Poor doors, busy roads, and little sunlight: How affordable housing gets the brunt end
The second article in a four-part series examining social housing in Poplar, reveals how new housing developments are failing to
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General election 2024 results: your MP for Poplar and Limehouse
It was a comfortable win for Labour’s Apsana Begum who retains her seat in Poplar & Limehouse with 43.10% of
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The word on Chrisp Street: what people in Poplar think about the general election
With the general election upon us tomorrow, we asked locals shopping in Chrisp Street Market what they want from their
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Freddie Downing on the Rwanda scheme, trans rights and policing
As part of The Slice Tower Hamlets’ coverage of the 2024 general election, we interview Freddie Downing, Conservative Party candidate
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Nathalie Bienfait on the cost of living, rent freezes and anti-Semitism in the Green Party
As part of The Slice Tower Hamlets’ coverage of the 2024 general election, we interview Nathalie Bienfait, the Green Party
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Developers confirm major overhaul of Tiller Road’s Barkantine Estate
Development power players plan to deliver 300 new homes to E14, but anticipate a lengthy construction process displacing current residents.
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Tony Glover on Palestinian flags, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and housing
As part of The Slice Tower Hamlets’ coverage of the 2024 general election, we interview Tony Glover, the Reform UK
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Richard Flowers interview: Liberal Democrat candidate for Poplar and Limehouse
As part of The Slice Tower Hamlets’ coverage of the 2024 general election, we interview Richard Flowers, the Liberal Democrat
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Will Apsana Begum stand as the Labour Party Candidate for Poplar and Limehouse?
On Tuesday, while the Labour Party grappled with the National Executive Committee, also known as the NEC’s, decision to deselect
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Council approves new River Lea bridge crossing without funding plan
Tower Hamlets Council has greenlit a proposal to build a pedestrian and cycling bridge connecting Poplar to Newham but has
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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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Prescribing joy: Social prescribing and the future of community health in Tower Hamlets
Social prescribing, pioneered by organisations in Tower Hamlets, has revolutionised how we care for each other in the community but
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