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Emdad Rahman reviews Exploring Beanibazar, a film made by Foysol Mahmud. The first viewing of Explore Beanibazar was a resounding success, as a capacity crowd flocked into the Brady Arts Centre near Brick Lane to watch the landmark heritage documentary. ...

Emdad Rahman THE PAVILLION at Company Drinks in Barking Park is open as a warm community space on Fridays and Saturdays from 1-4pm every week. This is a safe, friendly and warm place for anyone who needs somewhere to hang ...

Emdad Rahman SOCIAL WORK apprentice Imran Khan is celebrating with his team Stepney FC after receiving a recognition award from the Tower Hamlets Muslim Staff Forum (THMSF). Khan was recognised as an outstanding Early Help Practitioner within the Youth Work ...

Emdad Rahman THE DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY INITIATIVE has received a timely boost for the community winter support programmes. As part of its outreach programme, the Asda superstore on the Isle of Dogs has provided food items for sharing with those in need.  ...

Muhammad Talha TO ADDRESS KNIFE CRIME on the Isle of Dogs and in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, volunteers at the Docklands Community Initiative (DCI) have formed a coalition to shed light on the horrendous impact this form of crime ...

Muhammad Hamza To celebrate the Great Big Green Week, Company Drinks and the Little Litter League went for a walk in Barking Park, picking something a bit different this time, to help clean up the local green space. Rubbish in ...

Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) MOST NEURODIVERGENT PUPILS are educated in mainstream schools. While adaptations to seating are sometimes recommended to accommodate the needs of certain children (for example, by occupational therapists), the use of a range ...

SUNLIGHT reflected off the Thames this morning – dancing gently on the waves to welcome autumn. Teachers trudged back to school for the first of a couple of INSET days, preparing for the return of children on Monday. It was ...

Emdad Rahman MOHAMMED HUSSAIN, who hails from Bedford, has been appointed the first full time Imam at Darul Ummah Goresbrook. As part of his interview process, the Shaikh was grilled by young people. The appointment procedure of each candidate for Imam ...

Emdad Rahman MUJIBUL ISLAM, an inspirational teacher from inner London, has been honoured with the Freedom of the City of London for his services to education.  The Freedom of the City of London, believed to have begun in 1237, is ...