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Pupils celebrate achievements of female scientists

Friday, March 22, 2019 Angela Singer

Pupils at Essex Primary School acting out an interview between NASA scientist Katherine Johnson and a reporter. Picture: Michele Zystra

Famous women scientists took centre stage at a school in Manor Park when pupils explained their discoveries and sang songs in their honour.

Stephen Timms

Firefighter scoops award after saving woman's life at West Ham station

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Jon King

Firefighter Ash Perham, 50, saved a woman's life after she collapsed on the street. Picture: LFB

An off-duty firefighter has scooped an award after saving a woman's life.

British Transport Police

Queen's Market 'up to 40% more ethnically integrated' than the rest of London

Saturday, February 9, 2019 Luke Acton

Queens Market, Green Street, Upton Park.

Queen's Market is up to 40per cent more ethnically integrated than the rest of London, according to a new thesis.

Newham Council

Jailed: Silvertown conmen who defrauded pensioner of more than £70,000

Friday, February 8, 2019 Sophie Morton

Dinesh Alavala and Avinash Kakumanu. Picture: City of London Police

Two conmen from Silvertown have been jailed for their part in defrauding a pensioner out of more than £70,000.

Southwark Crown Court

Sir Alastair Cook: career in numbers

Monday, December 31, 2018

Sir Alastair Cook retired from Test cricket in style in 2018 with a century in his final England innings at The Oval against India.

Alastair Cook

Arise Sir Alastair! Essex and England batsman Cook receives knighthood

Friday, December 28, 2018

Just months after walking away from the grind of international cricket, Alastair Cook's record breaking efforts in an England shirt have been recognised with a knighthood.

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More than 200 bags of donations help Newham's homeless this Christmas

Saturday, December 22, 2018 Rhiannon Long

A homeless charity donated more than 200 bags of donations to rough sleepers in time for Christmas.

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Newham Music Trust is home to musical groups of all kinds suitable for a range of different playing abilities, and musicians of all ages. Photo Credit Lidia Crisafulli.

"Newham Music is the award-winning Music Education Hub for Newham, striving to ensure that all children and young people have the opportunity to make music," says Jill Meredith, Development and Communications Officer at Newham Music Academy.

"Don't underestimate the importance of what a musical education can do for your child. Music creates a positive, vibrant culture for young people in schools and communities and is a great way of celebrating their abilities and achievements, as well as supporting and enhancing their learning" added Jill as she explains how taking part in musical activities can help children develop socially and exposes them to a host of opportunities they wouldn't find elsewhere.