It was once a separate town in Essex but was absorbed into the London Borough of Newham in 1965. West Ham is best known for its football club, West Ham United, which was founded in 1895 and has won three FA Cups and one European Cup Winners' Cup.

What locals say about West Ham. Great transport links, close proximity to good shops and nice neighbours. West Ham, Plaistow and Stratford are all great areas to invest in property.

Australia's biggest sports wagering company, Sportsbet, breached industry standards when it implied successful gambling would lead to sexual success and make men more attractive, a regulator has ruled.

The company was acquired by Paddy Power in December 2010, and since 2 February 2024, it has been owned by Flutter Entertainment.