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Jurors have returned their conclusion over the March 2021 death of Amarnih Lewis-Daniel at Highview House, Chadwell Heath. The inquest was held at East London Coroner's Court in Walthamstow

Inquest verdict: Full circumstances of woman's tragic fall remain a mystery

Chase Griffith was convicted of murder at the Old Bailey yesterday (November 29)

Gunman found guilty of 'brutal murder' after man 'gunned down in the street'

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Mental health trust NELFT claims it has implemented a series of improvements after a 'serious incident investigation' into the death of transgender woman Amarnih Lewis-Daniel, found dead at Highview House, Chadwell Heath, in March 2021

Exclusive NHS trust has improved since woman's death but some issues unresolved, court hears

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Staff at north east London mental health trust NELFT missed two 'essential' opportunities to possibly save Amarnih Lewis-Daniel's life, expert witness Dr Duncan Harding told her inquest in Walthamstow

Exclusive Inquest hears mental health service missed 'essential' chances to save woman's life

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Transgender woman Amarnih Lewis-Daniel was using hormones in the lead-up to her death which did not appear to have been prescribed by any doctor, her inquest has been told

Exclusive Trans woman was taking unprescribed hormones before she died, court hears

Doctor Jonathon Dean, 31, of Poplar, arrives at Huntingdon Crown Court

Anaesthetist admits to stealing drugs from hospital ‘for sexual activity’

Parts of the Elizabeth line are shut over the weekend

East London Tube disruption expected after Elizabeth line closures

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easyJet is also offering a Santa letter collection service for schools near eligible airports.

Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa

'I tried dinner on Victoria Line tube and it gave TfL a run for its money'

'I tried dinner on Victoria Line tube and it gave TfL a run for its money'

Do you know how London got its name?

Do you know how London got its name? The interesting reason why it was picked

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Kaleidoscope Afternoon Tea at the Pan Pacific’s Orchid Lounge

'I tried a festive afternoon tea with desserts that look like Christmas ornaments'

How much snow have you had overnight?

Have you woken up to snow today? See how long the wintery spell is going to last

Lewisham Music Centre

Community contribution Lewisham Music centre - A charity led organisation creating opportunities

People walking along Embankment in London. Scattered weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the UK as temperatures plunged below freezing overnight

Met Office issues yellow warning for ice as Londoners brace for overnight freeze

PC Mohammed Rahman served in Met's North East Command Unit

Officer who passed on details to outsiders after searching police databases jailed

Find out the opening times for Westfield Stratford.

Westfield Stratford issues update on Christmas opening times for 2023

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Would you love to see a Shaun of the Dead 2, 3 or even 4 in the future?

'Well, wasn’t it enough?’ - Simon Pegg addresses Shaun of the Dead 2 future

See who is replacing Claudia Winkleman on the BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning slot next year

Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show - who is taking over?

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Are you hoping Fairytale of New York is this year's Christmas number one?

Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York gets UK Christmas number one

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Sport

Altitude training

Altitude training - a new era of exercise

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Interview of Patrick Mouratoglou

Exclusive Young Reporter Interview of Patrick Mouratoglou

The likes of Gary Lineker, Gary Neville and Alan Shearer paid tribute to Terry Venables

Tributes paid to 'vibrant' and 'charming' Terry Venables following death aged 80

Terry Venables took England to the Euro 1996 semi-finals and won the FA Cup with Tottenham

Former England and Tottenham manager Terry Venables dies aged 80

Joel Koh who is one of the young badminton players selected for the SEA Games

The underdogs of Singapore ready to take on the SEA Games

NPL Hockey club - The history of an unwavering team

England will play Argentina on Friday (October 27) in a battle for third place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

What time is England v Argentina kick-off in Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final?

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National Sport

Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates with the trophy (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with eighth UK title but admits lack of ‘buzz’

Joao Felix (left) scores for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid (Joan Monfort/AP)

Joao Felix sinks parent club Atletico Madrid as Barcelona move third

Gardner Minshew led the Indianapolis Colts to a fourth straight win (George Walker IV/AP)

Indianapolis Colts snatch overtime victory against Tennessee Titans

Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his eighth UK snooker title in York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with eighth UK title but admits lack of ‘buzz’

Callum McGregor is relishing the Euro 2024 opener (Robert Perry/PA)

Callum McGregor excited at chance to open Euro 2024 against hosts Germany

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The Black Lion pub in Epping, 1868

Community contribution Then and Now: The Black Lion pub in Epping

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The Robin Hood pub in Chingford c1910

Community contribution Then and Now: The Robin Hood pub in Chingford

Opinion 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all'
Community contribution Then and Now: Loughton Post Office
Community contribution Then and Now: Station Road in Chingford

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West Ham

Opinion

Paul Donovan believes West Ham's owners deserve credit for not sacking David Moyes

Opinion West Ham owners deserve credit for sticking by Moyes

New West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca. Picture: PA

Scamacca realises 'dream' with West Ham move

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National News

Members of the EuroMillions syndicate at the Ye Olde Bell near Retford are celebrating sharing a £1m win (Camelot UK/PA)

Hotel syndicate planning special Christmas party after £1m EuroMillions win

A TransPennine Express train at Leeds train station (PA)

Government pledges almost £4 billion to improve rail links in northern England

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Nearly half of all scams reported to Nationwide during the summer were purchase scams (Alamy/PA)

Shoppers being duped by fake sellers all year round, Nationwide warns

Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor Who (Big Issue/PA)

New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa tells Big Issue he is ‘nervous’ about star role

The Ministry of Defence’s 10 year equipment plan is currently unaffordable, the National Audit Office has found (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Spending watchdog finds MoD running £17bn equipment ‘blackhole’

The Pulis family’s home is known as the “Christmas lights house” during the festive period (The Pulis family/PA)

Family reach 10-year milestone for magical festive light displays

Care escort was the profession with the highest proportion of disabled workers, according to new analysis (Alamy/PA)

Disabled more likely to be in lower-paid and non-homeworking jobs – analysis

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