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Religious schools join forces to walk the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

16:00 Jacob Ranson
Muslim and Catholic school walks in solidarity around the Olympic Park for charity

More than 100 children from Quwwat-ul-Islam Girls school have helped raise £400 by walking around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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New Bethnal Green art show on a mission to explain reality

12:00 Catherine Lund
The 'What is Reality' exhibition features work by artist Donna Leighton

An exhibition at the Espacio Gallery is seeking to help us understand how different perceptions and experiences lead to a reality we accept as a universal truth.

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Forest Gate teenager to star in Sadler’s Wells dance premiere

Yesterday, 19:00 Phoebe Cooke
Lucia Fortune-Ely will appear at Sadler's Wells next week in a performance directed by Michael Keegan-Dolan. Photograph © Jane Hobson.

A sixth former will be swapping school books for the stage when she leaps into the limelight next week.

Brewery bringing the Royal Docks culture stateside

Yesterday, 12:00 Sophie Morton
John Bikis pulls a pint at the Royal Docks Brewery Co

At first glance, there’s not much to link the city of Canton, Ohio, with Newham.

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Housing fraud gang who rented out Newham properties prosecuted

Fri, 19:00 Kat Hopps
An organised criminal gang of six were fined thousands of pounds at Thames Magistrates' Court

Six men described as a “gang of chancers” will have to pay more than £79,000 after using fake names and businesses to rent out properties in Newham.

Helpful hacks for Spartan obstacle race at Olympic Park

Fri, 18:00 Freddy Mayhew
Hints and tips from the Rebok Spartan Race UK organisers

If you’re preparing to “Spartan up” for the Olympic park 5km obstacle sprint as part of Reebok Spartan Race UK next weekend, you’ll be grateful for these hacks from the organisers to help you prepare yourself mentally and physically for the challenge.

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Enforcement notices issued in Romford Road clean-up scheme

Fri, 15:29 Sophie Morton
GV's Romford Road,

Shops, a petrol station and even a church have been told to clean up their act along Romford Road.

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West Ham captain among footballers setting up housing initiative

Fri, 11:27 Sophie Morton
Bobby Zamora, Mark Noble and Rio Ferdinand have set up the Legacy Foundation

West Ham captain Mark Noble has joined fellow footballers Rio Ferdinand and Bobby Zamora in setting up a new housing initiative.

Mark Noble

The best of Newham’s April Fools’ Day tweets

Fri, 10:26 Sophie Morton
The Olympic Stadium was the subject of an April Fools' Day joke (picture: PA)

Fictional stories are everywhere today - how many of these have you fallen for?

Easter Experience brings Christian faith to Newham schools

Newham to benefit from £500k boost for mental health

London Aquatics Centre architect Dame Zaha Hadid dies

Rough sleepers evicted during Stratford raid

The story of a family’s fight to hold itself together comes to Stratford

Candidate’s campaign to reclaim Newham from inequality

Sport

London Bari hail supersub Benjamin

08:30 Danny Potter at Mile End Stadium
London Bari face the camera at the Old Spotted Dog (pic: London Bari)

Essex Senior League: Sporting Bengal 0 London Bari 1

Lakeside Hammers tame Lions, again

Yesterday, 21:50
Lewis Bridger helped Lakeside Hammers beat former club Leicester (pic: Rob Newell/TGSPHOTO)

Elite League: Leicester 33 Lakeside Hammers 56

Clapton claim spoils; Barking bag points

Yesterday, 20:00
A Clapton player brings the ball under control (pic: Tim Edwards)

Essex Senior League: Clapton 2 Tower Hamlets 0

Nolan pleased with James, but disappointed with start against Minstermen

Yesterday, 20:00 George Sessions
Leyton Orient player-manager Kevin Nolan talks to assistant Andy Hessenthaler (left) and goalkeeper coach Lee Harrison (pic: Simon O'Connor).

Former West Ham United captain looks back on 1-1 draw and the inconsistency of the east Londoners

West Ham left to rue red card as they are held to a draw by Palace

Yesterday, 17:27 Steve Blowers at Upton Park
West Ham United's Manuel Lanzani celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match at Upton Park, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.

Dimitri Payet scores another stunning free kick but West Ham are denied by Palace leveller

James earns O’s point after battle at York

Yesterday, 17:04 George Sessions at Bootham Crescent
Leyton Orient midfielder Lloyd James celebrates a goal (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo).

Sky Bet League Two: York City 1 Leyton Orient 1

Essex pass Cambridge exam

Yesterday, 15:09
The 2016 first-class cricket season is underway (pic: Jonathan Brady/PA)

Essex 416-4d & 409-7d beat Cambridge University 124 & 178 by 523 runs

London Lions hold coaching sessions

Yesterday, 14:20
London Lions play their home matches at the Copper Box Arena (pic: Graham Hodges)

Easter holiday treat for local youngsters

Lakeside Hammers look for quick double

Yesterday, 09:30
Andreas Jonsson of Lakeside Hammers (pic: Rob Newell/TGSPHOTO)

Tatum targets away win at Leicester

Team News: York City vs Leyton Orient

Valuable lesson for GB rowers

Hammers tame the Lions

Essex give students a lesson

Nolan: We have to erase Easter memories

Alan Pardew hails ‘remarkable’ West Ham fans ahead of final Boleyn trip

Entertainment

New gallery opens to mark history of the Royal Docks

08:00 Jacob Ranson
Sacks of sugar arriving by electric truck for loading into a warehouse at the West India Dock

London’s historic docks will be celebrated with a new gallery opening at the Museum of London Docklands last week.

London

Helpful hacks for Spartan obstacle race at Olympic Park

Fri, 18:00 Freddy Mayhew
Hints and tips from the Rebok Spartan Race UK organisers

If you’re preparing to “Spartan up” for the Olympic park 5km obstacle sprint as part of Reebok Spartan Race UK next weekend, you’ll be grateful for these hacks from the organisers to help you prepare yourself mentally and physically for the challenge.

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The House of In Between tickets and dinner giveaway

Thu, 16:13
The House of In Between

We’ve got two pairs of tickets to The House of In Between at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, including a pre-show dinner and drinks at Gerry’s restaurant, to give away to two lucky readers.

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The story of a family’s fight to hold itself together comes to Stratford

Thu, 12:00 Catherine Lund
The House of In Between, left to right Ashraf Ejjbair, Akash Heer, Gary Wood, Shalini Peiris

The House of In Between is the tale of a traditional clan trying to survive in modern India. Director Pooja Ghai tells Catherine Lund how their experiences can resonate with everyone

India

Lego exhibition is returning to the ArcelorMittal Orbit

Saturday, March 26, 2016 Jacob Ranson
Children building their own skyline with the London cityscape as a backdrop at the Bricks In the Sky Exhibition at the ArcelorMittal Orbit last half term

Some of the world’s best-known towers and skyscrapers will be on show at the Arcelormittal Orbit from Saturday.

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Time to ‘Spartan up’ Newham! Reebok Spartan Race heads to the Olympic Park

Friday, March 11, 2016 Freddy Mayhew
A Reebok Spartan Race contender negotiates barbed wire on her hands and knees. Take part in the sprint 5km at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on April 9.

Calling all Newham residents, it’s time to “Spartan up” and get muddy.

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Irish folk band Rackhouse Pilfer set to put on a show in Stratford

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Jacob Ranson
Rackhouse Pilfer

An upcoming Irish-Americana and Folk-Rock Band Rackhouse Pilfer will leave behind the big festivals and venues around the world to play an intimate gig at the Queens Head on Friday night.

Ireland

Author talks about his love for Newham and being Russell Brand’s pal

Sunday, February 28, 2016 Iain Burns
John Rogers, who lived for years in Forest Gate, is the author of This Other London: Adventures in the Overlooked City, which has a chapter dedicated to Newham

What’s more fun than a merry old jaunt?

London

Win:Clive Woodward heads roster of inspiring speakers at Excel expo

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Freddy Mayhew
Sir Clive Woodward. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Images

Former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward, who led the nation to World Cup glory in 2003, will head up a roster of inspirational figures for The Best You lifestyle expo this weekend.

United Kingdom

East Ham’s grime artist Kano on new album Made In The Manor

Review: I am Not Myself These Days

Stars show off the latest bikes in the Royal Docks

Inspiring show delivers love and laughter at Stratford Circus

Star-studded racing line-up coming to the Royal Docks

Rhiannon Faith comes to Rich Mix with fear-facing theatre

Newham Pictures

The story of a family’s fight to hold itself together comes to Stratford

The House of In Between, left to right Ashraf Ejjbair, Akash Heer, Gary Wood, Shalini Peiris

TV and music stars enjoyed a kick about at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic park

Celebrities including Dappy palying in the Soccer 6 event at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Italian artist creates Forest Gate station mural

Forest Gate mural from artist Bifido

Big name stars support Sport Relief at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Danny Dyer (centre) and Danny-Boy Hatchard (centre left, Dyer's on screen son in Eastenders) taking part in the Sainsburys Sport Relief Mile during the Sainsburys Sport Relief Games, at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London.

Newham’s communities celebrate International Women’s Day

Attendees pose at Newham Town Hall's celebrations for International Women's Day

PICTURES: The Queen’s visit to Plaistow school

The Queen arrives at Lister Community School. Picture: Toby Melville/PA Wire

Schools celebrate World Book Day in Newham

Kensington Primary School - or Hogwarts?

Love is in the air at ExCeL for Asian Bride Live

The latest designs for brides were on show Asian Bride Live.

Classic car show takes over the ExCeL

A legendary Ferrari F40 on show at the ExCeL.

Sports fun at Market Games

Football at the market games

Stars show off the latest bikes in the Royal Docks

Slide racers at the show

Youth dance championships take over Copper Box Arena

Oaks Park High School from Redbridge at the Copper Box Arena as part of the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games

Newham’s Pongal festival marks special birthday year for the Queen

Cllr Paul Sathianesan poses with birthday cake for the Queen at Pongal 2016

Going underground: Reporter Ellena Cruse experiences what it is like to go tunnelling

Journalist Ellena Cruse visitedTunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA) in Ilford and was shown round by Melvyn Parr

Shining stars in Newham school nativity plays

Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus at Cleves Primary School Nativity

Santas complete festive fun run at Stratford’s Olympic Park

Participants join the Festive Run dressed as Santas at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford.

Toy Appeal: Brampton pupils’ performance raises whopping sum

Chlidren from Brampton Manor School perform at a special concert raising money for the Recorder's Christmas Toy Appeal in partnership with Community Links

Beckton Winter Fair spreads the Christmas spirit

Harley Wilsher, four, at the Beckton Winter Festival

Toy Appeal: Bikers drive up donations for Newham’s deprived children

Leather-clad bikers get behind the Recorder's Christmas Toy Appwal in partnership with Community Links

Opera brings together Newham stroke survivors

Connaught Opera at the Newham Stroke Club event, Katherine Road Community Centre

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Police conducted a drug raid on addresses relating to Plashet Road today

Man to stand trial over Plaistow pub brawl murder

The fight that claimed Edward Stokes' life began in this Newham pub (Photo: Google StreetView)

Forest Gate drive-by shooting branded ‘shocking’ by neighbours

The shooting took place in Magpie Close (picture: Google Streetview)

Drive-by shooting in Forest Gate puts five victims in hospital

Magpie Close, Forest Gate, where five people were injured in a drive-by shooting on Good Friday. Picture: Google Maps/Streetview
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