The Latest Breaking News from Stratford

The coolest pieces to buy at V&A East

As the museum opens its Stratford outpost, Olivia Lidbury gets a sneak peek at its new shop

Evening Standard · Apr 16

V&A East Museum architecture review – from ceramics to codpieces, this is a honey-coloured treasure trove of human ingenuity

The second addition to Stratford’s new skyline from architects O’Donnell + Tuomey is a triumph, its bold lines and simple interiors a welcoming home for the art, people and creativity it celebrates

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Boy, 15, who filmed teen throwing chair off Westfield Stratford balcony in 'social media prank' guilty

The pair’s viral video showed the 15kg chair being launched 50ft off the second floor of Westfield in east London

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Where is Hamnet filmed? The real-life locations behind the Shakespeare story

Explore the real-life UK locations (including some that may surprise you) from Hamnet

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Coroner warns Sadiq Khan of 'failure' to improve Tube safety after pensioner was run over seven times at station

The 72-year-old was killed at Stratford as he tried in vain to reach safety

Evening Standard · Jan 6

Activity bar chain collapses putting 6 London locations at risk of closure

The chain has locations in Fitzrovia, London Bridge, Fulham, Stratford, Shepherd’s Bush, and Wembley

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

Coroner to issue Tube death alert after pensioner was run over seven times at busy Underground station

72-year-old man was unable to rescue himself after falling from Jubilee line platform at Stratford

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

OPINION - Polanski’s snobbery exposes the Greens’ hollow populism - Labour’s Uma Kumaran

The Greens talk progress but Zack Polanski only delivers put-downs, says Labour MP for Stratford and Bow Uma Kumaran

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

East London bus strike to hit 13 routes, including many to Westfield Stratford shopping centre

Heading to Westfield for Christmas shopping or the New Year sales? Beware of bus strikes in December and January

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Why Herefordshire was the perfect stand-in for Shakespeare’s Stratford in the new film of Hamnet

Crooked buildings, welcoming inns, ancient woodlands … it’s easy to see why the location scouts chose this idyllic corner of England

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025