Tower Hamlets21 Sept 2026Residents still in hotels a week after tower fire More than 50 residents displaced by a fire in Poplar are waiting for their block to be made safe.21 Sept 202612 Aug 2026Man charged with murder over cyclist's deathCyclist Chris Powell, 51, died three days after being hit by a car in Stepney Green.12 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Attempted murder charge after cyclist hit by carThe cyclist, a man in his 50s, remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries. 8 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Controversial Brick Lane development plans approvedThe proposals include a data centre, offices and 44 homes of which six would be available for social rent.31 Jul 202614 Jul 2026China embassy breaches human rights, court toldThe Royal Mint Court Residents' Association is challenging the plans for the controversial embassy.14 Jul 202624 Jun 2026Tower residents desperate as lifts fail in heatResidents in a 23-storey block say an "inhumane" situation is forcing them to climb stairs in high temperatures.24 Jun 202611 Jun 2026Festival organisers seek 75-day park useAEG, which runs All Points East and the LIDO festival, says the move does not mean an "intensification" of its activities.11 Jun 202619 May 2026Man denies hate crime over alleged antisemitic videoThe 18-year-old appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court and denied the charges against him.19 May 202612 May 2026Driverless taxi firm sorry for early-morning noiseA Waymo car has been waking people with a "ridiculous mixture of a reversing noise and siren sound".12 May 2026...
