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- A cultural project aimed at increasing awareness of African East Enders in Tower Hamlets has been launched in the borough.
- Date:
- 4th March 2024
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- 92.5 per cent of pupils due to start secondary school in September have been offered a place at one of their preferred secondary schools - a higher proportion than last year.
- Date:
- 1st March 2024
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- The great granddaughters, and a great great granddaughter of Sarah Chapman, an East End woman who was one of the leaders of the Matchgirls' Strike of 1888, officially opened nine new council homes named in her honour.
- Date:
- 1st March 2024
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- The council has approved its budget for 2024/25 with a focus on investing in frontline public services, ongoing cost of living help, and extending support for young people and older residents.
- Date:
- 29th February 2024
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- A spokesperson for Tower Hamlets said: "These comments are surprising and extremely disappointing. Tower Hamlets is one of the most popular places in the country to live, work and visit."
- Date:
- 27th February 2024
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- A beauty parlour which was denied a licence as it had a history of allowing sexual services to be offered has been fined after it continued to trade without a licence.
- Date:
- 23rd February 2024
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- A response from the council to Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Best Value Inspection
- Date:
- 22nd February 2024
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- A woman who was causing a nuisance by playing loud music has had her equipment seized and been fined.
- Date:
- 21st February 2024
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- Community leaders, residents, and representatives of the Bangladesh High Commission were amongst those who gathered at Altab Ali Park to mark The United Nations' (UN) International Mother Language Day.
- Date:
- 21st February 2024
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- A man who was selling £700,000 worth of counterfeit Rolex, Omega and Hublot watches has been given a prison sentence.
- Date:
- 20th February 2024