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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

Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales today offered warm congratulations to Stratford athlete Christine Ohuruogu following her 400 metres gold medal winning performance at the Beijing Olympic Games. More > Mayor congratulates golden girl Christine

An Arts Day for local families was held at East Gallery, part of East Thames Group's head office in Stratford, on Saturday. The day had an eco-friendly living focus.

More > Family Arts Day inspires children to go green

Young people from across Newham will soon be representing London in a national challenge to show the UK what it means to come from the capital as part of the Portrait of a Nation campaign run by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Liverpool Capital of Culture. More > Young people of Newham to show UK why London is best

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