New health buses take to the road

PEOPLE can now get health services brought closer to their homes than ever before.

NHS Newham has launched two health buses, which will take services onto the streets after requests from residents.

The vehicles will go out and about... read on

Landlord shamed over 'house of horrors'

A LANDLORD who rented a ‘house of horrors’ in which tenants’ lives were routinely put at risk was told by a judge it was one of the worst cases he had seen.

Tenants are believed to have paid ... read on

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New 'Warm Centre' opens for elderly

A WARM Centre has been launched in Stratford to help keep older people active and entertained.

The Bryant Street Methodist Church Centre is the 30th to be opened by Newham Council and offers ... read on

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Olympics Q&A for youngsters

OLYMPIC gold medallist Tessa Sanderson joined the borough’s young ambassadors at a Q&A event to see how the 2012 Games will relate to children in Newham.

Young Mayor Kaycee de Belen, Deputy A... read on

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Permission granted for memorial

A LASTING tribute to a police officer who died in the line of duty has taken a step forward after planning permission was granted.

The stone memorial - just under a metre high - has been prop... read on

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School triumph in rugby competition

A RAYLEIGH school was celebrating after one of its teams triumphed in a rugby union tournament.

Sweyne Park School, in Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, entered the Year Eight Emerging Schools Rugby ... read on

Pirates move off the bottom after victory

ESSEX Pirates climbed off the bottom of the British Basketball League table with a 79-75 win at Plymouth Raiders on Sunday.

Pirates led 21-18 at the end of the first quarter and 39-32 at hal... read on

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Young athletes recognised

YOUNG ATHLETES from Woodford Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies were celebrated for their achievements in the club’s award night.

Athletes, coaches, parents and supporters packed out thei... read on

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Spurs to hold soccer schools

SOCCER schools have been organised for the forthcoming February half-term.

Premiership club Tottenham Hotspur will be delivering the courses in Chigwell, Benfleet and Canvey Island.

... read on

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Ex-Hammer opens new pitch

FORMER West Ham United and England striker Tony Cottee cut the ribbon to a new artificial pitch in Maldon.

Dignitaries joined Cottee and representatives from the Essex County Football Associa... read on

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