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Murder investigation launched after woman found seriously injured dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman who was found seriously injured has now died.

Looking back

A visitor enjoying the wonderful views from the church

Looking back When church's breathtaking views were opened up for all to enjoy

Then & Now

Loughton High Street c1920. Credit: Gary Stone

Then & Now The popular cafe specialising in the American soda fountain

The Red Lion in the high road in the 1960s

The changing face of the high road

Protestors followed NLWA members to the lift where they continued singing. Image: Josh Mellor/LDRS

Singing protesters shut down Edmonton Incinerator meeting

Then & Now

Butler's Retreat c1900. Credit: Gary Stone

Then & Now Rare 120-year-old picture of a gift for forest visitors

A site left of New Road, pictured, has been identified by a developer to build 72 flats. Credit: Google Street View

First plans unveiled to build homes near leisure centre

News

Mark Cavendish celebrates his victory. Picture: PA

Cavendish sprints to national title

The hit CBeebies show Hey Duggie is heading out on the road for a huge UK tour. (Live Nation)

CBeebies hit Hey Duggee to tour UK theatres for the first time - how to get tickets

Wimbledon 2022: Where to watch the tennis tournament for free in London (Everyman)

Where you can watch Wimbledon 2022 for free in London

London drivers face £160 for entering cycle lanes under (PA)

London drivers warned as new rules see £160 fine for entering cycle lanes

Images of cyclists (PA)

Motorists who stray into cycle lanes to be fined by TfL from today

Aldi launches fruit and veg inspired candle to celebrate summer produce – see the scents

Aldi launches fruit and veg inspired candle to celebrate summer produce

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at West Ham bus depot. Picture: PA

Opinion Stop playing games and give Tfl funding it needs

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 26. (PA)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, June 26

Cranbrook Road - image of Ambulance (PA)

Suspected assault as woman is taken to hospital in critical condition

Add sass to your festival outfit with PrettyLittleThing's new clothing collection (PrettyLittleThing/Canva)

Add sass to your festival outfit with PrettyLittleThing's new clothing collection

Boohoo launches new holiday destination outfits category in time for summer (PA)

Dress for your summer destination with the help of Boohoo's new website feature

The 'love seat' could be a Love Island-inspired item that could work for your living room (Swoon/ITV)

The Love Island 'must-have' item that may be perfect for your living room

Sport

Mark Cavendish celebrates his victory. Picture: PA

Cavendish sprints to national title
Mark Cavendish won a three-way sprint for the line to claim a second British National Road Championship title – and first for nine years – in Castle Douglas.

Wimbledon 2022: Where to watch the tennis tournament for free in London (Everyman)

Where you can watch Wimbledon 2022 for free in London

Amir Khan and his wife Faryal. Credit: PA

Three arrested after boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in Leyton

Looking back

Leyton Orient was sold to Eagle Investments Limited 2017

Looking back When O's were sold to a life-long fan after turbulent period

Nayef Aguerd, right, in action for Morocco. Picture: Action Images

Hammers complete Aguerd signing

BBC Eastenders to move to different channel as bosses confirm Wimbledon schedule change

Eastenders to move to a new channel as BBC bosses confirm major schedule change

David Moyes is shown a red card by referee Jesus Gil Manzano

Moyes and Rice get UEFA bans following Frankfurt defeat

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National Sport

Dragons RFC badge

Dragons add ‘RFC’ to name as rebrand moves to position Welsh region as a club

Eoin Morgan file photo

In pictures: Eoin Morgan’s international career with England

Will Stuart is expected to make his fifth start in England's clash with Australia on Saturday

I was horrendous – Will Stuart draws on early experience of conversion to prop

Eoin Morgan led England to World Cup glory in 2019

The key moments in the reign of Eoin Morgan as England captain

Wimbledon 2022 – Day One – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Rain makes early appearance as Wimbledon gets under way

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Looking back

A visitor enjoying the wonderful views from the church

Looking back When church's breathtaking views were opened up for all to enjoy

The Red Lion in the high road in the 1960s

The changing face of the high road

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West Ham

Nayef Aguerd, right, in action for Morocco. Picture: Action Images

Hammers complete Aguerd signing

David Moyes is shown a red card by referee Jesus Gil Manzano

Moyes and Rice get UEFA bans following Frankfurt defeat

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National News

The Pride parade

Neighbours join to march 80 metres in one of world’s shortest Pride parades

Poland Russia Ukraine War

War-damaged Russian weapons go on display in Poland

Supermarket shelves

Food bodies raise concern about lack of import controls post Brexit

Maidstone County Hall, Kent

Teenage girl killed by car after trip to McDonald’s with friends – inquest

South Africa Nightclub Deaths

Mystery remains over deaths of 21 teenagers at South African nightclub

A demonstration of a self-driving car

MPs launch investigation into self-driving vehicles

Jens Stoltenberg

Stoltenberg sets out plan for biggest overhaul of Nato since the Cold War

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