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Tower Hamlets is to have a summer of fun
HAVE FUN… or else! is the message coming from Tower Hamlets Council. Their press release showcasing activities and events available to residents this summer is quite exhausting. There are events for residents of all ages. You have “opportunities to come together, make lasting memories, try somet...
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Plastic and metal found in Waitrose brioche rolls
SOME CHOCOLATE CHIP brioche rolls produced and sold by Waitrose & Partners have been found to contain pieces of hard plastic and metal. The product is therefore being recalled. The rolls are sold in a pack of eight. They have a batch code of B26177 and a best before date of 26th July 2026. If .....
Mayor Lutfur Rahman’s housing plan moves forward
HOUSING HAS always been one of Mayor Lutfur Rahman’s priorities. He has spoken in public a number of times about the scandal of overcrowding in the borough, and how this makes residents miserable and holds them back. The Mayor made it clear that the only way out of overcrowding was to build more h...
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Thames Water issues hosepipe ban
THAMES WATER is the latest water company to put a hosepipe ban in place. The ban starts on Thursday. The ban means that if Thames Water supplies your drinking water, you cannot use a hosepipe to water your garden; clean your car, windows or outside areas such as patios; or fill paddling pools or swi...
Doritos Chilli Heatwave recalled as milk present
SOME PACKS of Chilli Heatwave Doritos have been recalled by manufacturer PepsiCo because the product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. The affected product comes in a 140g size. It is labelled with the batch code GBC 209 184C and a best before date of 5th December 2026. People who h...
Police seek men after Hackney murder
A YOUNG MAN lost his life in Hackney on 13th July – and police immediately began a murder investigation. Now they have identified two men the want to speak to in connection with the incident. The two men are: Cavalli Harriott, 22, from Hackney; Jayqwan Stevens-Burke, 23, who frequents both Hackney...
Tower Hamlets runs summer clubs for kids
SPORTS, ARTS, music, drama, cooking, days out… They’re all free – and there’s a healthy lunch too. That what’s on offer for children in Tower Hamlets this summer – but you have to book a place. The activities are banded together under the name HAF – that’s the Holiday Activities and ...
With Burnham in No. 10, is Labour coming home?
THE NEW Leader of the Labour Party today became Prime Minister of the UK. He took over after two years of the Starmer Government had brought Labour to an all-time low in the polls and at the ballot box. Surely things can, to coin a phrase, “only get better”. Let’s start with the good things .....
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. Meetings can move or be cancelled, so check your Council website on the link provided before going to a meeting listed below. Tower...
Mayor Lutfur Rahman wins battle for affordable housing
LONDON’S LABOUR Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been given a seat in the House of Lords by Keir Starmer – but he is not receiving awards for good behaviour from London boroughs. A few weeks ago Khan came out with another example of the ridiculous logic of the Labour Government. He pointed out that there ...
Sounds on Sunday: 50 years ago – 1976-14
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. On 20th July, Demis Roussos was swept away by an even bigger phenomenon: Elton John and Kiki Dee with .....
Global fintech LemFi appoints Shah Yousuf to lead the Bangladesh corridor across international markets
London: Global financial technology company LemFi has appointed British Bangladeshi fintech professional, business consultant and media entrepreneur Shah Yousuf to lead the Bangladesh corridor across its international markets, reinforcing the company’s commitment to one of the world’s largest re...
Food retailers: new allergen labelling guidance out
ALLERGIES are a serious business. People with allergens can have a serious reaction if they consume food they are allergic to. If they don’t get the right treatment promptly, they can die – and sometimes they do. Some schools have been found to be negligent in the deaths of some pupils because t...
York Hall shuts – but Be Wells offer membership deal
YORK HALL Leisure Centre has been closed – with Tower Hamlets Council insisting that this is a temporary closure. The Be Well The Spa, situated in York Hall, is also closed. Tower Hamlets Council says: “York Hall Leisure Centre, including Be Well The Spa, is temporarily closed until further noti...
Two teens guilty of arson at Gants Hill
IT TOOK a seven week trial at the Old Bailey, but two teenagers have now been convicted of arson with intent to endanger life. They cannot be named because of their age, so locals will not know who put the lives of Ilford people in danger. It’s a scary story. The two convicted teens were ... The p...
Holiday kids’ week in Victoria Park
SAVE THE DATE! A bonanza of fun for all the family is coming to Victoria Park during the last week in August – and it’s free. There will be a whole four days of fun activities from Monday, 24th August to Thursday, 27th August. Gates open at noon on Monday and at 10am on other ... The post Holida...
Teenager faces terror charge after “plot” to attack mosques
POLICE HAVE discovered an alleged plot to attack two mosques in South London – an attack motivated by “extreme right-wing terrorism”. The discovery comes after police arrested a 14 year old boy at an address in South London on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a vehicle. Police officers ...
Bangladesh floods kill over 50 in Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar
AFTER DAYS of heavy rainfall, flash floods have swept through parts of Bangladesh, causing landslides and leaving families cut off by large swathes of standing flood water. Early reports confirm that 51 people have died, but the number is expected to increase. More than half the deaths were in Cox...
Mayor Lutfur Rahman supports children with special needs
AN INVESTMENT OF £4.8 million is headed for Tower Hamlets schools to help them support pupils with special needs. The money will fund a range of measures designed to make schools more inclusive. Executive Mayor Lutfur Rahman has long been committed to improving life for children with Special Educat...
Newham man admits he killed his own mother
THE DEATH of a woman pensioner who lived in St George’s Square, Newham is no longer a mystery. Her son, who lived with her, has admitted that he killed her. Richard Clayton, 45, strangled his mother, Angela Clayton, on 17th February this year. He then phoned 999 and reported what he had done to th...