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Spurs striker Jermain Defoe cooked up a storm with students in East Ham before joining the lucky youngsters for a kick about.
Anne Frank exhibition opens at Newham Town Hall
A free exhibition telling the story of Holocaust victim Anne Frank opened at the Town Hall last week to promote tolerance in the borough.
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Children at a primary school released hundreds of balloons as they marked its 45th birthday.
Young builder rescued by firefighters after falling into cellar in Canning Town
A young builder had a lucky escape this morning after he fell backwards through a gap in a floor with no staircase and into a cellar, according to firefighters.
Newham Academy of Music’s Zipporah, 8, lands Lion King role
Rising star Zipporah Fornah is hoping to make her rip-roaring debut in the West End production of The Lion King.
Canning Town boxer Terry Spinks to be honoured with community space
The youngest Olympic gold medallist in British boxing history, Terry Spinks, will have a community space named after him.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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- MP urges East Ham schools to teach ‘vital’ money management
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- Fiona wins national award for getting Newham’s youth into sport
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- Newham council officer benefited from a £300,000 payout, says report
- Friends of the Earth seeks judicial review of river crossing plans in East London
- Fifth suspect arrested in connection with Forest Gate killing
- Charity for Tower Hamlets and Newham with funds of £15 million to be launched
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