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Hanging on to our sense of East End unity – MP Lyn Brown
In the latest in a series of articles about the Olympics Legacy, probably the most inspirational views come from MP Lyn Brown. West Ham MP Lyn Brown firmly believes that the goodwill and community […]
Building a lasting Olympics legacy: Newham’s progress
Achieving the Olympics legacy remains a challenge for current and future generations. In the latest in a series of special features examining the situation from a number of perspectives, we look at some of the positives […]
Legacy: Two more decades of commitment still to come
Picture: Colin Grainger Securing the Olympic legacy remains a challenge for current and future generations in East London. Here’s the latest in a series of special features examining the situation from a number of perspectives. […]
Support from the Private Sector…and harnessing spirit of the Olympic Games
It is now more than seven months since the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Stratford when the eyes and ears of the world were upon us. For a special period in all our lives […]
Rejuvenation of Newham will continue as we face our future
It is now more than seven months since the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Stratford when the eyes and ears of the world were upon us. For a special period in all our […]
Reflections of the Past 4: The Monarch…the ship at the end of our streets!
Probably the most famous picture from my childhood. Saville Road, North Woolwich, a couple of roads away from the two streets where I grew up, Auberon Street and Rhea Street, is the setting for this […]
Unique view of Queen Elizabeth Park… a work in progress
A work in progress. That’s the Queen Elizabeth Park or the Olympic Park as most locals still refer to it. It will take a while for the name change to make its way into our […]