IN OCTOBER we usually celebrate Black History. This month we are looking at how Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors are making new history. “I would like to thank the people of Newham for putting their faith and trust in ...

IN OCTOBER we usually celebrate Black History. This month we are looking at how Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors are making new history. Today we feature Cllr Dipa Das, who represents St Dunstan’s ward in Tower Hamlets.  Here are ...

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! Treat yourself to 2 minutes and 47 seconds of pure magic from David Armand to end the month. Then wonder why he doesn’t have his own show.  Then watch it again. •Read more about ...

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! “Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.” Douglas Adams, author ●Read more about it: ...

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! “I remember when it used to be hot days, my Dad would draw the curtains first thing in the morning and say, ‘the white people are going to get naked today’.” Romesh Ranganathan, comedian ...

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! “The Tesco’s and Sainbury’s Christmas ads really got to me. You win, guys. I will buy food.” Phil Wang, comedian ●Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames Today

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! “From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Someday I intend reading it.” Groucho Marx ●Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames ...

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! “So I phoned up the spiritual leader of tibet, he sent me a large goat with a long neck, turns out I phoned dial a lama.” Milton Jones, comedian ●Read more about it: Thought ...

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! “Thank God for Darwin, eh?” Bill Bailey, comedian ●Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames Today

IT’S  AUTUMN. Let’s cheer ourselves up! “He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.” Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright, 1854-1900 ●Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames Today