Commuter-led report highlights urgent need for more buses on W19 route
Commuters who regularly battle to board buses on the W19 route have presented a report highlighting the problems to Transport for London and City Hall.
New deaf club at Stratford Library will boost confidence in users
A new club has been set up in the borough to help deaf people build their confidence and learn skills thanks to funding.
Newham charity’s Chris is community coach of the year
A basketball coach who works with a charity steering young people away from crime has been crowned the best in the country.
Newham charity announces partnership with Reebok
Global brand Reebok International has announced a partnership with a project that uses martial arts and boxing to steer young people away from crime and violence.
Newham councillors back campaign to end violence against women
Councillors across Newham are backing a 16-day campaign of action to end violence against women.
Sports promoter Barry Hearn awarded honorary doctorate by east London university
Barry Hearn, the sports promoter and former Leyton Orient FC chairman, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of East London.
Former Forest Gate student inspired by meeting the Duchess of Cambridge
A former sixth form student who is the British number 2 for wheelchair athletics met the Duchess of Cambridge at a charity event.
Stratford motorcyclist jailed after causing death of grandmother
An uninsured motorcyclist who killed a 73-year-old grandmother while pulling a wheelie on a busy High Street was jailed after admitting causing death by dangerous driving.
More sport for East Ham residents with £200,000 cash award
Residents can look forward to enjoying new and traditional sports activities thanks to more than £200,000 awarded to a project.
Investigation launched into fatal Stratford accident
Detectives have launched an investigation following a fatal collision in the early hours of Saturday morning.
