Tower Hamlets 24

Mile End Road

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162 Commercial Road

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Brady street London E1

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Poplar baths

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Stepney Green station

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1969 & 2026

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The Salmon & Ball at Bethnal Green was originally established as a pub in 1733 when the area was populated by silk weavers.It was the site of a hanging in 1769 of two weavers accused of being involved in forming a trade union.

Shadwell
London E1

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Ben Johnson Road
London E1 Stepney

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Royal mint street
London E1

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Tariq Halal Meat butchers opening in old Bethnal Green bank

Tariq Halal Meats is a global franchise & is opening its latest branch in Bethnal Green Road, in a premises formerly used as an HSBC bank

The bank closed on August 22, 2023 ,according to Tower Hamlets 24 & has remained vacant ever since

The pedestrian, in his 70s, has been critically injured after being hit by a car on East Ferry Road, near Crossharbour DLR station, yesterday (October 27) just before 2.20pm.

He currently remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Preston’s Road Then&Now

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St Stephens Road Bow shooting: Two men in hospital

Police were initially called to St Stephens Road yesterday at 9.20pm to reports of a shooting
A man in his 20s was treated at the scene for gunshot injuries
He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening

East Ferry Road Crossharbour crash: Two people in hospital

Emergency services shut off East Ferry Road, near Crossharbour DLR station, today (October 27) at 2.16pm following the incident.

The London Ambulance Service treated three people at the scene, with two of them being taken to hospital

Mile End football pitches reopen after nearly half a million pounds of investment

Tower Hamlets is celebrating a £432,716 investment to refurbish and upgrade its football pitches at Mile End – part of the council’s wider programme to enhance leisure facilities for residents across the borough.

In under 5 minutes, get:

Personalised Health Report
Blood Pressure
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Fat Percentage
Health Risk Assessment
No appointment needed – just walk in

Free Health Checks with SiSU Health Station

Your health is your most valuable asset—track it with the SiSU Health Kiosk, a quick and easy self-service station for reliable health checks.

Located in Idea Sore Watney Market, Idea Store Bow and Idea Store Chrisp Street.

Prime Time

Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, chat and enjoy a cup of tea.(For over 50s)

Thursdays, 10.15 - 11.45am

Adult Activities and Events

Conversation Club

For speakers of other languages. Do you want to improve your English? Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to gain more confidence?

Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club.

Mondays 11am - 12pm

Children's Activities and Events

Story Time

Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries

Monday to Saturday 10.30 - 11am

The Hate Crime Team visited Watney Market Ideas Store yesterday for #NationalHCAW.
They shared information about available resources and how to access support.
A number of residents signed on to our award-winning No Place for Hate Champions project.

Council succeeds in stopping Bethnal Green Police Station front counter closure

Today, the Metropolitan Police reversed its decision on Bethnal Green Police Station front counter. It will now remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on weekend days.

While on patrol Tower Hamlets Task Force officers stopped 3 males to conduct a search.
One was found carrying a large knife. They also recovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash and scales.
All 3 were arrested.
Another dangerous weapon and illegal drugs taken off our streets.

TEVIOT

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Chrisp Street Market
The Festival Inn

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Chrisp Street Market

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Watney Market

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Jamaica Street

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