A treasured icon of Saint Dunstan was stolen from a London church in 2021. The artwork is still missing despite appeals. London Church Icon Theft Remains Unsolved Three Years Later A church in Tower Hamlets had an icon stolen. The theft happened on November 10, 2021. The artwork depicted Saint Dunstan. It has not been…
Newington Green’s “liveable neighbourhood” sparks debate. Supporters cite safety, while critics predict increased traffic and negative impacts. Islington Divided Over Low Traffic Scheme, Critics Fear Congestion Islington is building its first “liveable neighbourhood.” The project aims to improve Newington Green for walkers. Some people think it will benefit families by lowering traffic. Others say it…
Discover a unique London mews where community bonds thrive amidst 19th-century charm, untouched by modern city life. London Mews in Stepney Green: Life Thriving in a 1900s Community A mews hides in Stepney Green, away from Tower Hamlets. It feels like the 1900s. Durham Row has a strong community; neighbors know each other well there.…
New crime task force launches in East London. It focuses on theft and antisocial behavior with council funded police. £8m Task Force Aims to Cut Crime in East London with New Police Force Tower Hamlets started a new task force. Its goal is to reduce crime and help residents. It tackles bike thefts, phone thefts,…
Workers in Tower Hamlets suspended their strike after Solace Women’s Aid put job cuts on hold pending talks. East London Strike Postponed Redundancies For Abuse Workers On Hold Workers supporting abuse survivors in Tower Hamlets planned a strike. These workers are from Solace Women’s Aid and were protesting proposed job cuts. The strike was supposed…
Subway in Tower Hamlets can stay open until 1 AM after council approval, citing minimal noise from student customers. East London Subway Wins Approval To Extend Hours Late Serving Students Hey, listen to this story! A Subway in Tower Hamlets wanted longer hours. They asked the council to stay open until 1 AM. Subway said…
Hundreds rallied against proposed cuts to a vital domestic abuse service. Workers fear the changes will endanger victims. East London Rally Backs Domestic Abuse Support Service Facing Cuts A rally happened in East London on February 6. People gathered to support a domestic abuse service. Proposed changes could endanger victims, workers say. IDVAs at Solace…