Back on track: Victorian steam engine returns to its Poplar home
The No.70 steam locomotive, ‘Poplar’, is returning to its East London home for a weekend of educational activities to mark
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Local issues lead as Mayoral candidates lock horns in Poplar
With local elections around the corner, speculation has grown that national politics will shape the vote. But for Poplar residents,
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SHEWOLVES: Poplar Union welcomes play about teenage climate activism
Poplar Union welcomes SHEWOLVES, a new play about teenage activism, climate change, and female empowerment. Ever thought you should run
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Flower power: local florist Zoe Burton creates flower crown to raise money for Ukraine
The UK’s florist community has come together to fundraise for the Ukraine humanitarian appeal. On the four-week anniversary of Russia’s
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Statue of slave trader joins Museum of London collection
A bronze monument to slave trader and merchant Robert Milligan will be ‘fully contextualised’ in the Docklands museum. The Museum
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Sister Christine wins Tower Hamlets Freedom Award
Sister Christine reflects on her fifty-one years of charitable service in Poplar after winning the Tower Hamlets Freedom award. This
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Sustainable East End Fashion show at Poplar Union
Lyn Gerald partners with Justice In Fashion to showcase sustainable fashion by East London designers at Poplar Union. Teacher and
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Poplar rates rebellion mural restored for centenary
In honour of the centenary of the Poplar rates rebellion, Tower Hamlets council has added a fresh lick of paint
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Aberfeldy Live Talkaoke: Encouraging Poplar to natter
Aberfeldy Live Talkaoke has given the community of Poplar the chance to meet, connect and natter on topics of all
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