Emdad Rahman Tower Hamlets Council staff and Play On Sports have organised a 5-a-side indoor football tournament to raise money and awareness for Syrian refugee children. Tournament organiser Akbal Ahmed said: “After seeing that photo of little Aylan Kurdi washed ashore – and having ...

England line up series win against New Zealand Emdad Rahman It’s been eight long years since since the national team, as Great Britain, had a series win in rugby league. In 1993 it was the Kiwis too. Today both teams ...

We are reminded daily of the huge risks migrants take as they make journeys to find freedom, safety or work – and of how often those risks lead to tragedy. Now a new exhibition is reminding us that the migrant ...

In another success for Tower Hamlets Council’s Trading Standards department, tourists have been protected from dangerous teddy bears which were on sale near the Tower of London. The department took action last year, having been tipped off by colleagues in ...

Emdad Rahman Ahead of this weekend’s historical showdown against England at the Olympic Stadium, New Zealand’s Rugby League team were treated to a traditional open bus tour of London to experience the sights and sounds of the capital. During the ...

The Network is holding its Autumn Gathering on Tuesday, 10th November at St Matthias Community Centre on Poplar High Street. The seasonal celebration of local food offers talks, workshops, stalls and a visit to a community garden. There will also ...

Which one of us would look at our food cupboards at home and think, “this is fine as far as it goes – but I think I’ll get some mice to live in it too and use it as a ...

The Met Police launched Operation Sceptre in July – a project aimed not only at reducing knife crime but at making sure that those selling knives are aware of licensing requirements. During phase two of the operation last week, police ...

Residents who use beauty salons in the borough have been reminded to check that the business has a current licence covering any special treatments they offer. The warning comes after the owner of Sapiano’s, a salon on the ground floor ...

Police are appealing for information following an assault outside a house party in Barking. The 15-year-old male victim was a guest at a party in Crossness Road, Barking, on Hallowe’en (31st October). At around 9.30pm, he confronted a group of ...