Tim Davie, the BBC’s Director-General, has said that over 75s will not be threatened with legal action for refusing to pay the TV licence fee. This sounds odd, since many already have been! People have
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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.
New Taxi Booking App seeks drivers to give it a trial
Essex based Barrie Ingram has developed new online taxi booking software. It has separate entry panels for the company and customer – where the bookings can be made, and the drivers where the bookings are
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Hybrid Cars, Electric Cars, and Greenwashing
Hybrid Cars are not Green In November 2018 The Miles Consultancy announced that plug-in hybrid cars emitted three times more C02 than claimed in real world driving conditions. TMC have 80 staff based in Cheshire
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Why the Poplar Rates Rebellion is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago
Bow East Councillor Marc Francis writes on the Tower Hamlets Budget for 2021 -22 which is due to go before the Council on Thurs 4th March 2021: “Next month marks the centenary of the legendary
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New Creative Space on Aberfeldy Estate seeks funds
Back in May 2018 The Tommy Flowers pub opened at 50 Aberfeldy Street, Poplar, London, E14. Garry Hunter, who has a background in arts management was instrumental in bringing some life to the Aberfeldy estate
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