The Latest Breaking News from Poplar

London tower block residents tell of 'pandemonium' as they fled fatal fire on 17th floor

An investigation into the blaze in Poplar is under way, London Fire Brigade says

Evening Standard · Sep 12

First look images of Call The Midwife Christmas special released as filming finishes

Call The Midwife: Sisters In Arms will be a prequel to the original BBC series, set in Poplar in September 1939 during the outbreak of the Second World War

The Independent UK · Aug 7

East London council candidate suspended over antisemitic social media posts

Facebook posts by Abul Monsur – a candidate in Lansbury ward, Poplar – included Holocaust denial and apparent approval of Adolf Hitler

Evening Standard · May 2

Mother sues London council after 150kg park litter bin crushes her foot during dog walk

Linda Kelsey forced to give up work and collection of 17 high-heeled shoes due to injuries sustained in Poplar, east London

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

OPINION - Machete attacks and broad daylight stabbings — London's knife crime is out of control, but we ignore the causes

Pennyfields Park in Poplar not only has alliterative appeal, it is a modestly attractive green space in a not terribly beautiful part of Tower Hamlets. If you were there around five o’clock in the afternoon yesterday you could have witnessed a group of young men chasing another, with machetes. That’s…

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Call The Midwife season 14 ending explained: Will there be a season 15?

With season 14 of Call The Midwife drawing to a close, fans are already wondering if it'll be returning

Woman & Home · Mar 3, 2025

Call the Midwife season 15: cast, plot, latest news and everything we know

Call the Midwife season 15 will see us reunited with all our Nonnatus House favourites for another series.

WhatToWatch · Mar 3, 2025

Call the Midwife season 14 ending explained: wedding drama, a shock pregnancy and a surprise return

The Call the Midwife season 14 ending saw Nancy and Roger finally get married, but their big day is not without its drama.

WhatToWatch · Mar 2, 2025

Call the Midwife season 14 episode 7 recap: a double death devastates Sister Catherine

Call the Midwife season 14 episode 7 sees two deaths rock Poplar, while things get serious between Rosalind and Cyril.

WhatToWatch · Feb 23, 2025

Call the Midwife season 14 episode 6 recap: a shocking death leaves Nonnatus House in mourning

Call the Midwife season 14 episode 6 sees a Poplar favourite pass away, while romance blooms elsewhere.

WhatToWatch · Feb 9, 2025