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What’s your council up to this week?
Most Council meetings are open to the public. Going along and seeing your councillors perform is a good way to keep an eye on them and learn about what’s going on. Tower Hamlets Monday 8th June, 6.30pm: Human Resources Committee Tuesday, 9th June, 7pm: Licensing Regulatory Committee Tuesday...
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Grammy-winning Talay Riley killed in Silvertown
A MAN killed in a double stabbing in Silvertown on Friday was originally named as Mark Orayibi. That was indeed his birth name, but he was better known as Grammy-winning musician who used the stage name Talay Riley. The revelation led to a string of artists paying tribute to the 35 year old singer...
Trump clueless as ceasefires break around him
AS US PRESIDENT Donald Trump clings to the idea that ceasefires are in place, bombs are raining down on the people of the Middle East. Trump keeps repeating that he is close to agreeing a peace agreement with Iran – but it never happens. In its talks with the USA – or, rather, its talks ... The ...
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Family pay tribute to man stabbed in Silvertown
ONE MAN has been killed and a second man has been wounded after a double stabbing in Silvertown, Newham. The dead man has been named as Mark Orabiyi, 35. A report that a man had been stabbed in Pankhurst Avenue came in to the emergency services at around 9am on Friday morning. Mr Orabiyi was ... The...
Sounds on Sunday: 50 years ago – 1976-8
FIFTY YEARS AGO we were humming along to the hits of 1976. Some have magnificently stood the test of time; others have not. Join us on Memory Lane as we review them on their golden anniversaries. We hate to be mean, and the internet says J.J. Barrie died less than a month ago, at the ... The post So...
Hackney School Parliament launches Pack to School
HACKNEY CHILDREN who are starting secondary school this September will need various supplies to support their studies. Now the School Parliament has appealed for public donations to ensure all pupils have what they need. The Youth Parliament has drawn up a list of items which new students will need,...
Tower Hamlets Mayor thanks volunteers
MAYOR LUTFUR RAHMAN has marked Volunteers’ Week by thanking everyone who does voluntary work in Tower Hamlets. “Our volunteers show what is possible when people come together with a shared purpose,” he said. “I want to thank each and every one of them.” Deputy Mayor Cllr Maium Talukdar ech...
Nelson Street arson suspects to plead not guilty
TWO MEN charged in connection with the alleged arson attack on the former synagogue in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, have appeared at the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing of the case against them. The defendants have been named as Dominic Charles-Turner, 31, and Moses Edwards, 45. Both are from Ea...
Henry Nowak: he wasn’t the first who couldn’t breathe
THE TRAGIC death of Henry Nowak was not the first time a young man has died while police officers were not seeing what is in front of them. This has been overlooked by politicians who have tried to make political capital out of the event. The death of Stephen Lawrence was a turning point that ... Th...
Red onion chutney may contain metal
A CHUTNEY has been recalled as the product may contain pieces of metal. The product concerned is Arran Fine Foods Caramelised Red Onion Chutney. The recalled jars are those weighing 195g, 195g and 1.35kg. They have a range of best before dates from July 2027 into 2029. If you have this product at ho...
Hackney Mayor responds to teen murder
THE MURDER of a teenager in Hackney Wick last week saw Hackney’s Green Mayor, Zoë Garbett, and Deputy Mayor Cllr Dylan Law express their condolences to the family and commitment to community safety. The statement reads: “We are extremely shocked and saddened about the horrific murder of a boy ...
Police clear 159 knives off the streets
WITH THE headlines all too often full of bad news about people, often young people, stabbed to death, the Metropolitan Police have this week taken a welcome step to reduce knife crime levels. In a new approach, Met police have organised a multi-layered operation to retrieve knives – and deal with ...
Undeclared allergens force Gü frozen dessert recall
A GÜ frozen dessert has been recalled because it contains hazelnuts and soya, but these ingredients are not listed on the label. The affected product is the Gü Double Sea Salted Caramel Frozen dessert. It comes as a double pack of 85g desserts. The lot number is 126135 and the best before date is ...
Bangladesh: measles kills over 500 children
A MEASLES outbreak which has been running through Bangladesh since March has already killed at least 500 children – despite government efforts to treat those infected and curb the spread of the virus. Measures taken by the Government to curb the disease range from short term measures, such as canc...
Trump: in a hole and keeping on with the digging
HE IS stuck. US President Donald Trump is fighting disaster on three fronts – and fighting it badly. First is the attack he launched on Iran. He was never clear what his war aims were, but they were probably centred around an attempt to stop Iran developing nuclear weapons (which is what Israel wa...
All the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council
Barking and Dagenham Council has validated three planning applications this week.
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
Sounds on Sunday: 50 years ago – 1976-6
FIFTY YEARS AGO we were humming along to the hits of 1976. Some have magnificently stood the test of time; others have not. Join us on Memory Lane as we review them on their golden anniversaries. Which band knocked Brotherhood of Man’s Eurovision winner off the top of the charts after their six we...
Dagenham Heathway improvement works - full schedule revealed
Dagenham Heathway is set for a three-month-long improvement project lasting from June 1 until the end of August.
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.