The Docklands and East London Advertiser

The Docklands & East London Advertiser is a weekly newspaper that serves the east London area, focusing mainly on Tower Hamlets. It was created in late 2011 when Archant combined The Dockland and the East London Advertiser. The East London Advertiser has a long history, having been established in 1866, and has been part of Archant since 2003.

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Woman convicted after 'senseless' murder at child's birthday party in Stepney Green

1 week ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi

Hope Rowe, of Piazza Walk in Aldgate, attacked Charlotte Lawlor with a knife during the party in Duckett Street on September 15, 2024. The 33-year-old carried the attack in front of Charlotte’s family, children, and guests. Police were called just after 1am to reports of a serious assault and carried out first aid before medics arrived. However she was pronounced dead within an hour.
'I went to revamped restaurant with view of Trafalgar Square and promised I'd return'

2 weeks ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

I was due to meet my friend in the Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar which is part of the hotel's £6 million renovation. The hotel overlooks Trafalgar Square, sitting on the corner of its namesake and Spring Gardens, in the bustle of this historic area.
2025 Canary Wharf Dragon Boat Race for WaterAid returns

4 weeks ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Mike Brooke

3 1/1 Adventurers are getting paddles ready to make waves in Canary Wharf’s annual Dragon Boat Race to help bring clean water to everyone on the planet. The event returns to South Dock for the fourth year with teams from businesses taking to the water on July 10, inspired by the 2,000-year-old Chinese dragon boat tradition.
The restored hospital named London's building of the year

1 month ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Sophie England

Tower Hamlets Town Hall has been named the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) London building of the year 2025 at its annual regional awards. Housed in the restored Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel Road, the landmark civic building also received a RIBA London award, recognising its architectural excellence and contribution to the capital’s built environment.
ITV axe primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series

1 month ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

ITV drama, Out There, starring Martin Clunes, has been axed after just one series following bad ratings. (Image: ITV) ITV has cancelled a primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series. Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren’t, it seems.
Knife recovered on the Isle of Dogs after reports of group fight

1 month ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Olivia Carter

The Metropolitan Police were called at 7.34pm on May 23 with reports of the incident in Glengall Grove. At the scene, officers could not locate victims or suspects involved, but a knife was recovered. There have been no arrests at this stage and enquiries are underway. A Met spokesperson said: "Police were called at 19:34hrs on Friday, 23 May to reports of a group of males fighting in Glengall Grove, E14. "Officers attended but not victims or suspects were located.
The volunteers helping London's unemployed youth break the 'cycle of despair'

1 month ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Mike Brooke

3 1/1 Volunteers helping disadvantaged youths get over barriers blocking their way to jobs have welcomed a cash gift to expand their work in Hackney and the East End. They’ve been given £10,000 by London Freemasons for the Circle Collective that runs social enterprise shops in Dalston, Canary Wharf and Lewisham in south London. The collective has helped 1,450 young people into sustainable jobs since 2021 and thousands more to become ‘job ready’.
How East End youth see the future if we don’t act on climate change

1 month ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Mike Brooke

Members of Bethnal Green’s Young and Talented School for Stage and Screen have come up with a collaboration from their passion to protect the planet. They have timed the video with the spirit of Earth Day for climate awareness and action all year round. The concept was created by youngsters aged six to 16 as a stark vision of “a dystopian future where pollution has forced humanity to wear masks that limit communication and expression”.
Third man arrested after arson attacks on properties linked to Keir Starmer

1 month ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Berk Uyal

The 34-year-old was held in Chelsea on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said. His arrest follows that of a 26-year-old man, who was detained on suspicion of the same offence on Saturday at Luton Airport. Roman Lavrynovych, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has already been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with the fires.
City Hall defies council to approve 46-storey tower block for students

1 month ago | eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk | Noah Vickers

At a hearing on Tuesday (May 13), London's deputy mayor Jules Pipe concluded that the project at 7 Brannan Street will play an important role in helping London meet its annual housing targets. “Whilst this application is for purpose-built student accommodation, it nevertheless meets a housing demand equivalent to 364 homes,” Mr Pipe told the meeting.