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A creative community at Royal Albert Wharf: new impact study shares five years of transformative achievements

Art & Culture

A creative community at Royal Albert Wharf: new impact study shares five years of transformative achievements

Bow Arts Trust and Notting Hill Genesis celebrate creative placemaking success with release of impact study.

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Swim, Stretch and Sweat: Ways to keep fit in the Royal Docks

Art & Culture

Swim, Stretch and Sweat: Ways to keep fit in the Royal Docks

Bored of the treadmill or looking to get back into fitness? From ballet and bouldering to pole dancing and open-water swimming, there are so many great ways to work out in the Royal Docks.

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In conversation with Jeremy Rees, CEO of ExCeL London

Regeneration news

In conversation with Jeremy Rees, CEO of ExCeL London

In a recent interview, the Royal Docks Team sat down with ExCeL's CEO, Jeremy Rees, to discuss the venue’s plans for expansion, sustainability credentials, recent ventures into live immersive events and vision for the future.

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My love affair with the Royal Docks

People

My love affair with the Royal Docks

Local resident, Momtaz Begum-Hossain may already be a familiar face. Her work has featured in titles such as The Stylist, Cosmopolitan and Elle.

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Happy Lunar New Year!

Events

Happy Lunar New Year!

29 January marks the beginning of the New Lunar Year, the year of the snake. It’s one of the most significant events for some East and Southeast Asian communities.

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