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You could be penalised for not wearing a seatbelt. Photo: Pixabay

Drivers not wearing a seatbelt may no longer just be fined £100

Youth Councillor and Chigwell volunteer receives The Diana Award for humanitarian work

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Campaigners concerned by what huge Mall fire could mean for development plans

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Updated

Video shows fire and smoke pouring out of The Mall shopping centre

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Man who paid stranger to dump his rubbish for him heavily fined

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Conservative activist accused of "playing petty politics" over community hub plans

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Theresa May did not take action needed after Grenfell fire, says Mayor

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More than 100 firefighters tackle fire at The Mall shopping centre - recap

Morning update: Heavy traffic on M25

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Crossrail bosses still paid huge bonuses despite delay to new railway line

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Whirlpool recalls fire-risk tumble dryers - how to check if yours is affected

Wireless electric car charging trialled for first time

NHS body out of financial special measures after two years

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Debate on sex education and recent "homophobic" protests outside schools postponed

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The link between poverty and violent crime is real, study shows

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I've been the victim of a social media feeding frenzy, twice

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Theatre’s appeal for unloved shoes ahead of new production

People invited to make as much noise as possible in protest against new Prime Minister

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'Criminals want a no-deal Brexit,' says Mayor

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Hold my beer - cheapest pints in London revealed by using TFL map

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Full council meeting postponed, council slammed for "cowardly behaviour"

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Sadiq Khan calls for rent controls

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Holiday goers warned to travel responsibly ahead of the busiest flying day of the year

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What's on in East London this weekend, 20th and 21st July, 2019

Beer festival returns to raise money for charity

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All Tube passengers to get 4G reception by mid-2020s, transport bosses say

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Members of young anti-violence group head to Downing Street

It may not be the best weather for the beach this weekend

Academisation: Letting businesses run schools leads to riches for some but a poorer education

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Parking permit charges cause controversy

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There should be a register of domestic abusers, says London Assembly

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Constitutional changes meetings to be held in private

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Transport for London is using smartphone data to track Tube passengers

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£10,000 reward offered for information about disappearance and murder

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25-year-old who planned to travel to Syria is convicted for terrorism offences

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Waltham Forest to host flagship parks event

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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in snooker hall

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Delays of 90 MINUTES after roadworks overrun on M25

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What City Hall plans to do if there is a snap election in 2020

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Ilford teen among three arrested over A127 crash

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Mayor vetoes plans for new skyscraper The Tulip, a metre shorter than the Shard

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New children's play park with 3D shark unveiled

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Cat painting provides inspiration for children's stories

'Music is his passion' - boy robbed of his sight by cancer wins tickets to music awards

Workshop to teach parents how to spot signs of gang grooming

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Open air theatre shows returning to Epping Forest

Primary school pupils read to dementia patients

Man shot dead in Leyton snooker hall is named as police make more arrests

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Drivers leaving their engines running could be fined

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Crazy scenes as Algeria celebrate reaching final

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Map shows which boroughs declared climate emergencies as protesters demand action

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Updated

Alleged victim named after shooting at Russell Kane's home

New footage as police continue hunt for sex attacker who has struck four times

Museum with more than 200,000 years of history set for major overhaul

Traffic News: Road collision on M25 causes tailbacks

Beat your fear of flying on holiday

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RSPCA braced for 'hectic hedgehog' month

Hundreds of disabled travellers left stranded at UK airports after missing flights

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First time buyers paying more despite falling London house prices

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We've declared a climate emergency - now what?

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Ex-soldier uses battlefield training to give first aid to crash victims

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Vodka could be on the verge of a new renaissance

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Review for more bus services in outer London will take FIVE years

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Last council-run nursery in borough to close

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Fourth man arrested after fatal Leyton shooting

Four late night attacks on women, including two rapes, believed to be linked

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Man in critical condition after being shot in neighbourhood

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Morning update: Heavy traffic on A1 and around Vicarage Road

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Anti-knife campaigner accuses MP of being "a nightmare"

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Mayor must show more interest in delayed Crossrail, assembly member says

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Travel news: Tanker and van collision causes serious tailbacks on M25

Women raped and robbed in late night attacks

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Sport

Ling complimentary of teammates after Dartford win

Embleton hopeful of new signings

Boss provides injury update

Embleton pleased with 'step up' against Darts

O's beat Dartford to remain unbeaten in pre-season

Beginner hockey courses in Waltham Forest

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Sport

Wilshere keen to make up for lost time

Trippier completes move to Madrid

Hammers complete club-record Haller deal

Trippier set for Madrid move

Respects paid at Edinburgh memorial service

Hammers close in on Haller

Zabaleta: My last season in England

Byram makes Canaries move

Loyalty and service honoured

Dual title success for Linkside pair

O's to face Seagulls in trophy

Dayton signs new contract with O's

Alabi removed from transfer list

O's hold Hull in Marbella

Spurs stadium to host women's North London derby

O's in Group C of EFL Trophy

Profits from Norwich friendly to go to JE3 Foundation

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National sport

Geraint Thomas set to battle for supremacy in decisive stages of Tour de France

Butt named as head of first-team development by Manchester United

Rory Burns relishing chance to open for England with ‘natural talent’ Jason Roy

‘No regrets’ from Rankin over his chop and change international career

Griezmann focused on football as transfer fee row rumbles on

Cipriani left out of England’s pre-World Cup training camp in Italy

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Adam Peaty savours ‘special’ world title but aims to go even faster next year

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Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Youth Councillor and Chigwell volunteer receives The Diana Award for humanitarian work

Epping Bowls Club teaches over 200 schoolkids how to play the outdoor sport

Loughton Love Island contestant voted off days before final

Six new Town Centre Team officers now on patrol across Epping Forest

Leaky roof forces library and parish council office to close

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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

Wilshere keen to make up for lost time

Hammers complete club-record Haller deal

Hammers close in on Haller

Byram makes Canaries move

Arnautovic completes China move

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National news

UK seeks new European-led force to protect shipping in Gulf

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charge over Vegas allegations

Prosecutors ask judge to stop fake heiress profiting from Netflix show

Jo Swinson: from baby of the House to new party leader

Jo Swinson becomes Liberal Democrats’ first female leader after landslide win

Iran’s claimed arrests of 17 CIA spies ‘totally false’, says Trump

Veteran soul and funk star Art Neville dies at 81

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