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O's Marvin Ekpiteta and Connor Smith. Photo: Simon O'Connor

Leyton Orient footballer cleared of punching man after Avengers movie

Traffic update: Fire at Northern line station causes severe delays

Main road to close to traffic for 24 hours as part of Clean Air Day efforts

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Charity owner kept slave and spent victim’s benefits on designer clothes and a car

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Spur of the moment decision led to teacher meeting Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal

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New 'affordable-rent' flats built on former sheltered housing site

Boris Johnson is unfit to be Prime Minister, London Assembly members say

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London is a safe city, says mayor Sadiq Khan

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Inclusive dance show celebrates the talents of people with disabilities

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Strictly Come Dancing favourites announce their 2020 tour

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17 families still in temporary accommodation two years after Grenfell fire, mayor says

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Then and Now: How this 1960s tower block looks today

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Letter: England made Shakespeare, but the Bible made England

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Join the most intense game of tag in London

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Children’s hospice to host Big Summer Festival with two live music stages

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What the River Thames can tell us about crises hitting London

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Daughter's animation raises awareness of male suicide, in honour of her dad

What Sadiq Khan thinks about Boris Johnson potentially becoming Prime Minister

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Letter: Turn to the Bible for moral lessons

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Climate emergency declared in Redbridge

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Crimewatch appeal helped snare gym locker thief

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Acid attack on market trader by two men dressed in burkas

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Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight - what is it, the symptoms and how to prevent it

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Pregnant MP said she was told to choose between her job and motherhood

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Woman who murdered neighbour with scissors and broken bottles jailed

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FOUR east London churches allegedly set on fire, police confirm

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MP hopeful campaigns against loss of free TV licence for pensioners

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What's on in East London this weekend, 22nd and 23rd June, 2019

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Dozens of homes raided across Waltham Forest

Bring Your Dog to Work Day - what is it and how to share your pics with us

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Three churches in east London set on fire, church leaders said

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Six arrested in relation to investigation on alleged serial rapist Joseph McCann

£1.2million more to conserve Henry VIII's forest

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More small businesses will be able to replace their vans with less polluting ones

Number plate recognition cameras reducing burglary rates

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London fire chief says Grenfell ‘will never leave me’ as retirement announced

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£100million set aside for small businesses

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London leaders reflect on the Finsbury Park terror attack two years on

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Tube pusher victim feels guilty for not stopping attacker from striking again

Judge backs Government telling council to stop illegally printing newsletter

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveils electric delivery van

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Half of tower blocks in borough pose "substantial" fire risk to residents

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Torrential rain and thunderstorm warning issued

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Mayor announces new charging points for electric cars

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Police are on your side Mayor tells youngsters

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Sadiq Khan calls for pro-London prime minister

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Young offenders to get more mental health support thanks to research

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Man fined £1,200 for his friend dumping his rubbish

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Record number of affordable homes started across London

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Broken down vehicle and heavy congestion on M25

Singer wins award following search for best female musicians

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It's time to tax facial hair

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John McDonnell on the housing crisis and government cuts as he visits the area

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Improving carers' benefits will save the NHS money

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Get your sweat on at health and fitness festival

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Students’ artwork brings colour to the high street

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Waltham Forest shows how mini-Holland can return streets to the community

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We may soon get Sausage McMuffins after 10.30am as McDonald's trials new breakfast hours

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Sainsbury's to charge South Woodford customers for parking

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Protesters out in force to oppose 'Toxic Tesco Towers'

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Leader accuses long-time campaigner of "spreading lies", then retracts comment

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What's on in East London this weekend, 15th and 16th June, 2019

Discovery of body being linked to rape and robbery of another man at flat

Morning update: Travel and the weather outlook for today and the weekend

Four men arrested in Class A drug raid set to appear in court

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We are holding a FREE digital marking seminar for businesses

Herts and north London Tory MPs vote for new party leader - recap

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Broken down lorry gridlocks traffic on M25 clockwise

British strawberries could be a rarity next year due to Brexit

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Ten new-build homes for Hainault

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Children's services in borough rated 'outstanding'

Sport

Shabani signs pro O's deal

Cheltenham fans' groups aim to create 'fitting tribute' for Edinburgh

Sweeney signs professional O's contract

Ling had 'no hesitation' in appointing Embleton

Edinburgh's family create foundation in former boss' name

Trott completes Dons loan from Hammers

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Sport

Koroma departs O's for Terriers

O's to play Plymouth in Carabao Cup

O's to host Cheltenham on opening day

Premier League VAR to not rule on keepers' movements

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Embleton appointed interim head coach at O's

Embleton: 'Surreal feeling' to be O's interim head coach

Turley signs new O's contract

Huge medal haul for East London School of Karate

Clapton revive Stade Francais links at sevens tournament

O's signing Wright pays tribute to Edinburgh

Travis' memories of Edinburgh

Daggers director Thompson 'probably knew' they'd struggle to keep Wilkinson

Wilkinson 'over the moon' to join O's

O's bring in Daggers' Wilkinson

Bonne departs O's for Addicks

O's to discover cup opponents on Thursday

Orion runners compete at ultra marathon in South Africa

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National sport

Captain Finch leads by example to give Australia control

Aguirre looking for better as Egypt seek to build on narrow opening win

Newcastle draw up shortlist as manager search begins

Frank Lampard’s eventful first year in management

Chelsea receive permission to talk to Derby boss Frank Lampard

Uganda targeting overdue return to knockout stages

5 things we learned from England Under-21s at Euro 2019

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Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Open Day sees new volunteers sign up at Chigwell Riding Trust for Disabled Riders

Armed Forces Day and Reserves Day celebrations get under way across Epping Forest

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Driver spots raccoon near Ongar roundabout

Secondary school appoints long standing staff member as new headteacher

Ancient Gilwell Oak tree wins free maintenance treatment competition

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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

Trott completes Dons loan from Hammers

Premier League VAR to not rule on keepers' movements

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Hammers complete Fornals capture

Keen returns to Hammers

Bilic great 'fit' for Baggies

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National news

Jeremy Kyle bosses criticised as ‘irresponsible’ over lie-detector tests

Rise in royal spending disappointing in times of austerity, says Labour peer

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield to face retrial

Charles and Camilla rack up most expensive royal tour of year

Car chiefs warn of ‘knockout blow’ to industry from no-deal Brexit

New rules for electric vehicle chargepoints

Renee MacRae search team find pushchair parts in quarry

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