The Latest Breaking News from Stratford

Horse racing tips and best bets for Stratford and Wincanton

Garry Owen picks out his selections for the two UK meetings

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2022

Vertical Future and Crate to Plate building 3,000 sq ft ‘vertical farm’ in Stratford

Stratford will soon host a new 3,000 square foot “vertical farm”, growing vegetables, salads and herbs for local restaurants.

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2022

Popeyes Louisiana fried chicken chain to open first sit-down restaurant in UK

American fried chicken chain Popeyes have announced their plans to open their first sit-down restaurant in the UK, following the success of their space in Westfield Stratford

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

London Aquatics centre in Stratford shut with people being treated after 'gas incident'

Some people are currently being treated for breathing difficulties as a direct result of the incident

Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2022

London Aquatics Centre Stratford: 29 people taken to hospital during major incident after chlorine leak

A “high quantity of chlorine gas” was released inside the London Aquatics Centre on Wednesday morning

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2022

Madison Square Garden Sphere gets Stratford go-ahead

A controversial music venue in east London has taken a major step closer to being built after planning chiefs approved the scheme despite long-running opposition from locals.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2022

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2022: Liam Payne and Robbie Williams among star studded line-up

A host of big name stars will be taking to the London Stadium in Stratford, East London, on Sunday 12th June to raise funds for UNICEF as a team of England players take on a 'world team' opposition

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

Talking Point: What do you think of the proposed MSG Sphere?

The proposed MSG Sphere in Stratford has caused some consternation among local residents once again, as planning chiefs have recommended that the 21,500 seater venue in Stratford be given the green light. Officers at the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) said the proposals for the MSG Sphere in Stratford were…

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2022

Vegan 'horrified' after Burger King gave her 'cheese' warns mistakes can 'end lives'

The plant-based eater was "horrified" after claiming staff at Burger King in Stratford, East London, put real dairy cheese in her vegan chilli Katsu Royale at the branch on Saturday

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022

MSG Sphere Stratford: Controversial music and entertainment venue recommended for planning approval by LLDC

The huge row over a proposed 21,500 seater arena in Stratford flared up again on Monday when planning chiefs recommended that the highly controversial scheme should be given the green light.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2022