Government minister Grant Shapps calls for Tower Hamlets ‘electoral fraud’ probe
The row over election fraud in London’s East End has blown up again with Local Government Minister Grant Shapps calling for an inquiry into Tower Hamlets Electoral Roll.
Director put in charge of Olympic Park in Stratford
The company overseeing the Olympic Park has appointed a director to oversee operations, including concerts and festivals at London’s newest public space.
UPDATE: Student doctor saves stabbed man in Bow pub
A student doctor gave life-saving treatment to a man who staggered into a Bow pub after being stabbed in a nearby street.
First bells for Queen’s Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant have been cast in Whitechapel
The first of a series of bells that will be rung for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee have been cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry.
Thousands more HGV drivers to be trained in respecting cyclists’ safety
Mayor of London Boris Johnson pledged extra cash to train thousands more HGV drivers in how to respect cyclists’ safety.
Yacht which played host to the Kennedys and Marilyn Monroe is offering guided tours while at South Quay in the Docklands
If only yachts could talk then surely this one, currently in the Docklands, could tell a tale or two about the Kennedys and Marilyn Monroe.
Pancake tossing in wacky costumes near Brick Lane in Spitalfields raised money for air ambulance
Teams donning sporty outfits or wacky or fashionable costumes ran alongside workers in hard hats tossing pancakes near Brick Lane to raise money for charity.
New guidebook for east London’s independent advocates in mental health
A ‘best practice’ guide is being published in east London today (Wed) for anyone working in independent mental health advocacy, the only one of its kind.
Stepney Green students to make a splash in rowing race at Olympics venue
Pupils from an East End school have been building on their strength to prepare for a rowing race at the official Olympics venue for the sport.
Hackney Road businesses accuse council of using parking camera to pull in thousands
Businesses have accused the council of using them as a cash cow for installing a camera they say is issuing tickets to drivers who are legitimately loading goods.
Full-time childcare fees keeping mums out of work, says London Assembly
Parents are paying a third more for childcare in London than anywhere else in the country, with average fees now £119-a-week for a toddler under two.
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