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New £10m bridge planned to connect east London boroughs

The bridge would span the borough boundary between Tower Hamlets and Newham and is a joint project between the two councils

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Man and woman arrested for manslaughter after one-year-old girl died 'coming into contact with chemicals' in Newham flat

A one-year-old girl is believed to have died after coming into contact with chemical in a flat in Newham

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One-year-old child dies after ‘hazardous materials incident’ in London

A number of people were also evacuated from properties close to the flat

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Revealed: London borough crowned littering capital of Britain, with 50,000 fines for dropping rubbish in just three years

The total number of littering incidents in Newham — which do not include fly-tipping — was significantly more than any British city, with Manchester taking second place

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'Frightening' haul of illegal fireworks worth thousands seized in east London raid ahead of Bonfire night

Exclusive: Authorities in Newham discovered nearly 100 kilograms of rockets and sparklers that were being flogged off by unlicensed vendors to members of the public

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Ex-Labour politician spared prison after sexually assaulting woman at wife's party

Former Newham Labour councillor Daniel Lee-Phakoe was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman at bar in City of London

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Council tax in this London borough could go up again next year - as services are cut

The council said it faces a £53 million funding gap and ‘difficult decisions’ to make

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I’ve racked up £3,000 in PCNs on the school run despite my blue badge

Temporary permits for courtesy cars issued by insurer after accident not enough to stop Newham council issuing penalties

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Labour loses another by-election to pro-Gaza party in Newham

The Newham Independent party achieved a crushing victory to win the Plaistow South seat on Newham Council

Evening Standard

London's oldest children's hospice launches urgent appeal amid funding crisis

Richard House in Newham needs to raise £1,274,000 by the end of the year

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Four teens charged after boy, 14, left fighting for his life in ‘horrific’ Newham attack

Police say there didn’t appear to be an obvious motive for the shocking attack on 14-year-old boy in broad daylight

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Newham stabbing: Five teenagers arrested after boy, 14, left fighting for his life in 'horrific attack'

Five teenage boys were all arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Tuesday

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Police investigating fatal stabbing offer £20,000 reward for information

Imran Maroof, 20, was stabbed in Plashet Park, Newham, on July 27 2024.

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Government lifts ban on developing land reserved for bridge project axed in 2008

The Thames Gateway Bridge scheme in east London would have connected Newham to Greenwich.

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Plea for more cash to support thousands of families in temporary accommodation in east London borough

Newham Council reportedly spent £69.9 million on providing temporary accommodation last year

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Cyclist dies five days after being severely injured in collision on 'dangerous' Wanstead Flats

Grieving family call for speed cameras after death of ‘fit and healthy’ father

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London borough that doubled 20mph zones shoots up league table of best places in capital to walk and cycle

Newham, City of London and Islington praised - but Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Bexley criticised

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Government monitoring Newham Council over concerns at how 'broke' town hall is run

Ministers are concerned about the council’s ‘significant value for money weaknesses’ as well as ‘cultural and governance issues’

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Mum pleads with council to introduce LTN after three-year-old 'sent flying' by hit-and-run driver

Notorious ‘rat run’ had been earmarked for road safety scheme two years ago

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What happens if your council goes bust as London town halls issue bankruptcy warnings?

A record number of councils have applied for emergency Government funding to help stay afloat

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UK Athletics faces corporate manslaughter trial over death of paralympic athlete

Abdullah Hayayei died when a metal throwing cage fell on to him during a training session in Newham

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Two men arrested after teenager stabbed in east London high street

A teenager was rushed to hospital following a stabbing in Newham

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Seven mosques and schools vandalised with Islamophobic graffiti in London

Seven mosques, schools and community centres were targeted including Stratford Mosque

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Which London boroughs could go bust and what does it mean for council tax bills?

Four London boroughs have asked for emergency government support as the soaring cost of housing and social care puts a strain on budgets

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Borough seeks permission to increase council tax by massive 10% in bid to avoid bankruptcy

Newham town hall is blaming a £157 million budget gap caused by the spiralling cost of providing temporary accommodation for homeless residents

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