HSBC Canary Wharf Extinction Rebellion protesters found not guilty
Nine Extinction Rebellion protesters found not-guilty for breaking windows at HSBC headquarters in Canary Wharf. Nine Extinction Rebellion protesters, all
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New 952 home development approved for Poplar, despite concerns about affordable housing along A12
A new development for Poplar has been approved by the council delivering 952 homes, despite concerns about affordable housing being
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Strike set to shut down DLR for two days on 7 and 8 November
DLR workers will strike next week in a dispute over pay with no service expected across the DLR on Tuesday
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Trial of Extinction Rebellion women who broke HSBC HQ windows in Canary Wharf starts
The trial of nine Extinction Rebellion women accused of causing over half a million pounds of damage at the HSBC
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Drivers to be charged Blackwall Tunnel toll from 2025
Starting in 2025, authorities will charge all drivers a toll for using Blackwall Tunnel and the nearby under-construction Silvertown Tunnel.
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Knitting the Air exhibition in Poplar extended after a packed opening weekend
Community knitters are raising awareness of Poplar air pollution, with their Knitting the Air exhibition extended after a packed opening
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Poplar’s Leaders in Community receive new grant to continue work with young people affected by violence
Poplar charity Leaders in Community has received funding from the Mayor of London to continue work with young people affected
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Mayor of London opposes asylum seeker barge in London’s Royal Docks
Sadiq Khan has spoken out against plans to house asylum seekers in a barge in East London’s Royal Docks under
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Major network boost for the Docklands Light Railway this May
The extension of peak times and increased train frequencies will be introduced across East London’s DLR to reduce waiting times
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Plans to build 150 new homes in Poplar approved
The new development was given the green light despite concerns affordable housing would be in close proximity to a busy
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The new ‘24 hour city’ next to Canary Wharf where flats cost up to £2.4 million
Wood Wharf, which is due to be completed in seven years, will provide up to 3,500 new homes and 2.6
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Plans to redevelop Aberfeldy housing estate scrapped by Council due to complaints of gentrification
Tower Hamlets Council block plans to build 1,500 new flats in Aberfeldy due to concerns about increased traffic, an unsightly
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