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39 stories from and about Newham, mostly crime & safety, council & politics, transport & tfl. The most recent ran on 25 October 2026. Page 2 of 2.
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Culture & Arts · NewhamWest Ham pay £22m for Arne Engels, breaking Championship transfer record
West Ham United have signed Arne Engels from Celtic for £22 million, setting a new EFL Championship transfer record. The club confirmed the fee exceeds the previous £17.5 million paid by Ipswich Town last year. Engels will debut in the home derby on 22 August as West Ham aim for an immediate Premier League return.
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Local News · NewhamNewham A Level results show 71% A*-B grades at St Angela’s School
Newham students achieved record A Level results in 2026, with St Angela’s Ursuline School reporting 71% A*-B grades and St Bonaventure’s RC School a 100% pass rate. The borough ranked third nationally for average point score per entry in 2025, as the council urged students to explore local jobs and apprenticeships.
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Property & Planning · NewhamLondon Stadium seeks to cut sports events and expand concerts in Newham
London Stadium has submitted plans to Newham Council to reduce sports events from 87 to 70 per year and increase concert days from 10 to 24. The move aims to address a £19 million annual operating loss, exacerbated by West Ham United’s reduced rent following relegation.
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Council & Politics · NewhamNewham Mayor Forhad Hussain visits London City Airport in first official tour
Newham Mayor Forhad Hussain made his first official visit to London City Airport on 31 July 2026, meeting staff and touring operations. CEO Andy Cliffe highlighted the airport’s economic impact, while Hussain emphasised its opportunities for young workers ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2027.
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Crime & Safety · NewhamJay Archibald jailed for Stratford Overground robbery of teenager’s e-bike and scooter
A 23-year-old man from Lewisham has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for robbing a teenager at Stratford Overground station in June 2023. The victim reported lasting impacts on his safety when using the railway network.
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Crime & Safety · NewhamParole Board to decide Sunny Islam release in private hearing
Sunny Islam, 37, convicted of seven rapes and other attacks in 2012, will have his parole reviewed behind closed doors. One victim sought a public hearing, but the Parole Board cited Islam’s reported anxiety and the risk to other victims.
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Lifestyle & Food · NewhamGravity MAX in Stratford opens cricket batting cages with Jofra Archer simulation
Gravity MAX in Stratford has launched Howzat cricket batting cages, featuring five game modes, including a World Cup mode where Jofra Archer delivered a 76mph ball. The venue, outside Westfield, caters to all ages and skill levels with adjustable difficulty and equipment.
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Also affecting Newham
Borough-wide and national stories that name Newham or bear directly on it.
Council & Politics · LondonSeven London councils refuse to aid Home Office immigration raids
At least seven London councils have now stated they will refuse to cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement. Newham Council passed a motion to only cooperate with immigration raids where legally obligated, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichDLR extension to Thamesmead moves closer after consultation
More than 550 people and organisations responded to Transport for London's public consultation on the DLR extension plans. The proposed route includes two new stations and a tunnel under the Thames, linking Thamesmead with Beckton Riverside.
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Local News · London5,500 London children join Dolly Parton's book scheme
More than 5,500 children across London have signed up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since the singer's death. The free book-gifting scheme is now available in seven London boroughs, aiming to provide age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon Stadium seeks 24 concerts a year as council member urges sale to West Ham
London Stadium LLP, owned by the GLA, has asked Newham Council to lift its limit on concerts from ten to twenty‑four a year. Assembly member Bassam Mahfouz has called on Mayor Sadiq Khan to sell the venue to West Ham United, citing a £19 million annual deficit and a £2.5 million rent arrangement that he says harms the public purse.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonNewham leads London boroughs in knife crime statistics
Newham recorded the highest number of knife crime offences in London between September 2025 and August 2026, with 824 incidents. Overall, the Metropolitan Police recorded 13,649 knife-related offences across the capital during the same period.
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Property & Planning · HackneyHackney Council lists 25 planning applications
Hackney Council has published its list of planning applications for the week of 19 September 2026, featuring twenty-five proposals. These range from rear ground-floor extensions and loft conversions to changes of use and works on listed buildings.
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Local News · CroydonCroydon teenager teaches 780 children to swim for free
Jeremiah Carnegie, a 17-year-old from Croydon, has helped 780 children learn to swim for free through the Newham Future Swimmers programme. The initiative took place over two weeks at the London Aquatics Centre.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichLime bikes block Greenwich foot tunnel
Dozens of Lime e-hire bikes have been repeatedly dumped in the Greenwich foot tunnel, blocking access and prompting concerns from residents. Greenwich Council is working with neighbouring boroughs to address the ongoing issue.
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Crime & Safety · LondonPolice seek man over Tube sexual assaults
British Transport Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man in connection with two sexual assaults on the Northern line. The incidents occurred at Waterloo station and near Euston station on August 1 and August 3, 2026.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Cable Car hits 20 million passengers, launches 20-year Golden Ticket draw
The Emirates Air Line cable car has carried 20 million passengers since 2012. TfL is offering one winner unlimited travel for 20 years via a prize draw open until 16 August 2026. Fares start at £7 one-way, with discounts for bulk tickets.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonNewham records highest crime reports in east London for first half of 2026
Newham had the highest number of reported crimes in east London between January and June 2026, with 20,924 cases. Theft accounted for nearly a third of all offences. Tower Hamlets followed with 18,650 reports, while Waltham Forest saw a decline compared to 2025.
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Council & Politics · LondonV&A Storehouse staff in Newham vote unanimously for strike over breaks
Collections access officers at the V&A’s east London Storehouse, opened in 2025, voted 100% in favour of strike action over unpaid breaks and dehydration concerns. The dispute highlights wider pay and conditions grievances across the museum’s London sites.
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