Fresh meat in capital place (6)

I believe the answer is:

newham

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'capital place' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'fresh meat' is the wordplay.
'fresh' becomes 'new' (synonyms).
'meat' becomes 'ham' (ham is a kind of meat).
'new'+'ham'='NEWHAM'

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app