Tower Hamlets 24
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News reports & pictures from Tower Hamlets
*NOTE (Not any Association with Tower Hamlets Council )
*NOTE (Not any Association with Tower Hamlets Council )
Shadwell
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November 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Shadwell
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Ben Johnson Road
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November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Royal mint street
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November 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Tariq Halal Meat butchers opening in old Bethnal Green bank
Tariq Halal Meats is a global franchise & is opening its latest branch in Bethnal Green Road, in a premises formerly used as an HSBC bank
The bank closed on August 22, 2023 ,according to Tower Hamlets 24 & has remained vacant ever since
Tariq Halal Meats is a global franchise & is opening its latest branch in Bethnal Green Road, in a premises formerly used as an HSBC bank
The bank closed on August 22, 2023 ,according to Tower Hamlets 24 & has remained vacant ever since
October 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Tariq Halal Meat butchers opening in old Bethnal Green bank
Tariq Halal Meats is a global franchise & is opening its latest branch in Bethnal Green Road, in a premises formerly used as an HSBC bank
The bank closed on August 22, 2023 ,according to Tower Hamlets 24 & has remained vacant ever since
Tariq Halal Meats is a global franchise & is opening its latest branch in Bethnal Green Road, in a premises formerly used as an HSBC bank
The bank closed on August 22, 2023 ,according to Tower Hamlets 24 & has remained vacant ever since
Preston’s Road Then&Now
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October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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St Stephens Road Bow shooting: Two men in hospital
Police were initially called to St Stephens Road yesterday at 9.20pm to reports of a shooting
A man in his 20s was treated at the scene for gunshot injuries
He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening
Police were initially called to St Stephens Road yesterday at 9.20pm to reports of a shooting
A man in his 20s was treated at the scene for gunshot injuries
He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
St Stephens Road Bow shooting: Two men in hospital
Police were initially called to St Stephens Road yesterday at 9.20pm to reports of a shooting
A man in his 20s was treated at the scene for gunshot injuries
He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening
Police were initially called to St Stephens Road yesterday at 9.20pm to reports of a shooting
A man in his 20s was treated at the scene for gunshot injuries
He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening
East Ferry Road Crossharbour crash: Two people in hospital
Emergency services shut off East Ferry Road, near Crossharbour DLR station, today (October 27) at 2.16pm following the incident.
The London Ambulance Service treated three people at the scene, with two of them being taken to hospital
Emergency services shut off East Ferry Road, near Crossharbour DLR station, today (October 27) at 2.16pm following the incident.
The London Ambulance Service treated three people at the scene, with two of them being taken to hospital
October 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
East Ferry Road Crossharbour crash: Two people in hospital
Emergency services shut off East Ferry Road, near Crossharbour DLR station, today (October 27) at 2.16pm following the incident.
The London Ambulance Service treated three people at the scene, with two of them being taken to hospital
Emergency services shut off East Ferry Road, near Crossharbour DLR station, today (October 27) at 2.16pm following the incident.
The London Ambulance Service treated three people at the scene, with two of them being taken to hospital
Mile End football pitches reopen after nearly half a million pounds of investment
Tower Hamlets is celebrating a £432,716 investment to refurbish and upgrade its football pitches at Mile End – part of the council’s wider programme to enhance leisure facilities for residents across the borough.
Tower Hamlets is celebrating a £432,716 investment to refurbish and upgrade its football pitches at Mile End – part of the council’s wider programme to enhance leisure facilities for residents across the borough.
October 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Mile End football pitches reopen after nearly half a million pounds of investment
Tower Hamlets is celebrating a £432,716 investment to refurbish and upgrade its football pitches at Mile End – part of the council’s wider programme to enhance leisure facilities for residents across the borough.
Tower Hamlets is celebrating a £432,716 investment to refurbish and upgrade its football pitches at Mile End – part of the council’s wider programme to enhance leisure facilities for residents across the borough.
Free Health Checks with SiSU Health Station
Your health is your most valuable asset—track it with the SiSU Health Kiosk, a quick and easy self-service station for reliable health checks.
Located in Idea Sore Watney Market, Idea Store Bow and Idea Store Chrisp Street.
Your health is your most valuable asset—track it with the SiSU Health Kiosk, a quick and easy self-service station for reliable health checks.
Located in Idea Sore Watney Market, Idea Store Bow and Idea Store Chrisp Street.
October 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Free Health Checks with SiSU Health Station
Your health is your most valuable asset—track it with the SiSU Health Kiosk, a quick and easy self-service station for reliable health checks.
Located in Idea Sore Watney Market, Idea Store Bow and Idea Store Chrisp Street.
Your health is your most valuable asset—track it with the SiSU Health Kiosk, a quick and easy self-service station for reliable health checks.
Located in Idea Sore Watney Market, Idea Store Bow and Idea Store Chrisp Street.
Children's Activities and Events
Story Time
Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries
Monday to Saturday 10.30 - 11am
Story Time
Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries
Monday to Saturday 10.30 - 11am
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Children's Activities and Events
Story Time
Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries
Monday to Saturday 10.30 - 11am
Story Time
Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries
Monday to Saturday 10.30 - 11am
The Hate Crime Team visited Watney Market Ideas Store yesterday for #NationalHCAW.
They shared information about available resources and how to access support.
A number of residents signed on to our award-winning No Place for Hate Champions project.
They shared information about available resources and how to access support.
A number of residents signed on to our award-winning No Place for Hate Champions project.
October 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The Hate Crime Team visited Watney Market Ideas Store yesterday for #NationalHCAW.
They shared information about available resources and how to access support.
A number of residents signed on to our award-winning No Place for Hate Champions project.
They shared information about available resources and how to access support.
A number of residents signed on to our award-winning No Place for Hate Champions project.
Council succeeds in stopping Bethnal Green Police Station front counter closure
Today, the Metropolitan Police reversed its decision on Bethnal Green Police Station front counter. It will now remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on weekend days.
Today, the Metropolitan Police reversed its decision on Bethnal Green Police Station front counter. It will now remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on weekend days.
October 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Council succeeds in stopping Bethnal Green Police Station front counter closure
Today, the Metropolitan Police reversed its decision on Bethnal Green Police Station front counter. It will now remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on weekend days.
Today, the Metropolitan Police reversed its decision on Bethnal Green Police Station front counter. It will now remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on weekend days.
While on patrol Tower Hamlets Task Force officers stopped 3 males to conduct a search.
One was found carrying a large knife. They also recovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash and scales.
All 3 were arrested.
Another dangerous weapon and illegal drugs taken off our streets.
One was found carrying a large knife. They also recovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash and scales.
All 3 were arrested.
Another dangerous weapon and illegal drugs taken off our streets.
October 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
While on patrol Tower Hamlets Task Force officers stopped 3 males to conduct a search.
One was found carrying a large knife. They also recovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash and scales.
All 3 were arrested.
Another dangerous weapon and illegal drugs taken off our streets.
One was found carrying a large knife. They also recovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash and scales.
All 3 were arrested.
Another dangerous weapon and illegal drugs taken off our streets.
TEVIOT
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September 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Chrisp Street Market
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August 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Chrisp Street Market
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Chrisp Street Market
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August 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Chrisp Street Market
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Watney Market
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August 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Watney Market
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Jamaica Street
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August 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Cable street
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August 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Cambridge Heath Road
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August 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Mile end Department store
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August 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Which east London borough had the most crime in July 2025?
East London as a whole saw a 4.03 per cent increase in reported crime from 14,263 offences in June to 14,839 in July.
June saw Tower Hamlets register the most crime in a month so far this year with 3,352.
East London as a whole saw a 4.03 per cent increase in reported crime from 14,263 offences in June to 14,839 in July.
June saw Tower Hamlets register the most crime in a month so far this year with 3,352.
August 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Which east London borough had the most crime in July 2025?
East London as a whole saw a 4.03 per cent increase in reported crime from 14,263 offences in June to 14,839 in July.
June saw Tower Hamlets register the most crime in a month so far this year with 3,352.
East London as a whole saw a 4.03 per cent increase in reported crime from 14,263 offences in June to 14,839 in July.
June saw Tower Hamlets register the most crime in a month so far this year with 3,352.
Sirocco Tower Harbour Way Isle of Dogs incident: Woman dies
The incident happened in Harbour Way just before 6.40am today (August 13).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene
The woman was pronounced dead shortly after.
spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said
The incident happened in Harbour Way just before 6.40am today (August 13).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene
The woman was pronounced dead shortly after.
spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said
August 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Sirocco Tower Harbour Way Isle of Dogs incident: Woman dies
The incident happened in Harbour Way just before 6.40am today (August 13).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene
The woman was pronounced dead shortly after.
spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said
The incident happened in Harbour Way just before 6.40am today (August 13).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene
The woman was pronounced dead shortly after.
spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said
Commercial Road DIY shop
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August 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Commercial Road DIY shop
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Rushanara Ali resigns as homelessness minister amid row
Bethnal Green and Stepney MP Rushanara Ali has resigned from her role as homelessness minister
In a letter to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, Ms Ali said: "It is with a heavy heart that I offer you my resignation as a minister.
Bethnal Green and Stepney MP Rushanara Ali has resigned from her role as homelessness minister
In a letter to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, Ms Ali said: "It is with a heavy heart that I offer you my resignation as a minister.
August 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Rushanara Ali resigns as homelessness minister amid row
Bethnal Green and Stepney MP Rushanara Ali has resigned from her role as homelessness minister
In a letter to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, Ms Ali said: "It is with a heavy heart that I offer you my resignation as a minister.
Bethnal Green and Stepney MP Rushanara Ali has resigned from her role as homelessness minister
In a letter to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, Ms Ali said: "It is with a heavy heart that I offer you my resignation as a minister.