The blaze on the 19th floor balcony on Western Gateway is believed to have been caused by a cigarette
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Plans by the government to put up asylum seekers in boats and vessels moored across the country, including in the Royal Docks, have been slammed by Newham’s...
At the age of 67, with a profound passion and love for visual arts, Lorraine Tapper is now flourishing in the realm of great artists.
Newham Voices is giving local voters an exclusive opportunity to question political candidates before two crucial Newham Council by-elections to be held on...
Newham Voices asked the candidates for the 13 July by-elections in Boleyn and Wall End to spell out their answers to the challenges facing residents.
The tree planting was part of a wider initiative by the school to get children involved in the upkeep, development, and maintenance of their local community
On Friday 23 June, Plaistow South Big Local and Culture Within Newham are partnering up with Paraorchestra to bring a free, family-friendly music parade to the...
The BiBi Crew was committed to challenging the lack of diversity within the creative industry in audiences and on stage. They devised and directed their own...
A poem by Zhenreenah Muhxinga
With a regular stall at Woodgrange market and a new shop in Bethnal Green, Tropical Box aims to educate people about the nutritional value of exotic fruits...
Boleyn and Wall End wards are set for July polls in the first by-elections in Newham since voter ID was introduced
With the billion pound masterplan for redevelopment of Carpenters Estate delayed for up to a year, Newham Council is considering interim plans – a series of...
Neandra Etienne shares the first of two round ups of this month’s sports shorts
On Bank Holiday Monday, 8 May the Friends of West Ham Park put on a community event to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III
The Black Lion may be 600 years old, but Phil Mellows has his own past history with the place
The crippling cost of living and a Brexit-fuelled UK-wide shortage of vets has created a crisis for Canning Town’s Animal Trust rescue centre, according to its...
The Youth Zone, formerly Stratford Circus, has been the subject of an acrimonious row since 2021 when the council evicted the Stratford Circus Arts Trust.
More Newham events for your diary in June
June is the start of a series of events across the summer celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Windrush
Newham Heritage Month throughout June will be celebrating the theme ‘Our Creative Newham: Newham’s Arts and Cultural Heritage.’
The life and work of Lee Alexander McQueen, one of Newham’s most iconic and visionary creators will be celebrated on June 8 as part of Newham Heritage Month.
Mickey Ambrose is looking forward to West Ham’s first European final since 1975.
By Zhenreenah Muhxinga Edna Lee Jones, or Aunty Lee as she is affectionately known, Jamaican born and Stratford resident since 1958, recently celebrated her...
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