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Save Our NHS Newham campaigners outside Stratford Station on the way to the march.

Newham Save Our NHS campaign march on Parliament

Local healthcare activists joined a national march on Parliament on Saturday to oppose further cuts to and privatisation of the National Health Service (NHS).

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Development manager Philippa King and clavier player Julia Hancock with the restored World War I bells at the bellfry in Plaistow Memorial Community Church.

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.

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Brother Vaughan, Brother Peter and Brother Benedict (centre with brown habits) with other monks, priests and nuns from various orders outside Houses of Parliament

Franciscan friars from Plaistow meet MP to call for action on global hunger

Three Franciscan friars from Plaistow were among hundreds of priests, monks and nuns meeting their MPs at the Houses of Parliament to push for action on global hunger.

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Expectant mother Shara Bennett, from North Woolwich.

Newham Baby Blog: “It’s only 10 weeks until D-Day”

Newham’s extraordinary mum-to-be-again returns with her second Baby Blog.

Shara Bennett, from North Woolwich, is due to give birth around the same time as Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Shara is now 29 weeks pregnant and the baby is beginning to take its toll on her body.

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Unemployed people seek for a piece of advice at the Jobs Fair in the Boleyn Ground.

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

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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.

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Champion Ganda, 17, from Romford, was stabbed to death in Forest Gate. Picture: Metropolitan Police

Fifth suspect bailed over death of Champion Ganda in Forest Gate

A 17-year-old arrested on suspicion of the murder of Champion Ganda in Forest Gate has been bailed to return to a police station in July pending further enquiries.

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Manor Park landlord fined £12,000 for failing to license flats

A landlord was ordered to pay £12,000 in court for renting out six properties without a licence.

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Calverton School pupils working getting stuck in at Tuck In.

Custom House pupils get stuck in to ‘Tuck In’ project

A bunch of bright primary school pupils have been running their own business in the playground.

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Newham residents have a rare chance to find out how clinical trials can save lives

Head to Newham hospital if you want to know about clinical trials

Newham residents have a unique chance to find out how they can help save lives with clinical trials at Newham University Hospital

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The Mayor of London Boris Johnson, right, with representatives of Loughborough University in discussion as they stand by a model of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

More than 4,500 jobs to be created at Press and Broadcast Centres at Olympic Park

More than 4,500 jobs will be created at the Press and Broadcast Centres at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after a deal was announced today for iCity.

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The Big East End Scooter Festival at Central Hotel, Barking Road, East Ham.

In pictures: Big Mayday East End Scooter Festival in East Ham

The streets were gleaming with shining scooters on the hottest day of the year so far as hundreds parked up for the Big Mayday East End Scooter Festival.

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Actress Kate Winslet and Clive Anderson (left) co-host a fund raising dinner for the charity Cardboard Citizens at the Drapers Hall in the City of London. Picture: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity

A-lister Kate Winslet ramped up the glitz and glam to address the “heartbreaking” situation of youngsters living rough.

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