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Happy 140th birthday, Stratford East!
As part of the Stratford East 140th birthday celebrations I was asked to take part in a project called Stratford East Stories. Here’s the YouTube video released a few days ago. Enjoy. Happy 140th birthday […]
Aiming to make a splash for vital Christmas Campaign
I AM again raising funds for a special appeal that has been part of my life in for 46 years…a campaign that is right at the heart of life in Newham, East London. I first […]
Stamp of approval – star joins classmates at reunion
Ex-pupils of the former Plaistow Grammar School staged their reunion to mark the school’s 90th anniversary on Saturday – and it included a surprise visit from Newham’s own superstar actor Terence Stamp. Terence, 77, a veteran of more […]
Another gem from the talented Kimberley Chambers
It’s unusual to review a book after it has made the author top of the book charts for the second time in her career. But for reasons I need not go into, that’s what happened […]
Sir Chris starts the Newham Anniversary Run
Britain’s most successful Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy, has been revealed as the official starter for The National Lottery Newham London Anniversary Run, which is back this year with a new course. The mass participation […]
Newham tops London table for primary school offers
Figures just released show that Newham Council have topped the table of all 33 London boroughs for having the highest percentage of first place offers for primary school pupils. Newham Council received 4,696 applications by […]
Joan Littlewood sculpture plans approved by Newham Council
Newham councillors have granted planning permission for a bronze sculpture to be erected in Stratford to honour the legendary theatre director Joan Littlewood. The council’s The Strategic Development Committee have agreed that the sculpture on […]