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Andy Burnham sails over the first hurdle
ANDY BURNHAM has been given permission to put himself forward for selection as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The permission was granted by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The NEC is a tough nut to crack – preferring to chose its own candidates rather than allow...
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Tower Hamlets Council rewards foster carers
IT’S NO Council Tax for foster carers in Tower Hamlets, after Mayor Lutfur Rahman decided to give everyone who registers as a foster carer a 100% Council Tax reduction. The newly re-elected Mayor described how much he values the work done by foster carers, saying, “Our foster carers are heroes a...
Working for safer communities and fairer housing
Calvin Bailey reflects on standing against antisemitism, strengthening communities and improving housing across Leyton and Wanstead.
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More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.
The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed
Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.
Second man charged with arson after Nelson Street fire
TWO MEN now face charges of arson with intent to endanger life after a small fire outside a building in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, E1 on 5th May. The building used to be a synagogue and is in the process of being sold to a Somali Muslim organisation. The police investigation is being led by Counter...
Vandals attack Halal café in Newcastle
CAFÉ OWNERS are downplaying an attack on the My Karak Chai café in West Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne which took place on 6th May, the day before the local elections. The café’s windows were smashed and a counter inside the shop was damaged. The owners posted a statement confirming that, “A few r...
Listening to communities and strengthening policing
Ch Insp Richard Vale outlines community policing priorities in Redbridge, including tackling hate crime, reducing crime and building trust.
Plans revealed for 'complete reconfiguration' of Queen's Hospital A&E
Plans have been submitted for the "complete reconfiguration" of Queen's Hospital A&E in Romford, including a new entrance and refurbishment works.
Three men charged with murder after Leyton stabbing
THE MAN stabbed to death in Leyton on 23rd April has now been named as Suhayb Abdulkadir, aged just 24. The emergency services were called to the scene, but sadly could not save him. Now a total of three men have been charged with murder in connection with the incident. •Abdullahi Abdi, 24, of Lin...
New Dagenham Lidl moves one step closer
Lidl is set to submit a planning application to demolish a Jewsons in Shafter Road, Dagenham and build a new supermarket.
Opportunist Streeting U-turns and ditches Starmer
WES STREETING has resigned as Health Secretary. His resignation letter explains that he has lost confidence in Keir Starmer’s leadership. And that’s the problem. Wes Streeting was part of Keir Starmer’s government. All the actions Starmer took and which Starmer has recognised as mistakes – c...
Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.
UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
Your guide to Labour leadership contests
THE mainstream press has got it all wrong about how the Labour Party conducts a leadership contest. The papers, TV and online media have been barking on about “81 Labour MPs” as if that was all there was to it. It isn’t. Labour Party Rule Books are hard to get hold of, but we managed ... The p...
Why Barking Riverside overdevelopment is a step too far
Thames View resident Paul Scott warns that increased housing density at Barking Riverside risks overwhelming services, harming safety and ignoring community concerns.
Young leaders go the extra mile for Future Youth Zone
Future Youth Zone chief executive Gershom Clarke hails the courage and commitment of young leaders Olivia, Lilly and Tilly as they take on the gruelling Nuclear Race to raise funds for vital youth support in Barking and Dagenham.
How a Barking marathon run became a shared community effort
Ab Phab volunteer Tiana shares how running a community marathon with friends helped raise more than £2,500, celebrating teamwork, determination and local support.
Three arrests in Nelson Street arson probe
THREE PEOPLE have now been arrested by Counter Terrorism police investigating the small fire in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, E1 on 5th May. The fire was lit outside a building which used to be a synagogue and is in the process of being sold to a Somali Muslim organisation. Police have established tha...
How the Lords undermined democracy on assisted dying
Paul Kaufman says the blocking of assisted dying bill was an insult to patients, voters and democratic process..