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Reopening the venue on Thursday, the borough’s executive mayor Lutfur Rahman called in the ‘People's Spa’

“It’s always frustrated me that we can’t compost here – even though I get why. Tower blocks just aren’t built for it,” said Alexandra, a 42-year-old Tower Hamlets resident, living on the ninth floor. She gestures toward the tall buildings in her neighbourhood. Her frustration is shared by many, where…

‘Anti-crime taskforce’ unveiled by Tower Hamlets to target phone snatchers and drug-related crime largest of its kind in London

Fears over level of support for victims in Tower Hamlets, that has the second highest level of domestic abuse cases in London, if job cuts go ahead

Ministerial intervention comes after report found Tower Hamlets’ failings was not providing value for taxpayers

Tower Hamlets in east London started offering a free swimming programme last year, the Health and Social Care Committee heard.

Yvette Cooper and David Lammy were accused of attempting ‘to influence an independent inquiry’

Struck off as a solicitor and once banned from standing in elections, Lutfur Rahman remains a divisive figure

Boroughs propose 5% hikes as London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan prepares to unveil latest bill for City Hall