A descendant of one of Jack the Ripper’s victims has demanded a new inquest into one of history’s most notorious serial ...

The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.

Tower Hamlets councillors have gone against their own officers and given the thumbs-up to a controversial Foster + Partners’ ...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the blaze at the third-floor flat in Whitechapel, east London, on 7 February was caused by an e-bike on charge. Two men could not escape because their exit was ...

Hence, A Thousand Blows is based on a true story that showcases the dark side of London’s history. The show has been created by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. It also stars Stephen Graham as ...

The last remaining chunk of a toxic "monster" fatberg found in London's sewers has been unveiled ... and its journey from the Victorian sewers in Whitechapel to the sealed display case it now ...

Foster + Partners’ revised plans for a 41,000m² tower scheme on a corner site in Whitechapel, east London look set to be ...

The students had an itinerary packed with experiences designed to provide first-hand encounters with key historical sites and ...

Whitechapel Library was formerly known as St Philips Church. This church was built in 1818-1821 and was dedicated to St Philip. After the Second World War, St Philip’s church merged with St ...

When you hear the words ‘London nightlife’, you’ll probably think of pint-sipping on Soho pavements, of mega nightclubs in former IKEAs and of drunken kebab queues in the early hours. The hairdressers ...

On Twitter as @BlindBeggarE1. Updated September 2015.The wider attractions of this place make it a must-visit if you're after a pub in Whitechapel.