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Stories and news from the Royal Docks, a unique waterfront and a growing home for business and culture in Newham, East London.

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Looking for last-minute Halloween plans? Check out some of the Halloween activities happening this weekend at the Royal Docks. 🎃

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Celebrate Halloween in the Royal Docks!
It's time for trick or treat! This year, Halloween falls on Friday 31 October 2025, and the Royal Docks is pulling out all the stops.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The Royal Docks Corridor is embarking on an exciting new chapter as the next phase of improvement works gets underway. Find out more 👇

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Royal Docks Corridor: A major step forward with next phase of works
The Royal Docks Corridor is embarking on an exciting new chapter as the next phase of improvement works begin.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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London Otters, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ inclusive rowing club, held its annual Rainbow Races charity event at Royal Albert Dock, bringing together rowers, supporters, and allies for an afternoon of community, celebration and fundraising. 🚣🌈

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Rainbow Races: London Otters Host Annual Regatta
London Otters, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ inclusive rowing club based in Royal Albert Dock, held its annual Rainbow Races charity event again this year, bringing together rowers, supporters, and allies for ...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Looking for last-minute Halloween plans? Head to Royal Victoria Dock on Thursday 30 October to join Sweheat Sauna for a night of spooky storytelling in a traditional wood-fired sauna. 🎃

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Sweheat Sauna: Mythic Sauna - Halloween Special
Join Sweheat Sauna for a night of storytelling in a traditional wood-fired sauna.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The Royal Docks Team is excited to partner with @newhamcouncil.bsky.social to support People Powered Places.

Don’t miss your chance to vote between 1-30 November to help decide which projects across the Royal Docks should receive People Powered Places funding.

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People Powered Places: Don’t miss the Big Vote!
Make your voice heard in the Big Vote and help decide how People Powered Places funding is spent in your local community.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We're thrilled that Royal Albert Wharf, one of the Royal Docks Team’s major developments, has been cited as an example of best practice in housing-led regeneration in a new report from New London Architecture. ✨

Find out more 👇

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Royal Albert Wharf: A Beacon of Housing-Led Regeneration
Royal Albert Wharf, one of the Royal Docks Team’s major developments has been cited as an example of best practice in housing-led regeneration.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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As a proud partner of MassChallenge UK, the Royal Docks Team was delighted to welcome innovators, founders, and corporate partners to City Hall to celebrate the finale of an incredible year for the accelerator programme.

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MassChallenge UK: A Year of Growth and Innovation in the Royal Docks
The Royal Docks Team, a proud partner of MassChallenge UK, joined start-ups, partners and corporate sponsors to celebrate the finale of an incredible year for the accelerator programme.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Great ideas to make your half term magic✨
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Chris Tulloch is the Founder and Director of non-profit social enterprise Grappling With Life CIC, based in the Royal Docks. In this Meet the Dockers interview, Chris shares how he uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to teach young people resilience and confidence.

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Meet the Dockers: Chris Tulloch
Chris Tulloch has lived in Newham for over 20 years. As the Founder and Director of the non-profit social enterprise Grappling with Life, he uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to teach young people resilience a...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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October half term is almost here! Check out our guide for fun ideas to keep kids and young people entertained around the Royal Docks. 👇

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Enjoy October half term in the Royal Docks
October half term is almost here! Check out our guide for fun ideas to keep kids and young people entertained around the Royal Docks.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Visit Good Hotel at Royal Victoria Dock from 12-16 November for the Spectrum of Stories exhibition from local artist Margo Holder.

This free exhibition invites viewers to explore the connections between identity, memory and environment.

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Spectrum of Stories
Mixed media works blend storytelling with environmental consciousness by local artist Margo Holder
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October 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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This Halloween, head to Royal Victoria Dock to dance, laugh & spook the night away with Halloween Zumba at the Good Hotel 🎃

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Halloween Zumba Party!
Get ready to dance, laugh & spook the night away with Zumba at Good Hotel!
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October 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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The University of East London's free winter festival returns on Wednesday 26 November 2025 with winter-themed activities and exhibitions for all ages to enjoy.

Get your free ticket 👇

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University of East London: Winter Festival
The University of East London's annual winter festival returns!
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October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Join the Royal Wharf Residents’ Association for a frightfully fun Halloween trail at Royal Wharf on 31 October! Grab a map and explore the neighbourhood to discover spooktacular decorations 🎃

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Halloween Trail at Royal Wharf
Head to Royal Wharf for a free family Halloween trail
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October 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Have you seen Chila Burman's iconic life size neon tiger sculpture yet? Situated on top of the kiosk next to the IFS Cable Car, ‘My Tiger Janu’ keeps watch over the Royal Victoria Docks 👇

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A neon tiger sculpture situated on top of the kiosk in the Royal Docks.
October 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Join Curious by Nature half term holiday club for two days of outdoor learning, exploration and play in Beckton District Park. 🍂

This half term holiday club is suitable for children aged 6-12 years.

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Curious by Nature: half term holiday club
Join Curious by Nature for two days of outdoor learning, exploration and play.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Join the London Otters Rowing Club at Royal Albert Dock this Saturday 18 October for a 500m race to celebrate Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign. Row, cheer, or spectate in support of stamping out homophobia in sport.

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Rainbow Races returns to Royal Albert Dock
Join the London Otters Rowing Club for a 500m race celebrating Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Do you live, work or study in Newham?

You are eligible to decide how People Powered Places funding is spent on local projects in your community.

Visit Canning Town Library on 8 November to vote for your top local projects. 👇

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People Powered Beckton & Royal Docks: The Big Vote
Help shape the future of your neighbourhood in Beckton & Royal Docks by voting for the community projects you care about most!
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October 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Looking to entertain the kids? Hop aboard the IFS Cloud Cable Car for a frightfully fun Halloween event at the Royal Docks. Take part in a spooky scavenger hunt, decorate a Halloween mask and ride in the sky.

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IFS Cloud Cable Car Halloween
Looking to entertain the kids? Hop aboard the IFS Cloud Cable Car for a frightfully fun Halloween event.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Jackie Rollinson is a proud Cockney who has lived in Newham for nearly 65 years, all her life. Known at City Hall's café for her friendly nature, we spoke with Jackie in this Meet the Dockers interview about her memories of Newham, the area she loves.

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Meet the Dockers: Jackie Rollinson
Jackie Rollinson is a straight-talking proud Cockney who has lived in Newham for nearly 65 years, all her life. From her early days growing up in East Ham she is now a Hospitality Assistant at City Ha...
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October 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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You're invited to Canning Town Library on 23 & 25 Oct for the Braithwaite Sound Portrait Workshop. Participants will create a group song in response to the historic portrait of the Braithwaite family.

Part of Newham's Black History Month programme.

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The Braithwaite Sound Portrait Workshop
This unique workshop invites you to imagine a photograph’s song and transform it with your own stories into a recorded “sound portrait”.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Did you know that City Hall is open to the public?

See inside the cutting-edge architecture, attend a public debate in the Chamber, or simply enjoy a delicious lunch in London’s Kitchen Café.

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Visit City Hall
Did you know that City Hall is open to the public? See inside the cutting-edge architecture, attend a public debate in the Chamber, or simply enjoy a delicious lunch in London’s Kitchen Café.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Tate & Lyle Sugars has announced the launch of the Lyle’s Local Fund 2025. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations based in Newham, including schools, charities and community groups. Applications close Sunday 9 November.

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£50,000 Lyle’s Local Fund launched to support safe, prosperous and healthy communities
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October 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Do you remember your first visit to Canning Town Old Library? Newham Heritage Centre, and their team of Community Researchers would love to hear your memories. They are gathering stories and experiences to share when the refurbished centre opens next year. 📚

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Share your memories of Canning Town Old Library
Newham Heritage Centre is gathering memories and stories of Canning Town Old Library for an exhibition planned for the centre when it opens next year.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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The final few days of Royal Docks Originals were spectacular! Thank you to everyone who visited the Royal Albert Wharf Creative Open Day and Compressor House this weekend #RDO25 ✨
October 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM