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News

Second 9% Newham Council tax rise plus more cuts under consideration

An early financial report outlining different options for closing a £53m budget gap in 2026/27 has been published ahead of a cabinet meeting next week

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Streeting insists new ‘health hub’ is ‘additional’ to GP services

The new Neighbourhood Health Hub in Stratford and (inset) Wes Streeting at the launch event (credit LDRS)
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Zipwire planned for Orbit tower in Stratford

The Orbit zipwire plans (credit Atelier Ellis Architects)
Features

Letters: A13 canyon not so grand

Cars travelling along a dual carriageway
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Dangerous days at the Greenway

Cars and a cyclist on a road
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September 16, 2024

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Councillor’s fear for homeless women’s safety

October 10, 2025
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Newham Council to review flags policy

October 10, 2025
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Protesters say Newham Council must ensure it is not “complicit in genocide”

October 10, 2025
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Council told to review decision on £2.1m Manor Park gym

October 8, 2025
Central Park Community Centre, East Ham (credit Google)
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East Ham charity in battle with council over proposed breakfast club

October 7, 2025
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Newham anti-racist group calls for unity to face “fascist threat”

October 6, 2025
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Housing crisis: tenants appear more satisfied

October 2, 2025
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War fair sparks protests

October 2, 2025
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Council still waiting for government update on promised special school

October 1, 2025
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Row over Newham parking wardens as council boss denies ‘corruption’ claims

September 30, 2025

Features

David Bailey with actor Terence Stamp in an art gallery
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East End memories of Terence Stamp (1938-2025)

September 19, 2025

Neandra Etienne on the late actor’s local legacy David Bailey with actor Terence Stamp at Bailey’s Stardust Exhibition at the National Portrait...

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Features

Is it because we are working class?

August 28, 2025

Mickey Ambrose asks why Labour is not giving professional players a role in regulating the game

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Features

West Ham’s right royal ParkFest

August 27, 2025

Marion Inell from Friends of West Ham Park on Pearly Kings and Queens

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Features

Something’s Brewing – August 2025

August 25, 2025

Good news for pub lovers - one of Newham’s oldest may be making a comeback, says Phil Mellows

Newham's homelessness crisis

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Lorraine: the best of humanity  

May 6, 2025
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Inquiry call over Newham’s shameful housing record

November 1, 2024
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Cuts planned and talks with landlords to stave off evictions

November 1, 2024
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Faith leaders give their support

October 10, 2024
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We’ll consult with the people over cash crisis says Mayor

October 1, 2024
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
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Urgent plea to Starmer over Newham crisis

September 2, 2024
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‘Catastrophic’ homeless numbers says charity

September 2, 2024
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Fact file: Newham’s homelessness crisis

September 2, 2024
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Alarm bells ring as Council deficit soars 

September 2, 2024

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Events

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Events

Tongues on Fire launches Unspoken: A New Mental Health Film Festival at The Source

October 9, 2025
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Events

October events round-up

September 26, 2025
Film Nights
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Advertorial: Tuesday night is film night at The Source

September 12, 2025
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Events

September events round-up

August 28, 2025
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Events

South Asian Film Nights light up Stratford’s cultural scene

August 18, 2025
Film Nights
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Free film nights at The Source

August 1, 2025
LCF Fashion Exhibition
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LCF Undergraduate Class of 2025 exhibition at LCF East Bank

July 10, 2025
Newham Council's promotional banner for South Asian Heritage Month
Events

Newham Celebrates South Asian Heritage Month 2025

July 10, 2025
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Better parenting

July 10, 2025
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West Ham ParkFest is coming!

July 7, 2025
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