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Unpredictable politics reigns of Greens take Chair of Newham Council
Peter Landman on the post-election set up at the town hall
Advertorial: Thousands of Newham College London students raise donations for a local Food Bank
Students and staff from Newham College London came together in a fantastic show of community spirit to collect nearly 300 food items for a food bank in Custom House.
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Something’s Brewing: June 2026
There's a Forest Gate pub for sale but Phil Mellows is not buying it
Anger as divided council chooses new leadership
Daisy Miles and Aidan White on apparent deal between Labour and the Greens
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.
WATCH - CCTV shows teen throw 15kg sofa from Westfield Stratford top floor
The moment a teenager threw a 15kg sofa from the top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre was captured in newly-released CCTV footage.
Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.
UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.
Uber makes big change to journeys in UK to give passengers better ‘peace of mind’
Uber passengers can now record audio during their journey in a move designed to offer "extra peace of mind" to users.
Former British soldier's gift to east London pharmacy sparks nationwide search
The Green Howards Museum in Richmond, north Yorkshire is helping to track down the family of Victor Benjamin Eason, a former soldier who served in the Second World War and lived in east London.
Advice and warning for Newham’s newly elected councillors
James Asser MP writes to Newham’s newly elected councillors, offering advice on responsibility, public trust and making the most of their time in office.
The East Ham school 'transforming young people's lives in Newham'
St Bonaventure's in East Ham has been praised for its "transformational" impact on young people.
NHS issues 11am to 3pm 'stay inside' warning for thousands of Brits amid heatwave
Thousands of Brits are being urged to stay indoors as forecasters predict another day of extreme heat.
UK breaks record for hottest May day after 82 years with temperatures still rising
Temperatures reached a scorching 32.9C to break the record at Heathrow and have since risen to 33.5C.
Red Arrows announce major change as fewer aircraft to fly displays from 2026
The Red Arrows have announced a major change to their displays from 2026, with fewer aircraft set to take part - here's why.
Heatwave could see temperatures in the UK rise to record-breaking highs this week
Records could be broken for the hottest day of the year so far as the UK hits a heatwave.