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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?

The people of Newham celebrated the closing ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games and the official hand over for London 2012 at the Greenhill Centre in Manor Park. More > Celebrations as the Beijing Paralympic Games closes

A Malayalam reading group got off to a thriving start when it was launched by Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, at East Ham Library, High Street South. More > Hundreds of residents book a place at the Malayalam reading group

Newham Council's innovative Be a Local Tourist campaign has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Visit London Awards. More > Newham on the verge of a prestigious tourism award

The latest images showing the progress on construction of the Olympic Stadium are available here.

More > Progress on construction of the Olympic Stadium

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