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The power of poetry in hard times

November 2, 2022

Photo by Raymond Okoro on Unsplash In a corner of Stratford Park sits a little white bungalow. It is the home of the Newham Poetry Group, a growing community of budding and established poets and poetry enthusiasts. The Poetry House hosts a community café, book swap, and creative writing...

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Beckton Park
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Caribbean festival denied licence by Newham Council

May 22, 2026
Green councillor Nate Higgins speaks at his first meeting as chair of Newham Council (credit Newham Council)
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Green councillor backed to chair council after agreement with Labour

May 21, 2026
East Africa Muslim Cultural Group pictured in 2019 (credit Google)
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‘Unauthorised community centre’ ordered to close down by council

May 20, 2026
Fatima 'The Bakeress' at her home
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Home baker loses appeal as inspector agrees with council over ‘harmful’ impact

May 14, 2026
Katie Zelem in front of a promotional backdrop
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Soccer Aid for UNICEF ticket giveaway

May 12, 2026

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Beckton Park
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Caribbean festival denied licence by Newham Council

May 22, 2026
Green councillor Nate Higgins speaks at his first meeting as chair of Newham Council (credit Newham Council)
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Green councillor backed to chair council after agreement with Labour

May 21, 2026
East Africa Muslim Cultural Group pictured in 2019 (credit Google)
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‘Unauthorised community centre’ ordered to close down by council

May 20, 2026
Fatima 'The Bakeress' at her home
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Home baker loses appeal as inspector agrees with council over ‘harmful’ impact

May 14, 2026
Katie Zelem in front of a promotional backdrop
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Soccer Aid for UNICEF ticket giveaway

May 12, 2026
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