Newham Recorder founding editor Tom Duncan dies aged 86

"Firm but fair" Duncan edited the Recorder for almost 30 years from its creation in 1968.

Founding editor of Newham Recorder, Tom Duncan. Picture: Colin Grainger

The founding editor of the Newham Recorder, Tom Duncan, died on Monday at the age of 86.

He edited the paper for almost 30 years, from its creation and first edition in 1968.

Duncan was made an honorary freeman of Newham in 2000 for his services to the community in the borough and was a priest for 25 years at All Saints Church, Poplar. Duncan’s time at the church saw him carry out hundreds of weddings, baptisms and funerals and he was much loved by worshippers.