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‘Mishmash of people, but there was kindness’: ‘Cockney Sikh’ on east London

Suresh Singh, known as the "Cockney Sikh," has created a walking tour of Spitalfields in east London, reflecting on his six decades growing up in the diverse area. He emphasises that individual actions are more important than the concept of multiculturalism. The tour allows visitors to explore the area's history, which included exposure to various communities and far-right elements.

Stormzy and Oritsé Williams pay tribute to musician stabbed to death in east London

Singer-songwriter Talay Riley worked on tracks for stars including Tinie Tempah, Britney Spears and Craig DavidStormzy and Oritsé Williams are among the artists who have paid tribute to the singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who was stabbed to death in Silvertown, east London. The 35-year-old musician, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was found with stab wounds by paramedics on the morning of 5 June and pronounced dead at the scene.

Stormzy and Oritsé Williams join tributes to musician stabbed to death in east London

Singer-songwriter Talay Riley worked on tracks for stars including Tinie Tempah, Britney Spears and Craig DavidStormzy and Oritsé Williams are among the artists who have paid tribute to the singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who was stabbed to death in Silvertown, east London. The 35-year-old musician, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was found with stab wounds by paramedics on the morning of 5 June and pronounced dead at the scene.

Three people stabbed in east London

Bermondsey fire: 100 firefighters called to tackle massive blaze at recycling plant

Bermondsey fire: 100 firefighters called to tackle massive blaze at recycling plant Firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze at a recycling centre in Bermondsey, south-east London A huge fire has broken out at a recycling centre in south-east London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 100 firefighters across 15 fire engines are tackling the blaze at a building on Landmann Way in Bermondsey. Two of LFB’s 32-metre turntable ladders are working to extinguish the blaze.

Prince William vows to save local pubs as he pulls pints in South London

Prince William vows to save local pubs as he pulls pints in South London The Prince of Wales has spent a busy day travelling around South East London for a number of engagements, as he told regulars in the Prince of Peckham that he "grew up in pubs" Prince William has vowed to protect Britain's pubs during a trip to Peckham, where he pulled pints and chatted with regulars. The Prince of Wales had a busy day of back-to-back engagements in South East London today, as he stopped in at the...

Inside 22-hour test flight before new direct UK to Australia route opens

Inside 22-hour test flight before new direct UK to Australia route opens Qantas is preparing to launch the first 22-hour-long direct flights from London to the east coast of Australia that could cut hours off passenger journey times Tests for what would be the longest flights the world, from London to the east coast of Australia, have hit a major milestone following a trial of a new ultra-long-range plane. The Qantas Airbus, capable of being in the air for 22 hours, made its maiden test...

‘Standing up for our children’: parents divided over London teachers’ strikes

Teachers in Waltham Forest, east London, participated in a wave of industrial action, leading to school closures last week. The strikes were organised by members of the National Education Union (NEU). Parents in the area are reportedly divided over the ongoing industrial action.

London Stadium back in spotlight after West Ham’s Premier League exit

East London club will pay less rent for venue that has struggled to satisfy public since 2012 Olympics

Met Office issues new weather warning for Saturday - full list of 10 UK areas affected

Met Office issues new weather warning for Saturday - full list of 10 UK areas affected According to the Met Office, strong wind gusts are set to batter the UK on Saturday at around 9am - these intense winds are expected to continue battering the UK until 7pm tonight A new weather warning has been announced for 10 UK areas on Saturday by the Met Office, with strong gusts of up to 50mph expected. The yellow weather warning has been issued for London and South East England as well as South West...