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The children of Godwin Primary School in Forest Gate, Newham have composed their own ‘don't use plastic bags' song which they sang in Marks and Spencer's Marble Arch store for the launch of their charging for plastic bags policy on Tuesday 6 May. More > Children join the chorus against plastic bags

Minister for Housing Caroline Flint today (3 July) visited Focus E15 in Stratford, the largest foyer in the UK, to find out how the foyer is helping hundreds of young people move towards independence and achieve their goals. More > Housing Minister visits Stratford foyer working to support young people

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. More > Prime Minister announces cycling festival for Newham

Westfield Group (ASX:WDC) has reached agreement with various government and Olympic agencies which will facilitate work to proceed on one of Britain's largest regeneration schemes, right here in Newham. More > Westfield reaches agreement for Stratford City

For latest updates on news in Newham visit the Newham Recorder. More > Read it in the Newham Recorder

12 Newham people share with us their thoughts, challenges and successes as they work towards personal goals between now and the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Their stories inspire others to work towards goals for 2012 too. More > Track 12: The Journey