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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

LIVE as safety inspection causes rush hour delays at major London train station

LIVE as safety inspection causes rush hour delays at major London train station

LIVE updates as major London train station CLOSED due to fire alert

You can take fascinating guided tours of Charles Dickens' former home in Bloomsbury including the new sex, gin and opium tour.

You can take fascinating guided tours of Charles Dickens' former home in Bloomsbury including the new sex, gin and opium tour.

'I took a sex, drugs and gin tour of Charles Dickens' home'

The exact date Oxford Street's Christmas lights will be switched on

The exact date Oxford Street's Christmas lights will be switched on

The exact date Oxford Street's Christmas lights will be switched on

A CGI image of what the expanded Stansted terminal will look like

A CGI image of what the expanded Stansted terminal will look like

Stansted Airport

First look at what £1.1b Stansted Airport terminal expansion could look like

Pub landlords ban kids - and 'don't give a toss' about backlash

Pub landlords ban kids - and 'don't give a toss' about backlash

Pub landlords ban kids - and 'don't give a toss' about backlash

Train prices have been on the increase in the UK for some time

Train prices have been on the increase in the UK for some time

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Fury as commuters notice 'London to Manchester Uber' is cheaper than the train

ITV has announced that they will be airing a recording of The Girls Aloud Show: Live at The O2, this autumn.

ITV has announced that they will be airing a recording of The Girls Aloud Show: Live at The O2, this autumn.

ITV to air The Girls Aloud Show: Live at The O2 to mark bands return

Jessica Hamersley, from Essex, noticed a red splotch on her left shin that kept disappearing and coming back

Jessica Hamersley, from Essex, noticed a red splotch on her left shin that kept disappearing and coming back

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Woman's bizarre warning sign that told her cancer was crushing her heart

The allegations were made in 2018, The Sun has said

The allegations were made in 2018, The Sun has said

Gregg Wallace addresses allegations of 'inappropriate comments' towards woman

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

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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

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

Michael O’Neill’s side welcome Bulgaria (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Michael O’Neill’s side welcome Bulgaria (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The key talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s clash with Bulgaria

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly been approached about the vacant England job (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly been approached about the vacant England job (Nick Potts/PA)

Pep Guardiola reportedly approached by the FA about the vacant England job

Conor Bradley is set to captain Northern Ireland again when they host Bulgaria on Tuesday (Liam McBurney/PA)

Conor Bradley is set to captain Northern Ireland again when they host Bulgaria on Tuesday (Liam McBurney/PA)

Conor Bradley hoping to push Liverpool claims with Northern Ireland performances

Ben Stokes has no issue with Pakistan opting to play on a used pitch (KM Chaudary/AP)

Ben Stokes has no issue with Pakistan opting to play on a used pitch (KM Chaudary/AP)

Ben Stokes has no issue with Pakistan exploiting home advantage for second Test

Ineos Britannia finished 23 seconds behind Emirates Team New Zealand in race four of the America’s Cup on Monday (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Ineos Britannia finished 23 seconds behind Emirates Team New Zealand in race four of the America’s Cup on Monday (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Ineos Britannia slip to 4-0 deficit in America’s Cup

Richard Wigglesworth (right) has been promoted to Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s coaching team (Niall Carson/PA)

Richard Wigglesworth (right) has been promoted to Steve Borthwick’s number two in England’s coaching team (Niall Carson/PA)

Richard Wigglesworth named Steve Borthwick’s number two ahead of autumn series

England celebrated victory over Finland after a defeat to Greece (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England celebrated victory over Finland after a defeat to Greece (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Key answers as England end October international window with many questions

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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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National News

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the international investment summit in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the international investment summit in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Starmer sets out vision for growth with plan to rip up red tape

Robert Fergusson died 250 years ago (University of Glasgow/PA)

Robert Fergusson died 250 years ago (University of Glasgow/PA)

Legacy of poet who inspired Robert Burns to be celebrated

The air strike hit an apartment building (AP)

The air strike hit an apartment building (AP)

21 killed in Israeli strike on northern Lebanon

It has been 40 years since the Brighton Hotel bombing, in which five people were killed and many more injured (PA)

It has been 40 years since the Brighton Hotel bombing, in which five people were killed and many more injured (PA)

Changes to Legacy Act risk Troubles veterans’ reputations – shadow minister

Rachel Reeves making her keynote speech during the International Investment Summit (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Rachel Reeves making her keynote speech during the International Investment Summit (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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Reeves warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on tax ahead of Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the creation of a new National Wealth Fund and a British Growth Partnership in a speech at the International Investment Summit on Monday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the creation of a new National Wealth Fund and a British Growth Partnership in a speech at the International Investment Summit on Monday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Reeves pledges end of instability as she announces new National Wealth Fund

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds (far right) was among the politicians and business leaders at the International Investment Summit (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds (far right) was among the politicians and business leaders at the International Investment Summit (Jonathan Brady/PA)

‘Renewed optimism’ for growth as Government unveils industrial strategy

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