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At the Docks is back for 2025!

Royal Docks resident, Denise Evans-Bar is the co-owner and CEO of Custom House Community Bookshop located on Freemasons Road. In this latest Meet the Dockers interview, Denise shares the inspiration behind creating this inclusive and welcoming space and the significant transformation she as seen in the area.

Studios in Royal Albert Wharf opened their doors to the public, welcoming visitors to meet the artists, explore their work and engage in creative activities.

Looking for ways to keep the kids happy this May half term? The Royal Docks has you covered! From creative art classes and letting off steam in local parks to exploring trails and joining fun activities in Newham libraries, there are plenty of ways for children and young people to explore, learn, and enjoy themselves locally.

When was the last time you visited your local community centre? Community centres play an important role in the lives of local people, providing a safe and friendly environment to connect in your neighbourhood.

Lendlease, developers of the Royal Docks flagship development site at Silvertown, and The Crown Estate have agreed to enter into a landmark partnership to create a new joint venture.

Summer sunshine is just round the corner and with it comes the return of Royal Docks Summer Splash!

The Royal Docks Corridor project, led by Newham Council and the Royal Docks Team, is nearing completion bringing major improvements to Silvertown Way and North Woolwich Road between Canning Town and Connaught Bridge.

West Silvertown Foundation (WSF) recently celebrated another year of impact with the launch of its 2024 report, showcasing its ongoing work to strengthen community connections and build a thriving neighbourhood as it approaches 30 years of service.

Help shape the future of Newham's Heritage Centre in Canning Town by submitting your ideas before 9 May.

It’s a wrap for the 2023-2025 cycle of Newham’s People Powered Places programme, which engaged communities from across the borough in deciding how local funds were spent in their neighbourhoods.

Guinness Homes will deliver the first part of the major Silvertown regeneration in the heart of the Royal Docks, in partnership with Lendlease.

The Good Hotel in Royal Victoria Dock recently hosted I Love My Newham, 'Still', an exhibition by Fight for Peace’s Young Creatives. Supported by Arts Council England, the event celebrated the photography, film, and poetry of ten talented young artists.

Formula E has announced an extension of its partnership with Excel London, securing the iconic indoor-outdoor racetrack in the Royal Docks as a fixture on the global race calendar until at least the end of the 2026 season.

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 30 March. If it totally slipped your mind or you haven’t had the chance to plan anything special, don’t panic, we’ve got you covered.