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Smokers draw on experience to help them kick habit in Newham
HUNDREDS of people took advantage of health advisors yesterday during a day designed to help them stop smoking. A team of NHS Newham advisors were on hand at Asda Beckton offering advice and information to smokers on national No Smoking Day. The first 10...
Stratford magistrates order noisy neighbour's stereo gear crushed
A NOISY neighbourwho flouted the law by playing excessively loud dance music is likely to have her six speaker stereo equipment crushed and her 138 CD collection donated to charity. Magistrates at Stratford made the request after hearing that 61 compl...
Have a nice day: Newham to welcome Team USA
THE USA Olympics team is to use University of East London campuses as its 2012 Games base. More than 1,000 competitors, coaches and medical staff will use UEL campuses in Beckton and Stratford. The athletes will also use UEL s halls of residence and s...
Probe after Newham student falls under bus
AN investigation is being launched after a university student from Beckton was run over by a bus in central London. Latisha Brazier suffered lung and neck injuries after being crushed under the wheels of the N551 double-decker bus at Haymarket at arou...
Stratford school gets special award
A SPECIAL education needs school in Stratford has been honoured with a prestigious award. Education watchdogs Ofsted presented John F Kennedy School, Pitchford Street, with an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM). Deputy head teacher Bob Hewis said: This awa...
Centre is a study in success
A LEARNING centre which opened just weeks ago has been hailed for its innovativeness. The Community and Trade Union Learning Centre, Pudding Mill Lane, Stratford, encourages workers on the Olympic Park site to take advantage of computer skills and cou...
Teenagers fight conviction for stab death
TWO teenagers locked up after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the heart with a sword must wait to see if their names will be cleared by top judges. Paul Erhahon, a pupil at Kingsford School, Beckton, was murdered in an unprovoked, 17-strong gang atta...
Dangerous dogs - micro-chipping and compulsory insurance...have your say
DOG owners are facing new costs in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs. Compulsory micro-chipping of every dog is included in a consultation report published today. It also suggests that dog owners should be covered by third-p...
Dangerous dogs - micro-chipping and compulsory insurance...have your say
DOG owners are facing new costs in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs. Compulsory micro-chipping of every dog is included in a consultation report published today. It also suggests that dog owners should be covered by third-p...
Dangerous dogs - micro-chipping and compulsory insurance...have your say
DOG owners are facing new costs in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs. Compulsory micro-chipping of every dog is included in a consultation report published today. It also suggests that dog owners should be covered by third-p...
Letters
Charity champs pure gold
FIVE members of staff at Archant London proved they were charity champions by raising cash for charity. And their chosen charities doubled their money to the tune of more than £2,500 this week thanks to the Archant Gold scheme, which matches money raise...
Filling top spot with campaign
THIS month a new dental campaign is launching in Newham, to tell people about the availability of local NHS dentists, the range of treatments available and to explain the NHS charging system. Nationally, there s a perception that people can t find an NH...
We are still stranded and cut off
I AM glad that the issue of the seriousness of ongoing problems of the Jubilee Line works has finally got everyone s attention. I have been working on the behalf of my inconvenienced constituents for over a year, as the weekend closures effectively cut...
Show was best ever
AS A local resident and businessman, I congratulate Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales and Newham Council for the recent Mayor s Newham Show. It was wonderful, the best ever, with something for everybody. The weather was brilliant and it was good to see people...
Show was best ever
AS A local resident and businessman, I congratulate Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales and Newham Council for the recent Mayor s Newham Show. It was wonderful, the best ever, with something for everybody. The weather was brilliant and it was good to see people...
Show was best ever
AS A local resident and businessman, I congratulate Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales and Newham Council for the recent Mayor s Newham Show. It was wonderful, the best ever, with something for everybody. The weather was brilliant and it was good to see people...
Show was best ever
AS A local resident and businessman, I congratulate Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales and Newham Council for the recent Mayor s Newham Show. It was wonderful, the best ever, with something for everybody. The weather was brilliant and it was good to see people...
Take away cause of the problem
I WRITE in response to letters about takeaway rubbish (Recorder July 8). People using takeaways park outside my home to eat, play very loud, so- called music that rattles my windows, and drive off leaving left-overs and cartons all over the road. Sometime...
Take away cause of the problem
I WRITE in response to letters about takeaway rubbish (Recorder July 8). People using takeaways park outside my home to eat, play very loud, so- called music that rattles my windows, and drive off leaving left-overs and cartons all over the road. Sometime...
Take away cause of the problem
I WRITE in response to letters about takeaway rubbish (Recorder July 8). People using takeaways park outside my home to eat, play very loud, so- called music that rattles my windows, and drive off leaving left-overs and cartons all over the road. Sometime...
Charity champs in the swim
FIVE members of staff at Archant London proved they were charity champions by raising cash for charity. And their chosen charities doubled their money to the tune of more than £2,500 this week thanks to the Archant Gold scheme, which matches money raise...
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Hard-hitting events for International Women's Week
STRATFORD Circus is marking this year s International Women s Week with a clutch of hard hitting and feisty productions. Stratford Circus Upfront East and Newham Sixth Form College are marking International Women s Week 2010 with four exciting events to...
Spotlight on the walk of life...
A FILM of artist Simon Pope s marathon-length walk through the Olympic host boroughs last November is about to be premiered. Pope was accompanied on the 26plus mile trek by a relay of residents who recounted remember of games past. These ranged from Naz...
Renaissance @ Cable latest
RENAISSANCE @ Cable, 33a Bermondsey Street, London Bridge, Saturday, January 30. If you like feeling like an extra in Lock, Stock... as you re walking to and from your venue, then this part of London is for you. House legends Renaissance, who must be fas...
Star turn by young
YOUNGTERS from East Ham will be heard as one voice next week extolling their love of singing. The pupils from Nelson School were handpicked from schools from across the country to be involved in a national campaign. They are part of a mini-show which wa...
From the Whitechapel Gallery
The Whitechapel Gallery presents the first UK retrospective of leading French contemporary artist Sophie Calle. Sophie Calle s works are most frequently described in terms of shadowing and voyeurism, involving constructing identities and creating complex...
Whitechapel Gallery in new offering
The Whitechapel Gallery presents the first UK retrospective of leading French contemporary artist Sophie Calle. Sophie Calle s works are most frequently described in terms of shadowing and voyeurism, involving constructing identities and creating comp...
The Hub of Newham life...
NEWHAM as seen through the eyes of eight local artists is the focus of an exhibition which will be opened today It is called the Hub of Newham and will run at the Hub in Canning Town until March 15. It will feature the work of artists from the Rosetta Ar...
Get yourself between the covers!
Between the Covers: Women s Magazines & their Readers New exhibition at The Women s Library November 1 2008 to April 25 2009 Need to understand the history of women s magazines, fast? Looking for a one-stop introduction to the must-have features on top...
Two top cats are pick of the week's TV...
Paws for thought and read Eddie s picks…. Our talented cat once again gives his view of what s best in the next seven days on TV. Thursday March 11: Channel Five: 9.05am: Mio Mia. My new favourite. Plasticine Animation about two cats. If you miss these...
Get set for some animal magic...and fearless Fred!
Eddie s picks…. Our talented cat once again gives his view of what s best in the next seven days on TV. THURSDAY MARCH 4: BBC 1. 9.15am. Animal 24:7. A little bit of magic from my friends. Channel Four. 5.30pm Come Dine With Me: Extra portions. It s wha...
On the ball for the top TV highlights...
Eddie s picks. Our talented cat once again gives his view of what s best in the next week on TV. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25 BBC 2. 11.00am. Animal Park. Wild Wst on the West Coast. See what my furry friends are upto. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26: BBC 1. 9.15am. Animal 2...
Captain Furr-illo and other goodies...the week ahead on TV
Eddie s picks. Our talented cat once again gives his view of what s best in the next week on TV. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18: BBC 2.9.00am. CBeebies. Copycats. See what my friends get upto. BBC 1.3.25pm. Dennis and Gnasher. A real bit of mischief. Just like me...
Frankenstein's Cat and others...Eddie's on the case for the best TV!
Eddie s picks. Our talented cat once again gives his view of what s best in the next week on TV. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11: BBC 1: 3.50pm. Frankenstein s Cat. What a treat, or to be honest, what a cheek! Dastardly goings on, but I enjoyed every minute! Chann...
Purr-fect! What's best on TV for the next week
Eddie s Picks. A tom s eye view of what s best on the box this week. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4: BBC 2. 6.25am. Clifford The Big Red Dog. My best pal is Dylan the dog who lives next door to me. I like to meow at him from the top of our shed. It drives him m...
Tom's eye view of what's best on TV
Eddie s Picks. What our top (cat) TV critic says are the best things on TV this week. THURSDAY JANUARY 28: BBC 2: 1.45pm. Animal Park:Wild In Africa...see the grace and presence of those a little bigger than me! Pictured is me exploring last week. FR...
Eddie's picks: Our top (cat) TV critic's selection box...
Eddie s Picks. What or top (cat) TV critic says is the best things on TV this week. Thursday January 21: Channel Five : 11.45am . Michaela s Animal Road Trip. My friends go on an adventure. Friday January 22: Channel 4. 10am. I just love seeing myself....
Acts take a step nearer to final...
THEY dream of making it big in the pop music world, and four local acts took a step towards fulfilling that dream when they won through auditions to reach the London East regional final of this year s Live and Unsigned competition. There s still a long...
Ms Understood - Women's Lib in the 1970s
Marches, mums, magazines and radical knitting: don t miss this last chance to visit Ms Understood – Women s Liberation in 70s Britain. On the 27th of February 1970, over five hundred men and women gathered in Ruskin College to lay down their manifesto...
Treat in store for music fans...
CULTURE vultures and music fans can find something to suit almost every taste at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Both music and comedy nights are free at the bar throughout March. The bar hosts comedy nights on Monday nights on March 8, March 15, Ma...
Best bar none...
THE Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar is continuing to host free live music and DJ sets every week. The line up this week includes Reese Robinson for a helping of RnB, soul, gospel and jazz with Andy Black on guitar from 6pm until 9pm next Wednesday Feb...
Free live music at Theatre Royal Stratford
THE Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar continues to host FREE live music and DJ sets every week. Here is the line-up of artists due to perform over the next two weeks. On February 10 Claire Wood will take the stage between 6pm and 9pm for dark pop tinged...
Eddie's picks..our top (cat) TV critic's selection box...
Eddie s Picks. What or top (cat) TV critic says are the best things on TV this week. Thursday January 21: Channel Five : 11.45am . Michaela s Animal Road Trip. My friends go on an adventure. Friday January 22: Channel 4. 10am. I just love seeing myself....
Music on the agenda
THE Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar continues to offer free live music for East London s culture vultures. Slow-jammed piano player Maurice Keymoe will be appearing on Tuesday October 27 between 6 and 9pm. Faye Patton follows on October 28 between 6 and...
Free music continues at Theatre Royal Bar
FREE live music and DJ sets are thrilling music-lovers at Stratford s famous playhouse. The Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar stages such events throughout every week. Acts due to appear include Dave Mwaniki on October 21 with classic 70s ballads to modern...
Get set to enjoy more free music at the Theatre Royal
FROM a contemporary jazz duo to multi percussionists, these acts and more are set to thrill music-lovers at the Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar. The Stratford venue stages free live music or DJ sets throughout every week. Acts due to appear include Faye...
More music performances at Stratford's famous playhouse
FROM blues and reggae to R & B and soul, music-lovers can enjoy all this and more at the Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar. The Stratford venue in Gerry Raffles Square stages free live music or DJ sets throughout every week. Acts due to appear include Dav...
Treat for music-lovers
GET set for more free music performances at the Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar. The Stratford venue stages free live music or DJ sets throughout every week. Acts due to appear include ballad and funk singer-songwriter Jedd Holden on October 1. Jazz gro...
Acclaimed chorus takes service lead
All Saints Chorus and West Ham Church Choir will lead the singing at a service of Choral Evensong at the church in Church Street, Stratford, on Sunday at 6.30pm. The traditional service, using the old Prayer Book and King James Version of the Bible, will...
Something for every taste in Stratford
CULTURE vultures and music fans can find something to suit almost every taste at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Both music and comedy nights are free at the bar throughout March. The bar hosts comedy nights on Monday nights on March 8, March 15, Ma...
New play about to hit us
AN EXPLOSIVE new play based on a novel by Martina Cole is about to hit Newham. The Theatre Royal Stratford East will be staging the world premiere of Two Women by one of the country s most popular crime writers. After conquering the world of Televis...
Brilliant new production will be a right (Theatre) Royal Stratford treat
Martina Cole s Two Women, based on the novel by Martina Cole adapted for the stage by Patrick Prior, will be on at the Theatre Royal Stratford from 19th February to 20 March , writes COLIN GRAINGER. Martina Cole is one of the UK s most popular novelists, selling over eight mill...
Culture vultures get a chance to swoop...on bar!
THE Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar continues to offer free live music for East London s culture vultures. Slow-jammed piano player Maurice Keymoe will be appearing on Tuesday October 27 between 6 and 9pm. Faye Patton follows on October 28 between 6 and...
Young ones in a star turn
YOUNGTERS from East Ham will be heard as one voice next week extolling their love of singing. The pupils from Nelson School were handpicked from schools from across the country to be involved in a national campaign. They are part of a mini-show which wa...
Comedy nights continue at the Royal
MAKE a beeline for the Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar for an evening of comedy. Free stand-up Comedy Nights continue at the venue in Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, from 8pm every Monday. This Monday they have Matt Grantham and Chris Martin with compe...
Step into Spring
Older residents are invited to go along to Step Into Spring, the free information day, to find out what activities are taking place in the borough to help keep lively and healthy. Newham Council is organising the event on Wednesday, March 11 at the O...
Fun times at the Theatre Royal
THERE is sure to be plenty to smile about at the Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar s popular Comedy Nights. These free stand-up events continue at the Stratford venue from 8pm every Monday. On October 20 they have the hilarious Joe Rowntree and Joe K with...
Free comedy in store for fun-lovers
STRATFORD S famous playhouse is the place to be for what is sure to be an evening full of laughs. Free stand-up Comedy Nights continue at Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar from 8pm every Monday. On October 13 they have Bobby Carroll, Lainey Mclean and Pete...
Time for comedy at the Theatre Royal
GET set for an evening of laughter at Stratford s famous playhouse. Free stand-up Comedy Nights continue at the Theatre Royal Stratford East Bar from 8pm every Monday. On October 6 they have Ian Llewellyn, Dan Adams, Mike O Donovan, Eli Silverman and Chri...