Child patients at the Royal London Hospital were excited to be greeted by Cassie, a Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog, on 30th September. The visit was part of a range of activities held to mark this year’s UK-wide “Play in ...

Fox Star Studios next big release has been announced. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo will be out on 12th November – but while you’re waiting you can catch the official trailer on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd4iNPuRlx4&feature=youtu.be [Adverts]  

A brand new exhibition opens at the Museum of London today, 9th October, which will run till April next year. The Museum will be showcasing a series of objects from the Crime Museum of the Metropolitan Police which are not ...

The Homeless FA exists to help homeless people play the game – a game which can improve their physical health but also their other skills, their self-respect and confidence. Homeless people can find that football changes their lives – as ...

The future of Brick Lane hung in the balance this week, as Tory Mayor of London Boris Johnson agreed to take direct control of planning decisions concerning the Bishopsgate Goods Yard, removing the Planning Committees of Hackney and Tower Hamlets ...

Budding writers and illustrators need to get cracking, as entries for the Community Literature Festival must be in this week – by 11th October. The categories are short story, poetic narrations and illustration, and there are great prizes to be ...

(1) HOPE Love keeps us awake. Love keeps us alive. “Hang on, honey, life will be OK.” Pain is inseparable, conditions deteriorate, hoping for final blessing, but heart pattern changes at the monitor. We live on hopes and only hopes ...

Film-makers Close and Remote have been working with Dagenham-based builders Oakleafe ltd to create the Castle of Trades: a unique cross between a castle, a cinema and a van. And this month it’s offering the public a unique film experience – ...

Jane Weaver Oslo Hackney, Thursday, 22nd October (Venue access details awaited.) Jane Weaver has had an amazing Summer of brilliant festival performances. She is performing this headline show at Oslo with support from Tender Prey. To download your free ticket ...

Lucky souls attending the Bronze Final of the Rugby World Cup on 30th October will be to sample a “breakfast of champions” at Signorelli’s in East Village. The artisan bakery/coffee shop has teamed up with elite rugby nutritionist Matt Lovell ...