Community

NOW THAT THE clocks have gone back and the evenings are darker, we all need to think about our safety and the security of our homes. Crime is still rare, and the chances are very much that you will not ...

POLICE HAVE appealed to the public for help as they investigate the circumstances surrounding a collision on Monday last week, in which a nine year old girl was critically injured. The collision occurred at approximately 2pm on 23rd October in ...

Emdad Rahman NEWARK YOUTH LONDON, in partnership with JustSmiles, has launched a Christmas Smiles campaign to help those sleeping rough during the festive season. Meghna Uddin of Newark Youth London has been co-ordinating a fundraiser which has involved bringing together ...

Emdad Rahman TEAM ABILITY BOW were in top form as they joined fellow runners at Victoria Park to take part in the Big Fun Run 2017. The inclusive community gym, situated in the heart of East London, has a range ...

Muhammad Talha THE LEYTON ORIENT TRUST – in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Alliance, Fans for Diversity and Kick It Out – hosted a Mental Health Awareness Day at Brisbane Road on the day of Orient’s home game ...

Emdad Rahman DAGENHAM 88 runner Lynne Northcott, aka Jogonhijabi, returned home to complete The Great South Run as part of her preparations for the London Marathon. Northcott is running for the Penny Appeal to raise funds for a fresh water project ...

Emdad Rahman A group of volunteers in Newham declined the opportunity of having a lazy Sunday in order to wash cars and raise awareness of the plight of the persecuted Rohingya people of Myanmar.  Team Legend are a group of ...

A LITTLE BABY BOY is celebrating being one month old – but he has spent his first month of life without his mum. Now police are issuing a fresh appeal for her to come forward. Baby Harry was found at ...

SHABNAM CHAUDRI is a classic example of how an immigrant can have a very positive impact on their local community – and last week she was presented with an “Outstanding Contribution” award by Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman at ...

THE MILE END Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has won a national award for its work tackling underage drinking. The award was presented to Vincent Fajilagmago, a Tower Hamlets Council Licensing Officer, by Derek Lewis, Chair of the national CAPs, at ...