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Study Finds Young People Suffer from Isolation More Than Over 55’s

Maruf Ahmed A recent survey of 2040 people conducted by MyFilmClub app (available for free on Google Play and iTunes) on cinema going and loneliness in Britain has found that over 13% of society always feel isolated in their day to day life, ...

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June Sarpong MBE returns from her motherland, Ghana, and pledges her support to lift more out of poverty

Newham-born broadcaster, June Sarpong, who was appointed an MBE for her services to broadcasting and charity has pledged her support to lift more in Ghana out of poverty after a recent trip with charity, AfriKids. Sarpong will now become an ...

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High street: reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated

The high street is not dead: over six in 10 (61%) consumers still like to try on clothes in-store More than two thirds (70%) of consumers still buy less than half their clothes online Men are keeping the high street ...

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National #PelvicFloorChallenge campaign aims to tackle health taboo

Incontinence and postnatal body issues are major health concerns for women, costing the NHS up to £233 million per year1. They harm women’s dignity, have a huge impact on mental health, and ruin lives for years. However, many women aren’t ...

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Tower Hamlets Children Create Stunning Sustainability Themed Art Installations for Winter Lights Festival

Swanlea School Visit A new installation to this year’s Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights festival, Floating Islands by Mürüde Mehmet and 15 school children from Tower Hamlets, has made quite a splash. Made from plastic bottles and painted in fluorescent colours, these vibrant Floating Islands show the ...

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Eaten By Lions launch set

Munro Filmsare thrilled to announce the hilarious and contemporary comedy EATEN BY LIONS will be released in UK Cinemas on 29th March.  The film stars some of Britain’s best-loved comedians alongside bright new British acting talent including Screen International’s 2018 ‘Star of Tomorrow’ Antonio Aakeel (City of Tiny ...

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Hurricane Workhouse storm the ILFL Cup final 

Emdad Rahman Workhouse FC are the ILFL Cup winners after one of the most one sided finals ever played in the history of the Inner London Football League. A goal frenzy at Mabley Green against back to back champions Beaumont ...

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Team MC complete Marrakech Marathon challenge

Emdad Rahman Running past the shadow of the glorious Atlas Mountains Team MC have taken part and completed the beautiful and exotic Marrakech Marathon.  The 50 strong contingent running both the full and half marathons took advantage of the cooler ...

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Team MC land in Marrakech for charity run

Team MC land in Marrakech for charity run Emdad Rahman The Whitechapel based Team MC have landed in Marrakech to take part in the annual half marathon with 30 runners set to take part in the international event on Sunday.  ...

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Women’s Development get together in Barking

Silhouette of six young women, walking hand in hand Emdad Rahman • Thursday 31st January • 6pm–7pm   • Hedgecock Community Centre, Stephen Jewers Gardens (off Upney Lane near Barking Hospital), IG11 9FA • Guest Speaker: Gill from The Money ...

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