Reporter Jacob Ranson took to the streets this week to ask the community what they love about Newham. Here’s what they said...

Newham Recorder: James Opanku and Muse IsmaciilJames Opanku and Muse Ismaciil (Image: Archant)

Karen Ring, 52, Mitcham Road, East Ham: “I’ve lived here for more than twenty years and I like where I am living as I know all the locals, so when I go out everyone knows me and always says hi. I like the lovely park we have here as they always have good events and things going on that I really enjoy.”

George Poppe, 85, Hockley Avenue, East Ham: “I’ve been here since 1929, so all my life. I played football here growing up in Central Park. I’ve been through the war here and everything here as I stayed through it, instead of being evacuated. I mean when I went to school in this area we only had two schools to go too.”

Newham Recorder: Nawzad Salih and Teresa MartinNawzad Salih and Teresa Martin (Image: Archant)

James Opanku,51, Mordin road, East Ham: “I’m very new to the area but I love what I’m seeing. Still investigating and looking at new things all the time, but I do like the exercise they offer, also like running around here, to keep myself fit. The transport is really good.”

Muse Ismaciil, 37, Glanovan Road, Stratford: “I’ve lived here for twenty years now and I like that everyone is here, I mean it has a great mixture with no problems either. I also like to get fresh air in the big Central Park, as it’s a nice place to go.”

Nawzad Salih, 43, High Street South, East Ham: “I like that the buses are good, quite frequent which helps. Central Park is also nice but needs abit of extra care with more sports. But I like that it’s a very big park.”

Teresa Martin, 65, Mitcham Road, East Ham: “I’ve live here since I was two weeks old, really like my neighbours. It’s also very good from here for transport into Central London. I also like all the local parks and I guess I’m familiar with everything which I like.”