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The George is set for a new name under new owners Urban Pubs & Bars

New owners AND new name revealed for historic Wetherspoons pub

What the new homes would look like

What the new homes would look like

Redbridge Council

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Derelict garages to be torn down and redeveloped despite objections

A large group of campaigners attended the town hall meeting

A large group of campaigners attended the town hall meeting

Redbridge Council

Youth centre's conversion moves closer but dubbed 'travesty'

The George opened in 1716 as The George & Dragon Inn

The George opened in 1716 as The George & Dragon Inn

Wetherspoon accused of 'ignoring community views' over historic pub closure

Vestry House Museum in Walthamstow hosts Britain’s first-ever car with an internal combustion engine

Vestry House Museum in Walthamstow hosts Britain’s first-ever car with an internal combustion engine

Waltham Forest Council

'We need more plaques commemorating borough's industrial history'

The George pub will be closing

The George pub will be closing

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Closing date revealed for historic Wetherspoons pub

Josh McKay was fatally stabbed

Josh McKay was fatally stabbed

Metropolitan Police

East London duo charged with murdering man who was fatally stabbed

News

The incident took place at Whitechapel station

The incident took place at Whitechapel station

London Underground

Travel updates after 'casualty on track' shuts Tube line - as it happened

Castings found after ‘gunshots heard’ at London nightclub

Castings found after ‘gunshots heard’ at London nightclub

Casings found after ‘gunshots heard’ at London nightclub

The Mermaid Inn in Rye was notorious for smuggling

The Mermaid Inn in Rye was notorious for smuggling

Cllr Paul Donovan

Banning things sends them underground

Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival and Battersea Park Fireworks are among the best bonfire displays in the UK.

Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival and Battersea Park Fireworks are among the best bonfire displays in the UK.

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The two London Bonfire Night displays named the best in the UK you need to go to

Kayon Bhola (left) and Jeremiah Jackson (right) were two of the three rapists

Kayon Bhola (left) and Jeremiah Jackson (right) were two of the three rapists

Southwark Crown Court

Girl, 13, raped by three men after being lured to London flat

M25 was blocked between J22 and J24 earlier today

M25 was blocked between J22 and J24 earlier today

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M25 blocked after pedestrian spotted walking on motorway

c2c services will be impacted by engineering works over the next seven days

c2c services will be impacted by engineering works over the next seven days

All the c2c engineering works over the next seven days

Albert Crescent, Chingford in the late 1930s (Image: Gary Stone)

Albert Crescent, Chingford in the late 1930s (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Woolworths in Albert Crescent, Chingford

Spurs midfielder Archie Gray joins a gym session at Tottenham Community Sports Centre for people living with or recovering from cancer

Spurs midfielder Archie Gray joins a gym session at Tottenham Community Sports Centre for people living with or recovering from cancer

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Spurs’ Archie Gray joins gym that helps cancer patients

From the Horniman Museum to Herne Hill Market, here are some 'hidden gems' in London according to locals on Reddit.

From the Horniman Museum to Herne Hill Market, here are some 'hidden gems' in London according to locals on Reddit.

Cultural attractions

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London's 'hidden gems' chosen by locals - from secret market to quaint parks

Is Deliveroo down? App and website have problems

Is Deliveroo down? App and website have problems

Is Deliveroo down? Customers left wondering if they'll receive food orders

LIVE updates on travel CHAOS as trains at major London stations disrupted

LIVE updates on travel CHAOS as trains at major London stations disrupted

RECAP after travel CHAOS as trains at major London stations disrupted

Sport

England's James McAtee celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Euro

England football

England U21s star James McAtee pays fitting tribute to George Baldock

Spurs midfielder Archie Gray joins a gym session at Tottenham Community Sports Centre for people living with or recovering from cancer

Spurs midfielder Archie Gray joins a gym session at Tottenham Community Sports Centre for people living with or recovering from cancer

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Spurs’ Archie Gray joins gym that helps cancer patients

England's manager Ben Futcher during the UEFA Euro U21 Championship Qualifying Group F match at the

England's manager Ben Futcher during the UEFA Euro U21 Championship Qualifying Group F match at the

England football

England U21s all-but secure Euros qualification - Ben Futcher hails spirited comeback

England U21 interim boss Ben Futcher

England U21 interim boss Ben Futcher

England football

The FA are at a managerial crossroads - England under-21s boss Ben Futcher weighs in

West Ham fans were joined by Liverpool and Everton fans for their protest on September 25

West Ham fans were joined by Liverpool and Everton fans for their protest on September 25

West Ham United FC

West Ham fans and opposition supporters to hold ticket price protest

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National Sport

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was the star of the show in London (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was the star of the show in London (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Caleb Williams throws four touchdowns as Chicago sweep aside Jags in London

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy (left) accepts playing Joe Allen (right) against Montenegro would represent a gamble (Nick Potts/PA)

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy (left) accepts playing Joe Allen (right) against Montenegro would represent a gamble (Nick Potts/PA)

Craig Bellamy says ‘romantic’ Montenegro return for Joe Allen would be a gamble

England’s Dan Bradbury won his second DP World Tour title in the FedEx Open de France (Zac Goodwin/PA)

England’s Dan Bradbury won his second DP World Tour title in the FedEx Open de France (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Dan Bradbury claims his second DP World Tour title at FedEx Open de France

Ineos Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand almost came to blows ahead of the start of racing on day two of the America’s Cup in Barcelona (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Ineos Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand almost came to blows ahead of the start of racing on day two of the America’s Cup in Barcelona (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Great Britain’s America’s Cup hopes take another hit as New Zealand go 3-0 up

The ground staff at Multan used huge fans to dry the pitch (Rory Dollard/PA)

The ground staff at Multan used huge fans to dry the pitch (Rory Dollard/PA)

Pakistan ready to re-use same pitch in Multan for second Test against England

Maia Bouchier registered a half-century in England’s win (Altaf Qadri/AP)

Maia Bouchier registered a half-century in England’s win (Altaf Qadri/AP)

England continue perfect record at T20 World Cup after hammering Scotland

Aryna Sabalenka clinched her third title in Wuhan (Andy Wong/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka clinched her third title in Wuhan (Andy Wong/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka takes Wuhan Open title to close on rankings leader Iga Swiatek

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Local History

Community contribution

Albert Crescent, Chingford in the late 1930s (Image: Gary Stone)

Then and Now: Woolworths in Albert Crescent, Chingford

The level crossing at Chingford Hatch in 1935 (Image: Gary Stone)

The level crossing at Chingford Hatch in 1935 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Chingford Hatch level crossing

Loughton High Road c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

Loughton High Road c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Lopping Hall and its clocktower in Loughton

Church House in Church Lane, Loughton c1880 (Image: Gary Stone)

Church House in Church Lane, Loughton c1880 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Church House in Church Lane, Loughton

The Retreat in Bury Road, Chingford, late 1890s (Image: Gary Stone)

The Retreat in Bury Road, Chingford, late 1890s (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Jubilee Retreat in Chingford

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West Ham

Opinion

There are a lot of hopes resting on the shoulders of new West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Challenges ahead for new West Ham United manager

David Moyes waves to West Ham Fans (Image: PA)

David Moyes waves to West Ham Fans (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Is the business model of Premiere League football doomed to failure?

Empty seats in the West Ham United stand as fans leave early during the match against Arsenal at the London Stadium (Image: PA)

Empty seats in the West Ham United stand as fans leave early during the match against Arsenal at the London Stadium (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Have our football fans changed?

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

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

West Ham United FC

West Ham owners deserve credit for sticking by Moyes

New West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca. Picture: PA

New West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca. Picture: PA

West Ham United FC

Scamacca realises 'dream' with West Ham move

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Wynne Evans and Katya Jones scored 34 for their tango to Abba’s Money, Money, Money during Saturday night’s show (BBC/PA)

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones scored 34 for their tango to Abba’s Money, Money, Money during Saturday night’s show (BBC/PA)

Strictly’s Katya and Wynne address ‘midriff’ moment as welfare team checks in

President Joe Biden is visiting Florida following the devastation caused by hurricanes Milton and Helene (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

President Joe Biden is visiting Florida following the devastation caused by hurricanes Milton and Helene (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile defence system, like the one being sent to Israel, is displayed on the South Lawn of the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile defence system, like the one being sent to Israel, is displayed on the South Lawn of the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

US to send air defence battery and troops to Israel to bolster defences

The touring Iron Throne from Game of Thrones was sold at an auction in Dallas for more than £1.1 million (Yui Mok/PA)

The touring Iron Throne from Game of Thrones was sold at an auction in Dallas for more than £1.1 million (Yui Mok/PA)

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Game of Thrones dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches £1.1m at auction

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving a speech at the Treasury in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving a speech at the Treasury in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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Labour MPs urge Chancellor to change fiscal rules to step up public investment

Director General of the BBC Tim Davie is to warn that the retreat of BBC World Service has helped Russia and China to broadcast unchallenged propaganda (Peter Byrne/PA)

Director General of the BBC Tim Davie is to warn that the retreat of BBC World Service has helped Russia and China to broadcast unchallenged propaganda (Peter Byrne/PA)

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Retreat of BBC World Service aids propaganda from Russia and China – Tim Davie

John Mason said he was ‘very disappointed’ to have been expelled from the SNP over comments he made in August about the Israel-Hamas conflict (Andrew Milligan/PA)

John Mason said he was ‘very disappointed’ to have been expelled from the SNP over comments he made in August about the Israel-Hamas conflict (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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John Mason expelled from SNP over ‘utterly abhorrent’ Gaza comments

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