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90% of Covid ICU cases in north east London not fully jabbed

Almost 90 per cent of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) in north east London are not fully vaccinated.  Between July 14 and September 2 this year, 203 patients with Covid-19... Read more »
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Charming ‘village’ in the heart of East London is an ‘oasis of calm’ that feels like a country village

When we think of the most quaint neighbourhoods in our beloved capital, it is easy to overlook the East End of town. West London is well known for its picturesque homes, and... Read more »
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Activists take on merchants of death at east London’s DSEI arms fair

Protesters block a road outside the arms fair in east London (Pic: Socialist Worker) Anti-war activists are staging protests and direct action outside a major arms fair in Newham, east London. The... Read more »
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Poplar MP council housing fraud trial 2nd day

The Poplar and Limehouse MP charged with council housing fraud has suggested in court that her ex-husband was controlling the account she used to bid for properties.Apsana Begum’s applications for social housing... Read more »

English language graduations at Bromley-by-Bow Centre

Hundreds of people whose first language is not English completed government-funded language courses in the East End during the pandemic, alongside “get together” socials to overcome their isolation.  A graduation garden party was held at the Bromley by Bow... Read more »
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South east London Covid vaccine figures for ages 16 and 17

As pupils across England return to school after the summer, we can reveal how many 16 and 17 year olds have been jabbed in each south east London borough. The figures are released... Read more »
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Police name teen, 18, shot dead while sitting with friends outside East London illegal rave

Police have named a teenager who was shot dead while sitting with his friends on a bench shortly after an illegal rave in East London. Police rushed to Beaumont Road, Waltham Forest,... Read more »
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East London council spent almost £90k trying to prosecute Labour MP

An East London council spent almost £90,000 on bringing a legal case against a Labour MP, new data has revealed. Tower Hamlets Council spent £88,607 on the investigation and trial of Poplar... Read more »
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London hospitals where Covid cases are rising – but patients can still have visitors

East London hospitals with rising numbers of Covid patients are still allowing people to visit people on their wards. But visiting rules remain strict across the area, with some hospitals now allowing... Read more »

Met Commissioner Cressida Dick reopens Bethnal Green station

Bethnal Green police station has been reopened by Met Commissioner Cressida Dick. Closed last year for refurbishments, Dame Cressida was on hand at the weekend to unveil the revamped facility. New video-recorded interview suites have... Read more »