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Tower Hamlets Archive

Meet the trader: Amiira Ismail, who brings a taste of Somalia to East London

Back in 2019, before Coronavirus hit the UK, Tower Hamlets and City of London councils joined together to regenerate the …
by Erin Lister/ April 11, 2022/ Features, Meet The Traders, Tower Hamlets/

Fetish parties under threat after council gets tough over nudity licensing rules

Fetish club nights in Tower Hamlets are facing closure after the local Council warned them about licensing regulations covering nudity …
by Helena Venables/ April 1, 2022/ Community, Music, People, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

£2.1m scheme to help residents living in tower blocks recycle more 

A new £2.1m project to improve recycling facilities for people living in tower blocks has been launched by Tower Hamlets …
by Georgina Laux/ April 1, 2022/ Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

World’s first Vagina Museum finds new home in Bethnal Green

The Vagina Museum has reopened in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, after a six-month-long closure, with an exhibition devoted to the …
by Georgina Laux/ March 31, 2022/ Arts Features, Features, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

New Safer Neighbourhood police teams launched in Tower Hamlets

New specialised police teams dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour and crime in Tower Hamlets began operating last week. The primary …
by Oliver Burton/ March 28, 2022/ Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Bengali signage installed at Whitechapel tube station ahead of Elizabeth Line opening

Bengali signage has been included at the rebuilt Whitechapel Station, part of the new Elizabeth Line, which opens later this …
by Georgina Laux/ March 25, 2022/ Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Tower Hamlets charity wins anti-hate competition

A local charity has won the Tower Hamlets competition for raising awareness against hate crimes after acquiring the largest number …
by Oliver Davies/ March 23, 2022/ Community, Crime, Local News, News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

A new space opens for a Tower Hamlets’ youth arts and leadership programme

Space for an arts and leadership programme for young people in Tower Hamlets has been launched by the borough council. …
by Oliver Burton/ March 16, 2022/ Community, News, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Fire aftermath: High-rise residents voice anger over safety measures and costs

Residents living in high rise properties in Tower Hamlets are deeply concerned about fire safety measures and confusion over where …
by Oliver Burton/ March 11, 2022/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Council tax increase and annual budget proposals released by ELL boroughs

The ELL boroughs, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, and Tower Hamlets, this week released their council tax increases, annual budgets and plans …
by Nasra Abdi/ March 11, 2022/ Community, Croydon, Hackney, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Net Zero : What your council is doing and what YOU can do to help

The four EastLondonLines’ boroughs of Lewisham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Croydon are going ahead with their Net Zero plans despite …
by Suzanne Karandagoda Mudalige/ March 10, 2022/ Croydon, Environment, Features, General Features, Hackney, Lewisham, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

London-wide network to improve women’s well-being launched

A London-wide network aiming at amplifying the voices of all women in the capital’s local authorities was launched on March …
by Georgina Laux/ March 9, 2022/ Community, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Whitechapel fire: Residents raised concerns before tower block flat blaze

Residents of a high-rise block of flats in Whitechapel where a major fire broke out last night said today they …
by Gabriella Wong/ March 8, 2022/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Residents evacuated and 20 fire engines called to blaze in Whitechapel high rise

A fire broke out in a high-rise block of flats and offices in Tower Hamlets this afternoon. London Fire Brigade …
by Gabriella Wong/ March 7, 2022/ Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets Council replants trees lost to Storm Eunice 

Tower Hamlets is replacing every tree that was brought down by Storm Eunice, Mayor John Biggs has said. Winds of …
by Georgina Laux/ March 4, 2022/ Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

‘Deep clean’ of Tower Hamlets high streets to begin this week

A four-week cleaning operation of Tower Hamlets’ public spaces is due to begin this week as part of the Mayor’s Covid …
by Oliver Burton/ February 21, 2022/ Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Thirteen injured, three seriously, after floor collapses at popular Hackney Wick bar

Thirteen people have been injured, three seriously, after the mezzanine floor of a bar in Hackney collapsed on Saturday afternoon. …
by Gabriella Wong/ February 14, 2022/ Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Stop and search ‘brilliant’ tool to reduce crime, says Met borough police chief

Police in Tower Hamlets are determined to reduce anti-social behaviour in the borough and committed to helping drive out the …
by Oliver Burton/ February 10, 2022/ Crime, Tower Hamlets/

Calls for action over single fire escapes in high-rise blocks follow shelving of new Canary Wharf tower

Campaigners and politicians have called on the Government and Tower Hamlets Council to act following the withdrawal of a controversial …
by Sammy Gecsoyler/ February 4, 2022/ Features, Housing, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

One per cent council tax rise planned by Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets Council is looking to raise its portion of council tax by one per cent over the next financial …
by Erin Lister/ January 27, 2022/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Neglected Victorian funeral parlour to be restored – as an American style burger restaurant

Once it was where the Victorians of East London took their deceased loved ones before burial, the black horses and …
by Cerys Holliday/ January 25, 2022/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Man, 36, charged with murder over victim found in Tower Hamlets Cemetery

– A man has been charged with the murder of Ranjith Kankanamalage, the 50-year-old man found dead in Tower Hamlets …
by Erin Lister/ January 24, 2022/ Crime, News, Tower Hamlets/

Fears grow over university plan to change branding of UK’s oldest medical school

Staff and students at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry – which is associated with Britain’s oldest …
by Erin Lister/ January 18, 2022/ Education, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Two Tower Hamlets schools rank in the nation’s top ten

Two Tower Hamlets schools have been ranked in the top ten in a table of the nation’s best 1,600 schools. …
by Cerys Holliday/ December 16, 2021/ Education, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Eleven-year-old girl dies after pest control chemicals found Shadwell flats

An 11-year-old girl has died after pest control chemicals were found at a block of flats in Tower Hamlets. Three …
by Sammy Gecsoyler/ December 15, 2021/ Crime, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Minister overturns controversial Isle of Dogs plans linked to Tory donor ‘sleaze’ row

The Government has overturned controversial plans for the multi-million pound Isle of Dogs development linked to billionaire Tory donor Richard …
by Cerys Holliday/ November 19, 2021/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets/

Berry backs opposition to Brick Lane redevelopment plan

Former Green Party co-leader Sian Berry has lent her support to the growing opposition to the controversial plans to redevelop …
by Erin Lister/ November 19, 2021/ Local News, News, Politics, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Queen Mary University study says genome sequencing can diagnose rare diseases

The NHS could rapidly diagnose rare diseases using whole genome sequencing, possibly saving lives and millions of pounds, a study …
by Erin Lister/ November 17, 2021/ Health, News, Tower Hamlets/

Borough pledges to achieve net zero by 2045

A Tower Hamlets partnership have pledged to achieve net zero carbon in the borough by 2045. The Net Zero Carbon …
by Cerys Holliday/ November 16, 2021/ News, Tower Hamlets/

22 year old imam stabbed to death in Tower Hamlets

A murder investigation has been launched this week following the death of a young imam and Quran reciter on Navigation …
by Tamzin Brannigan/ November 8, 2021/ Crime, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets and Hackney highest number of tower blocks with safety defects: poll

Hackney has the second highest number of tower blocks with fire safety defects with only the borough of Tower Hamlets …
by Esmae Palmer/ November 8, 2021/ Hackney, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/
Litter in Mile End Park

From crisp packets to swimming goggles: One man’s mission to clean up Mile End Park

At first glance, Mile End Park in Tower Hamlets is idyllic. Families play on the grass and cyclists come and …
by Eastlondonlines/ November 8, 2021/ Features, General Features, Tower Hamlets/

The Tower Hamlets man on a mission to support single parent families

He is only 22, but Tower Hamlets local Rafik Boutiche is on a mission to provide mental and financial support …
by Selmira Mehmed/ November 5, 2021/ Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Colourful lights display in Canary Wharf for Diwali

Jubilee Park in Canary Wharf will be decorated with a display of colourful lights this week in celebration of Diwali, …
by Tamzin Brannigan/ November 4, 2021/ Arts, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Covid volunteers honoured at festival of events in Tower Hamlets

A festival of community events will be taking place in Tower Hamlets this week to show appreciation for the locals …
by Tamzin Brannigan/ November 4, 2021/ Coronavirus, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Isle of Dogs locals respond to Millwall Park’s ‘new state-of-the-art’ playground opening

Locals on the Isle of Dogs have welcomed the opening of Millwall Park’s new playground area, the first recipient of …
by Selma Boucenna/ November 4, 2021/ Environment, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Whitechapel locals reflect on £9.3m facelift as Crossrail opening approaches

Whitechapel Road is to get a facelift with new street lighting, better pavements and more greenery after the council secured …
by Nozrul Ahmed/ November 3, 2021/ Local News, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlet teens focus on creativity in free arts workshops

Tower Hamlets teenagers between the ages 11-19 years got a chance to participate in a free arts and design workshops …
by Patryk Krych/ October 29, 2021/ Arts, News, Tower Hamlets/
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Club nights, best-dressed bar tabs and ghost walks – What to do this Halloween

It is hard to believe that Halloween is not an official holiday, given how much it is celebrated. In fact, …
by Winnie Lee/ October 28, 2021/ Croydon, Events, Hackney, Lewisham, Listings, Specials, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/

Motorists adjust as ULEZ extends to North and South circular

Residents of Lewisham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets are being reminded that the ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) has expanded, and now …
by Tamzin Brannigan/ October 27, 2021/ Environment, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/
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