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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 18h

Campaigners against racism in Newham have issued a call for unity to counter the growth of right-wing extremism, reports Aidan White

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Newham anti-racist group calls for unity to face “fascist threat”

Campaigners against racism in Newham have issued a call for unity to counter the growth of right-wing extremism, reports Aidan White

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 2d

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Find out how to book tickets for screenings, events and the immersive storytelling exhibition.

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 2d

Newham anti-racist group calls for unity to face “fascist threat”

Campaigners against racism in Newham have issued a call for unity to counter the growth of right-wing extremism, reports Aidan White

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Newham anti-racist group calls for unity to face “fascist threat”

Campaigners against racism in Newham have issued a call for unity to counter the growth of right-wing extremism, reports Aidan White

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 6d

Fears have been raised over Newham Council plans to introduce a new borough-wide food recycling scheme, reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter

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Council could be outfoxed over food waste collections, warn councillors

Fears have been raised over Newham Council plans to introduce a new borough-wide food recycling scheme

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Newham Council @newhamcouncil.bsky.social · 7d

Today we join our Nigerian community in celebrating Nigerian Independence Day.

We have raised the flag at both our Town Halls and we wish everyone marking this special day joy, pride and togetherness.

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 7d

October events round-up

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October events round-up

Neandra Etienne on next month's culture, history and heritage in Newham

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 7d

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 16d

East End memories of Terence Stamp (1938-2025)

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David Bailey with actor Terence Stamp at Bailey’s Stardust Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery (Credit – Andrew Baker). The image above has been selected for an upcoming exhibition at the Tower Gallery.

East End memories of Terence Stamp (1938-2025)

Neandra Etienne on the late actor's local legacy David Bailey with actor Terence Stamp at Bailey’s Stardust Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery (Cr

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 19d

Md Nazrul Islam more than doubled the votes won by his Labour rival in the Plaistow South by-election and said “people are not happy” with the ruling party, reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter

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Independent candidate wins by-election in blow to Newham Labour

Md Nazrul Islam more than doubled the votes won by his Labour rival in the Plaistow South by-election and said "people are not happy" with the ruling party

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 21d

Nine-year-old Darcy Tosun (pictured) is making his debut appearance on the West End stage in a play at the National Theatre that includes a glittering line-up of big names in the theatre world.

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National debut for Darcy, age 9

Jean Gray on young Newham actor appearing at a prestigious London theatre

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 22d

Jean Gray on young Newham actor appearing at a prestigious London theatre

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Darcy at the National Theatre

National debut for Darcy, age 9

Jean Gray on young Newham actor appearing at a prestigious London theatre

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 22d

A campaign to “Save Our Libraries” has been launched over fears that Newham’s award-winning library service is facing potentially devastating cuts in funding.

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Stratford Library – Credit – Andrew Baker

Speak up to save libraries

Campaigners warn Newham's libraries face dramatic cuts

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 26d

Advertorial: Tuesday night is film night at The Source

Francesca Lombardo shares this month’s Stratford cinema treats

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Advertorial: Tuesday night is film night at The Source

Francesca Lombardo shares this month’s Stratford cinema treats

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 27d

An ombudsman investigation found Newham Council had caused the man a “significant injustice” and ordered the town hall pay £1,000 in compensation, reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter

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Council slammed for leaving vulnerable man in 'unsuitable' bedsit for a year

An ombudsman investigation found Newham Council had caused the man a "significant injustice" and ordered the town hall pay £1,000 in compensation

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · 29d

Download the September edition in pdf format

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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · 29d

Daisy Parsons was a true champion for her community.

From her role in the suffragettes to becoming West Ham’s first female Mayor, she made history — opening the Canning Town Lido, driving the first trolleybus, and helping evacuate children during WW2.

#NewhamHeritageMonth

Daisy Parsons was a suffragette and politician. She was the first woman to be Mayor of West Ham.

She joined the East London Federation of Suffragettes and was the secretary of the branch in South West Ham. In 1914 she was part of the suffragette delegation to Prime Minister Asquith.

Her work continued, she became a councillor, deputy mayor, Alderman and in 1937 she became West Ham's first female Mayor. She opened the Canning Town Lido and drove the first ‘trolleybus’.

During WW2 she helped organise the evacuation of children and the Women's Voluntary Service.

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · Sep 3

Mayor’s office says it is “inappropriate” for the fair to take place amid Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

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Green Party assembly members protesting against the DSEI arms fair

Khan joins Green Party in calling for London arms fair to be cancelled

Mayor's office says it is “inappropriate” for the fair to take place amid Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · Sep 2

Outsourced staff at Newham Centre for Mental Health say they want to be paid on equal terms with those employed directly by the NHS, reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter

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'Enough is enough' say striking workers at NHS mental health site

Outsourced staff at Newham Centre for Mental Health say they want to be paid on equal terms with those employed directly by the NHS

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Bobby Seagull @bobbyseagull.bsky.social · Sep 2

How important are our public libraries? 📚

They’re not just about books (though that’s a big part of why I love them as an avid reader). They’re also about community, creativity, and connection.

I had the joy of spending time at Stratford Library during a Newham Poetry Group meeting.

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · Sep 2

Neandra Etienne on what’s on in Newham over the next month

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Photo English National Ballet Open House – (Credit – ASH)

September events round-up

Neandra Etienne on what's on in Newham over the next month

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · Sep 1

September events round-up

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Photo English National Ballet Open House – (Credit – ASH)

September events round-up

Neandra Etienne on what's on in Newham over the next month

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · Sep 1

The September edition of Newham Voices is out
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Download the current edition in pdf format
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James Asser MP @jamesasser.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s Newham Heritage Month!

Please keep an eye on my social media to see resources and videos throughout September celebrating the heritage and history of our constituency West Ham and Beckton.

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · Aug 31

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Newham Voices @newhamvoices.bsky.social · Aug 31

Newham Council is planning an £8m conversion of Lady Helen Seymour House into a centre housing up to 42 rough sleepers, reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter

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Work to convert Plaistow block into centre for rough sleepers to start next year

Newham Council is planning an £8m conversion of Lady Helen Seymour House into a centre housing up to 42 rough sleepers

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