London Labour Party members in the Greater London Authority (GLA) City & East constituency have chosen Newham councillor Unmesh Desai as their candidate in next May’s elections. The decision was greeted with speculation about how many candidates will now come ...

This year Eid al-Adha falls on 23rd or 24th September, depending on the sighting of the moon. Muslims in the UK will communally celebrate this auspicious festival incorporating the act of Qurbani/sacrifice. Guidelines have been produced by the Agricultural & Horticulture Development ...

Stepney Green School pupil Mannah Rahman, 14, took all 3 titles at the Middlesex U15 county Badminton Championships held in early September at The Dome in Hounslow. Sweeping aside all opponents in the boys singles events, Rahman beat six quality ...

On Thursday, 17th September, newly appointed Director of England Cricket, Andrew Strauss, will lead a Help for Heroes XI at the Kia Oval against a Rest of the World XI in the inaugural international Help for Heroes fundraiser, Cricket for ...

Stand & Stare editions is a new online gallery which launched last month. It concentrates on photography – and its promoters are clearly very enthusiastic about the medium. For those similarly interested in viewing photographs as art, you can browse ...

Amir Hossain. Remember that name. He’s only 15 years of age, but he’s already won a trip to New York for making a short and original film inspired by 9/11. It’s a big topic, and it raises some very big ...

Senior managers at Barts Health NHS Trust met with local residents across east London this Wednesday to listen to their views about services. Over 50 people, many from local community groups, came to Plaistow library in Newham to talk to ...

Emdad Rahman This Sunday young footballer Shakil Miah is taking part in the Run To The Beat Wembley 10k to help raise much needed funds for the vulnerable and needy. Shakil is running for Human Appeal. He thanked his supporters, ...

Emdad Rahman Hundreds of residents turned out for the Ocean & Limehouse Field Community Fun Day which took place on Saturday 5th September at Shandy Park, Stepney. The Fun Day was arranged as a way of engaging all members of ...