Derek Smith is excited about the return of the Forest Gate Festival Forest Gate Festival is back! Write it down, it’s on Saturday 2 July. The Festival...
Category - From the Archive
Katie Blake was one of Newham’s network of Covid-19 Health Champions. She explains how the experience has changed her life – and could affect millions of...
Underneath the arches Phil Mellows discovers a beer revolution and a partnership to inspire the spirit of community
Former Dragons’ Den bidder, entrepreneur and the man behind the Reggae brand Levi Roots gave a talk at the Inside Out Clothing pop-up store at Westfield...
Shabira Papain is one of the organisers of the People Street Party planned for Mitcham Road in East Ham on 3 June. Originally from Australia, for the past 20...
A centre that was opened by the Queen herself in 1983 will be the setting for a special community tea to celebrate her platinum jubilee. Linda DeLaunay...
Here's a round-up of free events to celebrate Her Majesty's 70 years on the throne
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...
If you want a guaranteed quality pint, look for the Cask Mark says Phil Mellows.
Zhenreenah Muhxinga explains why neighbours in one Newham street took to the streets
On the evening of Monday 26 October 1863 the representatives of 12 London and suburban clubs met at the Freemasons Tavern in Great Queen Street to form an...
Newham’s Draft Air Quality Action Plan 2019 - 2024 is an important document, full of necessarily technical and scientific jargon, but revealing and troubling...
Congratulations to Newham Council for the bold new posters depicting littering in action and the consequences for those who casually abuse public spaces in...
Julia Omari discovers the woman behind the blue plaque on Stratford Town Hall
Phoenix Debola takes a stroll around the gallery aiming to inspire local artists.
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...
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