Library all booked for improvements Stratford Library is about to undergo a series of improvements to make it more accessible to the wider community. The improvements, which are being carried out under the Disability Discrimination Act, will see electrical and PA systems upgraded, as w... » MORE

Library booked for a series of improvements

Stratford Library is about to undergo a series of improvements to make it more accessible to the wider community. The improvements, which are being carried out under the Disability Discrimination Act, will see electrical and PA systems upgraded, as w... » MORE

The Earth moved for City Airport

LCYpc w28 THE runway at London City Airport has a new designation number to reflect the shift of magnetic north from any fixed point as the World slowly orbits. On Monday staff and contractors worked throughout the night to change the airport s signage an... » MORE

Opportunity to reward those we bank on

NOW'S the chance to reward the good work that goes on in Newham but is often unrecognised. Nominations for unsung heroes – to give them something back for their invaluable work – are open in the annual Neighbourhood Excellence Initiative Awards from Bank... » MORE

Schools hit by sickness

A FLU and sickness outbreak has struck down hundreds of pupils from two Newham schools, we can reveal. They are Essex and Sir John Heron primaries both in Manor Park. On Thursday, more than 100 out of 460 pupils at Sir John Heron, were off sick, the Recor... » MORE

Swine flu: Now 210 may be hit

A STAGGERING 210 people in Newham are believed by health chiefs to have been hit by swine flu, the Recorder can reveal. The news comes as the H1N1 influenza has struck three Newham schools. They are in different areas around the borough and remain open. P... » MORE

Honouring our heroes

SEVERAL thousand people honoured the nation s armed forces on Saturday at a sun-soaked fete in North Woolwich. Earlier in the week, 80 people gathered at Newham Town Hall in East Ham for a flag-raising ceremony. Some 2,500 people were in the Royal Victori... » MORE

Sick Karla's donor joy

A LIFE-SAVING bone marrow donor has been found for young mother of two Karla Neckles. The former pupil of Carpenters Primary in Stratford was diagnosed with leukaemia earlier this year. She needed to find a matching bone marrow donor to save her life. Tha... » MORE

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