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Plans for 21-storey hotel in Stratford approved
Residents living in an existing tower complained the new hotel would block their daylight
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Why we need our libraries
Shofa Miah talks to residents concerned about big cuts proposed to the borough's library budget
Something’s Brewing: February 2026
Phil Mellows discovers some of the radical moves underway to save our hard-hit pubs
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‘I was a scapegoat’
Aidan White talks to the councillor who says he was let down over Newham's housing crisis
American school bus to bring free mental health support to east London children
The Zen Bus, a converted American school bus funded by Delancey Real Estate, will arrive in schools in Stratford during Children’s Mental Health Week
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub
Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.
Council decision on LTN reconfirmed by cabinet members after review
Councillors on a scrutiny committee had asked the Labour administration to reconsider objections to the low-traffic scheme in West Ham
WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
It takes three attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals
Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.
All the London Underground closures you need to be aware of this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 6 to February 8) and don't be caught out.
Plaistow kebab shop’s 5am opening bid challenged by residents over noise fears
The owners of Green Gate Kebabish in Barking Road want a licence to sell late-night refreshment from 11pm until 5am every day
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime in the first month this year?
Monthly Metropolitan Police data has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in January 2026.
De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple, low-cost gadget that could help households cut costs as winter energy bills land. Many are looking to make savings, and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.
Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?
BT has confirmed that Netflix will stop working on some of its TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app.