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 »
works use rainforest materials to highlight threats to indigenous communities – Eastlondonlines

works use rainforest materials to highlight threats to indigenous communities – Eastlondonlines

Pic: Cornelia Falknäs An exhibition of artworks created by renowned artists, such as Cornelia Parker and Richard Long, with materials made of ash and charcoal from rainforest fires in the Amazon opened... Read more »
Is the Israel-Hamas war driving a wedge between Jewish and Muslim communities in UK? | UK News

Is the Israel-Hamas war driving a wedge between Jewish and Muslim communities in UK? | UK News

On Cazenove Road in north London, the mosque and synagogue are a few doors from each other. Rabbi Hershel Gluck says the Jewish community welcomed Muslims into the area decades ago and... Read more »
British Gas joins Team GB and ParalympicsGB to power communities behind the athletes, in lead up to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond

British Gas joins Team GB and ParalympicsGB to power communities behind the athletes, in lead up to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond

BRITISH GAS JOINS TEAM GB AND PARALYMPICSGB TO POWER ATHLETES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE LEAD UP TO THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES AND BEYOND Landmark five-year partnership between British... Read more »
Deputy Mayor’s Blog: Bringing communities together and improving our wellbeing

Deputy Mayor’s Blog: Bringing communities together and improving our wellbeing

Breaking down barriers, bringing communities together and supporting people to improve their wellbeing, whatever their background, are some of the core values underpinning Richmond’s thriving voluntary sector which has over 800 organisations... Read more »
£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underway

£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underway

government backs innovative companies in coastal communities from Orkney to Portsmouth with £80 million of R&D funding to boost clean tech and create jobs comes at the start of London International Shipping... Read more »
London City Airport Community Fund Empowers Local Communities with £36k in Funding | News

London City Airport Community Fund Empowers Local Communities with £36k in Funding | News

London City Airport has announced the successful applicants for the second tranche of funding from the airport’s £75,000 Community Fund.The airport has awarded £36,023 of funding to 13 charities and not-for-profit organisations... Read more »
OFM Awards 2022: Outstanding Achievement – London’s Community Kitchen | Communities

OFM Awards 2022: Outstanding Achievement – London’s Community Kitchen | Communities

London’s Community Kitchen, which helps to feed an extraordinary 14,000 people a week, began, in 2014, with a simple observation: Mumtaz “Taz” Khan noticed his seven-year-old son had started asking for double... Read more »
Inner-city success unites communities for strong, vibrant and diverse grassroots cricket | Cricket

Inner-city success unites communities for strong, vibrant and diverse grassroots cricket | Cricket

Saturday, mid-April. You can feel the pre-season buzz, sunshine triggering chemically-induced smiles, kids and adults equally excited to be out of the house. At Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club, the pub tables... Read more »