A dramatic increase in homophobic hate crime in Newham and London has prompted a call for more action from the police and civic leaders.
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A targeted service to help Newham people suffering from extended Covid symptoms is now in operation.
The Green Party in Newham has accused the ruling Labour Party of hoarding millions of pounds that should be spent on improving homes and tackling poverty in...
Visually impaired people from a South Asian background have a chance to step out in style over the next month thanks to Dance Dosti which is piloting a face-to...
Government’s Levelling Up Fund. These are in respect of Fifteen Minute Neighbourhoods and Connecting Communities.
Newham is piloting a new offer of free vitamin D supplements for residents aged 65+.
Mickey Ambrose revisits his old club Chelsea, ponders West Ham’s fortunes and looks forward to the 2022 World Cup
About 1200 people in Newham responded to a Council survey targeting residents
Save Newham City Farm, a group that has been campaigning against the Council’s decision to close the local farm without public consultation, accuses the...
Lois Austin who has had a life of Activism since 1984 is trying to create a united front for groups under the umbrella of Newham Resists.
The magazines piled on the tables of every waiting room were the best. When the receptionist wasn’t looking you would tear out the posters and...
Letter from reader Julian Meek on the Labour Party in Newham.
From the moment she walked through the doors of St Joseph’s Hospice, Zenab Ali knew it was a special place. Having made the remarkable journey from domestic...
A student from St. Bonaventure’s School has been awarded and recognised for his bravery and rapid response in helping a local mother in distress.
Mickey Ambrose was among the revellers on a day that West Ham fans will always remember.
In our regular series on Newham monuments, Julia Omari remembers the Silvertown Explosion
Cecilia Cran comes in from the cold with a focus on indoor plants, and she discovers an outdoor space with a touch of Suffragette history...
place on the prestigious Future Leaders Programme, an award-winning leadership initiative for Year 12 students in Newham and neighbouring boroughs.
Maryland Primary School art exhibition, which was funded by Black History Newham, has honoured the ambitions and achievements of inspirational Black Newham...
FA EQUALITY NOW of which I am Co-Chair supports the fan-led review calling for an 'Independent Regulator' for the Football Association.
Theatre company The Comedy School presented a moving, funny, and informative show.
Our reporter Neandra Etienne's regular round-up of the local sports scene.
Carers Community Mental Health Group were one of three Forest Gate organisations who received support from the local Coop during 2021.
A round up of important stories we brought to you in 2021.




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