online harms Pop-up installation at Westfield Stratford highlights hidden online harms 'Online harms blur into every aspect of life, friendship, learning, play and identity. We’re seeing risks like grooming, sexual extortion, exposure to harmful content and pathways into risky behaviour like cybercrime' By Claudia Lee / 25 Sep 2025
Plaistow Spate of violence in Plaistow prompts calls for police to act Residents and businesses urge Scotland Yard to put more officers on the streets By Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 12 Mar 2025
crime Custom House murder: Neighbour criticises council for lack of support for affected families Hasan says that he feels scared whenever he goes out, and is constantly looking over his shoulder because he feels unsafe By Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 21 Nov 2024
licensing Restaurant has licence suspended for two months following fatal stabbing Saley Beya was attacked outside Bronze Royale on Romford Road in Forest Gate By Newham Citizen and Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter / 5 Nov 2024
