Tower Hamlets Archive

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/

Saving Frank Wang: customers rally round popular coffee seller forced to sell equipment

After 15 years serving coffee to a loyal band of customers outside Bethnal Green Underground station, Frank Wang arrived at …

by Zoe Ettinger/ November 26, 2018/ Business, Features, General Features, Tower Hamlets/

Residents of Tower Hamlets asked for views on spending priorities

Tower Hamlets residents will have their say on the way the council’s budget is spent this month through a series …

by Ilaria Grasso-Macola/ November 24, 2018/ Health, Tower Hamlets/

Council brings waste collection in-house after ‘rubbish’ service

Waste and recycling services in Tower Hamlets will be returned to council control when private provider Veolia’s contract ends in …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ November 22, 2018/ Data, Environment, Tower Hamlets/

Charity teams with council for HIV testing awareness campaign

HIV charity Positive East has teamed up with Tower Hamlets Council for an awareness campaign during National HIV Testing Week. …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 22, 2018/ Health, Tower Hamlets/

News in Brief

  Hackney Wick theatre campaign’s for disadvantaged children Hackney Wick’s Yard Theatre is participating in a funding campaign to raise …

by Sydney Diack/ November 22, 2018/ Hackney, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets joint top in London boroughs for tackling food poverty

Tower Hamlets has been recognised as one of the two top boroughs in London for healthy and sustainable food initiatives …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 19, 2018/ Education, Health, Tower Hamlets/

Diesel emissions stunting children’s lung capacity in Tower Hamlets and Hackney

Diesel emissions are significantly decreasing children’s lung capacity in east London due to heavy pollution from vehicles. A study published …

by Briony Pickford/ November 17, 2018/ Environment, Health, Tower Hamlets/

Eyes down! It’s a full house of cocktails and comedians as modern bingo comes to Shoreditch

A bingo hall “for the modern age” is to open its doors in East London this November. Dabbers Social Bingo, …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 15, 2018/ Arts, Features, Tower Hamlets/

New ‘low-rise’ skyscraper plan for Bishopsgate development

Developers behind the Bishopsgate Goodsyard scheme have unveiled a dramatically altered, low-rise redesign for the 10-acre site. Following criticism by …

by Thames Menteth-Wheelwright/ November 14, 2018/ Environment, Housing, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Brexit Spells disaster for education services in Tower Hamlets, Experts Say

                Representatives of local academia in Tower Hamlets have spoken out against Brexit …

by Rose Morelli/ November 5, 2018/ Education, EU Referendum, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Cheesecake restaurant smashes sales in Canary Wharf

After going on a long search for delicious cheesecake and failing, Sean Jay, 46, founder of The Great British Cheesecake, …

by Alika Francis/ November 2, 2018/ Business, Features, Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

Meet Christine Burns: The 64-year-old transgender activist

Meet Christine Burns, the 64-year-old transgender activist who played a pivotal role in helping her community campaign for vital human rights. One …

by Yona Mazigh/ November 1, 2018/ Arts, Features, General Features, People, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets and Hackney ‘worst boroughs for pickpocketing on the Tube’

Tower Hamlets and Hackney are among the the worst boroughs for pickpocketing on the Tube according to new figures from …

by Yona Mazigh/ October 30, 2018/ Crime, Hackney, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

The ELL guide to Bonfire Night firework displays

Save yourself the hassle and money across the Bonfire Night period, and enjoy an organised fireworks event. Here are some …

by Alika Francis/ October 30, 2018/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming/

Images released of racially aggravated assault on Bethnal Green Road

The Metropolitan Police have released CCTV images that may help them trace a woman who is being investigated for committing …

by Kitty Boyle/ October 30, 2018/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Greenpeace investigation ‘finds Tower Hamlets recycling bags in Malaysian illegal dump site’

A Greenpeace investigation found Tower Hamlets recycling bags at an illegal dump site in Malaysia according to a new report. …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 27, 2018/ Environment, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

What’s on this week? Halloween Special

Autumn is in full swing and the most haunted night is upon us. Halloween will fall on a school night …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 26, 2018/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, What's On This Week/

Limehouse shop permanently closed after selling illegal ‘laughing gas’

A convenience store in Limehouse caught selling almost 13,500 canisters of illegal nitrous oxide has closed after it was stripped …

by Kitty Boyle/ October 23, 2018/ Crime, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Rod Liddle calls on Islamic terrorists to ‘blow themselves up’ in Tower Hamlets

Muslim campaigners and Tower Hamlets council have come out in force against against “sickening” and “Islamophobic” comments made by Rod …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 23, 2018/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Metropolitan Police seeking help after robbery in Tower Hamlets

The Metropolitan Police have released an image of a woman wanted after committing a robbery in Tower Hamlets in July …

by Lucia Retuerto-Frances/ October 22, 2018/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Pressure mounts on Labour councillor Mohammed Pappu to quit in anti-Semetic posts row

Tower Hamlets politicians have called for the suspended Labour Councillor Mohammed Pappu to resign for his online anti-Semitic comments.  Pappu …

by Joe McCarthy/ October 17, 2018/ Local News, News, Politics, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets mayor calls for more affordable housing in Wood Wharf redevelopment plans

The mayor of Tower Hamlets has spoken out about a huge £2bn development in Canary Wharf which will see the …

by Kitty Boyle/ October 17, 2018/ Education, Employment, Housing, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Commuters using Overground stations could find ticket offices replaced by machines

Commuters using 10 Overground Stations in Lewisham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney could find ticket offices replaced by machines as Arriva …

by Nina Jones/ October 16, 2018/ Employment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Tower Hamlets Healthwatch commended for improving GP practices

Tower hamlets Healthwatch, a local health and social care service, have won an award for their highly commendable work in improving GP …

by Suleega Aweys/ October 15, 2018/ Health, Tower Hamlets/