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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Environment
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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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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Silvertown Tunnel to open in April in bid to improve Thames crossing
East London’s new Thames crossing is nearly here but concerns over charges and cycle crossings linger. The new Silvertown Tunnel
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Flammable Grenfell-style ACM cladding rediscovered in Tower Hamlets Council tower block despite assurances
A 2024 fire inspection showed the cladding on a Poplar tower block was still there after allegedly being removed in
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Petition to scrap Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnel tolls grows to over 37,000
As opposition to Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnel tolls grows, Sadiq Khan hopes concessions for locals will be enough to ease
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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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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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