WHO KNEW dominoes was such a popular game that it was being played in basements around Whitechapel?  Who knew it was so addictive that players could not resist breaking Tier 4 restrictions to have a game? Whoever was in the ...

ONCE AGAIN, John Biggs and the Labour Group handraisers are cutting services to the borough’s most vulnerable citizens. This time it’s not just children in general who are in his sights: it’s children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). ...

JULIAN ASSANGE has been fighting extradition to the USA for the best part of a decade. If he were to be put on trial there, he would face a jail sentence, if convicted, of up to 175 years. The USA ...

IN OCTOBER we usually celebrate Black History. This month we are looking at how Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors are making new history. “Appeared on Hawa TV today w/two of my esteemed colleagues (Cllr @hossain_ahbab & Cllr @THLP_ASMA). We ...

IN OCTOBER we usually celebrate Black History. This month we are looking at how Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors are making new history. “Delighted to see work has started on new homes #Wapping, Thanks to @MayorJohnBiggs & #TowerHamletsNow Development ...

IN OCTOBER we usually celebrate Black History. This month we are looking at how Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors are making new history. “#OperationContinuum an intelligence-led, phased operation established in response to ongoing reports of drug dealing, drug use ...

US-based campaigning organisation If Not Now celebrated the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah by reflecting on last year’s work – and looking forward to the year ahead. Last year’s successes include persuading US presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to ...

IN OCTOBER we usually celebrate Black History. This month we are looking at how Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors are making new history. Today we feature Cllr Dipa Das, who represents St Dunstan’s ward in Tower Hamlets.  Here are ...

IT’S TIME TO TALK! After months of insisting that it was the end of the road for negotiating over new contracts for Council staff, Tower Hamlets Executive Mayor John Biggs has agreed to meet Unison to talk about the ongoing ...

JOURNALISM is not a crime! Nonetheless, Julian Assange will attend an extradition hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday, 7th September – and the Stop the War Coalition is among the groups supporting a protest which will gather from 9am ...