Elwin Cockett, Archdeacon Of West Ham

Anyone who followed West Ham United in the late 1990s will remember one particular player who was much loved for his fearsome tackling and combative nature.

Black History Month has felt more important than ever this year.

Here’s a confession: I am a petrol-head. I love fast cars and motorbikes, and I’ve owned more of them than I care to admit, from 2CVs to BMWs.

Covid-19 is making a mockery of all our hopes, but we will prevail.

Even in Newham, the recent storms were a reminder that extreme weather patterns are becoming more frequent.

It’s Christmas – the season of peace and goodwill – except that, what with the election and everything else, both peace and goodwill have been in short supply this year. But there’s still time to make a difference.

This summer will long be remembered for the England Cricket team’s World Cup triumph.

As anyone who is involved with a school, a place of worship or a youth club knows, safeguarding has become a matter of the highest priority.

What would you give up doing if you could? Maybe you’d like to give up work (or school/college)? Or maybe travelling on crowded buses and tube trains? Or the rut you’ve got yourself into in your relationships with other people?

One of the great things about east London is its open spaces.