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Register your interest now for the London 2012 Olympic Games

Two years to go! Register your interest now for the London 2012 Olympic Games
More > Two years to go! Register your interest now for the London 2012 Olympic Games The world's greatest sporting events are coming to London! Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2011. Sign up now and you will be among the first to hear about ticketing news and other exciting events and offers.                 

Summer

Under the Stars

Under the Stars
More > Under the Stars One of the biggest outdoor music events in East London saw an impressive 32,000 people flock to East Ham for Under the Stars in 2009. See footage from the four-night extravaganza organised for the community by Newham Council and find out the dates for Under the Stars 2010.                 

Summer

FREE events and activities in Newham this summer

Summer in Newham
More > Summer in Newham Newham does more than any other local borough to provide opportunities for people to get together, join in and have fun.                 

What's on

What's on

Newham Activities and Events calendar

What's on in Newham?

There's so much to do in Newham, from going to the theatre or cinema, to sports and fitness activities. For the latest visit the Newham Activities and Events Calendar. More > What's on in Newham?

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Newham welcomes the world as a host borough to the next summer Olympic Games

What are your dreams and ambitions for 2012?

On 24 August 2008 the Beijing Olympic Games came to a close. The eyes of the world are now on London - and Newham - as hosts of the next summer Olympic Games. To mark the occasion films have been produced starring Newham people performing Olympic-inspired feats and reflecting on their dreams and ambitions for 2012.

More > What are your dreams and ambitions for 2012?

Mayor

Sir Robin Wales

Sir Robin Wales welcomes you to Newham

A very warm welcome to Newham.com, a website dedicated to all things Newham.

More > Sir Robin Wales welcomes you to Newham

Shopping

Goods available to buy at Queens Market, Upton Park

One of the UK's top markets on your doorstep

Make your way to Upton Park to see the sights and grab a bargin at the bustling Queens Market. More > One of the UK's top markets on your doorstep

Art and Culture

Stratford Everyday (Ting-Ting Cheng, E15 Food & Wine (from the series 'Tesco')

Stratford Everyday

Stratford Everyday is an exhibition that celebrates the communities that live in Stratford and the places that shape their lives. 25 July-8August 2010.

More > Stratford Everyday

Summer

The Mayor's Newham Show

The Mayor's Newham Show

Almost 50,000 people attended Central Park in East Ham over the weekend to see the annual Mayor's Newham Show.

More > The Mayor's Newham Show

Community

Image of a mobile phone

Newham goes mobile!

Have you ever walked down the street and wondered if you could report a flytip? Well yes you can, as well as loads of other things. Just get on to your mobile phone and go online to mynewham.mobi and check out what you can do.

More > Newham goes mobile!