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23/07/08
People of all ages can tour the inside of an ambulance and meet
their local police officers and fire-fighters at a free Royal Docks
community forum safety event.
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22/07/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, hosted a reception to say
thank you to the borough's head teachers for their hard work in
raising standards of education.
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22/07/08
People eager to make the Green Street area a safer place are
encouraged to attend the free Green Street community forum event on
Saturday, August 2.
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21/07/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales received a cheque for close to
£1 million from Lord Pendry, President of the Football Foundation
for a state-of-the-art sports facility in Memorial Park, West
Ham.
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21/07/08
Newham Council's animal welfare team, in conjunction with the
parks constabulary and anti-social behaviour police team, will be
offering free dog microchipping on Saturday, July 26.
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18/07/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, has announced a new initiative
to improve the regeneration process.
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17/07/08
Three Newham Council-run parks have received the prestigious
Green Flag award, a national scheme which recognises quality green
spaces.
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16/07/08
The majority of Newham Council services are running as normal
despite strike action involving members of the UNISON and Unite
trade unions.
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16/07/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales has welcomed today's
announcement by the Home Office and Ministry of Justice that the
London Borough of Newham will be taking part in the Diamond
initiative to tackle re-offending.
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14/07/08
Around 55,000 people enjoyed a weekend of free family fun at the
Mayor's Newham Show in East Ham's Central Park.
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11/07/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, has secured a 50 per cent
discount on tickets to the Motor Show Music Festival concerts for
Newham residents.
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11/07/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, welcomed a group of Indian
athletes who are using sports facilities in the borough as part of
their training for the 2012 Games.
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11/07/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, praised pupils who have shown
their support for a greener Newham by recycling more than one tonne
of outdated Yellow Pages directories in the Yellow Woods
Challenge.
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11/07/08
The 56th annual East London Cabbies Outing departed from Newham
on Thursday, July 2 with Newham's Civic Ambassador, Councillor
Akbar Chaudhary leading the procession.
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11/07/08
Indian head massages and healthy eating tips were in hot demand
when more than 200 people enjoyed a free summer health boost at the
East Ham community forum health fair.
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10/07/08
People concerned about knife crime are encouraged to attend the
Beckton Community Forum safety event on Saturday July 19.
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08/07/08
The Young Mayor of Newham, Zuhayb Ahmed, has given his support
to a policing operation designed to prevent knife crime and
increase safety.
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07/07/08
Newham Council is cracking down on landlords and home owners who
fail to licence their property as a house in multiple occupancy
(HMO).
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04/07/08
More than 500 children and young people will be taking to the
streets on Saturday, July 12 for a dazzling carnival opening to the
Mayor's Newham Show.
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04/07/08
Newham residents have an opportunity to be involved in planning
for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at this year's Mayor's
Newham Town Show.
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27/06/08
More than 120 people attended a Falls Awareness Day event at the
Chargeable Lane Centre, Plaistow.
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27/06/08
Two prolific illegal DVD sellers have been banned from East Ham,
thanks to the joint efforts of Newham Council and the
Police.
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27/06/08
People of all ages can get a free summer health boost at the
East Ham community forum health fair on Saturday, July 5 from 11am
to 2pm.
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26/06/08
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has today (Thursday, June 26)
announced that Newham will be hosting the first ever On Track six
day London 2009 cycling festival.
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25/06/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, has welcomed Louise Casey's
Cabinet report on 'Engaging Communities in Fighting Crime' which
focuses on the criminal justice system with an in depth look at
crime, justice and community involvement.
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25/06/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales opened a new therapeutic garden
in Plaistow for children with TV gardener Tommy Walsh.
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25/06/08
Nadeem Nasir, the owner of Bits and Bobs, Barking Road, East Ham
worked with Newham Council and the Police to safely dispose of a
large number of knives that he had in stock.
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25/06/08
Come and get involved in an exciting vision to improve and
celebrate the road that connects Aldgate with Stratford Town
Centre.
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24/06/08
Top celebrity and fashion photographer John Wright took time out
to speak to young people referred to Newham's Youth Offending Team
(YOT).
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24/06/08
Newham schoolchildren got into the spirit of Bike Week by taking
part in a bike relay across the borough.
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24/06/08
The LDA has committed funding to Newham Council to enable the
provision of a new Community Centre at Chandos Road.
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20/06/08
Newham Council took part in National Food Safety Week to raise
awareness of the importance of food hygiene.
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20/06/08
Mayor Sir Robin Wales has saluted soldiers from the Territorial
Army who have recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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20/06/08
Newham Council and Newham Primary Care Trust have launched a new
service that is set to improve the lives of disabled
residents.
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20/06/08
Two new consortia have been selected to work with Newham Council
in the regeneration of Canning Town and Custom House.
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19/06/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales officially opened the new site
of a company that is leading the way in encouraging more residents
and businesses to recycle.
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19/06/08
Newham Council has signed an agreement with the police and other
partners to promote and raise awareness of services available to
support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning
residents.
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19/06/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales helped set the wheels in motion
on a fun day designed to raise fitness and raise money for
charitable causes.
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19/06/08
In April & May 2008, Newham Council undertook a
consultation process so that you:
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18/06/08
Aspiring kayakist Sydney Storey welcomed to Newham the official
torch that is heralding the start of the Balfour Beatty London
Youth Games.
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16/06/08
Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock visited a Newham resident
to see how he is tackling the fuel cost hike.
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16/06/08
Thousands volunteer to help make Newham a good
neighbourhood
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16/06/08
Leisure Centres across Newham have undergone a massive £2
million revamp that has seen the borough sporting some of the best
equipped municipal leisure facilities in the Capital.
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16/06/08
As part of No Plastic Bag Day, Newham Council will be
encouraging businesses and shoppers in East Ham not to use plastic
bags.
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12/06/08
ODA Chief Executive David Higgins praised children and young
people from East London yesterday for their artwork which they
unveiled on hoardings on the Hackney Wick towpath.
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10/06/08
Newham's four fire stations will open their doors to the public
this summer as part of the London Fire Brigade's Safe Living in
Newham project.
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10/06/08
Newham Council is taking part in National Food Safety
Week.
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09/06/08
HRH the Crown Prince of the Netherlands flew into Newham for a
tour of the borough.
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09/06/08
Newham Council's new chief executive, Joe Duckworth, took up his
post with the council this week, promising to raise the standard
and quality of services for the borough's residents.
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09/06/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales has paid tribute to the Army
experts and emergency services that last week dealt with a massive
World War II German bomb that was discovered in Stratford.
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09/06/08
Newham's talented footballers had a taste of stardom when they
took to the pitch at West Ham United Football Club in Upton Park in
the final of the inter-community forum challenge.
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09/06/08
A cycling and walking map that traces the venues for the 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games has been launched.
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09/06/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, was joined by Communities
Minister Parmjit Dhanda to launch The Place in Canning
Town.
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06/06/08
St Luke's pupils unearth a world of mini beasts in their
neighbourhood.
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06/06/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales has welcomed today's
announcement by the Government that £140 million is to go into a
challenge fund for nationwide free swimming.
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05/06/08
A £15 million investment in leisure facilities and parks has
been announced by Newham Council.
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05/06/08
Police have this afternoon announced that a number of transport
links will be suspended from 10pm on Thursday. This will enable
work on the World War II device found in Stratford to be carried
out.
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04/06/08
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03/06/08
The biggest shake-up to consumer law will mean rogue traders
will find it more difficult to dupe, pressurise and cheat the
public.
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02/06/08
Military experts are continuing to deal with the unexploded
World War II device that was discovered shortly before midday on
Monday in the river at Sugar House Lane, Stratford.
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02/06/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, has ordered a purge on the
number of "illegal homes" that are springing up in parts of the
borough.
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02/06/08
Telephone lines at Cumberland Secondary school are down and you
are currently not able to contact the school by phone. The problem
is being worked on, further details to follow.
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30/05/08
Acclaimed author Jacqueline Walker will be giving a reading and
a talk at Stratford Library on Tuesday (June 3) as part of Newham
Council's celebrations for the National Year of Reading.
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30/05/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales and executive member for
business partnerships and skills, Councillor Alec Kellaway, joined
staff and clients to celebrate by cutting a huge birthday
cake.
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30/05/08
The Newham Sports Academy with Tessa Sanderson OBE, will be
holding a judo talent try-out day for visually impaired people of
all ages and all abilities on June 10.
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30/05/08
A couple who were caught selling alcohol to a child has had to
pay out a total of £2,392.60, with the husband being stripped of
his licence.
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27/05/08
Newham Council's noise team were at Stratford Shopping Centre
giving out advice, as part of National Noise Week.
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23/05/08
Newham's talented footballers will take to the pitch at West Ham
United Football Club in the final of the inter-community forum
challenge on Friday, May 30.
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23/05/08
St Antony's School in Forest Gate is celebrating being the first
school in London to be awarded permanent eco school status by
environmental charity ENCAMS.
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21/05/08
Newham Council is currently investigating more than 100 cases
across the borough where estate agents are believed to have put up
advertising boards without permission.
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21/05/08
Around 90 residents got their dogs microchipped for free during
a weekend of events that took place in parks last month.
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21/05/08
Pupils from New City Primary School, Plaistow took part in a
jungle themed fancy dress walkathon to celebrate Walk to School
Week and raise funds for new playground equipment.
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20/05/08
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, has encouraged schools in the
borough to use their powers to screen and search pupils for weapons
in order to make premises safer.
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20/05/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales helped launch an art exhibition
that focuses on some of the famous people that have come from the
Forest Gate area.
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20/05/08
A new Civic Ambassador for Newham and chair of council has been
appointed for the next year.
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20/05/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales handed out some of the prizes to
competitors at the Poplar Regatta held in Silvertown's Royal Albert
Dock.
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20/05/08
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales revealed the council's vision of
the borough for the next year as one of change, progress and
challenge.
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20/05/08
Community lead councillor for Custom House and Canning Town, Pat
Holland laid flowers on Friday to mark the 40th anniversary of the
day the Ronan Point tower block was damaged by a gas
explosion.
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19/05/08
Newham councillors have boosted the Upton Centre Youth Club by
supplying table tennis and badminton equipment as well as games
consoles and games.
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16/05/08
Around 18,000 Newham school pupils will take safely to the
streets from May 19 to 23 during Walk to School Week.
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16/05/08
Second hand tyre dealers were targeted in an operation to stop
them from fly tipping and selling part-worn tyres illegally as a
means of waste disposal.
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14/05/08
Building work on the UK's first covered floodlight multi use
games area and jogging track is well under way in Stratford
Park.
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14/05/08
Newham Council came away smiling after winning three major
recruitment advertising awards.
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12/05/08
Pupils from Godwin Primary School in Forest Gate were guest
performers at Marks and Spencer's Marble Arch store. The children
sang Don't use Plastic Bags, a song which they had
composed.
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12/05/08
Groundbreaking employment scheme Workplace celebrated the
success of its first year. Employment Minister Stephen Timms joined
Mayor Sir Robin Wales in congratulating staff and people who have
been supported into employment or training courses.
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09/05/08
Newham Council mounted a joint operation with the Metropolitan
Police, Department of Work and Pensions and Marston Bailiffs to
clamp down on rogue minicabs.
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09/05/08
Residents are being advised to check the ingredients of skin
lightening soap and other beauty products to ensure they do not
contain harmful substances.
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06/05/08
An East Ham man has had to pay a total of £615 and lose his
stereo after he was found guilty of persistent noise
nuisance.
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06/05/08
Twenty members of Newham Council staff have been awarded
certificates by Mayor Sir Robin Wales after completing a Positive
Parenting Programme.
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02/05/08
Due to an incident, Barking Road in Plaistow is currently closed
in both directions between New Barn Street and Chargeable Lane.
Diversions are in operation. Traffic congestion is
expected.
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02/05/08
More than 70 people gathered to cheer on the teams in the
inter-community forum handball final at Newham Leisure
Centre.
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02/05/08
People of all ages have the chance to show off their skills on
the football pitch in a five-a-side inter-community forum football
challenge in May.
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01/05/08
An operation was mounted by Newham Council last week to tackle
illegal waste carriers and scrap metal theft.
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29/04/08
Newham Council's Be A Local Tourist weekend proved a runaway
success for the second year running with more than 4,000 residents
taking the opportunity to discover what Newham has to offer on
their own doorstep.
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28/04/08
A man who dumped carpets, furniture and household rubbish along
a street in Manor Park has been fined £200 after being taken to
court by Newham Council.
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28/04/08
Newham's councillors agreed on Thursday that the Town Hall in
East Ham should continue to offer accessible frontline services to
members of the public.
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28/04/08
Twelve of Newham's good citizens received glowing accolades at
the borough's Civic Awards ceremony on Saturday (April 26)
evening.
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25/04/08
A fire broke out overnight in Broadway, Stratford. A row of
shops and offices close to the Old Town Hall were damaged.
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25/04/08
Pitch-perfect singers from St Luke's Primary School were given a
rousing ovation when they performed in front of a packed hall at
London's Barbican Theatre.
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23/04/08
Around 100 people gathered on the steps of Newham Town in East
Ham on Wednesday to celebrate St George's Day.
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23/04/08
The National Union of Teachers will be taking nationwide
industrial action on Thursday, April 24. Newham Council is
currently working with schools to minimise any
disruptions.
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23/04/08
The Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales has welcomed a report that
urges the Government to introduce elected mayors in every major
town and city in England.
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22/04/08
A memorial service will be held at Newham Town Hall, East Ham,
in memory of the late Stan Hopwood, former councillor, Mayor and
honorary alderman.
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22/04/08
Join Newham Council in celebrating St George's Day at a special
tea dance on Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30 to 9:30pm at Newham Town
Hall, East Ham.
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22/04/08
Do you often drive your children to and from school? Do you get
stuck in traffic on the way? When you eventually arrive, do you
then have problems finding somewhere safe to park?
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22/04/08
Newham Council is warning people that if they drop litter they
could get a fixed penalty notice of £80.
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21/04/08
Libraries in Newham are gearing up for national Join a Library
Day on Saturday, April 26, when residents will have the opportunity
to join their local library and receive a welcome pack.
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18/04/08
Newham Council has received a special London Councils award to
mark its good work in helping its councillors do a better
job.
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18/04/08
A flag will be raised outside Newham Town Hall to mark St
George's Day on Wednesday 23 April.
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17/04/08
More than 110 people came to Atherton Leisure Centre on Romford
Road, Forest Gate to cheer on the teams that reached the Newham
inter-community forum basketball final.
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17/04/08
It was a tall order when youngsters and Newham's Mayor Sir Robin
Wales met a member of the world's most famous basketball team the
Harlem Globetrotters.
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16/04/08
A Walk in the Park in aid of Jo's Trust, a charity which
supports women and families affected by cervical cancer.
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16/04/08
Four members of staff from Newham Council and Newham Homes were
amongst the London Marathon's 30,000 runners on Sunday.
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14/04/08
A Forest Gate man has been given a nine-month suspended
custodial sentence and 100 hours community service for stealing
more than 400 parking permits and selling some of them to unwitting
customers.
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14/04/08
Newham Council is launching a Gujarati reading group on
Thursday, April 24 at Green Street Library with prominent authors
in attendance.
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14/04/08
Newham Council has helped a resident receive a refund of £3,000
for two televisions that did not have the high tech features
promoted by the seller.
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14/04/08
Artwork by students from Newham's secondary schools has been
used to replace ugly corrugated iron boards outside a derelict
bingo hall in High Street North, East Ham.
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14/04/08
Newham Council has once again teamed up with local businesses to
offer people a weekend of free or discounted entry to attractions
and events across the borough.
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11/04/08
Newham Learning Partnership (NLP) has been selected by Newham
Council to deliver a £200 million Building Schools for the Future
programme.
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11/04/08
Two children received gift vouchers as prizes from Mayor of
Newham, Sir Robin Wales for designing posters about improving the
environment.
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11/04/08
Forty residents have been awarded certificates by Mayor of
Newham Sir Robin Wales to celebrate their pledge to not smoke in
the home.
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11/04/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales has spoken out against calls by
a teaching union to ban the Army from visiting schools.
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11/04/08
Newham Council has helped a resident receive a refund of £3,000
for two televisions that did not have the high tech features
promoted by the seller.
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11/04/08
The Civic Ambassador of the London Borough of Newham Councillor
Omana Gangadharan has pleasure in inviting you to a very
traditional St George's Day.
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10/04/08
Newham Young Mayor Zuhayb Ahmed joined the We Are What We Do
judging panel to find the next set of world changing
actions.
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09/04/08
Athletics superstar Sergey Bubka met with some of Newham's
potential sports stars of tomorrow when he visited East London last
week.
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08/04/08
Newham Council's noise team will be featured on national
television.
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08/04/08
London City Airport Recruitment Open Day for ground services and
security.
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08/04/08
Running from Thursday 17 April to Thursday 24 April, the seventh
annual East End Film Festival bring short films, feature films and
documentaries to cinema screens across four boroughs.
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08/04/08
Treat the kids to a fantastic day out by taking advantage of the
Be a Local Tourist weekend on 19 and 20 April.
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07/04/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales said: "I am delighted that more
than 20,000 people gathered on the streets of Stratford yesterday
for the Olympic Torch Relay. It really did show what hosting the
Games in 2012 means to our community.
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06/04/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales said: "I'm delighted that there
was a great atmosphere in Stratford today. The children put a lot
of effort into making the costumes for the carnival and preparing
for the day. It shows people of Newham know how to party and have
grasped the spirit of the Games.
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04/04/08
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters tackled a blaze at
Hartley Primary School in Hartley Avenue, East Ham this morning. A
store room on the third floor of the building was alight.
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04/04/08
A man from Manor Park was found guilty of owning a Pit Bull type
dog and leaving it unmuzzled and unattended in a public
place.
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04/04/08
Newham Council is offering residents the opportunity to get
their dogs microchipped for free at events taking place in
parks.
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04/04/08
Newham Council is hosting a workshop for budding poets and
writers.
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04/04/08
Newham welcomes the Olympic Torch
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03/04/08
Fans of sports trivia tested their knowledge in a free, fun
Olympic inspired quiz hosted by Newham's community forums.
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03/04/08
Newham Council and the borough's firefighters have issued a
warning over the potential dangers posed by living in poorly
converted garages and outbuildings.
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03/04/08
Tenants in Newham have given the council the thumbs up for the
quality of the housing services it provides.
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03/04/08
East Ham traders accelerate in retail success Small businesses
in East Ham celebrated completing an award-winning retail skills
development programme.
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03/04/08
More than 1,300 people sampled life as an Olympian at the
Stratford and West Ham sports fun day.
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03/04/08
Britannia Village in Silvertown had a superb spring clean when
more than 270 residents joined local councillors for a day of
action.
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03/04/08
Guests celebrating East Ham Library's 100th birthday were
treated to fun activities and a huge cake shaped like a
book.
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03/04/08
Deputy Mayor Councillor Christine Bowden congratulated some good
eggs that rode into Canning Town to help the charity Community
Links.
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01/04/08
London City Airport has launched the 11th Art Awards. Artists
and photographers that reside within five miles of the airport are
invited to enter the awards, sponsored by the London Borough of
Newham.
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01/04/08
A Plaistow trader has been stripped of his alcohol licence after
residents and the police complained that out-of-hours trading from
his store was contributing to crime and anti-social
behaviour.
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01/04/08
More than a hundred older people came to Newham Town Hall in
East Ham on Thursday to find out more about how they can protect
themselves from crime and anti-social behaviour.
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31/03/08
People are encouraged to bounce, hurl and slam-dunk their way
into Spring in the inter-community forum basketball and handball
competitions.
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31/03/08
A photographic exhibition of children awaiting adoption in the
UK Curated by Cambridge Jones.
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27/03/08
Newham Council raised the red and green flag of Bangladesh on
Wednesday to commemorate the country's independence day.
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27/03/08
East Ham library is inviting people to celebrate its 100th
birthday on Saturday with a wide range of events and
competitions.
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25/03/08
A Plaistow man was ordered to pay a total of £750 and have his
dog put down after he was found to own a Pit Bull.
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25/03/08
Residents of Britannia Village in Silvertown are encouraged to
leap into spring with a fun clean-up day on Saturday, March
29.
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25/03/08
People of all ages can bounce, kick and throw their way into a
day of activities at the Stratford and West Ham sports fun day on
Saturday, March 29.
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20/03/08
I'd like to wish all Newham residents a very happy
Easter.
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20/03/08
The small pool in East Ham Leisure Centre will be closed until
further notice. This is to enable essential repair work.
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20/03/08
Newham Council has appointed a new chief executive who will help
deliver the excellent services that the borough's residents
deserve.
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19/03/08
Newham celebrated International Women's Day in a big way when
more than 1,800 people enjoyed an afternoon of activities and
pampering.
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19/03/08
A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty to riding a moped through Keir
Hardie Recreation Ground in Canning Town.
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19/03/08
People of all ages took to the stage for the Green Street
Musical - an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.
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19/03/08
Newham is one of only four London boroughs chosen to host a
Commonwealth Writers' Prize 'meet-the-author' workshop. The prize,
which has been running since 1987, encourages and rewards new
Commonwealth fiction.
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19/03/08
More than 1,000 people treated their taste buds to flavours from
around the globe at the Plaistow community forum World Food
Festival.
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19/03/08
Newham Council is offering residents entering higher education
in September the opportunity to access specialised help and advice
with making applications for student finance.
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19/03/08
If you are feeling bored and need a break from urban life then
look no further than Newham City Farm, which has lots of events
happening this Spring.
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19/03/08
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18/03/08
Newham Council's animal welfare officers, parks constabulary
officers and police have launched an initiative that aims to
encourage responsible dog ownership and make parks and open spaces
safe places for all visitors.
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18/03/08
A groundbreaking DVD that aims to address important questions on
faith and relationships was launched by school students and Newham
Council at the Credon Centre in Kirton Road, Plaistow.
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18/03/08
Churches, temples and mosques opened their doors to schools this
week.
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13/03/08
Fun buggy push for Sports Relief - Monday 17 March, West Ham
Park
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13/03/08
Novice cyclists and anyone who has not ridden a bike in years
can take advantage of free training sessions.
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13/03/08
The Newham Community and Police Forum is holding a 'Day for
Older People' on 27th March, 10am-2.30pm, at the town
hall.
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13/03/08
Newham celebrated International Women's Day in a big way when
more than 1,800 people enjoyed an afternoon of activities and
pampering.
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13/03/08
On Friday March 14 residents, faith and community leaders,
councillors, and criminal justices agencies will gather at
Stratford Magistrates' Court to celebrate the opening of the Newham
Community Justice Court.
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11/03/08
Newham Council is currently undertaking a detailed and expert
inspection of the condition of the historic decorative stonework
and statues on the Old Town Hall, Stratford.
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10/03/08
Robert the Engine, the 80-year old locomotive outside Stratford
Regional Station, was moved on Sunday, March 9 to allow
preparations for construction for the next phase of work to upgrade
the front of Stratford Regional station.
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07/03/08
A scheme pioneered by Newham Council that tackles anti-social
behaviour amongst young people is the inspiration for new challenge
and support projects announced by the Government.
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07/03/08
The 51st anniversary of Ghana Independence Day was celebrated at
Newham Town Hall in East Ham, on Thursday.
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07/03/08
Newham is celebrating after it was declared a Fairtrade
borough.
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06/03/08
Food from around the globe will tempt people's taste buds at the
Plaistow community forum World Food Festival.
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04/03/08
Stratford will be lit up as never before over the next three
months with a series of light sculptures and
illuminations.
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03/03/08
Monday 3.45pm: A gas emergency has resulted in High Street North
in East Ham being closed between Burges Road and Plashet Grove with
a 50 metre exclusion zone either side.
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03/03/08
The 51st anniversary of Ghana Independence Day will be
celebrated at Newham Town Hall, East Ham on Thursday, March
6.
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29/02/08
All Newham women are invited to celebrate International Women's
Day at a free, fun event on Saturday, March 8.
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29/02/08
Curwen primary school in Plaistow, Newham has won a national
schools competition to design their dream Olympic cycling
venue.
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29/02/08
An afternoon of five-a-side football action in Custom House and
Canning Town saw 150 young people kick away school holiday
boredom.
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28/02/08
Shuttlecocks were in full flight when 36 people took to the
court in the final of Newham's inter-community forum badminton
challenge.
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28/02/08
Secondary school students in Newham have improved in their Key
Stage 3 test results for the fifth year in a row.
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28/02/08
Get set for a singing and dancing extravaganza when residents of
Green Street take to the stage in the area's first community
musical.
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26/02/08
Get excited, Easter is just around the corner and you just know
the best way to experience it is outdoors. Take advantage of the
spring period and enjoy the Easter weekend getting "biked
up".
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26/02/08
Newham Council agreed a Council Tax figure on Monday night that
is believed to be the lowest of all the boroughs funded as outer
London.
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25/02/08
Newham Council supports Apprenticeship Week taking place from
Monday 25 February to Friday 29 February 2008.
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25/02/08
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25/02/08
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25/02/08
Fairtrade Fortnight in Newham kicks off in East Ham Town Hall
today (February 25th) from 11am - 2pm.
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23/02/08
Honorary alderman Arthur Edwards has been presented with an
engraved glass tankard in recognition of his contribution to civic
life.
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23/02/08
The Rainbow flag was raised at Newham Town Hall in East Ham to
celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and the
positive contribution they make to society.
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22/02/08
Welfare advisers from Iceland visited Newham to share the
expertise of the council and health partners in the way that social
care services are delivered to adults across the borough.
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22/02/08
The council are deciding on plans for building in the borough up
until the year 2026.
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22/02/08
Local residents will have a greater chance of getting jobs
building the Olympic Park after Newham Council signed a deal with
the Olympic authorities and other host boroughs.
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21/02/08
Police are advising that the stretch of Barking Road in East Ham
between the junctions of Altmore Avenue and Park Avenue will be
closed for some time.
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21/02/08
Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: "These post offices and sub-post
offices are a vital community resource in a borough of high
unemployment and deprivation. The council's stated position is that
any closure of post office branches is detrimental to the social
and economic wellbeing of our residents.
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20/02/08
Forest Gate School kicked their way to victory in Newham's
futsal African Cup of Nations held at Newham Leisure Centre in
Plaistow.
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19/02/08
Mayor Sir Robin Wales met members of Newham's Children's
Parliament to hear some of the issues young people face and what
things could be done to help them do better at school.
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19/02/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales was invited to view some of the
proposed designs for the shopping and leisure facilities that will
form part of the Stratford City development.
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19/02/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales got in the mood for love when he
joined more than 650 people at a Valentine's dance at West Ham
United's Boleyn Ground in Upton Park.
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19/02/08
Have you come across someone outstanding in Newham? If so, now's
your chance to tell us all about it!
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18/02/08
More than 400 residents turned out to plant a tree and get
gardening tips at the Stratford and West Ham Plant for Life event
on Saturday, February 16.
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18/02/08
Newham councillors welcomed the Beijing Dance, Drama and Opera
House to Stratford Circus last week in the build-up to the Olympic
Games and Paralympic Games in China later this year.
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15/02/08
Join Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham to mark Gambia's
Independence Day on Monday 18 February 2008 at 10.45am.
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15/02/08
The Newham Chinese Association hosted a New Year celebration to
mark the year of the rat.
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14/02/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales attended a special assembly at
Langdon School, East Ham, to see how the Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games are inspiring pupils' artistic talent.
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13/02/08
Newham Council will be flying the Rainbow flag on February 20 to
help celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in
Britain and the positive contribution they make to
society.
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11/02/08
Thames Water say they have now rectified the problem that saw
the E6, E7, E10, E11, E12, E13, E15, and E16 areas without water or
with reduced pressure this morning.
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11/02/08
The tenth Teaching Awards is an annual celebration of teaching
and learning. You can nominate a school, teachers, head teachers,
teaching assistants and governors for a Teaching Award and anyone
and everyone can nominate.
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08/02/08
Newham residents are invited to take to the court and smash away
the winter blues in an inter-community forum badminton
challenge.
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08/02/08
Newham's Mayor Sir Robin Wales and the council's Cabinet have
agreed a proposed budget that this year will result in a real terms
reduction in Council Tax.
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08/02/08
Newham Council is continuing to perform well and deliver a high
level of services to the people of the borough.
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07/02/08
All Newham residents are invited to join the Lithuanian
community for a free, fun concert and disco on Saturday, February
16.
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07/02/08
Residents are invited to plant a tree at the Stratford and West
Ham Plant for Life event on Saturday, February 16th.
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06/02/08
Newham Sports Academy member Theodore Spalding made an
impressive start to his senior competitive career by winning a gold
and silver medal for England in January's Commonwealth Judo
Championships in Mauritius.
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06/02/08
Holiday school returns this half term with fun, educational
activities on offer for students aged eight to 19.
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06/02/08
Newham's Learning Community Services continues to offer fun,
educational activities during the school holidays. These courses
aim to improve students' confidence and increase their interest in
learning.
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06/02/08
A Forest Gate man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than 400
parking permits and selling a number of them to unwitting
customers.
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05/02/08
January ended with a healthy dose of activity for more than 500
people who attended the Green Street Community Forum sports fun
day.
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05/02/08
A series of community forum tree planting events got off to a
brilliant start when 80 people dug deep to help spruce up Royal
Victoria Gardens in North Woolwich.
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05/02/08
A new police office designed to help the battle against crime
and anti-social behaviour in and around Forest Gate has been
officially opened by the Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales.
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04/02/08
Your chance to win £100.00 gift voucher or mp3 player
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01/02/08
Mayor Sir Robin Wales welcomed Her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Cornwall to Newham on Tuesday when she visited the University of
East London campus in Stratford.
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01/02/08
Newham Council signalled its intent to crack down on the worst
dodgers of Council Tax when it carried out an early morning raid at
the home of one of its most persistent non-payers.
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01/02/08
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales was invited to accept a cheque
for charity - straight from the mouth of a lion.
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29/01/08
Blue badge cheats have been given a stark warning by Newham
Council that they will be prosecuted if they are caught abusing the
system.
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29/01/08
Newham Council has issued a stern warning to businesses of the
consequences of failing to adhere to notices that require them to
make improvements to their premises.
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25/01/08
On Sunday Britain commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day.
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25/01/08
Official mortality statistics show that deaths from circulatory
disease (heart disease and stroke) in Newham have dropped by 18%
between 2005 and 2006 (from a rate of 280 to 228 per 100,000 people
of all ages).
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24/01/08
The council has heard the sad news that Alderman Stan Hopwood
passed away in hospital in Dawlish on Monday January 21.
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24/01/08
Wednesday 13 February 2008, 4-8pm West Ham United Football Club,
Green Street E13 9AZ
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24/01/08
Newham's Mayor Sir Robin Wales has paid tribute to honorary
alderman Stan Hopwood who died on Monday (January 21).
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22/01/08
There will be free fun for the whole family at the Green Street
sports fun day on Saturday, January 26.
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21/01/08
More than 200 people warmed up for 2008 at the Royal Docks
Community Forum New Year cabaret party on Saturday at St John's
Community Centre.
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18/01/08
Children at Keir Hardie Primary School welcomed Newham's Mayor
Sir Robin Wales to celebrate the signing of a development agreement
that marks a major step forward in the £3.8 billion regeneration of
Canning Town and Custom House.
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18/01/08
Government inspectors have given the thumbs up to a Canning Town
primary school that has seen a dramatic improvement in its
performance over the past year.
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18/01/08
Tenants in Newham Council homes are set to get a rent free
Christmas from the end of this year.
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18/01/08
Newham's Deputy Mayor Councillor Christine Bowden celebrated
with Newham's Tamil communities when she switched on decorative
lights to herald the start of the Pongal festival.
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17/01/08
Young people from Canning Town were guests of honour at West Ham
United football stadium, Upton Park after completing a photography
project on the theme of identity.
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17/01/08
Local people must have a say in the long term future of the
London 2012 Games, east London councils have told a committee of
MPs.
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11/01/08
The percentage of Newham's 15-year-olds who have achieved five
or more GCSE or equivalent exam passes at grades A* to C has risen
for the fourth year running.
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10/01/08
At today's Government launch of the National Minimum Wage
Outreach campaign at Stratford, Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales
said: "I am fully supportive of this campaign. The national minimum
wage helps our lowest paid families and helps to protect our most
vulnerable workers from being exploited.
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08/01/08
Newham residents are invited to send in a photograph of their
favourite place in the borough and have a chance to win an iPod
touch.
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03/01/08
A team of volunteers that plays an important role in helping to
make sure the borough's streets are clean and safe have been
thanked by Newham Council.
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03/01/08
Young fencers put on a display for the Mayor of Newham Sir Robin
Wales during a free open day at a community centre in East
Ham.
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03/01/08
After the festive break wee are reminding you that Newham
Council can collect and recycle Christmas trees for free.
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28/12/07
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales has been named in a list of
London's 1,000 most influential people for 2007.
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27/12/07
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales delivered a huge bouquet of
flowers on Christmas Eve when Christabelle McClean celebrated her
100th birthday.
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27/12/07
Education advisers from Moscow visited Newham to share the
council's expertise in helping children with disabilities to attend
mainstream schools.
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21/12/07
Choirs from across Newham gathered on Wednesday (December 19) to
celebrate the contribution made by churches to the life of their
local communities.
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21/12/07
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales got into the Christmas spirit
when he joined nearly 700 older people for a Christmas
lunch.
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21/12/07
Residents at Bow Street Sheltered Housing Scheme in Stratford
were presented with Christmas hampers by Newham Mayor Sir Robin
Wales.
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20/12/07
Hundreds of people turned up to Stratford to enjoy a Lithuanian
Christmas fair.
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19/12/07
Beckton residents turned out in droves to celebrate the festive
season at the area's Community Forum Christmas event.
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17/12/07
Forest Gate enjoyed a bright blue start to the festive season
when the area's community forum switched on its Christmas
lights.
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17/12/07
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales, councillors, Town Hall staff
and their families have added their support to a toy appeal that
will see youngsters most in need not missing out this
Christmas.
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17/12/07
Mayor Sir Robin Wales has given an early Christmas present to
the residents of Newham by promising that Council Tax will not
increase in real terms for the next three years.
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17/12/07
Around 1,000 supporters of West Ham United have pledged their
support to a campaign to persuade young people that carrying a
weapon is not acceptable.
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17/12/07
I want to wish all Newham residents a happy Christmas.
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14/12/07
Around 100 residents gathered at Newham Town Hall in East Ham on
Thursday to celebrate the raising of the flag of Saint
Lucia.
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14/12/07
Pantomime was the theme of this year's Christmas party held at
Newham Council's Mariner Road Day Centre for older people.
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14/12/07
Children from schools across the borough will be singing
Christmas carols to commuters passing through Stratford
Station.
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13/12/07
Youth on youth crime is the issue of most concern for young
people in Newham.
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11/12/07
Newham's Civic Ambassador Councillor Omana Gangadharan
officially welcomed India's famous female guru, Mata
Amritanandamayi, to London.
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11/12/07
Festive fun and crime prevention tips were the draw cards for
more than 70 over 50s who attended the Custom House and Canning
Town Community Forum Christmas event.
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11/12/07
Festive fun lovers gathered in Stratford and East Ham to witness
the switch-on of the Christmas lights by Newham Mayor Sir Robin
Wales.
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11/12/07
Join Newham in celebrating Saint Lucia's National Day - Thursday
13 December 2007 at 10.45am outside Newham Town Hall.
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11/12/07
Gallions Primary School in Warwall, Beckton have launched
Thinking Allowed, a DVD which gives a step-by-step guide to using
philosophy for children (P4C) to develop thinking skills.
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11/12/07
When the stars of West Ham United take to the field against
Everton on Saturday (December 15) it will be more than just the
opposition they will be looking to tackle.
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11/12/07
Newham Council and partner agencies have launched an innovative
charter designed to offer support to people who are prepared to
stand up in court against crime and anti-social behaviour.
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11/12/07
Residents showed off their smash, slice and topspin in the final
of Newham's inter-community forum table tennis challenge on
Sunday.
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10/12/07
Stratford will be full of Lithuanian Christmas cheer with music,
dance and a market selling traditional food, Christmas
specialities, crafts and jewellery.
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07/12/07
Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales has welcomed the announcement of
how much spending on local services the Government is prepared to
support in grant aid for the next three years.
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07/12/07
Young pupils in Newham are doing their sums right according to
the annual results for England's primary schools, which showed
improved results in maths in the borough.
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07/12/07
People can get set for the festive season at a free Christmas
event hosted by Beckton Community Forum.
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06/12/07
Balloons were released at Forest Gate's Shaftesbury School to
mark the opening of a new £2.5 million extension.
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06/12/07
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hazel
Blears, visited Eastlea Community School in Canning Town on
December 5 to announce a national role modelling programme that
aims to boost the number of positive black role models for young
black men to aspire to.
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05/12/07
Newham Council and the London Thames Gateway Development
Corporation hosted an event at the Thames Gateway Forum to
celebrate the progress of the Canning Town and Custom House
regeneration masterplan and promote developments for the Canning
Town Centre.
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04/12/07
An 18-year-old from Stratford was congratulated for being the
300th person to get a job through Workplace by Newham Mayor Sir
Robin Wales at the Thames Gateway Forum.
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04/12/07
Newham Council is warning consumers to be vigilant after a
number of counterfeit condoms and cigarettes were seized during
Romford Road Pride.
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04/12/07
East London Warm Zone, a non-profit organisation, which helps
residents make energy efficient home improvements has launched an
internet site. It provides details on the benefits of fitting
insulation to homes and on the grants and offers that are currently
available. London residents now have the opportunity to apply
online using an email service. There are also useful links to other
energy agencies
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03/12/07
People who are planning to make a pilgrimage to Mecca this month
are advised to watch out for rogue travel agents and tour
operators.
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29/11/07
Newham's Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Young Mayor have taken a united
stand against bullying by signing a charter that shows intimidation
and violence will not be tolerated.
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29/11/07
Newham council and the Metropolitan Police have begun a mass
crackdown on crime and Anti Social Behaviour in Romford
Road.
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29/11/07
Traders are being asked to take a stand against under age sales
as part of a campaign to prevent selling age-restricted goods to
children.
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29/11/07
Newham Council has appealed to the owners of two dogs they have
found wandering the streets.
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27/11/07
Newham Council has warned private landlords who refuse to
co-operate with requests for information that they could face
prosecution for their silence.
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27/11/07
Newham Council will be marking World AIDS Day with a number of
events aimed at raising awareness of HIV and promoting sexual
health.
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26/11/07
Deputy Mayor of Newham Councillor Christine Bowden helped young
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts enjoy a spooky first birthday
celebration.
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23/11/07
Residents of Hallywell Crescent in Beckton are in store for a
fun event on Saturday, December 1 to cap off a week of clean-up
activity in the neighbourhood.
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23/11/07
Residents are warned that there could be some traffic congestion
in the Manor Park area on Saturday 24 November.
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23/11/07
Get into the festive spirit and celebrate the switching on of
the Christmas lights.
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22/11/07
Crime prevention tips, blood pressure checks and tours of West
Ham United Football Club were popular aspects of the Green Street
Community Forum 'Safer, Fitter, Stronger' event.
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22/11/07
Newham residents are invited to show off their smash, slice or
topspin by taking part in an inter-community forum table tennis
challenge.
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21/11/07
More than 200 people kept warm on a chilly Saturday by taking
part in Olympic sports at the Custom House and Canning Town fun day
hosted by Newham Council.
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19/11/07
One lucky Newham resident will soon be enjoying a £100 shopping
spree in Queens Market.
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16/11/07
Recycling has gone mobile with the introduction of a new Big
Green Bus which will travel around the borough and spread the word
about recycling in Newham.
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16/11/07
An army of mechanical sweepers have hit the streets of Newham to
drive up cleanliness.
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16/11/07
Newham Council has become the first local authority in the
country to use new legislation to force a private landlord to hand
back almost £10,000 he obtained in Housing Benefit
payments.
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15/11/07
Newham Council commemorated Remembrance Sunday by attending
services and laying wreaths at war memorials across the
borough.
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15/11/07
Newham Council has been awarded £1.9 million from the Heritage
Lottery Fund for the restoration of Central Park in East
Ham.
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14/11/07
Plashet Park has 380 new native trees, thanks to the efforts of
green-fingered residents at the Manor Park Community Forum Plant
for Life event and BBC Tree Party.
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14/11/07
Newham residents are encouraged to share their views about crime
and anti-social behaviour at a Community Forum Safer Together,
Stronger Together event on Saturday, November 24.
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13/11/07
Newham Council once again swings open the doors to 12 of its
community centres, offering a warm and welcoming haven to residents
over 50 during the winter months.
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09/11/07
The world's travel agents and tour operators will get a unique
opportunity to see the latest developments for the London 2012
Games from the viewing gallery overlooking the Olympic Park when
they attend the World Travel Market at ExCeL. They will also be
able to find out about visitor attractions in the main host
borough.
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09/11/07
A utility company has been fined for road works that caused
severe traffic chaos.
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08/11/07
People in Newham are being given an opportunity to have their
say about how they want to see police tackle crime and the fear of
crime in their area.
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08/11/07
People can put their health in the hot seat and get tips about
personal safety at the Green Street Community Forum 'Safer, Fitter,
Stronger' event on Saturday November 17.
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08/11/07
Fresh fruit juices and massage and reflexology sessions were big
crowd pleasers at the Royal Docks Community Forum health and
wellbeing event on Saturday.
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08/11/07
In response to the unveiling of the new Olympic stadium plans,
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, said: "We're pleased to see the
latest plans for the main stadium and I look forward to hearing
more about the legacy.
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08/11/07
Tollgate Primary School in Barclay Road, Plaistow received a
surprise visit from Prime Minister Gordon Brown and three
Government ministers yesterday (November 7).
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08/11/07
Strollers and sprinters alike can take up the challenge of a
free 10 kilometre fun walk around Thames Barrier Park and the docks
on Sunday 18 November.
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06/11/07
'Diwali, also known as the 'Festival of Lights' is a really
special time of year for the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities, and
I think all of us - regardless of belief or ethnicity - can
celebrate what it means to so many of our residents.
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06/11/07
Newham Council commemorated the national day of Dominica on
Saturday (November 3) by flying the country's national
flag.
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06/11/07
Deputy Mayor of Newham Councillor Christine Bowden presented
flowers when she took part in 100th birthday celebrations for
Florence Marriette Furnival.
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05/11/07
Thousands of people turned out on Saturday for Newham Council's
free fireworks celebrations.
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05/11/07
Representatives of Newham Council will attend Remembrance Sunday
services on November 11 in honour of those who have died in
conflict.
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02/11/07
People can plant a new tree or help spruce up an existing one at
the Manor Park Community Forum Plant for Life event and BBC Tree
Party on Saturday, November 10.
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02/11/07
Newham's nine community forums are encouraging people to get
more involved in events in their neighbourhoods by signing up for
new active community teams.
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02/11/07
Newham residents are invited to join the borough's Dominican
community for a flag raising ceremony to mark the country's
independence.
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02/11/07
A blitz on abandoned, unlicensed skips over-spilling with
rubbish has led to the removal of a number of eyesores.
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01/11/07
A newly formed panel of design experts were introduced to Newham
at an induction day, where they learnt about the council and major
regeneration projects.
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01/11/07
Young people were faced with a hard-hitting theatre production
aimed at raising awareness of the problems of cannabis
use.
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01/11/07
Residents are invited to celebrate Dominica Independence Day
with a flag raising ceremony organised by Newham Council.
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31/10/07
There has been minimal disruption to Newham Council services
today as a result of industrial action taken by members of the
Unison trade union.
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31/10/07
Newly-elected Young Mayor of Newham Zuhayb Ahmed made his first
official engagement on Friday when he presented awards to children
who took part in the half term sports activities.
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30/10/07
A report by the independent advisory commission set up to
examine the case for and against siting a large casino in Newham
has been published.
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30/10/07
Some services provided by Newham Council could be affected on
Wednesday because of industrial action by members of the Unison
trade union.
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29/10/07
More than 450 people had a go at Olympic sports at a free fun
day hosted by Newham Council on Saturday, October 27.
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29/10/07
Four hundred young people in Newham banished boredom and made
the most of the half term break by learning new skills at Holiday
School.
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29/10/07
Newham Council has launched a groundbreaking pilot project to
help residents get off benefits and into work - even if it means
assisting them with their rent.
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29/10/07
Due to industrial action, the Safe and Sound information and fun
day for older people with celebrity guest Lionel Blair will no
longer be taking place on Wednesday October 31 at the Stratford Old
Town Hall.
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26/10/07
Gone, but not forgotten. Flowers were laid in Stratford on
Wednesday to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of police
constable Nina Mackay.
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25/10/07
Crime in and around Woodgrange Road in Forest Gate has been
halved thanks to efforts by Newham Council, Police and partners
during Operation Street Pride.
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25/10/07
Newham Council staff donned all things pink to raise money for
people affected by breast cancer.
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25/10/07
East Ham residents of all ages can have a go at Olympic sports
at a free fun day hosted by Newham Council on Saturday October
27.
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25/10/07
Shoppers can find out more about buying goods and services
safely online at a roadshow to be held during National Consumer
Week (November 12 to 16).
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25/10/07
Prepare to watch the sky light up at this year's fireworks
extravaganza organised by Newham Council on Saturday, November
3.
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25/10/07
Health checks, massages and fresh fruit juices were in demand at
the Manor Park Community Forum health event on Saturday.
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25/10/07
Thirty children and young people took part in an
once-in-a-lifetime basketball training session with members of the
American National Basketball Association (NBA) teams.
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25/10/07
Seven new staff members have started a career with Newham
Council, thanks to an initiative to attract the best of local and
national talent.
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24/10/07
Two private sector consortia have been successfully short-listed
to go through to the final stage of the Building Schools for the
Future procurement process.
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19/10/07
After a week of voting across the borough young people in Newham
have chosen Zuhayb Ahmed as their Young Mayor.
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19/10/07
Green Street residents with a story, secret or memory to share
are encouraged to contribute ideas for the area's first community
musical.
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18/10/07
Stop press ........ results so far
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17/10/07
Residents will have the chance to meet showbiz star Lionel Blair
at an event to promote activities and information for older
people.
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17/10/07
Children and young people from Newham protested outside Channel
4's head office today after learning that the borough has been
rated the third worst place to live in the country.
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16/10/07
A blitz on crime and anti-social behaviour has made its way to
Woodgrange Road where Newham Council, Police and other partners are
working to make the streets safer.
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15/10/07
Election fever has gripped Newham as 14 to 18 year-olds take to
the polls to vote for the borough's first Young Mayor.
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12/10/07
Government inspectors have praised North Beckton Primary School
and given it an outstanding report.
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12/10/07
Meridian Square in Stratford will be transformed into a 'have a
go' sports arena during half term.
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12/10/07
Newham Council proudly raised three green flags when it launched
its series of Community Forum Plant for Life events on Saturday,
October 6 and Sunday, October 7.
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12/10/07
Residents in Manor Park and Royal Docks can get a free health
check-up and head massage at their Community Forum's health
fair.
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12/10/07
Free cycle training for people of all levels and abilities
returns this month.
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11/10/07
As Ramadan draws to a close Muslims in the borough are preparing
for this year's Eid-al-fitr celebrations.
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10/10/07
The buzz of a possible general election may be over but the
campaign for a Young Mayor of Newham is in full swing.
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10/10/07
A hard working site supervisor at Brampton Primary school has
been awarded a medal by Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales in recognition
of his outstanding services to the community.
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08/10/07
Food hygiene inspection results of Newham's eateries will be
available online from today (October 8).
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08/10/07
The announcement by the Prime Minster to give Crossrail the
go-ahead has been warmly welcomed in Newham.
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08/10/07
Brazil narrowly beat England at the Girls Football World Cup
Six-a-Side tournament.
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05/10/07
Residents entitled to a Disabled Person's Parking Exemption will
be given secure holders in an attempt to deter would be thieves
from breaking into their vehicles.
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05/10/07
Pupils at Stratford School in Newham met sports personality Ade
Adepitan on Tuesday, October 2 at the launch of the Council's
Drawing Games art project with the Royal Academy.
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05/10/07
Newham Council officers, the Police and Driver Vehicle Licensing
Agency (DVLA) gave Barking Road a clean sweep last week.
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05/10/07
Plaistow resident Debbie Callender made a pledge to help change
the world and won a designer shopping bag.
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04/10/07
Mobile phone customers are being warned to be aware of a scam
that involves an offer of cash back when signing up to a
fixed-length and often expensive contract.
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02/10/07
Residents gathered at the steps of Newham Town Hall for the
raising of the Nigerian national flag to mark the West African
country's day of independence.
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01/10/07
Shopkeepers are being warned that it is now illegal to sell
tobacco to people under the age of 18 and if they do they could
face a fine of up to £2,500.
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28/09/07
The hundredth person to secure employment through a Newham
Council scheme has been congratulated with a pair of tickets to a
West Ham United home game.
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28/09/07
What began as a race between 56 hopefuls has now been reduced to
16 finalists who have made it through as official candidates in the
race to become the first Young Mayor of Newham.
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28/09/07
Birch trees, daffodils and blue bells will gain a new lease of
life in Newham's parks when the Community Forums launch a series of
planting events next week.
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28/09/07
Over the next ten years the landscape of Stratford will change
dramatically. Partners involved in the development of the area have
come together to form the Stratford Renaissance Partnership
(SPR).
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27/09/07
Newham residents are invited to celebrate International Day of
Non Violence on Tuesday October 2 with the Civic
Ambassador.
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24/09/07
Residents are invited to celebrate 47 years of Nigerian
Independence with a flag raising ceremony organised by Newham
Council.
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24/09/07
Traders are being warned they could face a fine of up to £5,000
if they sell cosmetics containing the banned substance
hydroquinone.
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24/09/07
The success of Newham Council's eleventh summer school programme
was highlighted at two showcase events that celebrated some of the
colourful activities on offer.
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24/09/07
Newham's deputy mayor Councillor Christine Bowden attended a
special event to mark the 150th anniversary of West Ham
Cemetery.
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24/09/07
Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory
Reform, John Hutton, has announced that Newham will benefit from a
£448,000 fund earmarked to tackle illegal money lending in
London.
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24/09/07
Nominations for a Young Mayor of Newham have closed making way
for the most exciting political race since the 2006 local
election.
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24/09/07
Free yoga workshops, health check-ups and massages were in
demand at the East Ham Community Forum health event.
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