Figures from Barclays Bank’s card transactions show that three weeks after ‘non-essential’ shops were allowed to re-open, they’re only selling half what they were this compared to this time last year. Big name brands 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.
Pubs not busy & Council Strike
On Super Saturday (4th July 2020) I was surprised to walk past nearly empty pubs in Bow at lunchtime and in the mid afternoon.
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Pubs re-opening, Four Corners Gallery, New 50+ website
Pubs in Bow re-opening I’m afraid some of our local pubs have websites they haven’t updated – or no websites at all. The Coborn say: “We will be re-opening from Monday 20th July and we can’t wait
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Tower Hamlets Council staff to strike
On Friday 3rd July a 3-day strike by 4,000 Tower Hamlets Council staff will start. It’s over the forced requirement for all staff to sign a different replacement contract of employment by Monday 6th July.
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Our Hibernation is NOT Ending
Shuttered shops on the Roman Road On March 23rd Boris Johnson introduced the lockdown, saying it would be reviewed in three weeks. Three months later not much of the lockdown has lifted. Boris Johnson’s announcement
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