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Teens aged 11-16 are invited to the Halloween party in Ilford

Halloween party to get young people off the streets and away from gang culture

We've got mini Holland cycle lanes, now cyclists should use them

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Head of TfL set to quit the network to lead Houses of Parliament restoration

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Nine-year-old boy crowned British karate champion

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Mayor accused of “complacent attitude” as violence and theft on Night Tube spike

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Aldi is creating a new generation of wine lovers - here are two of their best bargains

MP calls for misogyny to be a hate crime after being targeted by anti-abortion campaign

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Sex trafficking gang jailed for combined 24 years

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Hate politicians? They are the only thing between you and the mob

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£30m road and transport improvements officially launched

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Artists invited to design £40,000 installations to breath life into unloved spaces

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Store owner fined for failing to prove he was disposing of waste legally

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Intergenerational poetry session gets youngsters in the mood for Halloween

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Asda and Sainsbury's cut fuel prices by up to 3p per litre

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Leisure centre wins user voted award

Mayor visits children's hospice to learn of hardships faced by families

Morning update: Railway suspensions and delays on the A40

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Government must swiftly ban 'no fault' evictions, says London politician

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Grenfell shows 'stay put' advice must be reviewed, says London fire chief

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London Assembly suspends enquiry into Boris Johnson and Jennifer Arcuri

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Newly installed gates enhance park's 'grand landscape', architect says

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Detective who used racist language and stole a private photo is sacked

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Teacher banned after turning up to school drunk

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Hospitals join national campaign in holding week of fun and games for poorly children

Morning update - Crash on M25 causes delays

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Ban racist football fans from matches for life, police chief says

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College hosts launch of book exploring Lea Valley's food and drink industry

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Deputy council leader enters Labour selection race following council leader's suspension

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Boris Johnson shares blame for Garden Bridge demise, London Assembly claims

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Morning update - Crash on M1 causes stationary traffic

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Schoolchildren from different backgrounds brought together through power of sport

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Chief nurse awarded honorary doctorate for developing future nursing workforce

Jaw-dropping exhibition details reconstructive operations for acid burns and cleft lips

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Morning update: Broken down van on M25 and severe Met line delays

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TV series seeks men who want to have a baby (minus the love and marriage bit)

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Hospital seeks keen gardeners with a desire to volunteer and support the NHS

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Traffic News: Suspended TFL lines and heavy showers

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Celebrate fireworks night with festival at historic location

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Windrush group looks to celebrate young black success this black history month

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My First Term 2019 pictures - is your child in them?

And the greatest song for listening to in the car is...

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Winner of Guardian's Pet Groomer of the Year 2019 announced

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Free one-day festival to explore positive impact art can have on communities

It's time we had better Christmas lights

College celebrates high achievers with glamorous awards night

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Legendary comedian Lenny Henry begins new UK tour

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Pair jailed over 'shocking and cruel' youth club killing

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Man jailed after shots fired in Leyton

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New water fountain will help reduce plastic waste, cllr says

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"I’m autistic, do not be alarmed": Life with autism in the capital city

Gangster who ran drugs line from prison while awaiting trial for attack on rivals jailed

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Lib Dem mayoral candidate pledges to fight Brexit and knife crime

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Chigwell School football teams qualify for national finals

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Youngsters learn life-saving first aid skills

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Police appeal for witnesses following rush hour assault

Body found in woods confirmed as murdered midwife student

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Boy, 16, to appear in court charged with Woodford Tube station stabbing

What's on in East London and West Essex this weekend, 12th and 13th October, 2019

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Care home bakes giant scone to end age-old jam and cream debate

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It's time to run the arms dealers out of town

Former GB athlete puts primary pupils through their paces

Over 40 arrested following police raids

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Morning update - M25 busy and good service on all tube lines

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New recycling and refuse contractor will help fight against climate emergency, cllr says

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World Mental Health Day 2019 highlights

Climate crisis protesters cause mass disruption at City Airport

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Parliamentary candidate calls for violent crime to be treated as a public health issue

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Council launches mental health charter pledging to support young people

Over 1,000 pupils flock to freshers' event to learn about college's exclusive perks

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Labour denies politically-motivated 'stitch up' following suspension of council leader

MPs to investigate if drivers should be charged for using roads

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Sport

Ajax fans planning Leyton Orient trip

Fletcher excited by mix of O's youth and experience

O'Sullivan dumped out after day of controversy in Crawley

Pellegrini surprised by Everton's struggles

Pochettino rules out January overhaul

Eriksen doubt to face Hornets

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Sport

Allen believes Kane can break his Spurs scoring record

O'Sullivan's Crawley rest complaint

Fletcher 'honoured' to become new O's head coach

Fletcher appointed O's head coach

Young O's well beaten

Lions defeated in cup

McAnuff feels England players should have walked off

Fletcher close to O's appointment

Snodgrass announces Scotland retirement

Kane calls for harder action after night of shame in Sofia

ELR represented at Chicago

Bancroft's through to regional finals

Twins make winning debuts

Vorm returns to Spurs

O'Sullivan survives first round scare

Manor remain unbeaten

Fletcher reportedly offered O's job

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National sport

Seven-try All Blacks crush Ireland to set up England semi-final clash

Jones hails England’s Samurai spirit after calm heads secure semi-final spot

Parkes eager for World Cup win before baby arrives

Andreas Pereira wants win over Liverpool to kickstart Manchester United’s season

In Pictures: England enjoy memorable quarter-final win over Australia

Farrell hails England defence as the key to resounding win over Wallabies

England hammer Australia to reach World Cup semi-final

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Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Library campaigners happy with latest success against County Council

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New flexible bus service proves popular with passengers

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Waltham Abbey crash: Appeal launched to find two men seen running from scene

Man dies in crashing into ditch in Waltham Abbey

Hospital's Trust to take stage at Giant Health Event 2019

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Local History

Independent religious school falls from highest to lowest Ofsted rating

HISTORY: The Pearly Kings and Queens of Redbridge

HISTORY: A hero of the Titanic

HISTORY: The football club that had a flying start

HISTORY: The stories behind Redbridge's Open House hotspots

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Education Yearbook 2019

Education Yearbook 2019

View the latest education news, and information for parents looking for new schools

Education Matters 2018

Education Matters 2018

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Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

West Ham

Pellegrini surprised by Everton's struggles

Snodgrass announces Scotland retirement

Pellegrini frustrated after Hammers defeat

Pellegrini believes 'improving' Hammers can finish in top six

Hammers hit by Fabianski blow

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National news

Live coverage: MPs debate Brexit deal as thousands of protesters march in London

Second referendum campaigners march on Westminster ahead of Brexit votes

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‘Demonic Cummings’: People’s Vote effigy takes aim at Johnson ‘puppet master’

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Boris Johnson says Brexit delay is ‘pointless’ as he urges MPs to back his deal

Millions of people make journey to Iraqi city for pilgrimage of Arbaeen

Key quotes at-a-glance on Brexit Super Saturday

Boris Johnson urges MPs to back his deal and heal Brexit rift

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