Ilford Boy at the Donmar: Witty coming-of-age story 4/5 This East London tale skips between the 80s and 90s to tackle issues of race and sexuality with verve and a eye for period details Evening Standard · Oct 22
The Feeling rocker Dan Gillespie Sells marries Everybody's Talking About Jamie's John McCrea The Feeling's lead singer Dan Gillespie Sells and John McCrea tied the knot at Hackney Town Hall in East London. BANG Premier · Oct 21
Civil Servant Five Jobs Fraud Trial: UK worker allegedly held 5 govt roles TOI correspondent from London: A British Bangladeshi civil servant is on trial in the UK accused of fraudulently taking on five full-time govt jobs at the same time which he juggled by taking sick leave and working remotely without switching his camera on.Kashim Chowdhury (55) of Whitechapel, East London, is… The Times of India · Oct 16
Sadiq Khan in talks with Government over international trains stopping at second major London station Mayor’s intervention raises hopes of services to and from France, and other European countries, stopping in east London Evening Standard · Oct 9
In 2017, a UK entrepreneur started a meal-prep business with £2,000; years later, it generated £50 million a year Frive founder George Taylor started his meal-prep business in 2017 with about £2,000, cooking meals from his one-bedroom flat in East London. The idea grew from his own effort to build healthier routines after a difficult period in his life. What began with Taylor making and delivering meals himself later… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin to 'explore' stopping trains to France at Stratford in east London ‘It's a big and fast growing commercial opportunity,’ says East Ham MP Sir Stephen Timms pushing the case for a Stratford International stop Evening Standard · Sep 8
Man fighting for his life in hospital after East London street attack The man, aged in his 30s, is in hospital in a life-threatening condition Evening Standard · Aug 29
Parents of boy who died in tower block fall were ‘terrified’ about windows Five-year-old Aalim Ahmed died instantly when he fell from a kitchen window, which could tilt and turn, at Jacobs House in Plaistow, east London. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Boy, five, died after jumping from ‘compromised’ tower block window Aalim Ahmed died instantly when he fell from a kitchen window, which could tilt and turn, at Jacobs House in Plaistow, east London. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Why Do People Drown During Heatwaves? Experts Explain After 14-Year-Old Boy Drowned in London The death of a 14-year-old in East London has renewed warnings about the dangers of swimming in open water during hot weather. International Business Times UK · Aug 5
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ move The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Brickbat: No Good Deed Paul Powlesland led volunteers in cleaning up a polluted stream in East London, England. They worked for 10 days, removed… The post Brickbat: No Good Deed appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jun 24
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter died from ‘sharp force’ trauma, inquest hears Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, was found with stab wounds in an east London garden on June 5 Evening Standard · Jun 17
Grammy-winning singer Talay Riley died from ‘sharp force’ trauma, inquest hears Singer-songwriter Talay Riley was pronounced dead on 5 June at a property in East London The Independent UK · Jun 17
AAP · Jun 11 THE POWER OF PLAY: NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS JUST SECONDS OF PLAY INSTANTLY BRING FAMILIES CLOSER LUXEMBOURG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Power of Play: Family Connection" study, conducted in two phases by the University of East London (UEL) with support from Kinder, reveals new findings, building on Phase 1 research into the power of shared play on emotional connection and family bonding and highlighting…
International Business Times UK · Jun 8 Who Was Talay Riley? Grammy-Winning Songwriter Stabbed to Death in East London at 35 Known for his chart-topping songwriting credits and mentorship of young artists, Talay Riley leaves behind a lasting music legacy.
Evening Standard · Jun 7 That did impress me much: Shania Twain stuns fans at intimate east London pub gig Before stepping out at Wembley with Harry Styles, Shania Twain squeezed into the 200-capacity Shacklewell Arms for one of the most intimate London shows of her career.
Evening Standard · Jun 5 Shania Twain to perform special show at east London pub in most intimate gig in decades The country music legend, 60, will also support Harry Styles at Wembley later this month
FourFourTwo · Jun 3 Michail Antonio ‘wanted West Ham to get relegated’ after sour end to Hammers career The former West Ham man’s car crash ended his East London playing days
BANG Premier · May 28 Shania Twain returns to her roots with intimate London pub show ahead of new album Shania Twain will revisit her early bar‑stage beginnings with a rare one‑night performance in East London ahead of her new album Little Miss Twain.
Evening Standard · May 25 East London regeneration sees number of deprived neighbourhoods in capital plummet The rate is now far below the national average for urban neighbourhoods, which sits at 27 per cent
The Times of India · May 15 Imam, 54, who claimed ‘jinn powers’ jailed for life over abuse crimes against women and girls A former East London imam, Abdul Halim Khan, has been jailed for life after being convicted of 21 sexual offences, including rape and child rape, against seven victims over a decade. He exploited his religious authority, claiming supernatural powers to manipulate and abuse vulnerable women and children. The case highlights…
Evening Standard · May 7 Former Big Brother star stands for Reform in local elections Alex Sibley, who starred in the third series of Big Brother, is campaigning for a seat for Emerson Park in Havering, East London
Evening Standard · May 5 Suspected arson attack at former synagogue in east London Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident after a number of attacks on Jewish sites.
Livingetc · Apr 17 Forget the Exhibitions (for a Moment), the Just-Opened V&A East Shop Is a Treasure Trove of Craftsmanship — Stocked With One-Off Homewares, Clothing, and Curiosities As the museum opens its doors to the public for the first time this week, we bring you a curated preview of the gems stored within, whether meant to be bought or seen