East London

A&E crisis deepens as Redbridge and Havering hospitals face record demand

Emergency departments across Redbridge and Havering recorded their busiest month on record in March, according to NHS figures. Data from Barking, Havering and Redbridge University...

Late-night pizza plans in Redbridge face police and council opposition

A pizzeria has made a bid to open two new branches in Redbridge, but is facing pushback from the council and Metropolitan Police. Mazhar Iqbal...

Green party candidate for Northbury says the council ‘is not taking care’ of green spaces

The chair of the local Green Party wants to “restore that sense of pride to the borough”. Curtis Cooper, chair of Barking and Dagenham Green...

Asian Standard’s Most Influential List – London 2025

Each year, with the support of our readers and communities, Asian Standard curates its Most Influential List to recognise British Asians who are shaping London and...

How Richard House closure shows cracks in hospice care system

It was only when she had a mini stroke that Jubeda Islam accepted she needed support. The demands of looking after seven children – two...

The power of South Asian community art in East London this weekend

In recent weeks, East London high streets have been transformed into street parades led by STOMP co-founder Carl Smith, and disused shopping centre car...

Political leaders and activists unite to tackle racial injustice across Europe

Saturday 10 May marked a significant moment in the fight for racial equality, as political leaders, campaigners and grassroots activists from across Europe and...

East London primary school set for strikes over ‘planned layoffs’

Staff at an East London primary school are set to strike for two days this week over plans to cut the number of teaching...

Plans for new homes in Ilford approved

Plans to build three new homes in an Ilford garden have been approved, despite concerns from neighbours. The two-bedroom homes will replace a garage in...

Redbridge council tax voted to rise nearly ‘5%’

Redbridge Council has voted to increase council tax by almost 5% after a challenging financial year. Cllrs approved a 4.99% hike, the highest it can...

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