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- Ninety years after thousands of East End residents came together to stop a fascist march through Stepney, Tower Hamlets is bringing the story of Cable Street to you.
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- 8th October 2026
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- Tower Hamlets welcomed a delegation from Malaysia, as part of efforts to strengthen international ties and drive investment, collaboration and economic growth opportunities.
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- 6th October 2026
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- Two action packed weekends of competitions for the Mayor's Football Cup 2026, saw 73 teams and 1,000 players come together to take part in exciting matches to support grassroots football.
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- 5th October 2026
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- A Tower Hamlets shop has been fined after selling a nicotine vape to a child during a test purchasing operation carried out by Trading Standards Officers, from Tower Hamlets' Regulatory Services.
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- 5th October 2026
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- A number of events are taking place in Tower Hamlets to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
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- 2nd October 2026
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- Construction has officially begun on Phase 1 of the Harriott, Apsley and Pattison House (HAP) regeneration scheme in Stepney Green, marking a major step forward in one of the council's most significant housing developments.
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- 28th September 2026
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- Banana trees that were adopted ten years ago by a day centre for people living with advanced dementia have produced fruit for the first time this summer.
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- 28th September 2026
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- From aspiring entrepreneurs with a new idea, to established business owners looking to grow, Tower Hamlets Council is helping local people take the next step in their business journey.
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- 25th September 2026
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- The Council has expanded its funding for school clothing grants to support more families dealing with ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
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- 25th September 2026
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- More than 40,000 people visited Brick Lane on Sunday 20 September as the Brick Lane Curry Festival returned with its biggest event yet.Residents and visitors enjoyed a day of food, music, culture and community celebrations in the heart of Banglatown. The festival built on its successful return in 2025 after a nine-year break, attracting larger crowds and increased support from local businesses.
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- 22nd September 2026