Move in date for City Hall replacement The Crystal today

Move in date for City Hall replacement The Crystal today

The new City Hall building in east London is finally set to open following months of delays, a source has confirmed. Greater London Authority (GLA) staff have been informed that they will... Read more »
Things seriously worth doing this spring

Things seriously worth doing this spring

As a season, spring symbolises rebirth, rejuvenation and renewal. It’s when the days really get longer and the London weather becomes a little friendlier – at least in theory. So, this makes it a... Read more »
Four stabbed and woman killed at uni in weekend of violence in London

Four stabbed and woman killed at uni in weekend of violence in London

Four people have been stabbed and one woman has died during a weekend of violence in the capital. The crimes occurred in Central and East London. One arrest has been made and... Read more »
‘I fell into the Limehouse canal trying to avoid a cyclist and got stuck in four-inch sludge’

‘I fell into the Limehouse canal trying to avoid a cyclist and got stuck in four-inch sludge’

A&E doctor Russell Gritton was out for a run as part of his marathon training when things took a rather nasty, sludgy turn. The 29-year-old, who lives in Stepney, had run 10-miles... Read more »
London, Ont. closing part of King Street for 4 months due to construction – London

London, Ont. closing part of King Street for 4 months due to construction – London

Heads up, downtown London commuters: The City of London says King Street will be closed between Adelaide Street North and Lyle Street starting Monday. The closure is set for four months. It... Read more »
Rainham fire live: Updates as 70 firefighters tackle blaze at car showroom with smoke billowing into sky

Rainham fire live: Updates as 70 firefighters tackle blaze at car showroom with smoke billowing into sky

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have rushed to a fire at a car showroom and workshop in Rainham in East London. Images from the scene show thick black smoke billowing... Read more »

Data: Covid patient numbers rising in east London

Published: 8:52 AM March 18, 2022 Covid patients numbers are slowly rising in east London, with daily counts increasing almost every day over the past week, data reveals. Here are the latest... Read more »
The lost East London outdoor swimming pool that was a little slice of paradise out in the suburbs

The lost East London outdoor swimming pool that was a little slice of paradise out in the suburbs

Remember those school summer holidays spent all day at the outdoor swimming pool. Kicking back with your mates, jumping and diving in the water again and again. Playing games of submarines and... Read more »
Thousands march against racism in London and Glasgow

Thousands march against racism in London and Glasgow

News It was the first time Stand Up To Racism organised national demonstrations since the start of the pandemic By Socialist Worker journalists Downloading PDF. Please wait… Saturday 19 March 2022 Issue... Read more »
East London blood test pilot ‘exceeding’ goals, meeting told

East London blood test pilot ‘exceeding’ goals, meeting told

Published: 10:00 AM March 19, 2022 A pilot service intended to improve waiting times for blood tests in east London has exceeded initial expectations, a Havering Council committee was told.  The issue began... Read more »