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Mayor Lutfur Rahman welcome new homes for rent
NINETY-FIVE new social homes for rent are opening their doors to residents on the Tower Hamlets housing waiting list. The homes have been built by local housing association East End Homes. Mayor Lutfur Rahman turned out to cut the ribbon and open the scheme last week, together with Director of Housi...
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East London Mosque seeks Umrah tour partner
THE SEARCH IS ON! The East London Mosque is inviting licensed and experienced Umrah tour operators to work with them in delivering Umrah packages during 2026. The Mosque is looking for a partner which will: •Design and deliver Umrah packages tailored to ELM’s community •Work collaboratively wi...
Life for man who “used car as his weapon”
IT IS life imprisonment for Trevelle Rowland, 34 – with a minimum term of 22 years. The sentence comes after Rowland was found guilty of murder, dangerous driving and two counts of attempted Grievous Bodily Harm. In March 2024, Rowland had an argument with Fergany Mvuezolo outside a restaurant in ...
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More baby milk causes toxin alert
DANONE HAS recalled Aptamil First Infant Formula after the toxin cereulide was found in a batch of the formula. This recall comes just a couple of weeks after Nestle found the same toxin in its formula and had to issue a recall too. The formula recalled by Danone is Aptamil First Infant Formula. It ...
Mayor Rahman speaks out on China Embassy Plan
MAYOR LUTFUR RAHMAN has spoken out about the Government’s decision to allow the Chinese Government to build a new mega-embassy on the site of the former Royal Mint, near the Tower of London. The planning application initially came to the Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Development Committee back i...
Mystery surrounds death of American music producer found at Barking Travelodge
An inquest has opened into the death of Emmanuel Amaugo at a Travelodge in Barking.
£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands
Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.
No arrests made as schoolboy left injured after e-bike stolen in Dagenham
No arrests have been made after a teenage boy was left injured during assault and robbery in Dagenham.
New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.
Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route
A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.
Boy, 17, left injured after assault and robbery in Barking
A teenage boy was left injured after an assault and robbery in Barking.
Boy, 17, left injured after assault and robbery
A teenage boy was left injured after an assault and robbery in Barking.
London Underground: The weekend closures you need to know about
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.
Two Redbridge childcare settings awarded top food hygiene scores
Two childcare providers in Ilford have been given the highest possible food hygiene rating following inspections carried out by Redbridge Council staff this month.
The 9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques
9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.
What is Messages? Spotify announces new feature for users (how to use it)
Spotify is launching a new Messages feature for users this week so they can share what they're listening to, including audiobooks, music and podcasts.
M25 traffic STOPPED after car and motorbike crash
All traffic on the M25 has stopped after a crash between a car and a motorbike.
Former Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson found guilty of rape and attempted rape
Ross Davidson, or Ross Wild, performed in 2018 as the singer for Spandau Ballet, and has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.
Family devastated after 'fun-loving' dad found dead in Hyde Park on Christmas Eve
A family has been left devastated after a dad was found dead in the Serpentine Hyde Park on Christmas Eve.
I’m a finance expert – this simple move could change your finances for years
I’m a personal finance expert – and this is the one surprising thing you should do that could transform your finances for years to come.