Newham

Campaigners raise awareness over ‘critical’ lack of burial space for Newham’s Muslim community

A ‘critical’ lack of Muslim burial space can be seen both in Newham and across London. The Newham Muslim Burial Association, which formed last...

Newham mosque requests barriers after multiple car crashes

A mosque in East London is calling on the council to implement steel bollards or barriers directly outside the building after a car crashed...

East London residents demand action after fatal stabbing in Plashet Park sparks safety concerns.

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Plashet Park, East Ham, on Saturday, 27 July, after a fight. Two teenage boys were also...

Traders at Queen’s Market protest new dim lighting, claiming safety and visibility issues

Traders working at a historic indoor market in Newham have complained about new lighting put up by the council as they argue it’s ‘significantly...

Labour has held onto two wards in Newham following last week’s by-elections.

The by-elections, which took place on the same day as the General Election (4 July), saw Labour retain Maryland ward and Forest Gate North...

Newham will celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with a diverse and entertaining programme.

The month-long celebration aims to raise awareness and honour the rich British South Asian heritage in Newham. It promises a rich cultural experience, with...

Councillor becomes the latest to quit Labour and joins the Greens

A Newham councillor has quit the Labour Party and has joined the Greens, citing his former party’s stance on Palestine and Keir Starmer’s comments...

Newham neighbourhood to get new community hub complete with café and offices for local businesses

A neighbourhood in Newham is getting a new café and offices for local businesses after the council unanimously gave the plans the green light...

List of all the councillors hoping to become an MP

The general election is fast approaching and in just three weeks voters will decide on their preferred candidate who could go on to represent...

Council to invest £13.2m into new bridge after asking for it to be bigger in size

An East London council will invest £13.2million into the building of a new walking and cycling bridge at the Royal Docks after requesting for...

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