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Newham councillor speaks out against Islamophobic attacks

Labour's Sabia Kamali told a council meeting that her own daughter, aged eight, had been a victim of hate crime

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Plans for new shipyard at Royal Docks still a ‘priority’ despite markets move

Albert Island and (inset, credit Haworth Tompkins) the original plans for the site
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‘Shared living’ scheme in Plaistow with 175 homes recommended for approval

An artist's impression of how the shared living building will look (credit Stockwool Architects)
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Councillors set to decide fate of derelict 500-year-old pub in Forest Gate

The Spotted Dog Inn has been derelict for two decades (credit Google)
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Historic markets could move to Royal Docks regeneration site in Newham

Albert Island is a piece of derelict land between Albert Dock and the River Thames (credit Vistry Group)
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Need to advertise your licence in Newham?

September 16, 2024

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Recent news for Newham

London Stadium, home of West Ham United
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Khan under pressure to secure London Stadium naming rights

December 2, 2025
Le Mediterraneen in Barking Road (credit Google)
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East Ham shop owner appeals against council’s extension rejection

December 1, 2025
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Plans for Manor Park care home expansion win approval

November 28, 2025
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More families to be sent outside Newham as part of new homelessness strategy

November 27, 2025
Central Park Community Centre, East Ham (credit Google)
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Community centre’s plan for East Ham breakfast club wins approval

November 25, 2025
Newham Town Hall and (inset) Paul Martin
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Newham’s council tax collection rate worst in London last year, councillors told

November 20, 2025
London Stadium, the taxpayer-funded home of West Ham United
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GLA struggling to plug £19m budget gap amid warning over West Ham relegation

November 20, 2025
East Ham High Street and (inset) Rokhsana Fiaz
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Beckton, East Ham and Stratford set to benefit from £1.5m government grant

November 19, 2025
The plans for the Silvertown Quays development (credit Silvertown Partnership) (1)
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Decision on major Silvertown redevelopment plans delayed

November 12, 2025
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Admin errors on waste collections cost Newham Council £200k

November 6, 2025

Features

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Cash crisis puts pressure on People Powered Places

December 3, 2025

Shofa Miah highlights what we have to lose if the showpiece community programme is hit by cuts

Carpenters Estate in Stratford (LDRS image)
Features

Foodbank facing Christmas eviction

December 3, 2025

Richard Stubbs returns to the Carpenters' Estate where the mood is far from festive

Cars travelling along a dual carriageway
Features

Letters: A13 canyon not so grand

October 13, 2025

Don Bowen on "damaging levels of noise" for Newham residents

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...

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
A sign welcoming visitors to Newham
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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
mattress of a homeless man
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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
A sign welcoming peopel to Newham
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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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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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September events round-up

August 28, 2025
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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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Better parenting

July 10, 2025
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