The launch event for the Tata Kids of Steel triathlon series at Newham Leisure Centre last week, attracted 1,000 children from 16 different schools.
»Newham & Essex Beagles marathon star Lee Merrien will get the chance to run for Great Britain at this summer’s London Olympics after an online campaign was successful in getting the British Olympic Association to give him a place in the team.
Lee Merrien could not hide his disappointment after falling agonisingly short of the Olympic marathon qualifying time – despite clocking a new personal best at the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday.
How do you like the sound of watching award-winning musical Ragtime next week in Regent’s Park?