East Ham student’s manners speech scoops top prize
A Newham student has won the top prize in a public speaking challenge with a speech about manners.
Nurses celebrated at Forest Gate care home
Staff and residents at a care home held a special event to say thank you to their dedicated nurses last week.
Plaistow Memorial Church launch WW1 centenary project at House of Commons
A church that is home to a unique set of bells honouring fallen soldiers from the First World War was invited to launch a grants scheme at the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Big Debate: What can age contribute to the workplace?
Young Mayor of Newham Rebekah Dike and Chief Executive of Age UK East London Debbie Walker
Witnesses needed of Canning Town accident that left biker in “critical condition”
Police are appealling for witnesses following an accident near the Canning Town flyover on Tuesday that left a biker seriously injured.
- Fifth suspect bailed over death of Champion Ganda in Forest Gate
- Rare West Ham book to be auctioned off for charity
- Two Newham projects, including Cody Docks in Canning Town and church in Plaistow awarded £79,990
- Fiona wins national award for getting Newham’s youth into sport
- Nine-year-old boy to navigate own boat on River Lea to raise money for bridge at Cody Docks
- Charity for Tower Hamlets and Newham with funds of £15 million to be launched
- West Ham fans urged to consider fostering this match day
- Hospice in Beckton looking for volunteers for Dragon Boat Race and charity walk
- Hundreds turn up for MPs’ Jobs Fair at West Ham United
- Toilet planters and bath tub veg patches sold for Beckton hospice
- Met Commissioner visits east London to strengthen ties with faith communities
- Crossrail workers make over Silvertown community centre
- Young people dress up as super heroes for East London hospice walk
- Public meeting over plan to close Silvertown fire station
- Donate food for needy families at East Ham bank
- Beckton supermarket staff wax body hair to beat breast cancer
- Police heroes describe how they saved baby girl’s life in East Ham
- Save a neigbour’s life by becoming a first aid volunteer
- Face-painting and fun galore at children’s hospice
- Friends to drive from London to Mongolia for charity
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Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.
- Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
- Theatre review: Hutch at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
- Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity
- Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town