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Ecologist 'proud' as new species of bee and wasp discovered at Olympic Park
A survey of wildlife at the 102-hectare site has left experts buzzing

Newham residents invited to have a say on waste plan for East London
People have until 30 June to give their thoughts on how waste will be managed for the next 16 years

Cllr Rohit Dasgupta elected as First Citizen of Newham Council
Dasgupta becomes first queer-identifying person to take up role

Plans afoot to build two new tower blocks in Stratford High Street
Objections include concerns over the height of the buildings, as well as loss of views, privacy, daylight and sunlight

Newham Council passes budget
Savings include axing festival lights and street decorations for cultural celebrations such as Christmas and Eid

Death of cyclist in Stratford prompts calls for 'rapid and bold action'
London Cycling Campaign to protest after man in his twenties was killed in a collision last month

Revised plans for major TwelveTrees Park development get thumbs-up from councillors
Phase two of the sprawling regeneration will see more than a thousand new homes built in West Ham

Newham Council shrugs off ‘mismanaged’ comment by Greenwich politician
Town Hall accepts that Majid Rahman misspoke about plans to sell an equestrian centre

Council tax in Newham could rise to 9.99 per cent
Town Hall asks government for permission to increase rate beyond current maximum of 4.99 per cent