University of East London students present Shed Life community workshop

Ten students from the University of East London present designs for a community workshop that aims to battle social exclusion in Dezeen’s latest school show. Called Shed Life, the group project forms... Read more »
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North East news RECAP: Disruption to London North Eastern trains between Newcastle and Darlington

Concerns grow for missing Teesside pensioner last seen in Newcastle Concerns are growing for a missing Teesside pensioner who was last seen in Newcastle. William Matthews was reported missing after he was... Read more »
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Fresh pictures show what massive East London student halls and flats complex will look like

A huge new development of offices, homes and restaurants could soon be coming to Tower Hamlets. The plans include 170 new homes, a 700-room student halls, a large number of flexible office... Read more »
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East London cafe’s booze licence bid flops after staff member ‘swears at council officers’

A worker who swore at council staff and followed them to their car after being fined for a Covid breach has seen his boss lose a bid for an alcohol licence. Delicious... Read more »
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The new East London bar that serves dog-friendly cocktails

A dog-friendly cocktail bar has opened in Hackney Wick – and it serves up ‘doggy versions’ of classic drinks. Located on Smeed Road, Fish Island, After Bark is the latest addition to... Read more »

Ten years since London riots: how the East End was hit

We look back at the 2011 riots in the East End on the tenth anniversary of the troubles starting across the capital. Shops were looted along the Roman Road and windows wrecked in Bethnal Green, Brick Lane and Mile... Read more »
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Road and rail delays across east London next week

Here are the roadworks and disruptions that could cause delays on road and rail across Barking and Dagenham, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Redbridge in the week beginning August 9.  By road:  Delays... Read more »
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Over 100 patients in East London hospital trust with coronavirus as cases fall

Over 100 patients have coronavirus in hospitals run by Barts Health NHS Trust, according to new figures. On August 5, 128 patients had tested positive for coronavirus, seven of which had been... Read more »
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East London boy, 12, unintentionally caused own death after watching ‘depressing’ TikToks

A 12-year-old boy unintentionally caused his own death after reading song lyrics about suicide and watching ‘depressing’ content on TikTok, an inquest heard. Ethan Bourne was found dead in his bedroom by... Read more »

What’s on in east London this weekend (August 7-8)

With the summer holidays in full swing, there is plenty going on across east London to keep children (and grown-ups) entertained. Here is a selection of activities to get stuck into this weekend (August... Read more »