EXPLAINED: 3 - The Real Truth

Minister ‘appalled’ at Muslim charity run in London that excluded women

Event in Victoria Park organised by East London mosque and London Muslim Centre was open to ‘men, boys of all ages and girls under 12’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

Tower Hamlets mayor backs 'inclusive sport' following row over ban on women taking part in Muslim charity run

The website claimed the event was ‘family friendly’ and ‘inclusive’, despite not being open to women and girls over the age of 12

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

40% of London's Young Adults Can't Afford Even the Cheapest Homes — Here Are the Best Boroughs for Renters

Young Londoners face a housing crisis as 40% can't afford the cheapest homes, while average rents soar to £2,121 per month - Tower Hamlets and Hackney lead for renters.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26, 2025

Tower Hamlets residents divided over St George's flags as some left ‘intimidated’ while others hit out at ‘disgraceful’ removal

Flags have been removed in Tower Hamlets after St George's flags were hung over the weekend

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025

Why are St George’s flags being put up and roundabouts painted and why is it controversial?

Red crosses believed to be part of ‘Operation Raise the Colours’ online movement backed by far-right figures

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Second council removes St George’s flags hung by locals for maintenance

Birmingham City Council and Tower Hamlets Council have removed flags to maintain council infrastructure

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Arrests made during demonstrations outside Canary Wharf hotel as protests take place across UK

More than two hundred people were protesting outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf on Friday evening

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Arrests made as protests take place outside asylum hotels across UK

More than two hundred people were protesting outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf on Friday evening, with rival groups separated by police.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Ghost bike memorial to dead cyclist removed by 'grossly insensitive' London council

Friends of Matheus Piovesan killed in Tower Hamlets last year to reinstate memorial to mark first anniversary of Brazilian’s death

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025

Man killed after car ploughs into east London pub in early hours as two arrested at scene

Scotland Yard were called to the Albert Bow in Tower Hamlets at 1.30am after a vehicle swerved off at a junction

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025