Newham

American

[noo-uhm, nyoo-] / ˈnu əm, ˈnyu- /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Newham British

/ ˈnjuːəm /

noun

a borough of E Greater London, on the River Thames: established in 1965. Pop: 250 600 (2003 est). Area: 36 sq km (14 sq miles)

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A group of hotel guests have said they were given keys to other people's rooms twice in one week at a Travelodge branch in Newham, east London.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The 14-mile network will stretch from Lee Valley Regional Park south towards the Thames through the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Haringey and Newham.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As mayor of Newham, Sir Robin oversaw the regeneration of the east London borough as part of the 2012 Olympics.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Newham Council is currently run by Labour, which holds the vast majority of seats, while Reform does not currently have any representation on the council.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

I took a house for her in Newham where I could go and visit her.

From Nightfall by Pryde, Anthony

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