The Blackwall Tunnel’s Royal Opening in 1897 had a few cracks in the tiles to start
Officially opened by the Prince of Wales in 1897, the Blackwall Tunnel’s construction process was far from smooth, with changes
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The new Silvertown tunnel has an off-peak discount for all vehicles, but you need to register
Yesterday, the Silvertown tunnel opened, and if you don’t qualify for Silvertown tunnel discounts, you should still register for lower
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St Luke’s school staff to strike over plans to cut 25% of teaching assistants
Staff at an Isle of Dogs primary school are set to strike for two days in April after ‘shocking’ plans
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Silvertown Tunnel cycle shuttle service: innovative or greenwashing?
More details have been released about the cycle shuttle service starting April 7 through the new Silvertown Tunnel… but will
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Concerns as Council spends millions on prolonged fire-safety watches
Tower Hamlets Council has spent over £4 million on waking watches since 2022 some lasting up to two years despite
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Why has Apsana Begum remained suspended from the Labour Party?
Apsana Begum, MP for Poplar and Limehouse, is one of three MPs not to be readmitted to government following a
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Updates on Thames Wharf DLR station expected in April
Quiet progress is being made on plans for a Thames Wharf DLR near the Silvertown tunnel but TfL says a
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Pub operators fined more than £20,000 for loud music
Dockers Inn Ltd were fined over £20,000 for causing noise nuisance to residents with loud pop music. A pub which
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Local traders say businesses would be at risk without Billingsgate replacement site
Some traders at Whitechapel Market say an alternative Billingsgate location within London is essential for them to continue operating. Several
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Isle of Dogs school staff could strike over redundancy plans
Over 20 per cent of teaching assistants risk redundancy at St. Luke’s Church of England Primary School prompting strike discussions.
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The Eman Effect: How Limehouse’s Emmanuel Asuquo became the people’s financial advisor
Affable and down to earth, Asuquo uses everything from kids’ books to reels to teach normal people about their finances.
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How to apply for Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charge discounts
Discounts and exemptions are available for Tower Hamlets low-income residents, NHS staff, small businesses and off-peak Silvertown tunnel crossings but
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