Five years after the Grenfell Tower fire disaster, in which 72 people were killed, Newham Council has told developers they face prosecution unless they act...
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Ibrahim Alom from School 21 in Stratford talked to parents and students about the Silvertown Tunnel and finds many are still oblivious to the dangers The...
The boring machines have arrived from Germany and are ready to start the UK’s most costly road – the Silvertown Tunnel – at a cost of £2.2 billion and rising...
There’s a range of events and activities for residents across the borough this July!
The Newham Bookshop in Barking Road tells us these are the top sellers this month.
Mickey Ambrose pays tribute to Mark Noble – an East End kid and West Ham legend who ‘done good’
The Newham Word Festival, a two-week celebration of the creative power of words, will give residents opportunities to join more than 40 exciting free events...
Cecilia Cran is going to ground with California Poppies for a nature-friendly garden
Aidan White’s piece (Newham Voices Issue 17) on the council’s community engagement and housing strategy was interesting and I acknowledge the initiatives...
Blind and partially sighted people of South Asian heritage took to the dance floor at Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc), to perform for a live audience for...
In our father’s image, Born to our harshest critic. No good deed goes unpunished, I don’t like it, but I love it. It’s starting to make...
Over the weekend 24-26 June Forest Gayte Pride are planning a series of events to bring a celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture to Newham. Talks, performances and...
Newham campaigner for young people Shofa Miah has been recognised for her contribution to youth services with an invitation to a Garden Party at...
Community groups who need a little extra cash to upgrade their work are being invited to apply for £500 grants from the Newham Community Fund grant scheme. The...
It is proposed that, from October 2023, the way people pay for their care and support will change. The key changes of the Social Care Charging Reform...
Dear father, how are you? Sending love and hugs to you On this lovely special day full of sunshine Your heart will sing through and through You...
Research is being carried out to see whether locally-owned renewable energy could be a reality for Newham. Lead researcher Dr Charlotte Johnson explains how...
“We thought we were up against a brick wall – but it was a half-open door” For the first time in 12 years, Newham’s Labour local councillors will have company...
Local Stand-up Comedian Quincy, aka Cockney Prince, will be hosting a Newham celebration event on Saturday 25 June for Windrush Day 2022 which falls three days...
Our reporter Neandra Etienne's regular round-up of the local sports scene.
‘Mr West Ham’ Mark Noble will be a part of the England team at the World’s biggest celebrity football match Soccer Aid for UNICEF at the London stadium on...
In our regular column on memorials around Newham, Juia Omari discovers the hero of West Ham station
The Newham-based East London rugby club is one of three clubs in Britain taking part in a ground-breaking health trial that aims to improve safety and reduce...
Newham Heritage Month is hosting events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic Games through fashion, grime, performance art, spoken word...
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