The Government has made a further £1 million available to help charitable and community organisations help people to cut their fuel bills. That’s about a penny and a half per UK resident: it’s unlikely to have a major impact. The ...
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Royal Armouries commemorates World War One centenary
Royal Armouries is set to join the nation in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War by showcasing the weapons and armour used in battle and telling the stories of those who fought for King and Country on ...
Read More »Cell-u-lar spectacular!
Those with a little bit of time to spare over the summer can indulge themselves in a science extravaganza (or, at least, three special shows) right on our doorstep in Whitechapel. From microbes to molars, cutting-edge trauma surgery to 100-year-old ...
Read More »Get cross over new roads
The Government’s Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced three new major motorway schemes. The plans are to create “smart roads” on parts of the M1 and M3 which aim to cut congestion and give drivers smoother, quicker journeys. Construction will ...
Read More »Boris muscles in on schools
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has outlined details of the London Curriculum, which puts the city itself at the heart of learning in the capital. He announced his scheme during a speech he made at the Education Reform Summit ...
Read More »CND uses its knit-wits
On 9th August, CND will connect the nuclear bomb factories at Aldermaston and Burghfield with a giant, seven mile long, pink peace scarf! Hundreds of supporters have been knitting beautiful pieces of pink wool and crochet which will form part ...
Read More »East London dominates British Land’s Kids Cricket Inclusive League final
Four East London schools made the finals of the British Land’s Kids Cricket Inclusive League held earlier this month at the MCC Indoor Centre at Lord’s Cricket Ground. St Luke’s C of E Primary School (Tower Hamlets) and Homeleigh Primary ...
Read More »Scintilla make it five wins in a row!
by Emdad Rahman Scintilla gained revenge as the Barking & Dagenham club defied the form book to obliterate Ford by five wickets. Scintilla won the toss and elected to field in the hope of exploiting the green track for their ...
Read More »Akeelah is toddling for Barnado’s
Two year old is heading for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park by Emdad Rahman The Barnardo’s Big Toddle is the UK’s biggest charity event for under 5s: this year around 300,000 children will take part. It is a short sponsored ...
Read More »The original soundtrack works out best
PPL is a Good Thing. It is a non-profit making company which works on behalf of over 90,000 record companies and performers to license recorded music played in public (at pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, shops, offices and many other business types) ...
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