THE TRAIL of destruction Peter Mandelson leaves in his wake is vast. As Labour loyalists – from elected representatives to ordinary party members – queue up to denounce him, the question “what took you so long?” remains unanswered. Mandelson’s transgressions ...

ANOTHER labelling error has led Lidl GB to recall its Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers. Celery is listed as an ingredient on the packaging, but it is not emphasised in bold. The presence of celery could ...

NINETY-FIVE new social homes for rent are opening their doors to residents on the Tower Hamlets housing waiting list. The homes have been built by local housing association East End Homes. Mayor Lutfur Rahman turned out to cut the ribbon ...

THE SEARCH IS ON! The East London Mosque is inviting licensed and experienced Umrah tour operators to work with them in delivering Umrah packages during 2026. The Mosque is looking for a partner which will: •Design and deliver Umrah packages ...

IT IS life imprisonment for Trevelle Rowland, 34 – with a minimum term of 22 years. The sentence comes after Rowland was found guilty of murder, dangerous driving and two counts of attempted Grievous Bodily Harm. In March 2024, Rowland ...

DANONE HAS recalled Aptamil First Infant Formula after the toxin cereulide was found in a batch of the formula. This recall comes just a couple of weeks after Nestle found the same toxin in its formula and had to issue ...

MAYOR LUTFUR RAHMAN has spoken out about the Government’s decision to allow the Chinese Government to build a new mega-embassy on the site of the former Royal Mint, near the Tower of London. The planning application initially came to the ...

THE FORMER City Farm in Beckton’s King George V Park is to rise again, says Newham Council – as an ambitious Community Farm and Green Skills Hub. The former City Farm was warmly supported by local residents, who campaigned hard ...

SWARNA SPICE Ltd produces a popular curry – Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma. The company is now recalling the product, as traces of almond, cashew and pistachio have been found in it. The nuts are not mentioned on the label. If ...

LUTFUR RAHMAN – most residents in Tower Hamlets have heard of him and know he is the Directly Elected Mayor. Kim Bromley-Derry (above) would not have anything like the same name recognition – but he is the man sent in ...