On 18 June 2020, Dame Vera Lynn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her close family, aged 103. Today, on the anniversary of her passing, the Dame Vera Lynn...
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“Speed Junkie” Richard Betts tells Nicole Blythe how his family-run biking business has been coping during lockdown.
One man aiming to reduce the risks is Raheel Butt, aged 36, a street-wise campaigner who in 2020 opened up a gym in Plaistow to provide a refuge for school-age...
It’s great to be back in the pub, but we all need to do our part to keep them open, says Phil Mellows.
Indians in London (Not-for-profit Company no 09929754) has raised £40,514 in three weeks to tackle the Covid crisis in India. So far, they have sent 20 units...
The Barefoot Challenge event, organised by the Bonny Downs Community Association, took place on Saturday, 12 June. Photographs by Sylvie Belbouab
Last month’s report on the sale of GP practices to a profit-seeking US corporation raised fears of further privatisation of the NHS. Here Phil Edwards, joint...
Democracy is breaking out across Newham – we have voted for the Mayoral system in a referendum and this month a permanent citizens assembly (England’s first)...
Newham will get special help in the fight against coronavirus says the government which names the Borough as one of nine trailblazing actions it has launched...
George Minney, former Secretary of West Ham Boxing Club, now aged 80, has fond memories of when he showed Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and then Patron...
With government finances under immense pressure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson stating that a 1 per cent pay rise is all the...
When Elliot was cast in the TV mini-series Small Axe, which won some awards at the Bafta TV ceremony on Sunday, 6 June, he was excited by the opportunity to...
On Saturday, 5 June 2021, the Stop Silvertown tunnel coalition organised the protest "Let us Breathe. Cancel Silvertown tunnel." Photos by Hajia Dahiru
Lockdown led to an increase in looked after vulnerable children, and while the sector struggles to meet the rising demand for foster carers, fostering agencies...
It’s not too late to ensure a burst of colour that will take you through to autumn, says Cecilia Cran.
A new charity providing support for Newham’s most deprived children is looking for volunteers who can help boost their chances of a good start in life. Start...
A new arts organisation will help children celebrate their creativity with the installation of eight sculptures across Newham. The Institute of Imagination...
Forest Gate councillor Winston Vaughan has been elected Chair of Newham Council – a new ceremonial role that will see him representing the Borough in numerous...
After 30 June, EU nationals who haven’t applied for status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) face losing their rights to live and work in the UK. Local...
As the country emerges from lockdown a report by London Councils, a cross-party group representing local authorities in London, warns of “a fast-approaching...
Wind and rain didn’t spoil the solemn celebrations in the Olympic Park on May 24th as London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan and other civic and community leaders formally...
Former Chelsea footballer Mickey Ambrose has urged Newham’s young people to sign up for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards as part of a tribute he paid to Prince...
There is no question that last year truly was the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. As part of celebrating nurses this year, please show your support and help...
An unofficial plaque commissioned by Forest Gate residents to honour Walter Tull (28 April 1888 – 25 March 1918), the first Black officer to serve in the...
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