MA19Lester Archive

In debt? Could you be suffering from ‘financial PTSD’?

On day two of #ThePerfectStorm, we spoke to financial wellbeing coach Catherine Morgan, about “emotional spending” – and how, for …

by Daisy Lester/ April 17, 2020/ Features, Health, Lead Stories, People/

Young, female and broke: why debt is a feminist issue

On day one of #ThePerfectStorm, our series lifting the lid on the spiralling debt crisis, we explore why more and more …

by Daisy Lester/ April 16, 2020/ Commentary, Data, Features, Lead Stories, Society, Uncategorized/

In 24 days of hunger strike, 76-year-old Peter Cole has brought the power of protest to the doorstep of the Tories

“It’s the power of vulnerability” says one onlooker of 76-year old Peter Cole’s solemn vigil in support of action on climate change. …

by Daisy Lester/ December 11, 2019/ Features/

#ELLGE19 Councillor Joe Dromey – “Politicians are failing young people”

Councillor Joe Dromey has been on the campaign trail over the past few weeks, urging his young constituency to make their voices …

by Daisy Lester/ December 10, 2019/ ELLection2019, Lewisham/

Sustainable Christmas market tackling festive period wastefulness

The Zero Waste Christmas Market came to Brick Lane on Saturday, proving Christmas doesn’t have to be wasteful but can still be wonderful.   The …

by Daisy Lester/ December 9, 2019/ Tower Hamlets/

School ‘proud’ to be part of artist Steve McQueen’s Year 3 project

Their faces were on the big-screen on huge billboards across the city for all to see, and now they’re on …

by Daisy Lester/ December 8, 2019/ Arts, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Crossrail leads to 90pc rise in Whitechapel property values since 2008

House prices in Whitechapel around the planned new Elizabeth Line station have risen by nearly 100% since 2008 according to …

by Daisy Lester/ December 4, 2019/ Housing, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Local GPs call for action: ‘The climate crisis is a health crisis’

During the Election campaign and in the midst of a climate emergency, doctors in Tower Hamlets are raising awareness about the devastating impact our changing …

by Daisy Lester/ December 2, 2019/ Environment, Health, Tower Hamlets/

What’s On This week

by Daisy Lester/ November 29, 2019/ Events, What's On This Week/

Controversial £1 billion Silvertown Tunnel project faces legal challenge

Tower Hamlets have become the only local authority in east London to back the controversial multi-million pound Silvertown tunnel underneath …

by Daisy Lester/ November 29, 2019/ Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Traders -v- residents: traffic curbs plan divides Colombia Road community

Residents and shopkeepers on the historic Columbia Road in Tower Hamlets are divided in opinion about a new Liveable Streets proposal which aims …

by Daisy Lester/ November 26, 2019/ Features/

For one night only: women challenge male rule of Brick Lane curry houses

Among the Bangladeshi community in East London, it’s the skilled women who run the kitchens in their homes, buying and …

by Daisy Lester/ November 25, 2019/ Features/

Man killed and three injured in Whitechapel stabbings

A man was stabbed to death in Whitechapel yesterday morning and three others were injured in related knife attacks.  Police …

by Daisy Lester/ November 24, 2019/ Crime, News, Tower Hamlets/

Parents and teachers rally against cuts to special needs funding

Parents and teachers in Tower Hamlets are leading an emergency campaign to fight £1m cuts to Special Educational Needs and …

by Daisy Lester/ November 14, 2019/ Education, Health, Tower Hamlets/