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Tower Hamlets second most improved GCSE results

Written by Duygu Saykan Education, Tower Hamlets News Feb 1, 2012

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Figures released by the Government last week show Tower Hamlets is the second most improved local authority for GCSE results in the country. (more…)

Two gas leaks in less than 24 hours

Written by Albert Steinberger Tower Hamlets News Jan 31, 2012

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A gas leak was reported on Whitechapel Road near Fulborn Street for the second time in less than 24 hours, causing much disruption in the area. (more…)

Four men get 34 years for drugs robbery

Written by Ruth Edwards Cops & Crime, Tower Hamlets News Jan 31, 2012

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Two Tower Hamlets residents are among four men that have been jailed for a total of 34 years for a planned drugs robbery. (more…)

Go-karting business fined following accident

Written by Duygu Saykan Cops & Crime, Tower Hamlets News Jan 31, 2012

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The director of a go-karting business has been fined over £7,000 after the hair and scarf of a 15-year-old girl became entangled in the moving parts of the go-kart she was driving in September 2008. (more…)

UBS trader accused of fraud pleads not guilty

Written by Agnes Bel Business, Tower Hamlets News Jan 30, 2012

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Kweku Adoboli, the former UBS AG trader who is accused of causing the largest loss from unauthorized trading in British history, pleaded not guilty of fraud and false accounting today at Southwark Crown Court. (more…)

Housing scheme launch exposes desperate need

Written by Ruth Edwards Housing, Tower Hamlets News Jan 28, 2012

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Nine long-term empty flats in Tower Hamlets are now being used as short-term lets for people in need of housing following a project run by the Phoenix Community Co-operative and Poplar HARCA. (more…)

School kids to take part in Olympic ceremonies

Written by Agnes Bel Sports, Tower Hamlets News Jan 28, 2012

Tower Hamlets children to take part in Olympics

Students from four Tower Hamlets schools will have the chance to take part in the biggest event in the world this year: the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. (more…)

Celebs show support at Gresham Blake flagship

Written by Tillie Cox Tower Hamlets News Jan 27, 2012

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This week, Gresham Blake became the latest luxury brand to open a shop in Shoreditch. London’s snappy dressers were out in force to celebrate the opening of the designer’s London flagship store, with Ray Winstone and Steve Coogan showing their support. (more…)