Newham
.com/local news

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?

Birkbeck, University of London, has been shortlisted for ‘Widening Participation Initiative of the Year' at the forthcoming Times Higher Education Awards 2008. More > East London learning initiative shortlisted for prestigious prize

A new multi use games area has been launched in Stratford Park, West Ham Lane. More > Game on - Stratford multi use games area is launched

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

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

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