London Overground lines will have new names and colours by the end of 2024
All aboard the Suffragette line as London’s Overground network is getting a makeover by the end of this year. Our
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All Points East organisers to hold more events at Victoria Park despite residents’ concerns
The company behind All Points East festival has had a new licence approved by Tower Hamlets Council, and will be
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Key workers face nine per cent rent increase by Peabody housing association
Dozens of key workers have expressed concern following the announcement by Peabody housing association that rents will increase by 9
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Burberry to hold London Fashion Week catwalk in Victoria Park
Burberry’s autumn/winter collection for London Fashion Week’s 40th birthday will debut at a catwalk event in Victoria Park on Monday
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New Asda Express convenience store opens up on Bow Road
A new Asda Express convenience store has opened on Bow Road, as the supermarket commits to becoming the second-largest grocery
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Tower Hamlets Council has the worst recycling rates in the entire country
Tower Hamlets Council had the worst household recycling rates out of the entire country in 2022-2023, according to the Department
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All Points East organisers could almost double event days in Victoria Park under new licence
Under a new licence agreement with Tower Hamlets Council, All Points East organisers could nearly double events in Victoria Park
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Tower Hamlets Mayor announces 4.99% increase in council tax from April 2024
Mayor Lutfur Rahman has announced a 4.99% increase in council tax for some Tower Hamlets households after promising in his
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Proposal for wild swimming park in Waltham Forest faces uncertainty
Proposals to create a community-run wild swimming pool in Waltham Forest are facing uncertainty after a coalition of London councils
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Burger Bros E2 ditches Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite in boycott of brands linked to Israel
Burger Bros E2 on the Roman Road has stopped selling Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite in a boycott of ‘any item
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Newham mayor campaigns for social housing on Stratford Sphere site
Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz has launched a campaign to build social housing on the site of the scrapped Las
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New 20mph speed limits have ‘devastating’ impact on London’s taxi trade
The roll-out of 20mph speed limits on main roads has had a ‘devastating’ impact on London’s taxi trade, causing some
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