Yesterday I picked up the latest copy of Newham Voices at Morrisons in Stratford. I picked one also for someone else who has lived here for more than 35 years.

I have spent this morning so far just reading halfway through still to be excited and informed.

What a brilliant paper – balanced, informative and a joy to read.

Aidan White must be a very talented man. And to give us such a heritage.

You’ve got such a brilliant team with you at the helm.

Please keep on. I so much enjoy and learn from your paper. You are a credit to the human race. What dedication.

From a newly-state pensioner this week at Maryland. You are a breath of fresh air. Well done. I hope you get funding.

Elaine Rowe, Maryland

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