Three jailed for life for murder of woman who was ‘treated like a slave’

Three jailed for life for murder of woman who was ‘treated like a slave’

Shakira Spencer, 35, died after falling under the influence of her former neighbour Ashana Studholme, 39, her lover Shaun Pendlebury, 26, and their friend Lisa Richardson, 45. The trio, from west London,... Read more »
Past and present England heroes honoured with new £13 million sports Hub in East London

Past and present England heroes honoured with new £13 million sports Hub in East London

The Bobby Moore Sports Hub, featuring pitches named after Sir Trevor Brooking, Paul Ince and Chloe Kelly, has opened in Dagenham, thanks to the largest ever grant from the Premier League, The... Read more »
Palestinian Flags Stir Emotions Among East London’s Diverse Communities

Palestinian Flags Stir Emotions Among East London’s Diverse Communities

In East London, a display of Palestinian flags has sparked a complex dialogue on inter-community relations, highlighting the diverse perspectives that coexist within the area’s multicultural fabric. Areas such as Tower Hamlets... Read more »
The ‘launderette family’ fighting to save a community space in east London | Communities

The ‘launderette family’ fighting to save a community space in east London | Communities

In the summer of 1896 work was completed on a groundbreaking public laundry in London’s east end, part of what is thought to be the first-ever social housing estate. The communal facilities... Read more »
East London: Images released after ‘corrosive liquid’ thrown at two boys at Tube station | UK News

East London: Images released after ‘corrosive liquid’ thrown at two boys at Tube station | UK News

Police have released two images as part of an investigation after a suspected corrosive substance was thrown over two boys in a London Tube station. The boys were reported to have a... Read more »
City Hall plays host to celebration of cricket in East London

City Hall plays host to celebration of cricket in East London

  Posted on Tuesday 27 February 2024 Essex Cricket, in collaboration with Middlesex Cricket, hosted ‘A celebration of community cohesion and aspiration through cricket in East London’ event at City Hall on... Read more »
East London council rescues vulnerable tenant from converted crack den

East London council rescues vulnerable tenant from converted crack den

A vulnerable council tenant in Barking and Dagenham has handed their keys back to the council and agreed to live in supported accommodation after their property had been taken over by drug... Read more »
Were two Muslim women in east London run over because they were wearing hijabs? | Islamophobia

Were two Muslim women in east London run over because they were wearing hijabs? | Islamophobia

The driver was said to have slowed down to let Misbah Sadique, 37, and her friend Kulsum, cross the road. They were close to home in Waltham Forest and felt safe in... Read more »
East London Hospitals Tackle Rising Violence Against Staff with New Safety Measures

East London Hospitals Tackle Rising Violence Against Staff with New Safety Measures

Imagine walking into your workplace knowing there’s a high chance you might be physically attacked, threatened, or racially abused. For healthcare workers at two hospitals in East London, this has become an... Read more »
Aggressive patients could be shown ‘red card’ as hospital bids to curb abuse

Aggressive patients could be shown ‘red card’ as hospital bids to curb abuse

Aggressive patients or visitors could be banned from Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust for up to 12 months. The trust has also started using a series of body cameras... Read more »