Strikes avoided as Tower Hamlets Council saves Solace Women’s Aid workers from redundancy
A women’s charity in East London declared victory today after the prospect of redundancies was withdrawn. Tower Hamlets Council confirmed
Tower Hamlets bookshop earns national award nomination only eight months after opening
A Tower Hamlets bookshop is up for a prestigious award – despite being open for only eight months. Bàrd Books,
Tower Hamlets researchers rediscover history of over 900 forgotten black Londoners
A new historical exhibition which aims to spotlight the rich history of 900 black people who lived in Tower Hamlets
Cabbies split over Silvertown Tunnel benefits
London’s Black Cab drivers are conflicted over whether a £2.2billion Thames tunnel project will reduce congestion and lead to faster
Roses and rosettes for Columbia Road Flower Market and Whitechapel Market
Two Tower Hamlets markets have scooped best large and small outdoor market at the Great British Market Awards. Columbia Road
London’s household waste recycling rate stagnant for 13 years
London’s household waste recycling rate has stagnated for 13 years, according to data from the Department for Environment, Food &
Victoria Park’s new music festival LIDO spotlights emerging talent
A new music festival aiming to spotlight emerging talent will take place in Victoria Park over two weekends in June
Pro-Palestinian bus stop ads seen across Tower Hamlets for the second time
Bus stop ads across Tower Hamlets have become filled with pro-Palestinian posters. According to organisers of the bus stop ad
Laughing gas still rife in Tower Hamlets despite education campaign
Laughing gas is still readily available on Tower Hamlets’ streets despite a campaign to raise awareness of the drug’s risks.
Minorities risk being put ‘in limbo’ from Tower Hamlets’ Homelessness Accommodation policy
Tower Hamlets Council has suspended its Homelessness Accommodation Placement Policy following protests from campaigners. The policy aimed to allocate homeless
WATCH: East London charity showcases accessible instruments in interactive event
An east London charity that develops accessible instruments for disabled people showcased its work at an interactive event in Hackney.