Tower Hamlets Archive

Barts Health NHS Trust liable for death of baby

    Barts Health NHS trust has admitted they were responsible for the death of three-week-old Caliel Smith-Kwami, who died shortly …

by Bella White/ March 22, 2019/ Health, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Tower Hamlets celebrates their First National Social Prescribing Day

  An event celebrating Tower Hamlets’ first National Social Prescribing Day was held at Mile End Hospital’s Education Centre. Social Prescribing (SP) is a …

by Ayesha Rahman/ March 19, 2019/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Shamima Begum’s baby son has died

The son of former IS teenager, Shamima Begum – who left London to join the Islamic State group – has …

by Grace Hoffman/ March 15, 2019/ Tower Hamlets/

TV midwives launch new home birth equipment for their real life counterparts

A trial of new standardised bags for midwifes carrying out home deliveries has been launched at Barts Health NHS Trust. …

by Bella White/ March 8, 2019/ Health, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

100 days to go: All Points East is back for 2019

All Points East returns to Victoria Park this May with a diverse lineup of music, with headliners such as Mumford …

by Kunyu Wang/ March 5, 2019/ Music, Tower Hamlets/

Image released of suspect in unprovoked attack

Scotland Yard has released CCTV images of a suspect wanted for questioning, following an unprovoked attack on a married couple …

by Grace Hoffman/ February 26, 2019/ Crime, News, Tower Hamlets/

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Tower Hamlets

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in Tower Hamlets on Monday. The victim, …

by Grace Hoffman/ February 26, 2019/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Backlash over Bethnal Green girl who left to join ISIS

One of the three Bethnal Green schoolgirls who left London four years ago to join Isis in Syria has told …

by Humayun Nazir/ February 15, 2019/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Campaigners chime in on Whitechapel Bell Foundry closure

  Plans to transform the Whitechapel Bell Foundry into a ‘mixed-use arts and production facility’ and boutique hotel have met …

by Astra McKenzie/ February 15, 2019/ Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Council set to oppose ‘Tulip’ skyscraper

Tower Hamlets council will formally object to plans for the City’s tallest and newest skyscraper, the borough’s strategic development committee …

by Irina Bordbar/ February 13, 2019/ Tower Hamlets/

Fizz Free for February!

Children in Tower Hamlets are being encouraged to give up fizzy drinks for a whole month in the latest move …

by Rebeka Rimkute/ February 13, 2019/ Tower Hamlets/

How does your borough rate?

Tower Hamlets is the top place to live for young people in their mid-20s or younger out of the four …

by Bek Ryman/ February 13, 2019/ General Features, Tower Hamlets/

Suspect arrested in connection with racist video against Tower Hamlets Muslim schoolgirls

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of posting a racist video targeting Muslim schoolgirls. In a tweet on Monday, …

by Scott Clarke/ January 30, 2019/ Crime, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

NHS offers career opportunities to East London students

The NHS has set up the Healthcare Horizons programme to help young people in east London take their first steps …

by Jemima Childs/ January 25, 2019/ Education, Health, Tower Hamlets/

Dancing duchess visits Stepney Jewish centre

Jewish Care’s Brenner Centre in East London celebrated its 80th anniversary in style with a visit from Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. …

by Thanh Alex Do/ January 24, 2019/ Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets’ EU citizens told: “This is your home too”

    Tower Hamlets Council has launched a ‘reassurance campaign’ to support people fearing for their futures after Brexit.The operation’s …

by Dan Wareing/ January 23, 2019/ News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

War begins to tackle the chicken shop obesity crisis

A Tower Hamlets GP has suggested installing fruit and vegetable stands outside underground stations across London to help battle the …

by Cheolan Jeong/ January 18, 2019/ Health, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns

Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival is back for its fifth year, with 21 installations made by artists from all over …

by Yao Fiona Zhang/ January 17, 2019/ Arts Features, Tower Hamlets/

Hurry! Funding available for community football

Keen footballers in Tower Hamlets need to get their applications in by Friday for the annual Mayor’s Cup grants. 16 …

by Puja Mazumder/ January 16, 2019/ Sports, Tower Hamlets/

Mums in Tower Hamlets praise home birth service

Home births are becoming more popular among mothers-to-be in Tower Hamlets since the launch of a new service 12 months …

by Eliza Ketcher/ January 16, 2019/ Tower Hamlets/

Brexit Endgame: Local Labour MP may back PM’s Deal

Some have likened Theresa May’s Brexit battle to the Labours of Hercules. It will indeed take a herculean effort from …

by Tom Parker/ January 14, 2019/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Children’s designs to feature on council’s Christmas card

Three Tower Hamlets primary school children have had their designs featured on the local authority annual Christmas cards. The winners …

by Zoe Ettinger/ December 21, 2018/ Tower Hamlets/

Man arrested after three stabbed in two attacks at health centres in Tower Hamlets

A 40-year-old-man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following a stabbing of three people at two …

by Briony Pickford/ December 20, 2018/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

BT suspends free calls from new wi-fi hubs after drug dealers dominate use

British Telecom has suspended calls from all of its futuristic InLink phone kiosks in Tower Hamlets after it emerged that …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ December 17, 2018/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Artists commission mural to honour East End mental health campaigner

A Tower Hamlets campaigner who helps young people and their families cope with depression is being honoured with a mural …

by Zoe Ettinger/ December 14, 2018/ Arts, Tower Hamlets/

Whitechapel woman jailed after faking own kidnapping, rape and pregnancy

A woman has been jailed for four and a half years after faking her own kidnapping, rape and pretending to …

by Briony Pickford/ December 14, 2018/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Victim of childhood abuse demands personal apology from Tower Hamlets Council

A man who was physically abused and helped expose a “paedophile ring” at a former children’s home  run by Tower …

by Zoe Ettinger/ December 11, 2018/ Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets launches new training scheme for social workers

A new academy to train social workers as part of a borough-wide effort to improve children’s services has been launched …

by Zoe Ettinger/ December 11, 2018/ Education, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Students from Tower Hamlets welcome Michelle Obama on London book tour

Students from Mulberry School for Girls in Tower Hamlets joined fellow students from Islington to welcome Michelle Obama when she …

by Zoe Ettinger/ December 6, 2018/ Arts, Education, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Charity fund raising drive nets £23,000 for Tower Hamlets youth projects

Thousands of pounds have been raised by East End charity Toynbee Hall for projects to improve confidence of local young people in …

by Briony Pickford/ December 5, 2018/ Tower Hamlets/

Yoga and manicures may be offered to help pregnant women quit smoking

Pregnant women in Tower Hamlets could be offered pregnancy yoga, weekly pamper sessions and other incentives to stop smoking. Quit …

by Briony Pickford/ December 3, 2018/ Tower Hamlets/

Confusion over rights of EU citizens leads to discrimination, Brexit commission told

Public confusion about residents’ “settled status” and the rights of EU citizens during the Brexit transition period is leading to …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ November 30, 2018/ EU Referendum, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Artists’ work goes on show to celebrate 20 years of print making studio

Prints of work by more than 70 artists, ranging from the traditional to experimental, are to go on show in …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 30, 2018/ Arts Features, Features, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets to give homes to ten refugees to mark Kindertransport anniversary

Tower Hamlets has pledged to welcome ten refugee children to mark the 80th anniversary of the Kinderstransport initiative to re-home …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 30, 2018/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets detective sacked for assaulting girlfriend in row over salt

A Tower Hamlets detective, who violently attacked her girlfriend for putting salt on the food she had made for her, …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 29, 2018/ Crime, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Street art duo launch geometric inspired exhibition

A street art duo, known for their highly detailed geometric line paintings and drawings, and who have worked with the likes …

by Zoe Ettinger/ November 28, 2018/ Arts Features, Tower Hamlets, Videos/

Tower Hamlets council rejects plea to amend IHRA anti-semitism definition

Palestinian solidarity groups staged a demonstration outside Tower Hamlets Town Hall, before disrupting a council meeting, after the Labour majority …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ November 28, 2018/ Local News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Universal Credit deemed “dehumanising” by Tower Hamlets councillors

Labour councillors in Tower Hamlets have condemned  Universal Credit as “dehumanising” the poor. The benefits initiative was attacked by the …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 28, 2018/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Private flats with ‘high risk’ Grenfell cladding facing huge bills for removal

Occupants of private flats in Tower Hamlets, whose homes are clad in the same hazardous material as Grenfell Tower, are …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ November 27, 2018/ Housing, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets parents to continue fight against nursery closures

Parents in Tower Hamlets have said they will continue their campaign against “ Biggs’ disastrous decision” after a decision to …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 26, 2018/ Education, Local News, Tower Hamlets/