlets protest to save nurseries

Parents of nursery school pupils protested at a Tower Hamlets council meeting last Wednesday afternoon (March 22) in a bid to stop the privatisation of …

by Beatriz Mendonça da Fonseca/ March 27, 2017/ Education, News, Tower Hamlets/