THE BURGLARY was violent. Three, or maybe four, young men went into the home of an elderly couple via the back door. Intent on finding money, they set out to terrify the couple until they got it. The attack took ...
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Thought for today 30.04.20
HERE’S OUR final thought on peace – for this month at least. We end with a statement from a world figure who saw the relevance of keeping our goals in the front of our minds. At this strange time, we ...
Read More »Unison Gen Sec pledges support to see off “Tower Rewards”
UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis joined the May Day virtual rally called by Tower Hamlets Unison on Friday – and pledged that the national union would support local workers fighting “Tower Rewards”. Tower Rewards – re-named “Tower Robbery” by the ...
Read More »Thought for today 29.04.20
HERE’S OUR penultimate “thought” on peace – from a US president with a military background who was probably more a warmonger than a peacemonger, a supporter of the status quo with some mitigating factors. Whether intended or otherwise, his dry ...
Read More »Police seek witnesses after fatal collision in Newham
THE NUMBER of fatal road incidents may be down because locked down London is seeing less traffic, but police are still seeking help from the public as they investigate accidents in which people have died. The emergency services were called ...
Read More »Thought for today 28.04.20
THIS IS A simple statement from a man who epitomises peace – as a dream and as a way of life – yet he led a revolution. Are we doing all we can to keep that revolution alive – and ...
Read More »Let’s beat Covid with the “Power of Cricket”
PLEASE JOIN US – by passing the ball and nominating three persons. They can be players, officials, volunteers or supporters locally or abroad. Together we will beat Covid and play outdoors! #CricketAgainstCovid Please have a look at the video and ...
Read More »Weavers Community Forum launches emergency COVID-19 Foodbank
Muhammad Ismael WITH THE GLOBAL Coronavirus pandemic in full swing, the Weavers Community Forum (WCF) has launched the Weavers Food bank to support the most vulnerable and needy residents in the neighbourhood. Present at the launch were Abdul Malik, Chair; ...
Read More »Police seek witnesses as Hackney motorcyclist dies
POLICE ARE asking for anyone who saw a collision between a Mercedes motor vehicle and a motorbike which took place just before 8.30am on Friday, 17th April in Pembury Road, London E5. Police and the London Ambulance Service came to ...
Read More »Thought for today 27.04.20
ARTHUR HENDERSON reminds us that the Labour Party began its life as a party of peace. Just four years after Henderson died came the Second World War, with millions losing their lives and millions more having their lives disrupted – ...
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