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‘Raw Materials: Plastics’ exhibition explores the invention of plastic in East London

Not many people know that plastic was invented right here in East London. Well, it was, and Bow Arts has

Extinction Rebellion stages East London Uprising

Environmental group Extinction Rebellion ran three days of workshops, exhibitions, and nonviolent protests last weekend as part of its East

‘Black Widow’ Linda Calvey on the realities of East End gangster life

Flowery dress. Red toenails. Bleached blonde hair. Linda Calvey, 71, doesn’t exactly scream East London gangster when we meet on

East London’s oldest school faces closure

Consultations are open on plans to close Raine’s Foundation School in August 2020, with Oaklands Secondary School expanding in order

Mainyard: New coworking space opens on Bow Road

Mainyard Studios has opened a new coworking space at 35 Bow Road. The space, which is in the process of

Key roads in Bow to close during eight-day Liveable Streets trial

Road closures and vehicle restrictions on Coborn Road, Antill Road, and Tredegar Road will be trialled from Saturday 13 July