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New cycle lanes planned to help mitigate long-term closure of Greenway route
The popular walking and cycling route could be closed for another two years as Thames Water undertakes major works to the sewer running underneath it
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Mayor urges opposition councillors to end ‘community neighbourhoods’ boycott
Newham Independent and Green group councillors have so far refused to take part in Forhad Hussain's scheme as all eight neighbourhoods are to be led by Labour members
Palestinian flag raised at Newham Town Hall as ambassador meets mayor
Ambassador Husam Zumlot said the council's decision to fly the flag showed "the relationship between this unique and diverse part of London and my people"
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Senior Newham councillor insists all Send children will still get travel support despite service cuts
The council ended its 'travel buddy' scheme for children with special needs before the start of the new school year this month
Bid to convert former Stratford bank branch into hotel rooms
The site's owners say they have had "no viable interest" from potential shop tenants since February 2024
Something’s Brewing: September 2026
It’s a new pub but with a mighty history - and it has the support of a West Ham legend as Phil Mellows discovers
Tragedy of Aalim, 5, who died in a world of his own
The boy died after leaping from a Plaistow tower block window due to his inability to assess risk
Political row erupts over Newham neighbourhood leadership roles
The mayor wants to set up eight "community neighbourhoods" to help decision-making but has only offered leadership roles to his Labour colleagues
Plans submitted for nearly 800 new homes in Stratford
The high-rise scheme would be the latest addition to the Stratford Cross development which currently includes offices, businesses and arts and culture venues
Newham’s opposition leaders won’t give Labour an ‘easy ride’
Leaders from the Newham Greens and Newham Independents groups speak to Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter, about holding the new council administration to account
Plans to more than double number of London Stadium concerts submitted to Newham Council
The Stratford venue only has permission to host ten non-sporting events per year but plans to increase this to 24
Awards for Maryland community group
Paul Clement on Maryland Ward Group early success
London City Airport says expansion would be ‘part of the East London growth story’
The Newham-based airport is on a PR drive as it bids to win approval for its controversial expansion plans
Grammy-Nominated Flutist Masterclass and Concert Comes to Royal Docks Silvertown This August
The historic Tate Institute in Silvertown opens its doors to world-class South Asian classical music presented by KalaSudha.
Kevin, the mighty mouse who roared
In his latest On The Ball column, Mickey Ambrose pays tribute to the football legend and national treasure Kevin Keegan
Something’s Brewing: August 2026
Phil Mellows on the role of the pub in keeping the kids happy during the holidays
Free car parking: a hard road ahead
Aidan White on the challenge of implementing a controversial campaign pledge
Work begins on Forest Gate cycle lanes
The new lanes are at the intersection of Romford Road, Upton Lane and Woodgrange Road reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter
Cut to sports events at London stadium but with “no impact” on West Ham matches
Stadium bosses want to increase the number of music events held in attempt to reduce losses reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter