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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 ...

HACKNEY COUNCIL is getting ready to install Electric Vehicle Charging Points across the Borough – and it is asking residents to let the Council know where the Charging Points should be sited. The Council is making good progress on its ...

FROM 8 TO 180,000 – that’s the story of how Tower Hamlets Youth Services has progressed from the Labour ragbag of provision to the unified, coherent Young Tower Hamlets today. Eight? That was the number of youth centres which Labour ...

NEW YEAR resolutions to make 2026 your year to “be well” will be easier to keep in Tower Hamlets with the Council’s New Year’s membership offers. It starts with “4 months for the price of 3” on standard membership. There’s ...

WATER SAFETY is not only an issue for the warm summer months, warns the London Fire Brigade. Icy conditions during the winter bring problems of their own. This is a serious concern for Tower Hamlets. The borough’s southern border is ...

CLLR BODRUL Choudhury, Aspire councillor for Bromley South, is steaming with fury on behalf of residents in two tower blocks in his ward. “I am very concerned about the situation at Gayton House and Sleaford House,” he explained.  “These large blocks ...

WHILE THE Labour Government was making life harder for migrants by taking their mobile phones away, Tower Hamlets Council was recognising the achievements of sanctuary seekers who have been improving their education and making the most of volunteering opportunities. The ...

Hamlets Hike & Trek Club Joins Bosnia Peace Walk 2025 By Emdad Rahman The Hamlets Hike & Trek Club, led by dedicated community figures Anam Hoque and Abdal Ahmed, recently participated in the Bosnia Peace Walk 2025, a profound and ...

By Emdad Rahman Students at Barking Abbey School have once again proved the power of unity, resilience and compassion through a remarkable fundraising campaign to support those affected by the recent floods in Bangladesh. Organised by the school’s Junior Leadership ...

A Grassroots Victory for Cleaner Streets and Community Pride Muhammad Talha The Little Litter League, a grassroots volunteer led initiative tackling urban waste, has reached a major milestone: collecting over 3,000 bags of litter since its formation in Barking & ...