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A House for Artists by Apparata opens in east London

A House for Artists reinvents affordable, sustainable living Apparata architecture studio is behind this sustainable housing development in Barking town centre, east London Affordable housing, sustainable architecture, and artistic creativity; all roll into one... Read more »
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With ‘something for everyone,’ East Lions Community Centre opens its doors after years of delays

The East Lions Community Centre is complete, four years after the $21.4-million project’s groundbreaking ceremony.  Construction for the 42,000-square-foot centre was mired with delays due to contracting issues. It was intended to... Read more »
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East Lions Community Centre to open Friday — finally

Years behind schedule, Londoners will get their first opportunity to visit the East Lions Community Centre (ELCC) this week. The $21.4 million recreation facility at the corner Wavell Street and Churchill Avenue... Read more »
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New East London parking scheme in Wanstead slammed five years ago

Residents and business owners vowed to fight a proposed new parking scheme for Wanstead five years ago this week. New parking charges will kill community hubs, damage businesses, and risk people’s jobs,... Read more »
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Girl, 11, dies after pest control chemicals found at east London flats | London

An 11-year-old girl has died and several other people have fallen ill after apparent pest control chemicals were found at a block of flats in east London. Paramedics called in police on... Read more »
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Qualified driver lack hits east London Met response times

Published: 12:00 PM December 11, 2021 The lack of qualified trainers in the Met Police is “so chronic” that officers are being sent for advanced driving training with county forces, a committee... Read more »
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Figures reveal North East is the worst location for fly-tipping outside of London

The North East suffers more from fly-tipping than any other location outside London, new figures reveal. According to Defra, incidents of fly-tipping on public land have increased by 16% across England in... Read more »
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Crime stats show east London drop in burglary and ASB

Published: 6:00 AM December 11, 2021 Rates of home burglary and antisocial behaviour have declined since last year, a committee heard.  A report of performance indicators for the second quarter of this year (July to... Read more »
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New mental health support offices for South East London open with a bang

The services are especially important for the high number of BAME residents in both Southwark and Lambeth Lambeth and Southwark Mind have opened new offices and counselling spaces in Brixton. The opening... Read more »
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Omicron Covid variant epicentre is in London and East Midlands

London and the East Midlands are seeing the highest number of Omicron cases in England, official figures have revealed. But some cases in the south west of England are being missed because... Read more »