New time bands for waste collection to be enforced in Tower Hamlets
After years of complaints, Tower Hamlets Council is implementing a stricter system for waste collection in the borough Tower Hamlets
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Labour’s Abdi Mohamed elected as Councillor for Bow East
Following a by-election earlier in the week, Abdi Mohamed beat out three candidates to secure his spot as Councillor for
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Sadler’s Wells East theatre announces inaugural programme – and it’s affordable
Sadler’s Wells will open at East Bank soon giving East Enders their very own West End along with great value
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Bow East by-election: get to know your local candidates
On Thursday 12 September, residents of Bow East will be able to vote for their next Tower Hamlets councillor. But
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Plans approved to redevelop London Chest Hospital into flats
Plans were approved to build on the old London Chest Hospital site, despite concerns about height and the preservation of
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Tower Hamlets Council to crackdown on dog-related anti-social behaviour
Following 101 complaints about dog behaviour since 2022, Tower Hamlets Council is considering giving police extra powers to crackdown on
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Victoria Park market allowed to trade and sell alcohol on Saturdays
The ‘family friendly’ Victoria Park food market will be allowed to trade and sell alcohol on Saturdays in addition to
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Mayor Rahman delays designation of Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Forum despite it meeting requirements
‘He does seem threatened by any groups that express different views’: As the Mayor of Tower Hamlets refuses to cooperate
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Serious breach of data suspected as Tower Hamlets residents receive dozens of unsolicited political emails
Recipients of the unwanted newsletters sent before and after the general election are worried about how their email addresses were
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Pro-Palestine protesters evicted from Queen Mary University of London following High Court possession order
After 61 days of the pro-Palestine encampment, Queen Mary University of London evicted protesters following a High Court order for
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A night at the Tower Hamlets election count: a photographer’s view behind the scenes
Normally hidden from public view, our photographer took his camera to capture the emotions and logistics of election count night.
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Students respond to Queen Mary University court case against pro-Palestinian encampment by launching crowdfunder
While Queen Mary University of London awaits the court date for a possession order to close the pro-Palestine encampment, students
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