Every evening at the bus stop I met a lady and we started chatting. I found out that she worked at the hospice which sounded like an amazing place. She got me...
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Welcome to 2022! For some people, the new year means setting health goals, such as losing weight, following a healthier diet, and starting an exercise routine.
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.
The 14 planters that were abandoned in Henniker Point got a new life thanks to 12 primary school children and the generosity of local residents who have raised...
Here are seven starting points for Green Action. Check if you are ticking all boxes and get in touch to suggest more!
Our reporter Daphne Stedman shareds a few tips for a Green Christmas.
Our reporter Zhenreenah Muhxinga shares a recipe for a festive tipple using dried sorrel.
Winter is time for patience, clearing up the debris and good for browsing seed catalogues says Cecilia Cran
Jack, from Canning Town, was picked to play for England in 1925. However, his name was dropped from the team sheet when officials discovered his Black heritage.
A company called Mash Media every year runs an event called One Day at Christmas for the elderly and people spending Christmas alone.
Newham aims to buy up to 500 new homes each year to provide high standard temporary accommodation.
Newham Christmas Toy Appeal has been renamed Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal in honour of its founder who passed away earlier this year.
Newham is launching a new Civic Awards Scheme to honour the extraordinary dedication of residents who make a difference to the community.
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