THE JUNE ISSUE of The Voice, the newsletter of the East London Garden Society is out, with news and tips about all things green. Geoff Juden sets the scene, reminding us to adopt a positive mindset to move forward. “There ...
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Taking toys to Al-Jarahiyya
Emdad’s Lebanon Diary Day 1 A sane human would never wander in desperation into the home of a complete stranger with outstretched arms unless that abode is a sanctuary safer than their own. I arrived at my hotel gone 4am. ...
Read More »Can we find missing Regina?
A VULNERABLE woman from Stoke Newington has been missing since around 7pm yesterday (Sunday, 26th May). Regina Goop was wearing a cream cardigan, black baggy trousers with a white pattern and light coloured trainers. She had pyjamas on under her ...
Read More »Scintilla hit number one
Emdad Rahman After a difficult last season it seems Scintilla Cricket Club are turning the corner with some blistering performances in the Essex County Cricket League First Division. On Saturday Scintilla comprehensively beat Ace Avengers to move to the top ...
Read More »Seven Kings: man charged over gunshot
A MAN HAS now been charged in connection with the incident outside the Seven Kings Mosque in Ilford on 9th May, when a gunshot was heard after a suspicious man came into the Mosque. He is Jermaine Wright, 28, of ...
Read More »Introducing the new Mayor for Croydon
Backing local businesses and celebrating Croydon’s rich diversity are the priorities of the borough’s new Mayor who has been sworn in for his year of office. Councillor Humayun Kabir, who represents Bensham Manor Ward, has lived in the borough for ...
Read More »LONDONERS TO JOIN FORCES AND RUN UNITED IN THE ASICS LONDON 10K
ASICS and Virgin Sport are proud to announce that the inaugural ASICS London 10K, formerly the British 10K, will take to the streets of London this summer. The fast-paced, flat 10km route takes runners on a tour through the best ...
Read More »Is it safe to give to charity?
TWO REGULATORS – the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator – have joined forces to warn donors to check up very carefully on the organisations they are giving Zakat donations to during Ramadan. The regulators quoted the Muslim Charities Forum ...
Read More »Barking Community Forum Iftar Gathering
Emdad Rahman The BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM (BCF) hosted a community Iftar gathering on Sunday 19th May 2019, at the Hedgecock Community Centre as part of local members observing the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftar gathering was attended by ...
Read More »Meet the beasts at the Cemetery Park
THERE’S BEASTS, plants and lots of outdoor enjoyment coming up at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in Mile End. Join in these special events – or pop into the park when you’re passing to enjoy the great outdoors. Sunday, 26th May ...
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