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News stories about East Village and the surrounding area, from around the web.
London Tube strike dates announced by union
Tube drivers who are members of the RMT union will begin a series of 24-hour strikes later this month to oppose the introduction of a "condensed" four-day week. The first is due to be on 24-25 March with several more in the weeks after.
Elizabeth line and Liberty line set for weekend closures
Engineering works are set to cause four weekends of disruption along the east London section of the Elizabeth line.
Superloop SL14 route to link Stratford and Waltham Forest
A new express bus route is set to link Newham and Waltham Forest next year, London Now reports.
East Village Russ Jones artwork unveiled to public
A giant reflective cube is the latest public artwork to go on display among housing in the former Olympic village.
Lies that take her places she's never seen
This week readers living at Chobham Manor in the Olympic Park have been in touch after their communal heating system failed during the recent sub-zero temperatures.
London's Other Sewage Scandal
London Centric traces illegal sewage from a single polluting pipe on its toxic journey across the capital.
Stratford Halo blocks evacuated after 'cracking' discovered
Hundreds of residents from apartment blocks in Stratford have been evacuated after cracked columns were discovered - and it could be several months before they are allowed to return.
The V&A’s new museum in east London finally has an official opening date
The major new culture venue opens in spring 2026 - here’s what’s in store for visitors
Which? study says London's worst mobile network area is in east London
A new study by consumer group Which? has revealed the east London postcode with the capital's worst mobile network quality.
Who keeps driving cars into this Tesco Express?
Someone really wants to destroy a supermarket in Stratford
The East London area where house prices are skyrocketing but residents love it so much they refuse to move
Long-term residents, students, and business owners tell us why they want to keep calling E20 home