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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Rare West Ham book to be auctioned off for charity
A charity shop is hoping to raise some cash by auctioning off a rare history book.
Trendy pub company takes over Railway Tavern by Forest Gate high street
It could be another sign that the high street in Forest Gate is finally being revived as a trendy pub company takes over a historical venue near the station.
Newham gang operation leads to 13 arrests in dawn raids
Police burst through the doors of 13 suspected gang members today in a series of dawn raids to crack down on street violence.
- Custom House woman to stand trial over acid attack
- Two Newham projects, including Cody Docks in Canning Town and church in Plaistow awarded £79,990
- MP urges East Ham schools to teach ‘vital’ money management
- Betting shop rep to attend residents’ meeting in Forest Gate
- ‘Prolific offender’ of Custom House wanted by police
- 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
- Leyton Orient renew bid for Olympic Stadium review
- 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
- Man in hospital after road accident in Canning Town
- Congestion as accident shuts A13 Canning Town flyover
- West Ham fans urged to consider fostering this match day
- Vehicle access route to Westfield Stratford City relocated in preparation for reopening of Olympic Park
- City & East AM John Biggs wants to get London walking
- Hospice in Beckton looking for volunteers for Dragon Boat Race and charity walk
- Grieving family of murdered Stratford teen urge witnesses to end their heartache
- Man wanted over Newham burglaries
- Forest Gate fatal stabbing: Victim identified as 17-year-old boy from Romford
- Big Debate: Should male prisoners work harder for privileges such as TVs in cells?
- Hundreds turn up for MPs’ Jobs Fair at West Ham United
- Pioneering kidney stone treatment trialled at Royal London Hospital
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- East Ham Labour MP Stephen Timms on the the global success of Lycatel, a business that started in East Ham
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