BAJ2-13Rumney Archive

Croydon historic David Lean cinema could reopen soon

The David Lean cinema could once again play host to film screenings, hopeful campaigners say. The Save The David Lean …

by Emma Rumney/ November 1, 2013/ Croydon/

Make your pick for Tower Hamlet’s new plaque scheme

Which part of Tower Hamlets’ vibrant history would you like to see marked and remembered for generations to come? ELL …

by Emma Rumney/ October 29, 2013/ Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Get a taste of music at new ‘free school’ open day

One half of Chase & Status is inviting young people across the capital to attend taster days for a free …

by Emma Rumney/ October 25, 2013/ Education, Music, Tower Hamlets/

Altercation among Tower Hamlets councillors as lawyers are briefed and the media are gagged

Councillors are calling in the legal troops as a war of words breaks out in Tower Hamlets Town Hall over …

by Emma Rumney/ October 23, 2013/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Two men charged for terrorist activity are held in custody

Two men arrested for terrorist offences last week have been remanded in custody until they appear before the Central Criminal …

by Emma Rumney/ October 22, 2013/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Government warns Tower Hamlets over neglected youth

Skills minister Matthew Hancock has voiced concerns over hundreds of forgotten teenagers in Tower Hamlets. Following new figures released on …

by Emma Rumney/ October 17, 2013/ Education, Society, Tower Hamlets/

More Olympic disappointment for Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets will be allocated only 27 out of the 675 socially rented homes in the East Village despite being …

by Emma Rumney/ October 11, 2013/ Housing, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Nico: Bow musician succeeds at Open Mic 2013

  Nick Harris, A.K.A Nico, recalls the first song he ever wrote with a look of pained embarrassment. He was …

by Emma Rumney/ October 8, 2013/ People/

Fairness Commission delivers report on housing crisis

The crisis of affordable housing in Tower Hamlets is tackled in a new report. Titled “Time To Act” and launched …

by Emma Rumney/ October 3, 2013/ Housing, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Bespoke furniture from recycling and the homeless

Today, Whitechapel is more famous for its arts and creativity than as the home of East End crime and violence. …

by Emma Rumney/ April 16, 2013/ Features, People/

Blippar: interactive fun or a new way to sell adverts

Imagine reality has another layer. Imagine streets decorated with virtual local history or collectable vouchers for free coffee at a …

by Emma Rumney/ April 12, 2013/ Features, Uncategorized/

Police failures highlighted in report on woman’s murder

Two Metropolitan Police officers and one civilian police worker involved in the investigation into the murder of a woman by …

by Emma Rumney/ March 19, 2013/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Firefighters hold day of action against proposed staff cuts and station closures across London

Firefighters held a day of action on March 16, opposing planned cuts which would see the loss of 500 frontline …

by Emma Rumney/ March 17, 2013/ Lead Stories, Local News, Society/

Drugs seized and 21 arrests made in Hoxton operation

Police have made 21 arrests, seized drugs worth £35,000 and discovered a small cannabis factory in Hoxton as part of …

by Emma Rumney/ March 13, 2013/ Crime, Hackney, News/

Hunt for Isle of Dogs killer continues ten years on

The search for one of London’s most wanted criminals continues as police launch a fresh appeal a decade after his …

by Emma Rumney/ March 8, 2013/ Crime, News, Tower Hamlets/

Labour mayoral candidates shortlisted for 2014

A shortlist of Labour candidates who could run against independent mayor Lutfur Rahman in Tower Hamlets’ 2014 election has been …

by Emma Rumney/ March 6, 2013/ News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Mayor’s plans to cut local fire services put to the public after budget proposals approved by London Assembly

Boris Johnson’s proposed cuts to frontline fire services across London were opened to public consultation today. Plans include the closure …

by Emma Rumney/ February 26, 2013/ Lead Stories/

£250 million regeneration for Tower Hamlets estate

The first phase of a £250 million regeneration of a Tower Hamlets estate is set to begin next month and …

by Emma Rumney/ February 22, 2013/ Housing, News, Tower Hamlets/