Billingsgate market shutting for good after City of London deems ballooning costs too high
Poplar’s famous fish market was set to move to Dagenham but a last-minute change in plans means it will be
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Environment
Seal spotted on Thames Bank opposite Canary Wharf sparks concerns over safety for wildlife
Harbour seals are becoming more frequent visitors to the Thames but experts warn that members of the public must follow
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Concept design revealed for slavery memorial at West India Quay
The chosen design for London’s memorial to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade has been unveiled at City Hall
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Isle of Dogs: The history of a lone wolf forever searching for its pack
Once a bustling dockland and later a financial powerhouse, Tower Hamlets’ Isle of Dogs faces yet another wave of transformation.
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A stormy start for Canary Wharf’s third season of open-water swimming
River rumours and rain have meant rough seas for Middle Dock’s outdoor pool, though tests show it’s safe for swimmers
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Flood experts discuss the future of the Thames Barrier as water levels rise
After 40 years of the Thames Barrier protecting Londoners from flooding, experts highlight the need for reinforcement in the face
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Pop-up Repair Café workshops to be held across the borough throughout 2024
Bromley-by-Bow Centre has teamed up with other charities in the borough to launch a programme of pop-up Repair Cafés helping
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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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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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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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