London elections 2026: Aspire retains Tower Hamlets but speech disrupted
Aspire Party leader Lutfur Rahman has won the Tower Hamlets borough mayoral election for the second time, but his winning
Tower Hamlets election 2026: Guide to the mayoral and council races
On 7 May, polls will open for the Tower Hamlets mayoral and council elections – a contest in one of
Council backtracks on second padel court after thousands sign petition
A second padel court planned in Bethnal Green has been cancelled after a petition reached thousands of signatures. Tower Hamlets’
WATCH: Natural dye workshop teaches sustainable fashion in Bethnal Green
A monthly Natural Dye Studio workshop at St Margaret’s House in Bethnal Green is giving participants a practical way into
New tech-based children’s hospice to improve care access for east London families
A former CEO and a prospect barrister have started a new children’s hospice for east London families. Paul Richards and
Brick Lane redevelopment decision still pending as campaigners await government ruling
Brick Lane development plan still pending
WATCH: Stepney city farm provides green space to Tower Hamlets
Stepney city farm provides green space to Tower Hamlets
Nearly half of London boroughs are paying businesses to allow the public to use their toilets
Nearly half of London councils are paying local businesses up to £1000 annually to allow public use of their facilities
London Colour Walk celebrates its ninth anniversary at Old Spitalfields Market
At Old Spitalfields Market, the London Colour Walk marked its ninth birthday in style, strutting through East London dressed to
WATCH: Oldest weightlifting club in London faces eviction
Tower Hamlets council is planning the eviction of Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club for October next year. Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club
WATCH: Floating Turkish restaurant becomes East London canal landmark
The Baltic sea food restaurant has been selling Turkish cuisine for five years – from a boat. The increasing rent