Colin Grainger

Newham

Turning the focus onto healthy eyes

Newham residents will be able to find out information about eye care and deal with any vision problems at a range of special events planned by Newham Council as part of National Eye Health Week. It […]

Sep, 16

How joy became tragedy – but our community became a force for good

Ten years ago – but it seems like yesterday. Twenty-four hours after winning the chance to showcase Newham to the world we all came shuddering back down to earth. Joy became tragedy as we forgot […]

Jul, 06

Carers urged to come forward to get vital support

Newham’s estimated 25,000 carers are being urged to come forward as part of national Carers Week to ensure they are getting the support they are entitled to. To coincide with Carers Week, between June 8 […]

Jun, 01

Man held in Newham over links to Islamic State

Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command – SO15 – have this morning arrested a 32-year-old man at an address in Newham in connection with terrorism offences. He was arrested on suspicion of the […]

Feb, 14

London City Airport development plans are approved

NEWHAM Council’s Strategic Development Committee granted planning permission for the development of London City Airport as well as a 260-bedroom hotel. Councillors voted to grant permission for the development at the meeting at the Old […]

Feb, 07

Take the plunge for charity Christmas Toy Appeal

  That was tough…I must be getting older! I dived in (well climbed actually) and took part in my 38th sponsored swim for the Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy appeal. I took the […]

Nov, 23

Newham marks 70th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz

Newham Council will be marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on January 27 next year…and want help from local people. A Holocaust Memorial Day Event event will take place […]

Nov, 18

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