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Newham celebrates Barbados Independence Day
More > Newham celebrates Barbados Independence Day Around 100 people braved the cold weather to commemorate the 42nd Barbados Independence Day at Newham Town Hall on 1 December.

Winning basketball team from St Edward's Catholic Primary School

St Edwards are winners again!
More > St Edwards are winners again! On Wednesday 26 November, eight boys from St Edward's Catholic Primary were entered into the Gifted and Talented boys basketball competition at Langdon School against St. Helen's, Sandringham and North Beckton primary schools.

Decision on waste collection and street cleaning services

Refuse and cleansing services to remain in-house
More > Refuse and cleansing services to remain in-house Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales has announced that the borough's waste collection and street cleaning services are not being put out to the private sector.

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

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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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Launch of Heritage Counts report at Three Mills in Newham

Historic environment in South East plays vital role in tackling climate change

English Heritage and the South East and London Historic Environment Forums launch Heritage Counts in the South East with a detailed report on the effects of climate change on the South East's historic environment at Three Mills in Newham. More >

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Tribute to Arthur Edwards who died on 27 November 2008

Tribute to former mayor and alderman Arthur Edwards

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 >

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Michael Marx has been awarded East London Business Alliances's Community Voluneer of the Year

Michael Marx wins prestigious ELBA award

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 >

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