WITH JUST A WEEK to go until Ramadan begins, the community is busy making preparations – and wondering what a Ramadan under lockdown will look like. The East London Mosque has, as usual, produced a timetable for the month. However, ...
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Thought for today 14.04.20
PEACE is often linked, as a political demand, with other causes – especially fundamental human rights and the battle for equality. In April, we remember the anti-nuclear weapons Aldermaston march: our “Thoughts” this month will concentrate on aspects of peace. ...
Read More »Police appeal for witnesses to Redbridge stabbing
A MAN WAS stabbed by two unknown assailants on Baddow Close, Redbridge, at approximately 1.30pm on Sunday, 29th March. Police have appealed for information from the public to help them identify the attackers. The man, who is in his 30s, ...
Read More »Last day to help Manorfield and try to win an Easter egg
YES, most of us celebrated Easter last weekend – but Manorfield Primary School in Poplar seems to be running on the Greek Orthodox calendar. It is raffling ten luxury Easter Eggs to raise funds for children in need during the ...
Read More »Thought for today 13.04.20
HERE’S ONE WAY to negotiate a peace deal – which didn’t work. In April, we remember the anti-nuclear weapons Aldermaston march: our “Thoughts” this month will concentrate on aspects of peace. “We gave up some of our country to the ...
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