As a result of Government funding cuts, since 2010, the Met Police have had to find £600m of savings and must save a further £400m by 2020. Mayor Sadiq Khan is determined to protect the front line from cuts, and he
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Author: Alan T
I've lived in Bow since 1985, and am fascinated by the rich history of the East End. I'm also interested in all the recent ongoing changes.
East End arts events and frog rescue!
London Open House weekend is 16-17th Sept. You can search by borough, and there are lots of interesting places to visit. Try Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, and Tower Hamlets. There are also 66 fascinating tours all across London. Wikipedia says
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Early Sept ’17 around Bow – Sport & Community Funding
There are lots of sports you can participate in. Here’s a list with links at the top of each page. The Aviva Community Fund offers you the chance to secure funding for an important cause
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New threats to the George Tavern in Stepney
The George at 373 Commercial Rd, London E1, is a pub and thriving music venue. Here’s a list of September’s events. As the name suggests, it was built during the reign of of King George IV, but
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Health events for men and women plus air quality
For women the Hot Spots Wellbeing lunchtime workshop on the importance of sleep and tips on how to improve the quality of sleep is at 12.30pm on Friday 1st September, open to all women. It is at the
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