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A student holds a book open in a school library.

Thousands to get universal school uniform grant

The mayor of Tower Hamlets says the funding will "go some way" to support children.

A general view of the north elevation of the proposed building at Brennan Street. In view is the ground floor level. There's a few people also in vision, some outside, most of them inside the building. There are some windows, a few have opened blinds but majority of them are closed.

Plans to build 46-storey tower approved

The scheme will deliver 912 new student bedrooms, with 320 made available at "affordable" rates.

Stock photo of mother, wearing a stripy top, with short blonde hair, sitting by teenage son, with brown curly hair, studying at home - at a table, in front of a laptop.

Why is home education on the rise in the capital?

Data shows 11,780 children in London were in home education in 24-25, compared with 9,540 in 22-23.

A red fire engine with LFB London Fire Brigade written in white lettering along the side of the vehicle. A firefighter is seen standing in the background, with a hose on the ground

Man treated for smoke inhalation after flat fire

The London Fire Brigade says the blaze was quickly brought under control on Tuesday night.

A dog chases a ball in the spring sunshine in Victoria Park in east London on March 25, 2022.

New dog rules introduced by Tower Hamlets council

Neighbouring boroughs Newham and Hackney have had dog control PSPOs in place for many years.

Black, burnt out windows of a red brick building in Bethnal Green

Eleven taken to hospital after east London fire

Neighbours, who described hearing residents screaming, praised the emergency services' response.

Mohammed Haque leaving Southwark Crown Court

Rogue landlord 'motivated by greed' jailed

Mohammed Haque was among a group of property agents who targeted vulnerable renters in east London.

The communities of liberation exhibit advert with detail of an old map of London and an old image of the banks of the Thames.

History of African East Enders focus of exhibition

The stories of African people who lived in the East End of London centuries ago are being told.

Sandy coloured exterior of Snaresbrook Crown Court building with tree to left of entrance

Councillor denies contacting rape victim's father

Abdul Malik denies telling the father of a rape complainant his daughter should drop the charges.