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Auxiliary Fire Service Women Joan Fanny Bartlett (far right) stands next to Violet Irene Pengelly and the plaque commemorating their deaths along with 24 members of the ARP/Civil Defence service (Image: FoIHT)

Friends of Island History Trust

Isle of Dogs wartime victims remembered through memorial plaque

Soul Tower Hamlets attack against Halstead Town (Image: Tim Edwards)

Soul Tower Hamlets attack against Halstead Town (Image: Tim Edwards)

Soul Tower Hamlets

Late goals condemn Soul Tower Hamlets and Sporting Bengal to defeats

Comedian and wildlife presenter Bill Oddie died on July 25 (Image: PA)

Comedian and wildlife presenter Bill Oddie died on July 25 (Image: PA)

Bill Oddie’s legacy offers a lesson in Humanist values and kindness

Social Action for Health have received a £3,637 grant from London Freemasons to support the charity's popular Good Friends programme

Social Action for Health have received a £3,637 grant from London Freemasons to support the charity's popular Good Friends programme

Online weekly group for older women in Tower Hamlets wins funding grant

The Cycle Sisters

The Cycle Sisters

Cycle Sisters helps Somali women in Tower Hamlets gain confidence on bikes

Soul Tower Hamlets score a late goal in their win over Saffron Walden Town at Mile End Stadium (Image: Tim Edwards)

Soul Tower Hamlets score a late goal in their win over Saffron Walden Town at Mile End Stadium (Image: Tim Edwards)

Essex Senior League

Super-sub Miah strikes twice late on as Soul Tower Hamlets defeat Walden

The Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park led a special walk to celebrate the solar eclipse on August 12 (Image: Jimmy Clee)

The Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park led a special walk to celebrate the solar eclipse on August 12 (Image: Jimmy Clee)

Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

How the solar eclipse brought history and nature together in Bow

Young V&A is welcoming families for sensory play and discovery (Image: V&A)

Young V&A is welcoming families for sensory play and discovery (Image: V&A)

Sensory adventures await at Young V&A this September

MP Uma Kumaran joined local police on speeding operations around Tredegar Square Gardens and on Grove Road (Image: Uma Kumaran)

MP Uma Kumaran joined local police on speeding operations around Tredegar Square Gardens and on Grove Road (Image: Uma Kumaran)

Tower Hamlets Council

Why council action on dangerous driving in Bow cannot wait any longer

Five planning applications submitted in one week to deliver 203 new homes

Five planning applications submitted in one week to deliver 203 new homes

Local government

Tower Hamlets Council submits five planning applications in one week

St Katharine Docks welcomes the Classic Boat Festival this September with over 70 registered vessels

St Katharine Docks welcomes the Classic Boat Festival this September with over 70 registered vessels

More than 70 vessels to assemble in London for historic maritime festival

New heritage project to document five decades of Bangladeshi football in London’s East End

New heritage project to document five decades of Bangladeshi football in London’s East End

New project to preserve Bangladeshi football culture in Tower Hamlets

Planning and development

Planning application submitted relating to the Tower of London

As UK summers continue to break temperature records, visitors to Tower Bridge can look forward to a cooler experience thanks to a new heat-reducing treatment on its famous glass High-level Walkways above the Thames

As UK summers continue to break temperature records, visitors to Tower Bridge can look forward to a cooler experience thanks to a new heat-reducing treatment on its famous glass High-level Walkways above the Thames

Cultural attractions

London landmark introduces new measure to keep visitors cool

Essential railway upgrades on the Weaver line this September

Essential railway upgrades on the Weaver line this September

London Overground to close major route for entire weekend

Soul Tower Hamlets celebrate a goal against Sporting Bengal (Image: Tim Edwards)

Soul Tower Hamlets celebrate a goal against Sporting Bengal (Image: Tim Edwards)

Essex Senior League

Soul Tower Hamlets claim derby bragging rights over Sporting Bengal United

Prime minister Andy Burnham has pledged action on energy bills and skills (Image: PA)

Prime minister Andy Burnham has pledged action on energy bills and skills (Image: PA)

Cost of living crisis

Lower bills, stronger skills and better care at the heart of Labour’s plans

Young people from Leaders in Community ran summer activities for the children in the area (Image: LiC)

Young people from Leaders in Community ran summer activities for the children in the area (Image: LiC)

Leaders in Community

How a summer programme helps young people become community role models

Planning and development

Two new planning applications submitted in the last week

Planning and development

Your right to have a say on roads, closures and traffic changes across East London

An East London scheme is to help 1,000 young people pursue healthcare careers

An East London scheme is to help 1,000 young people pursue healthcare careers

East London scheme to help 1,000 young people pursue healthcare careers

The Nari Centre Summer Fest celebrated women and community in Tower Hamlets

The Nari Centre Summer Fest celebrated women and community in Tower Hamlets

Whitechapel women's centre celebrates community at first Summer Fest

Students starting university or residential college this autumn are urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (Image: NHS NEL)

Students starting university or residential college this autumn are urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (Image: NHS NEL)

NHS launches MenB vaccine programme for students heading to university

Campaigners say more urban greenery could help cool London's streets during increasingly frequent heatwaves (Image: PA)

Campaigners say more urban greenery could help cool London's streets during increasingly frequent heatwaves (Image: PA)

Tower Hamlets Council

Why car-dominated streets are making Tower Hamlets hotter in heatwaves

A Message for the Future is just one of the many magical shows at Half Moon this autumn (Image: Nosa Malcolm)

A Message for the Future is just one of the many magical shows at Half Moon this autumn (Image: Nosa Malcolm)

Half Moon, Limehouse

Forget the heatwave, Half Moon is already dreaming of autumn adventures

Have you ever found that a new development has been approved near your home and wished you had known about it sooner?

Have you ever found that a new development has been approved near your home and wished you had known about it sooner?

Planning and development

The free tool that keeps you informed about changes covering the East London area

Planning and development

Plans for key development sites to be reconsidered

The Greenwich to Millwall Ferry in the 1890s (Image: Island History Trust Collection)

The Greenwich to Millwall Ferry in the 1890s (Image: Island History Trust Collection)

Friends of Island History Trust

How waterways and ferries fuelled growth of the Isle of Dogs

Diane Abbot became the country's first Black MP in 1987 (Image: PA)

Diane Abbot became the country's first Black MP in 1987 (Image: PA)

Apsana Begum MP, Poplar and Limehouse

Why lived experience is essential to making better laws

New community murals unveiled at Bethnal Green station celebrate Weaver line's rich history

New community murals unveiled at Bethnal Green station celebrate Weaver line's rich history

New murals unveiled at Tube station to celebrate local history

Planning and development

Fences and gates planned at Canary Wharf site

Inside the London Access Creative College

Inside the London Access Creative College

Tower Hamlets college praised by Ofsted for quality of education

As part of the Summer of Fun 2026 programme, residents of all ages will have opportunities to come together, make lasting memories, try something new, and get active

As part of the Summer of Fun 2026 programme, residents of all ages will have opportunities to come together, make lasting memories, try something new, and get active

Summer of Fun 2026 brings free family activities to Tower Hamlets

Cabinet approves £143m funding to deliver first 10 sites in Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme

Cabinet approves £143m funding to deliver first 10 sites in Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme

Local government

Thousands of NEW affordable homes to be built in borough

Councillor Saied Ahmed speaks at the committee meeting

Councillor Saied Ahmed speaks at the committee meeting

Residents evicted through no fault of their own after council 'gave wrong advice'

At least one child in every London classroom is homeless (Image: PA)

At least one child in every London classroom is homeless (Image: PA)

Lutfur Rahman, mayor of Tower Hamlets

Council takes stand against proposed affordable homes reduction

The dedicated space for young adults at Mile End was created by a group of young people (including Tahmina) who were involved in the co-creation of the new environment and services

The dedicated space for young adults at Mile End was created by a group of young people (including Tahmina) who were involved in the co-creation of the new environment and services

East London hospital opens £3.8m centre to transform dialysis care

The Power of Play is being embraced at the Young V&A (Image: Young V&A)

The Power of Play is being embraced at the Young V&A (Image: Young V&A)

Celebrate National Playday the Young V&A way!

Visitors escape the sun on a bee walk through Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park (Image: FoTHCP)

Visitors escape the sun on a bee walk through Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park (Image: FoTHCP)

Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

Beat the heat with a summer in the woods

Planning and development

Docklands office campus earmarked for redevelopment in latest plans

Cultural attractions

London based museum launches a ‘Pelvic Appeal’

All Points East takes place from August 21 to 30, with headline performances from Jorja Smith and Tems

All Points East takes place from August 21 to 30, with headline performances from Jorja Smith and Tems

Art competition invites locals to capture 'heart and soul' of Victoria Park

York Hall Leisure Centre in Bethnal Green

York Hall Leisure Centre in Bethnal Green

East London leisure centre forced to temporary closed following water issues

Only 33 of Tower Hamlets 99 schools are covered by School Streets with none added since 2022

Only 33 of Tower Hamlets 99 schools are covered by School Streets with none added since 2022

School Street Scheme

Healthy Streets Scorecard raises concerns over Tower Hamlets progress

LEA Dragons celebrate historic cup win

LEA Dragons celebrate historic cup win

Attendance Challenge Cup

LEA Dragons crowned first Attendance Challenge Cup winners

Two projects led by doctors at Barts Health NHS Trust have received national recognition at the Royal College of Physicians' (RCP) Excellence in Patient Care Awards

Two projects led by doctors at Barts Health NHS Trust have received national recognition at the Royal College of Physicians' (RCP) Excellence in Patient Care Awards

Barts doctors honoured at national awards for improving patient care

£4.8m investment to improve support for students with additional needs

Free east London festival aims to break silence around breast cancer

Princess Diana was a regular visitor to the Mildmay Hospital helping to breakdown the stigma around HIV/Aids

Princess Diana was a regular visitor to the Mildmay Hospital helping to breakdown the stigma around HIV/Aids

Mildmay Hospital

HIV/Aids hospital once championed by Princess Diana faces uncertain future

Families can make their own hair bobbles at the Family Festival of Caribbean Culture at London Museum Docklands

Families can make their own hair bobbles at the Family Festival of Caribbean Culture at London Museum Docklands

Museum of London Docklands

How hair celebrates Caribbean culture and creativity

Over the years, Half Moon has worked with 16 schools giving students the opportunity to see their work exhibited

Over the years, Half Moon has worked with 16 schools giving students the opportunity to see their work exhibited

Half Moon, Limehouse

Exciting exhibition opens at Half Moon featuring talented teen artists

Festivals held in Victoria Park restrict access to the park by non-festival goers

Festivals held in Victoria Park restrict access to the park by non-festival goers

Unmesh Desai AM, City & East

Hotter summers put focus on east London's green spaces

Drinking plenty of water and keeping yourself cool can help prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion during hot weather

Drinking plenty of water and keeping yourself cool can help prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion during hot weather

Dr Roberto Tamsanguan

Beat the heat - protect yourself and others during hot weather

In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, London’s essential festival All Points East is proud to announce its annual In The Neighbourhood program

In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, London’s essential festival All Points East is proud to announce its annual In The Neighbourhood program

Free music, fitness and family festival set for park this summer