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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.

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Flags at Newham's Town Halls are at half-mast today as a tribute to honorary alderman and former ceremonial mayor Arthur Edwards who died this morning. More > Tribute to former mayor and alderman Arthur Edwards

Michael Marx, Chief Executive of Development Securities, has been awarded East London Business Alliance's Community Volunteer of the Year. This prestigious award was presented by Dame Kelly Holmes at East Wintergarden in Canary Wharf. Michael Marx was nominated for the award by the British Champion Ascension Eagles Cheerleaders (AEC). More > Michael Marx wins prestigious ELBA award

The outstanding achievements and talents of Newham's young people were honoured on Friday at the tenth Shining Through awards ceremony. More > Newham's children and young people dazzle at the Shining Through awards

The early years are the most important, as every parent knows, but how can you help your child to get the best possible start in life? For Stratford parents, the search ends now that Abbey Lane Children's Centre is open after months as a building site. Its many amenities include a Smarty Pants Nursery, one of the first graduate-led nurseries in Newham, now director Jennifer Lewis, who runs it with the sister Sylvia, has achieved Early Years Professional status. More > Getting the Abbey Habit

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