Nine year-old Tate Sharpe and his mother Simone, who live just a few miles from the Olympic Stadium in Newham, have laid the first sections of the new running track at the Olympic Stadium. The Sharpes are enjoying the Olympic ...
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Scintilla take the points in clash of the seconds thriller
Emdad Rahman As British summer time heralded its arrival, the Essex County Cricket League’s second tier saw Bow Green & Cosmo lock horns with Scintilla CC on a day of scorching sunshine. With both teams scoring close to 250 runs, ...
Read More »Barking beat Scintilla to win local derby
Emdad Rahman A dogged 59 from newcomer Juwel Roy could not prevent Scintilla CC losing to arch rivals Barking CC. The latest Essex County Cricket League Premier Division clash saw both teams play out a thriller in the much anticipated ...
Read More »Locals unite for Iftar 1000 food campaign for Syria
Emdad Rahman In a sign of community unity, local people of different faiths, beliefs, gender and ethnicities have come together to deliver an innovative support campaign for impoverished Syrian citizens. The Iftar1000 volunteer team has been working flat out ...
Read More »Footballers not shy about retiring
Former Sunderland player speaks at launch of Fleet Street Sport and Media Group Emdad Rahman The Earl of Shrewsbury DL and Lord Ouseley hosted a lunch reception in the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace in the House of Lords to celebrate ...
Read More »Jeremy Corbyn gets the “Lutfur Rahman” treatment
The smallest things can have the biggest influence on a political career. If then Labour Leader Michael Foot had put a different coat on that day he went to the Cenotaph, perhaps he would have become Prime Minister. His crime, ...
Read More »Scintilla bounce back after opening day loss
Emdad Rahman Strength of character was abundant as Scintilla CC bounced back from a disappointing opening day loss to record back to back victories. The opening day of the Essex County Cricket League Premier Division saw Scintilla face Bow Green ...
Read More »Take a Shake and act on hunger
Shake Shack UK has come up with a brilliant way to feed two birds with one spoon. You get a Shake for less than half price, and Action Against Hunger gets a donation to help feed hungry children. It’s all ...
Read More »Argos recalls kiddy car seats
Argos has issued an urgent product recall on Mamas & Papas children’s car seats. The company has discovered that there is a “potential safety concern”. It explains that the shell of the seat may crack in the event of an ...
Read More »SEND sport coming soon
The Vallance Community Sports Association will be holding its eighth annual disability sports day at Mile End Stadium on Thursday. 19th May. Last year’s event was attended by several hundred keen sports fans. This year’s day, which is supported by ...
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