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Opposition leader claims he was ‘silenced’ over questions on council payout to mayor

Newham Council previously agreed to pay outgoing Labour mayor Rokhsana Fiaz tens of thousands of pounds to settle a bullying complaint

Newham Independents councillor Mehmood Mirza speaks at the full council meeting (credit Newham Council)
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Fiaz ‘really proud’ of time as Newham mayor

Rokshana Fiaz is standing down as Newham mayor in May
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New flats to be added to former office block in Plaistow

Francis House, Barking Road (credit Google)
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Three new public space protection orders set to tackle antisocial behaviour

East Ham High Street
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Warning over Newham Council’s £2billion debt

Newham Town Hall and (inset) Rob Whiteman speaks via Zoom to a scrutiny committee meeting
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Need to advertise your licence in Newham?

September 16, 2024

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Recent news for Newham

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
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Parking ticket victory for disabled driver

March 10, 2026
The existing building (left) and (right) how it had been planned to be converted
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Council rejects bid to turn storage shed into studio flat

March 6, 2026
How the new Royal Crest Avenue development is expected to look if built (credit Howells/Townshend)
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Silvertown residents accuse developer of ‘broken trust’ over latest plan for new homes

March 5, 2026
Labour mayor Rokhsana Fiaz speaks at Newham Council's budget meeting (still from council livestream)
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Newham Council’s budget passed – as independent councillors stage walk-out

March 2, 2026
The City Hall budget debate (credit Kumail Jaffer/LDRS)
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Khan’s City Hall budget for 2026/27 approved as amendments from rivals fail to pass

February 27, 2026
10 Victoria Street (credit Newham Council)
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Rethink on plans to demolish Stratford tower block

February 25, 2026
The Surrey Street substation
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Electrifying plans for new homes in Plaistow

February 23, 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

Young people playing football
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

Features • News

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
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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
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Newham Celebrates South Asian Heritage Month 2025

July 10, 2025
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Events

Better parenting

July 10, 2025
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