Watney Street Shadwell fatal double stabbing - Man dies Metropolitan Police were dispatched to Watney Street after receiving reports of an assault just after 4pm yesterday At the scene, a man was found suffering stab wounds & was taken to a major trauma centre with life-threatening injuries

Commercial Road Limehouse crash - Woman dies at scene Emergency services were called to the junction of Commercial Road and East India Dock Road, Limehouse, at around 3.30am this morning (April 5) The passenger of one of the vehicles, a woman in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Watney #Then&Now

Mile End Rd looking over to Grove rd #Then&Now

Palaseum Commercial Rd #Then&Now

Crisp street London E14 #Then&Now

Commercial Road #Then&Now

Hawksmoor Mews #Then&Now

Whitechapel Road Whitechapel assault - Male in hospital A male was found injured at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre as a priority. A scene has been set up on the pavement near to the corner of Devant Street, with multiple police vehicles seen in attendance.

Glengall Grove ..E14 #Then&Now

Bow flyover 1967&2006 #Then&Now

Officers are appealing for information after a statue of British boxing legend Teddy Baldock was stolen from a park in east London Police were called at 20.07hrs on Sunday, 1 February to reports that the bronze monument had been taken from Langdon Park in Poplar

Despite taking place over 4,000 miles away, Bangladesh Independence Day on 26 March is a significant day for many East Londoners, with our local Bangladeshi community making up 35% of the population of Tower Hamlets. One in six Bangladeshi residents across England and Wales live in Tower Hamlets

A cyclist has died after a collision with a car on a busy east London road The incident occurred on January 14 Commercial Road Tower Hamlets at 12:45pm Metropolitan Police officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service,where they found a 23-year-old cyclist with serious injuries

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is taking part in the London-wide Engine Off, Every Stop campaign, working alongside Camden and Hounslow councils to tackle air pollution caused by vehicle engine idling. The campaign delivers a clear message to drivers across the capital

A new, dedicated youth centre for girls has opened its doors on St Paul’s Way in Bow, strengthening the council's commitment to creating safe, inclusive spaces for young people The site has been opened following feedback from young women and girls

Mile End Road opposite Stepney Green station #Then&Now

Ben Johnson Road E1 #Then&Now

Stepney way #Then&Now

Mile End Road #Then&Now

162 Commercial Road #Then&Now

Brady street London E1 #Then&Now

Poplar baths #Then&Now

Stepney Green station #Then&Now

1969 & 2026 Then&Now

The Salmon & Ball at Bethnal Green was originally established as a pub in 1733 when the area was populated by silk weavers.It was the site of a hanging in 1769 of two weavers accused of being involved in forming a trade union.

Shadwell London E1 Then&Now

Ben Johnson Road London E1 Stepney Then&Now

Royal mint street London E1 Then&Now

Tariq Halal Meat butchers opening in old Bethnal Green bank Tariq Halal Meats is a global franchise & is opening its latest branch in Bethnal Green Road, in a premises formerly used as an HSBC bank The bank closed on August 22, 2023 ,according to Tower Hamlets 24 & has remained vacant ever since

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St Stephens Road Bow shooting: Two men in hospital Police were initially called to St Stephens Road yesterday at 9.20pm to reports of a shooting A man in his 20s was treated at the scene for gunshot injuries He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening

East Ferry Road Crossharbour crash: Two people in hospital Emergency services shut off East Ferry Road, near Crossharbour DLR station, today (October 27) at 2.16pm following the incident. The London Ambulance Service treated three people at the scene, with two of them being taken to hospital

Mile End football pitches reopen after nearly half a million pounds of investment Tower Hamlets is celebrating a £432,716 investment to refurbish and upgrade its football pitches at Mile End – part of the council’s wider programme to enhance leisure facilities for residents across the borough.

Free Health Checks with SiSU Health Station Your health is your most valuable asset—track it with the SiSU Health Kiosk, a quick and easy self-service station for reliable health checks. Located in Idea Sore Watney Market, Idea Store Bow and Idea Store Chrisp Street.

Children's Activities and Events Story Time Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries Monday to Saturday 10.30 - 11am

The Hate Crime Team visited Watney Market Ideas Store yesterday for #NationalHCAW. They shared information about available resources and how to access support. A number of residents signed on to our award-winning No Place for Hate Champions project.

Council succeeds in stopping Bethnal Green Police Station front counter closure Today, the Metropolitan Police reversed its decision on Bethnal Green Police Station front counter. It will now remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on weekend days.

While on patrol Tower Hamlets Task Force officers stopped 3 males to conduct a search. One was found carrying a large knife. They also recovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash and scales. All 3 were arrested. Another dangerous weapon and illegal drugs taken off our streets.

TEVIOT Then&Now

Chrisp Street Market The Festival Inn Then&Now

Chrisp Street Market Then&Now

Watney Market Then&Now

Jamaica Street Then&Now

Cable street Then&Now

Cambridge Heath Road Then&Now

Mile end Department store Then&Now

Which east London borough had the most crime in July 2025? East London as a whole saw a 4.03 per cent increase in reported crime from 14,263 offences in June to 14,839 in July. June saw Tower Hamlets register the most crime in a month so far this year with 3,352.

Sirocco Tower Harbour Way Isle of Dogs incident: Woman dies The incident happened in Harbour Way just before 6.40am today (August 13). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene The woman was pronounced dead shortly after. spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said

Commercial Road DIY shop Then&Now