Newham

American

[noo-uhm, nyoo-] / ˈnu əm, ˈnju- /

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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Her local authority at the time, Newham Council in east London, told her such help was not available, she says.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

In a letter to parents, Newham Bridge Primary School said the closure was to "ensure safe transit home for all our families".

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

She previously said she was "horrified" when Newham Council put them in the top-floor flat, which needed repairs, and said the authority "could have prevented this tragic thing from happening".

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

In Newham, east London, research carried out with the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy found the approach reduced fly-tipping significantly at some targeted sites.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

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

From Nightfall by Anthony Pryde

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