The political landscape in Tower Hamlets has shifted as the Aspire Party finds itself in a minority on the council after several councillors resigned from the party. This reduction from 24 to 21 councillors means Aspire no longer holds a majority, with 23 needed for control. However, due to Tower Hamlets’ Executive Mayor model of governance, this change may have …
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In a nail-biting finish, Labour’s Rushanara Ali narrowly retained her Bethnal Green and Stepney seat, eking out a victory by just 1,689 votes. Amidst a storm of controversy, Ali faced a formidable challenge from pro-Palestine contender Ajmal Masroor. Despite a massive 39.4% drop in her vote share since the last general election, Ali managed to scrape together 15,896 votes against …
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Detectives have launched a murder inquiry following a stabbing incident in Tower Hamlets. Police were called at around 8pm on Sunday, 5th May to reports of a fight on Corfield Street, E2. Upon arrival, officers found a man with a stab wound. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the 38-year-old man sadly died at …
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In a borough marked by unique challenges, Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman and the local council find themselves under renewed government scrutiny, prompting questions about the motivations behind this external review. As concerns mount, the mayor’s resilient leadership and the council’s commitment to progress come to the forefront, despite growing critique and speculation. The government’s decision to initiate a review …
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In a time-ticking twist, a shop owner has been handed a prison sentence for dealing in counterfeit luxury watches, with a flashy total value of £700,000. Tower Hamlets Council’s eagle-eyed Trading Standards officers uncovered 132 imitation watches, complete with straps, boxes, and bags, during their investigation at 5 Star Trading Ltd on Goulston Street back in 2017. Caught in the …
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A symphony of legal actions unfolded as a resident, Stella Rayne, faced the music for her noisy escapades in Salford House on the Isle of Dogs. Despite numerous serenades of warnings from Tower Hamlets Council’s Environmental Health Team, Rayne’s loud tunes persisted. In a crescendo of enforcement, Environmental Health officers secured a warrant to seize Rayne’s music equipment in July …
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In a shocking incident on the night of 3rd November 2023, a man in his 60s faced an unprovoked assault at Garden’s Food and Wine on Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs. The local police are appealing to the public to help identify the assailant, captured in an image released as part of the ongoing investigation. The attack occurred late in …
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In the 2022/23 period, Tower Hamlets found itself at the bottom of the pile when it comes to household recycling rates across the entire country. Recently released research from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs highlighted that Tower Hamlets had the lowest recycling rate among all 32 London boroughs and across England, standing at just 17.7 per cent. …
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In a landmark move, the Tower Hamlets Cabinet has given the green light to the installation of more than 2,200 new electric vehicle chargers across the borough over the next two years. This ambitious initiative aims to bolster the local infrastructure, ensuring Tower Hamlets is well-equipped to support the growing wave of electric vehicles hitting the roads. Scheduled to roll …
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As the winter chill envelops the city, residents of Tower Hamlets are in for a delightful treat at the upcoming winter celebration in Victoria Park. Scheduled for Tuesday, 13th February 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm, this event promises a wonderful array of activities for families to enjoy during the school half-term break. The venue, nestled next to the …
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In a daring armed robbery at a Bethnal Green newsagents, Zohirul Haque pointed a firearm at staff and stole a quantity of cash. He made a swift exit despite the courageous activation of the panic alarm by the victims. The Flying Squad detectives wasted no time launching an immediate investigation and were hot on the trail, determined to bring the …
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In a surprising turn of events, Mayor Lutfur Rahman has declared a 4.99% increase in council tax for selected households in Tower Hamlets, deviating from his 2022 manifesto commitment to freeze rates for four years. The move, framed as a progressive step to address the cost of living crisis, has stirred both support and criticism. Under this increment, 2% is …
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In the aftermath of a meticulous investigation by the Metropolitan Police into the tragic murder of Shea Gordon in Bow, four individuals have been sentenced to prison. The Met’s Specialist Crime Command launched an inquiry into the September 2022 killing, revealing that the defendants had planned the attack on Shea. Through comprehensive methods such as CCTV scrutiny and extensive phone …
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Shoppers in Chrisp Street Market were left puzzled this week as the Iceland store on Vesey Path abruptly shut its doors. Concerned locals took to social media platforms, with Facebooks users very upset that their local supermarket was closed. Following inquiries, a spokesperson for Tower Hamlets Council shed light on the closure, citing severe health concerns. The spokesperson stated, “Environmental …
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In a proactive initiative to prioritise community well-being, Tower Hamlets Council faces legal opposition from the Save Our Safer Streets campaign group after its recent decision to dismantle low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) infrastructure within the borough. Implemented in September, the decision to remove LTNs reflects the council’s commitment to tailoring solutions to the unique needs of the community, rejecting the …
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An investigation by Tower Hamlets CID is actively seeking public cooperation in an ongoing investigation concerning a series of indecent exposure incidents in Millwall Park, E14. The objective is to prevent further offences related to these distressing occurrences, reported by four different women between September 9 and November 2 this year, consistently transpiring between 11 pm and 1 am. The …
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