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London borough councils urged to commit to ‘basic standards’ of temporary housing

A new campaign has listed five basic standards of living that should always be met whenever a family is placed into temporary accommodation by a...

Supporters of the 'Fix the Five Basics' campaign
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Town hall told to pay landlord compensation over council tax ‘injustice’

Features

Dance and sport focus for people with Parkinson’s

Features

Something’s Brewing: April 2026

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Council pays compensation to mother over delay finding son a special needs placement

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Need to advertise your licence in Newham?

September 16, 2024

Many businesses need to apply for business licences as they grow and change. Newham Voices can help you to quickly and easily publish the advert which announces your...

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Pepperoni pizza
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Neighbour complaint could block pizza takeaway’s late-night licence bid

March 31, 2026
Sarwan House as it looks now (credit Google) and (inset) how it is expected to look with an additional two storeys (credit Locus Architecture)
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Sweet deal as council grants permission for seven extra flats

March 30, 2026
Newham Independents councillor Mehmood Mirza speaks at the full council meeting (credit Newham Council)
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Opposition leader claims he was ‘silenced’ over questions on council payout to mayor

March 25, 2026
Rokshana Fiaz is standing down as Newham mayor in May
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Fiaz ‘really proud’ of time as Newham mayor

March 24, 2026
Francis House, Barking Road (credit Google)
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New flats to be added to former office block in Plaistow

March 23, 2026
East Ham High Street
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Three new public space protection orders set to tackle antisocial behaviour

March 20, 2026
Newham Town Hall and (inset) Rob Whiteman speaks via Zoom to a scrutiny committee meeting
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Warning over Newham Council’s £2billion debt

March 19, 2026
The Last Days of Pompeii exhibition (credit Newham Council)
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Young people in Newham to benefit from cheap tickets for local culture events

March 18, 2026
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Most Newham residents think borough’s diversity ‘normal’ and an ‘asset’, study finds

March 13, 2026
The Royal Crest site as it looks now (left) and the new proposal (right, credit Howells/Townshend)
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Developer accused of ‘mis-selling’ Silvertown homes as latest tower block approved

March 11, 2026

Features

Features

Something’s Brewing: March 2026

March 10, 2026

We need politicians to come up with a real plan to save pubs says Phil Mellows

East Ham Library (LDRS image)
Features

Why we need our libraries

February 9, 2026

Shofa Miah talks to residents concerned about big cuts proposed to the borough's library budget

Features

Something’s Brewing: February 2026

February 9, 2026

Phil Mellows discovers some of the radical moves underway to save our hard-hit pubs

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Features

Advertorial: Join us at The Foundry, East London’s new place to belong!

January 30, 2026

The Foundry, home of the West Ham United Foundation, is more than just a building, it's a welcoming, inclusive space designed for local people of all...

Newham's homelessness crisis

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Lorraine: the best of humanity  

May 6, 2025
Shaban Mohammed and Mayor Rokshana Fiaz holding signs reading 'Save council housing'
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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
Anchor House
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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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Out and About in Newham

November 2, 2025
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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
Events

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
Events

LCF Undergraduate Class of 2025 exhibition at LCF East Bank

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

July 10, 2025
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Better parenting

July 10, 2025
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