east africa muslim cultural group East Ham religious community centre defies council enforcement notice as third planning bid fails The East Africa Muslim Cultural Group has run out of options after Newham Council and government inspectors repeatedly rejected its residential headquarters. By Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter / 21 May 2026
planning dispute Baker loses bid to run cake business from home Fatima Yusuf, owner of Forest Gate bakery The Bakeress, has lost a battle with Newham Council and the Planning Inspectorate. By Ellie Waterhouse / 15 May 2026
