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Teen arrested after boy stabbed in Mile End station
A teenager has been arrested after a boy was stabbed on a Tube station platform.
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Almost 100% of Tower Hamlets children secure preferred school places
Almost 97 per cent of Tower Hamlets children received a place at one of their preferred secondary schools, above the London average.
Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries
Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100 million - here's how deliveries will be affected.
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Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Monthly data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in February 2026.
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.
Revealed - The 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers
The government’s immigration enforcement team has released the latest list of 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers.
POLL - Did social media make the ‘Red vs Blue’ London school wars trend worse?
After days of warnings, patrols and dispersal orders, the widely publicised “Red vs Blue” school wars trend appears to have passed without the large-scale clashes some had feared. Vote in our poll on whether social media made it worse.
RECAP after Elizabeth line disruption at major London station
A fault on a train at London Paddington has resulted in disruption across the line.
Woman taken to hospital after crash in Whitechapel
A woman is in hospital following a crash on a busy road in Whitechapel.
Man and boy arrested over ‘Red vs Blue’ school wars social media posts
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with the “London Red vs Blue school wars” social media trend.
Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams
Claudia Winkleman hosts Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz at The Underglobe, London, raising funds for youth homelessness and affordable housing.
New City College announces partnership with Queen Mary University
New City College and Queen Mary University of London partner to expand education pathways, tackle skills gaps, and boost access for East London and UK students.
Royal Docks lit up with dragons and acrobatics in display of fire and light
University of East London’s UEL After Dark festival lit up the Royal Docks with fire displays, aerial performances and community arts, celebrating sport and inclusion.
March Premium Bonds winners revealed - see if you won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the March 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
Royal Mail warns of more delays across UK - full list of 20 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
The man who has delivered 50,000 books recalls the very first one
Emdad Rahman’s BookBike project has delivered 50,000 books and vital supplies across east London, promoting literacy and wellbeing in local communities.
East London criminals jailed in February including revenge murderer
Our round-up of the east London criminals sentenced to prison in February 2026.
Man, 30, fighting for his life after 'serious assault' in Whitechapel
A man aged 30 has been taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition following an alleged assault in Whitechapel.
Fire by tracks near major London station disrupts trains - recap
There is major travel disruption to London trains today caused by a fire near the tracks close to Paddington Station.
Male rushed to hospital in unknown condition after 'assault' in Whitechapel
A male is in hospital in an unknown condition after reports of an assault in Whitechapel.