John “one job” Biggs is now free from commitments to City Hall and is now holding down only one job – running Tower Hamlets. But he’s clearly still a busy man. On 1st June, a notice went up on Tower ...

Emdad Rahman A crowdfunding campaign has begun for Weavers Kids Cafe, an enterprising community project in the north west of the borough. The Café is trying to get as many different people as possible to pledge what they can before ...

There was a turnout of 133,156 at the MCM London Comic Con held over the three day bank holiday weekend at the Excel Centre. Organisers have confirmed the event is Europe’s leading comic con – and the third largest event of its ...

By Emdad Rahman Scintilla captain Ayaz Karim caused maximum carnage with six wickets as Hawks were bowled out for 166. Hawks opener Jason Samuels provided some resistance with 35 runs, but it wasn’t to be. Joining Karim on the wickets ...

The City of London Corporation has announced that it will be closing Tower Bridge to traffic so that repairs can be carried out. The closure will begin in October and is expected to last until the end of the year. ...

NHS England has announced that it is to invest £2 million to reduce inequalities at work. Part of the money will pay for 75 “champions” to help NHS Trusts tackle racism. The news comes as a new report from the ...

The local NHS has issued its usual warning to those intending to observe Ramadan to take care of their health while fasting. Doctors warn it is particularly important to be careful this year as Ramadan will take place when the ...

Stepney City Farm will be hosting its first fundraiser on the Summer Solstice — Monday, 20th June. The evening will begin at 6pm with a range of entertainment and activities, which will go on until 11pm. Stepney City Farm is ...

Emdad Rahman A mammoth 170 run partnership between Toufik Billah (95) and Ebrahim Mohamed (72) was the highlight of this EVCL clash as Scintilla Seconds hammered Redbridge Park CC at the Parmiters Sports Ground. The dynamic duo were ably supported ...

Yet another case of police behaviour which has always aroused public suspicion may be about to come under scrutiny. Coroner Louise Hunt has ruled that inquests into the deaths of 21 people killed in what have come to be known ...