Blue Peter heads to Newham

Television presenters Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood are heading to Newham to broadcast Blue Peter's Big Olympic Tour programme.

Their live show on 21 July in Central Park, High Street South, East Ham, precedes the arrival of the Olympic Torch into the park.

Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales said: "I am really looking forward to welcoming Blue Peter to the Mayor's Newham Show. It will really help get our party started as we welcome the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to our borough."

After the live TV show on 21 July, and also on 22 July there will be free fun-packed activities for families. Young people can try out a range of Olympic sports, go back in time to discover the history of the.......