THREE PEOPLE have been arrestedicw a double shooting which took place in the early hours of Saturday, 26th October on Thorne Close, near Rogers Road, E16. Reports that there had been a shooting came in to the emergency services just ...
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Young Tower Hamlets is recruiting!
“WE WANT to deliver an excellent Youth Service…” said Deputy Mayor Cllr Maium Talukar, “so we are looking for some excellent youth workers!” As Cabinet Member for Education, Youth and Lifelong Learning, Cllr Talukdar oversees the Youth Service and its ...
Read More »Cheese alert: two recalls of danger products
TWO companies have recalled their cheese products this week after discovering that they pose a danger to the health of anyone who might consume them. The first set of dodgy products is a range of cheeses from Dnnes Stores. There ...
Read More »Food Banks: does one size fit all?
“I WOULD love to go to a Food Bank.” There were the words of a Tory Government Minister, speaking on the radio a couple of years ago. “All that free food. People are really lucky and they don’t appreciate it.” ...
Read More »Two jailed for abuse: but are more children at risk?
A WOMAN from Tower Hamlets and a man from Brixton were jailed this week on several counts related to child abuse. And now police have asked the public to come forward if they have any concerns about the man’s behaviour ...
Read More »Faith, Climate, Recycling: the Summit 2024
HOW DO we see our future? Local politicians and faith-based communities have a great deal in common when it comes to answering that question – as they found out at the recent Faith in Environment Summit 2024. The Summit was ...
Read More »Council offers utility help to local businesses
IT’S NOT just pensioners who need help with fuel costs and other bills. Tower Hamlets relies on local small businesses to provide local jobs and to sell us the goods and services we need. And climbing costs are not helping ...
Read More »Police seek witnesses after collision kills OAP
AN 81 year old man died on 6th December from injuries sustained in an accident on Beauly Way, Romford, just before 5pm on Tuesday, 3rd December. He was hit by a car. The pensioner had received treatment at the scene ...
Read More »Mayor Rahman praises young achievers
YOUNG PEOPLE in Tower Hamlets are unstoppable. All too often we hear about the problems young people cause – but on 5th December Tower Hamlets Council celebrated what the borough’s engaged youth community has achieved. The achievement was marked at ...
Read More »Metal found in MadeGood Granola Bars
BRAND Organic have recalled some of their MadeGood Granola bars because they contain pieces of metal and are therefore not safe to eat. The products involved in the recall are: •Chocolate Chip Organic, 6x24g, best before 30.05.25, 31.05.25, 18.11.25 •Mixed ...
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