Here's a round-up of free events to celebrate Her Majesty's 70 years on the throne
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Labour has ended its 12-year run as the single party in charge of Newham Council following the historic election of two Green Party councillors at the 5 May...
As Newham’s Labour Council faces the prospect of two new Green Party councillors, its first such challenge in more than 15 years, Simeon Ademolake recalls his...
Dragon Boat Racing is is alive and well in the Royal Docks. Learn more about this sport and how to get involved.
Our reporter Farzana Rahman reflects on UN's World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
During the pandemic, many of us rediscovered the simple act of walking – the oldest, cheapest and greenest transport there is. Walking kept us connected to...
I am approaching 73 years of age. I am constantly told by hospital and GP staff to invest in a smartphone or to obtain a cheap laptop so that I can have online...
Community spaces and community centres are a vital part of any community offering affordable space for family parties and where community groups like youth and...
Dr Saleyha Ahsan is the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor and for Stratford Olympic Park. She was unable to attend our hustings, so we offered her the...
Actor Eliza Collings is making the post of the end of Covid restrictions. She has enjoyed a belated honeymoon which was postponed due to the pandemic and she’s...
Every Thursday between 12pm and 2pm people get together for an afternoon of socialising. It is a free, fun afternoon where people from Canning Town come...
Peter Landman reports from Newham Council’s April Cabinet meeting
Newham has an unenviable record on housing. It has the highest levels of overcrowding in the country; the highest proportion of people living in insecure...
The council is developing an ambitious strategy for helping people in the Borough as they move into old age. A survey has been carried out among residents over...
EastBank Seniors was set up in 2007 to encourage seniors to access the Internet, to email and share events and also to counteract negativity about London 2012.
Out of hours GP Safiya Ahsan is caught in a parking permit trap that has left her often facing a lonely 20-minute walk home in the middle of the night after a...
Our reporter Neandra Etienne's regular round-up of the local sports scene.
Cecilia Cran is enjoying the change of season as she gets planting her gladioli to ensure a steady stream of colour right through the summer
Women in Newham who have suffered a birth trauma are being offered a special support service.
Mickey Ambrose reflects on a special night for special fans – West Ham United reach the semi-final of the Europa League for the first time in 46 years as Moyes...
There are seven candidates on the ballot paper to elect Newham’s next Mayor. Last month, Newham Voices featured statements from four of the candidates. This...
A new Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub has been launched at the University of East London to support the development of health and science courses...
A new art exhibition opened on 23 April in an unusual setting: Stratford Unitarian and Free Christian Church.
“They’re all the same, why should I bother voting?” That’s a sentiment you’ll often hear, particularly when faced with four-yearly council elections.
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