WHAT WILL our “new normal” look like? To inform our debate, our “thoughts” this month will feature quotes from iconoclasts who want to see freedom, equality and justice for the many. Our next “new normal” should learn lessons from those ...
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The June Voice: trees, nettles – and more
THE JUNE issue of The Voice – monthly magazine of the East London Garden Society (ELGS) – is out now, bringing greenies its usual mix of information about gardening theory and practice. The state of our planet is a hot ...
Read More »East London man found with massive cocaine haul
A MAN HAS BEEN charged with offences connected with the supply of drugs, money laundering and possession of a false identity document. Amir Shkrela, 27, of E17 has been remanded in custody. Shkrela was arrested on Friday, 22nd May after ...
Read More »Thought for today 18.05.20
WHAT WILL our “new normal” look like? To inform our debate, our “thoughts” this month will feature quotes from iconoclasts who want to see freedom, equality and justice for the many. Our next “new normal” should learn lessons from those ...
Read More »Altab Ali to be remembered in new Council block
A NEW BLOCK of Council flats is being built in Wapping – and local councillor Abdal Ullah has announced that the block will be named after former Wapping resident Altab Ali. Altab Ali is a household name among the Bangladeshi ...
Read More »“Dangerous” sex offender from Dagenham sent to prison
A MAN dubbed a “dangerous offender” by the court stacked up 32 criminal offences of a sexual nature appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court at the start of the month – and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The trial ...
Read More »Sounds on Sunday: 50 years on/7
POP MUSIC was once so new and daring: it’s shocking to think that it’s over 50 years old. Some standards have been around for over half a century… What, then, were we listening to 50 years ago? It was an ...
Read More »Eid Mubarak!
We wish all our readers Eid Mubarak! May the coming year bring us health, justice and peace! Eid Mubarak! Celebrate Eid by following us on: Facebook YouTube Twitter ●Read our previous messages here: Eid Mubarak
Read More »Image released in Newham “scary attack” investigation
POLICE HAVE issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an assault which took place in Newham on 17th April – but which began at Shadwell DLR station. Police are also trying to ...
Read More »Thought for today 17.05.20
WHAT WILL our “new normal” look like? To inform our debate, our “thoughts” this month will feature quotes from iconoclasts who want to see freedom, equality and justice for the many. Perhaps we need to look back at the Very ...
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