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Former pupils meet up to mark school’s 90th anniversary
Ex-pupils of a former Newham Grammar School are organising a reunion next month…to mark the school’s 90th anniversary. Plaistow Grammar School in Prince Regent Lane closed in 1972. It is now the home of NewVic […]
Newham Mayor reveals plans for New Deal for borough
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales has unveiled plans for a New Deal for the borough’s residents which includes a £100 million investment to keep the borough moving while protecting frontline services and cutting Council Tax. […]
Simply the best – Toy Appeal reaches target
EVERY year for the last 39 a campaign in the community in East London has spread much needed joy to under-privileged children. And I am happy to report on this lovely morning that the Community […]
Farewell to a woman with a heart of gold
It is desperately sad journey to Oxford for me today to say goodbye to a woman who had been a close friend for over 35 years. It was Jan Martin’s appointment as assistant secretary of […]
Support a vital appeal at the heart of the community in East London
Tomorrow sees the launch of a special community appeal that has been part of my life for the last 40 years. I appeal to you today to support the campaign that is right at the heart […]
Remembrance Day in East Ham unites the community in respect for those who gave their lives
It was a special gathering at East Ham Cenotaph today as the community came together to pay their respects to those who gave their lives for their country. The massed ranks of current […]
Marvellous memories maintaining Royal Docks history – as future looks bright
A new online history archive recalling tales of Newham’s history and the characters and events that shaped the Royal Docks of London’s East End has been launched. London’s Royal Docks have lovingly collected and collated […]