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Find out how pioneering parents set up first neighbourhood co-operative nursery

New story-telling spot opened for primary school children

Exhibition celebrating 100 years of Scouts coming to Epping Forest District Museum

Charity offers help to shop staff left out of work by Mall fire

Morning update: Severe M25 delays and temperatures set to soar

Drivers not wearing a seatbelt may no longer just be fined £100

Youth Councillor and Chigwell volunteer receives The Diana Award for humanitarian work

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Campaigners concerned by what huge Mall fire could mean for development plans

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Video shows fire and smoke pouring out of The Mall shopping centre

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Man who paid stranger to dump his rubbish for him heavily fined

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Conservative activist accused of "playing petty politics" over community hub plans

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Theresa May did not take action needed after Grenfell fire, says Mayor

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More than 100 firefighters tackle fire at The Mall shopping centre - recap

Morning update: Heavy traffic on M25

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Crossrail bosses still paid huge bonuses despite delay to new railway line

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Whirlpool recalls fire-risk tumble dryers - how to check if yours is affected

Wireless electric car charging trialled for first time

NHS body out of financial special measures after two years

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Debate on sex education and recent "homophobic" protests outside schools postponed

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The link between poverty and violent crime is real, study shows

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I've been the victim of a social media feeding frenzy, twice

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Theatre’s appeal for unloved shoes ahead of new production

People invited to make as much noise as possible in protest against new Prime Minister

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'Criminals want a no-deal Brexit,' says Mayor

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Hold my beer - cheapest pints in London revealed by using TFL map

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Full council meeting postponed, council slammed for "cowardly behaviour"

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Sadiq Khan calls for rent controls

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Holiday goers warned to travel responsibly ahead of the busiest flying day of the year

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What's on in East London this weekend, 20th and 21st July, 2019

Beer festival returns to raise money for charity

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All Tube passengers to get 4G reception by mid-2020s, transport bosses say

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Members of young anti-violence group head to Downing Street

It may not be the best weather for the beach this weekend

Academisation: Letting businesses run schools leads to riches for some but a poorer education

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Parking permit charges cause controversy

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There should be a register of domestic abusers, says London Assembly

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Constitutional changes meetings to be held in private

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Transport for London is using smartphone data to track Tube passengers

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£10,000 reward offered for information about disappearance and murder

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25-year-old who planned to travel to Syria is convicted for terrorism offences

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Waltham Forest to host flagship parks event

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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in snooker hall

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Delays of 90 MINUTES after roadworks overrun on M25

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What City Hall plans to do if there is a snap election in 2020

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Ilford teen among three arrested over A127 crash

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Mayor vetoes plans for new skyscraper The Tulip, a metre shorter than the Shard

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New children's play park with 3D shark unveiled

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Cat painting provides inspiration for children's stories

'Music is his passion' - boy robbed of his sight by cancer wins tickets to music awards

Workshop to teach parents how to spot signs of gang grooming

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Open air theatre shows returning to Epping Forest

Primary school pupils read to dementia patients

Man shot dead in Leyton snooker hall is named as police make more arrests

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Drivers leaving their engines running could be fined

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Crazy scenes as Algeria celebrate reaching final

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Map shows which boroughs declared climate emergencies as protesters demand action

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Alleged victim named after shooting at Russell Kane's home

New footage as police continue hunt for sex attacker who has struck four times

Museum with more than 200,000 years of history set for major overhaul

Traffic News: Road collision on M25 causes tailbacks

Beat your fear of flying on holiday

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RSPCA braced for 'hectic hedgehog' month

Hundreds of disabled travellers left stranded at UK airports after missing flights

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First time buyers paying more despite falling London house prices

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We've declared a climate emergency - now what?

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Ex-soldier uses battlefield training to give first aid to crash victims

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Vodka could be on the verge of a new renaissance

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Review for more bus services in outer London will take FIVE years

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Last council-run nursery in borough to close

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Fourth man arrested after fatal Leyton shooting

Four late night attacks on women, including two rapes, believed to be linked

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Sport

Simmons wins in Belgium

Ling complimentary of teammates after Dartford win

Embleton hopeful of new signings

Boss provides injury update

Embleton pleased with 'step up' against Darts

O's beat Dartford to remain unbeaten in pre-season

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Sport

Beginner hockey courses in Waltham Forest

Wilshere keen to make up for lost time

Trippier completes move to Madrid

Hammers complete club-record Haller deal

Trippier set for Madrid move

Respects paid at Edinburgh memorial service

Hammers close in on Haller

Zabaleta: My last season in England

Byram makes Canaries move

Loyalty and service honoured

Dual title success for Linkside pair

O's to face Seagulls in trophy

Dayton signs new contract with O's

Alabi removed from transfer list

O's hold Hull in Marbella

Spurs stadium to host women's North London derby

O's in Group C of EFL Trophy

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National sport

Tottenham trio Kane, Alli and Lamela take on 100 local children in Shanghai heat

Scott snubs gold medallist Sun after claiming World Championships bronze

Lennon confident Celtic have fended off Arsenal’s interest in Tierney

England to set tone for Ashes by riding wave of World Cup triumph – Joe Root

Lowry still on a high after ‘dream-come-true’ Open victory

Frank Lampard upbeat over N’Golo Kante’s fitness race

Geraint Thomas suffers minor crash on stage 16 of Tour de France

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Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Exhibition celebrating 100 years of Scouts coming to Epping Forest District Museum

Indepedent travel agency team's Calender Girl window display bags £500 Jet2Holidays marketing vouchers

North Weald Bassett Parish Council and Library set to reopen

Youth Councillor and Chigwell volunteer receives The Diana Award for humanitarian work

Epping Bowls Club teaches over 200 schoolkids how to play the outdoor sport

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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 2018

Education Yearbook 2018

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

Wilshere keen to make up for lost time

Hammers complete club-record Haller deal

Hammers close in on Haller

Byram makes Canaries move

Arnautovic completes China move

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National news

Andy Murray’s golden postbox reinstated after being knocked over by car

Boris Johnson wins Tory leadership battle and will become next prime minister

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Johnson promises ‘can-do spirit’ to deliver Brexit after Tory leadership victory

Austrian McDonald’s to paste over slogan after Italy-themed ad campaign

Live coverage: Boris Johnson to become UK’s next prime minister

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Butter brand bids farewell to outgoing PM Theresa May with field of wheat ad

Animals ‘not able to adapt quickly enough to keep up with climate change’

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