news Hackney MP joins attack on Tower Hamlets over Victoria Park festival plan Dame Meg Hillier and two neighbouring Labour MPs accuse the council of ignoring more than 1,500 objections to AEG’s bid to use the park for up to 75 days a year By Viktor Schlatte / 4 Nov 2026
news London Fields record shop BBE Store fears closure as neighbours seek licence review Director Peter Adarkwah says the free-entry shop and events space is being singled out by residents of a new building opposite By Viktor Schlatte / 26 Oct 2026
news Victoria Park festival trees cut back despite no-pruning pledge Two trees were reduced mid-festival, though promoter AEG proposed no removals or pruning By Viktor Schlatte / 19 Oct 2026
news Greens reject Labour bid to spare Woodberry Down tenants second move Council papers show Labour planned double decants on the same estate in 2010 By Viktor Schlatte / 24 Sep 2026
