Tower Hamlets Archive

News In Brief

Two Croydon-based charities win a national award  Rape Crisis South London, a charity that supports victims of sexual assault, and Off …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 23, 2019/ Croydon, Lewisham, Listings, News, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the MEP candidate bringing animal rights to the conversation

Vanessa Hudson wastes no time in the final days of her campaign, hitting the streets of Bethnal Green to hand …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 22, 2019/ Features, General Features, People, Tower Hamlets/

Locals enjoy street market despite the rain

Residents of Tower Hamlets got together to enjoy live music, free food and dancing in an outdoor event. The free …

by Ayesha Rahman/ May 22, 2019/ Events, Tower Hamlets/

Exhibition traces history of anti-racist movements in Whitechapel and Brick Lane

Photographs showing anti- racist movements in Whitechapel and Brick Lane, are on show in Tower Hamlets. The exhibition – Blood …

by Ayesha Rahman/ May 22, 2019/ Arts Features, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets soaring child poverty figures – worst in UK – branded ‘a disgrace’

A charity in Tower Hamlets have branded the level of child poverty in Tower Hamlets a disgrace after a study …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 22, 2019/ Croydon, Data, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Everything you need to know about the EU elections

The European parliament elections are almost here, with the parties in London range from pro-Brexiters to animal well-fare advocates. Tower …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 19, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Back to nature: how gardening can help combat climate change

There are a lot of things that people can do as individuals to help with climate change. One of the …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 17, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Police arrest five suspects in drugs operation using CCTV footage in Tower Hamlets

The Metropolitan Police have arrested five suspects in a drugs operation in Tower Hamlets using the council’s CCTV surveillance footage …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 16, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Biodiversity in East London boroughs

Biodiversity – the range of plant and animal life globally and locally – is in the spotlight after a UN …

by Bobbi-Lee Wright/ May 14, 2019/ Croydon, Environment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Hundreds of students to be displaced in Tower Hamlets council proposal to close a 300-year-old school

  Parents and students at a historic Bethnal Green C of E school are protesting against the council’s proposals to …

by Bobbi-Lee Wright/ May 14, 2019/ Education, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Tips on how to survive Ramadan

It’s that time of the year when 124,400 Muslims living in Tower Hamlets join together and celebrate the holy month …

by Ayesha Rahman/ May 13, 2019/ Features, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Ramadan 2019: Best places for Iftar in East London

The holy month of Ramadan has begun, and thousands of Muslims in London are now fasting on a daily basis …

by Deniza Primbet/ May 13, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Lib Dems say “Bollocks to Brexit” at Shoreditch manifesto launch

  Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable celebrated his birthday in Shoreditch last night by launching the party’s latest manifesto. …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 10, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Council uncovers 539 universal credit errors

  Tower Hamlets council has uncovered 539 “administrative mistakes” in universal credit payments to its residents including overpayments, criticising officials …

by Tom Higgins/ May 10, 2019/ Data, Employment, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

What’s on this week

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ May 10, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized, Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Zero waste vs climate action: what’s the difference?

Confused about how to save the planet? Wondering whether to ditch the plastic or focus on helping to reduce London’s …

by Alisha Pilkington/ May 8, 2019/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Muslims in Tower Hamlets unite to celebrate Ramadan

Muslims in Tower Hamlets began fasting on Monday for the holy month of Ramadan. This borough has the second largest …

by Ayesha Rahman/ May 8, 2019/ News, People, Tower Hamlets/

Hate crime nearly doubles within a month in Tower Hamlets

There has been an increase of over 43 per cent in racial and religious crimes in Tower Hamlets between February …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 7, 2019/ Crime, Data, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets takes part in the City Nature Challenge

Residents of Tower Hamlets got together last weekend to observe wildlife as they took part in a citizen-driven science event. …

by Ayesha Rahman/ May 3, 2019/ Environment, Local News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Your local guide to eating veggie for National Vegetarian Week

It’s happening! National Vegetarian Week takes place on May 13-19 and whether you are a ‘veggie’ or not, it could be …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ May 3, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

What’s On This Week

by Deniza Primbet/ May 3, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Tower Hamlets Council and community to commemorate murdered Bangladeshi Altab Ali

A young Bangladeshi man murdered in a racist attack at a park over 40 years ago in Tower Hamlets is …

by Hardeep Channa/ May 2, 2019/ Local News, News, People, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets celebrates International Dance Day

Tower Hamlets residents joined together last Sunday to watch traditional performances from well-known Bangladeshi and Indian artists. The event was …

by Ayesha Rahman/ May 1, 2019/ Music, Society, Tower Hamlets/

My rental nightmare: My landlord disappeared

What happens when a tenant is unable to contact their landlord? Click here to read the other stories in or …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ April 26, 2019/ Features, General Features, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

The ‘rough sleepers’ who hardly sleep

Sleep deprivation is a real problem for homeless people, and poses a major threat to their already vulnerable mental health. …

by Sam Hancock/ April 25, 2019/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Are you part of London’s insomnia epidemic?

Thirty per cent of Londoners are not getting enough sleep. But where can you get help in our boroughs? Sam …

by ELL Admin/ April 22, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Mad About Vintage: Inside the world of vintage fabric

On the final day of our ‘Mad about Vintage’ series, we spoke to Sarah Richards about sourcing and reselling vintage …

by Olivia Campbell/ April 11, 2019/ Features, Tower Hamlets/

Mad about Vintage: Personal Style

On the third day of our ‘Mad about Vintage’ series, we took to Brick Lane’s famous market to talk to …

by Parisa Borghei/ April 10, 2019/ Features, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

ELL’s top 5 vintage spots

Overwhelmed by the crowds and the choice? Use ELL’s map to break down Brick Lane’s Vintage hotspots, and read on …

by Dina Nagapetyants/ April 10, 2019/ Features, Hackney, Tower Hamlets/

Why is east London mad about vintage?

On the second day of our ‘Mad about Vintage’ series, we look at the reasons why people living in the …

by Olivia Campbell/ April 9, 2019/ Features, Hackney, Tower Hamlets/

How Brick Lane became the vintage capital: Timeline

Click on the arrow at the right-hand side of the picture to move through the timeline. On the first day …

by Olivia Campbell/ April 8, 2019/ Features, Tower Hamlets/

Ideal Easter break in our ELL boroughs

Brunch spots, markets and workshops…whatever you fancy doing this Easter, we have got you covered! EastLondonLines has put together the …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ April 1, 2019/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

Poplar streets turned into temporary play area for school children

Two Poplar streets were temporarily turned into a play street for local children this week to demonstrate the benefits of …

by Georgia Ridout/ March 29, 2019/ Education, Environment, Health, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Climate change protestors plan Bethnal Green roadblock tomorrow

Climate change activists are planning to block an unamed Bethnal Green road tomorrow to draw attention to local air pollution. …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ March 29, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Shop loses alcohol licence after selling drink to underage schoolgirls

A Bethnal Green shop has lost its alcohol licence after selling vodka to underage school girls who purchased the beverages …

by Grace Hoffman/ March 28, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Joint anti-drugs task force makes 114 arrests in five weeks

A joint police and local authority campaign against drug dealers in Tower Hamlets has led to 114 arrests within the …

by Grace Hoffman/ March 27, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Charity teaches young people about sexual health and drug abuse

  Music and popcorn were on offer when young people from around Tower Hamlets attended an event designed to educate …

by Ayesha Rahman/ March 26, 2019/ Events, Tower Hamlets/

Security tightened around London mosques amid terror attack fear

Security around London Mosques has been stepped up due to a growing fear for safety from residents in Tower Hamlets …

by Ayesha Rahman/ March 26, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, People, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Council team honoured for hate and violence prevention work

Tower Hamlets Council has been recognised at the Local Government Chronicle’s Awards ceremony for their work on preventing hate and …

by Joshua Statter/ March 25, 2019/ Environment, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Hate crime attack on Asian man outside Whitechapel mosque

An Asian man was attacked outside a Whitechapel mosque by three white males who made racist comments towards him hours …

by Grace Hoffman/ March 24, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/