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Residents tell inquiry they risk being ‘kicked out’ by Brick Lane redevelopment https://t.co/6WJTzfjkPu
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Residents warn a proposed Brick Lane redevelopment could push out poorer locals and harm the area’s Bangladeshi community.
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2026 Mayoral Election: Who’s running and what to watch out for https://t.co/IheDz3chct
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Tower Hamlets will elect its mayor in May 2026. Here’s who’s running, who might still join, and what could shape the race for Lutfur Rahman’s se
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Close-Up combines an intimate cinema, film library and bar to create London’s most comprehensive independent film resource – and a haven for cinephiles and casual film lovers alike. https://t.co/r0tSkTClX6
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Close-Up on Brick Lane combines a film library, bar, and cinema, offering screenings, memberships, and rare titles for film lovers.
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Some exciting news from our end: we have combined our four hyperlocal news titles into one new website, making it even easier to make the most out of where you live. https://t.co/sDcMvoYpc5
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Tower Hamlet's local community newspaper
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School workers on day 21 of strikes after Council merges the borough’s alternative provision schools https://t.co/hQxnZMqLai
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Tower Hamlets LEAP workers strike over the closure of Riverside PRU, citing safety risks, larger classes and gang violence concerns.
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Industrial wastelands, pirate pasts, and Dunkirk barges: inside a 10k London Loop from Rainham to Grays via Purfleet. https://t.co/w7N1NOW8lr
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
A gritty 10-mile Thames hike from Rainham to Grays, revealing hidden history, industrial landscapes, wildlife and London’s longest graffiti wall.
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SEND provision no longer in ‘crisis’ but still needs ‘clear’ improvements https://t.co/OY1E1dYQoQ
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Ofsted says SEND services have improved since 2021, but children’s experiences remain ‘inconsistent’ and need clearer progress.
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Council failure left newborn with breathing issues in mouldy flat for months https://t.co/SkzR829CCG
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
A newborn with breathing problems was left in a mouldy flat for months due to Tower Hamlets Council failings, the ombudsman has ruled.
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Nearly 50% rise in Tower Hamlets rough sleepers in the last decade, Government data reveals https://t.co/7kUQ8l1QmQ
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Rough sleeping in Tower Hamlets has risen 45% in a decade, with many new cases in 2024/25 linked to asylum evictions, CHAIN data shows.
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Lutfur Rahman says anti-immigration protests ‘spreading fear and hate’ https://t.co/m0jePGX9KU
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman condemns anti-immigration protests in Canary Wharf and central London, saying they ‘spread fear and hate’.
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Red and white or red, green and black? In Tower Hamlets, flags are always up for debate. https://t.co/DzaweN5HJ2
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
St George’s flags in Tower Hamlets ignite debate after Britannia Hotel protests, raising questions over identity, belonging and far-right symbolism.
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Community Sauna Baths launches massive fundraiser to secure lease and expand operations https://t.co/xT7lNWxLQs
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Ten days, hundreds of flavours: Tower Hamlets’ 2025 Power of Food festival https://t.co/CCZhroexsL
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Plans approved for 222 new homes despite resident concerns about blocked daylight https://t.co/hYRkFZxWff
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Nag’s Head strip club faces battle over license renewal https://t.co/RDhj1ioh8Y
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Nearly 300 objections challenge the Nags Head strip club’s licence renewal in Whitechapel, with residents citing schools, parks, and cultural concer
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Council criticised for removing private bicycles but not e-bikes from Roman Road https://t.co/aN7FFzsjeW
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Tower Hamlets faces criticism for removing private bikes from Roman Road while rental e-bikes block pavements unchecked, sparking resident complaints.
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Aldgate charity Release vandalised with St. George’s Cross and right-wing slogan https://t.co/kvO40m36vG
towerhamletsslice.co.uk
Release’s Aldgate office was defaced with a St. George’s Cross and slogans tied to far-right unrest
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Unstuck Community Yoga at The Bath House this coming Monday https://t.co/8FxY847ArF
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