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The fire broke out at a garage in Westward Road, Chingford. Photo: Google Maps

Fire rips through row of garages

Four journeys could be cut from key route

Man dies after police chase

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Evening update: Keeping you up-to-date

Councils at 'breaking point' as anti-cuts campaign goes to Downing Street

Project celebrating talent of young people aims to address rise in youth violence

Mum works though marital woes to build free counselling service for domestic abuse survivors

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Harry Potter-themed week sees pupils take part in potion-making and Quidditch games

Police appeal: Man missing for over three months

Council has built no social rent homes in last four years

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Faster responses and examinations promised as company takes over three key NHS services

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Would-be-burglars sentenced after failing to rob newsagents

Is your teacher one of the best?

Large stash of jewellery stolen in burglary

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School unveils new energy efficient building

Morning update: Beautiful sunshine to kick off the new week

Students who set up project to tackle youth violence in their community receive Mayor's Team London Award

Fallen WWI heroes remembered on the battlefields of Ypres

'Inspirational' schoolgirl receives British Citizen Youth Award for her campaign work

Would you like to run a cafe?

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Good grief, Charlie Brown! Exhibition marks comic strip's 70th anniversary

Then and now: Do you recognise these spots?

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Project tells stories of the textile industry's forgotten women

Exhibition will highlight benefits of 81 trees which are destined to be cut down

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Music, comedy and dance events happening this month

Building firm's van caught parked across two disabled bays

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Money-spinning festival would be bad for Wanstead Flats

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Merlot 101: 'The classic grapes of Bordeaux'

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Craftivists, speakers and film makers wanted to counter the Essex Girl stereotype

The way we treat our parks shows we destroy the things we love

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Warning to parents over safety of three brands of baby gate

Couple say fertiliser factory expansion plans "absolutely stink"

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Evening update: First touch of frost expected tonight

Road which banned cars during work hours named Best Healthy Street of the Year

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What's on in East London this weekend, 20th and 21st October 2018

Protesters call for Sadiq Khan to resign

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Praise for young artist who raised £1,400 for children's hospice

Socially minded Scouts alternative get cold and wet

Epping Primary School celebrates turning ten

Hundreds come out to remember sisters

Magicians, stilt walkers and singers entertain shoppers at mall's birthday bash

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"Totally pointless" bicycle slowing barriers to be re-done

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Delays on the A1, M25 and M11 as working weeks draws to a sunny end

Public outdoes itself with massive air ambulance fundraiser

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TfL fails to say whether advertising could plug £1 billion deficit

King George Hospital to close cancer unit

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Lorry smashes into low bridge despite man's warnings

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WWII RAF ace visits old airbase at 97 years-old

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"Everyone you meet is a suspect" - couple offer reward to find author of "sick" letter campaign

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Homeless man guilty of burglary

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Emergency services could lose vital phone signal in critical situations

Some tips to get you home safely and speedily this evening

'My global warming talk is too scary for primary school children'

Striking image of homeless man wins photo competition

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Abbey plays part in world wide WWI centenary event

Cabinet member calls for council to back people's vote on Brexit

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Two men arrested after drugs found in car

Meet Harry Kane9 - the adorable puppy who is a hit among celebs

New investment announced by council for adult care services

Pet rescued and finds forever home

We hold birthday party for fly tip - which has been there for ten years

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Police name man who died in double stabbing

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JAILED: Road rage driver who battered man over head with wrench, knocking him unconscious

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Teachers on high alert after spider infestations close 10 schools

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Council to charge apartment blocks for bulky bins

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Concerns raised over claims market stalls obstructed firefighters' access to burning flat

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Fraudster who only targeted people aged 90 or older jailed

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Costa reveal Christmas menu including pigs in blanket mac and cheese

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Hundreds turn out for 'Teflon Don' at emotionally charged funeral

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Dinosaur theme park to open soon - and here's how to win free family entry for a year

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School celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating after its first inspection

13 obscure parking laws which could see you fined

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Sport

Orient's tip to Boreham Wood to be televised

Lee 'devastated' to be out of FA Cup

Travis targeting League One

Orient lacked belief, says Edinburgh

Lamela nets winner against Irons

Edinburgh targeting a cup run

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Sport

Arnautovic fit to face Spurs

O'Sullivan continues Crawley progress

Pellegrini: Fatigue won't be a factor for Spurs

Pochettino insists he is happy with his squad

Clay keen to add goals to his game

Gorman a late substitute for Northern Ireland Under-21s

O'Sullivan treats crowd at 'hellhole' venue to 15th career 147

Winks: An 'incredible night' for England

Riza: Other clubs will look at Koroma if he continues good form

Clay hails Orient's character after Hartlepool point

O'Sullivan defends English Open criticism

Trippier: Spain victory sets the benchmark

Handley delighted with Abbey's start

East London stars make it through to semi-finals

Maxwell delighted with free scoring Peagram

Spurs quartet start on a stunning England night

Orient decide against Widdowson appeal

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National sport

Conor McGregor breaks down ‘fair and square’ defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov

Ronaldo relaxed ahead of Old Trafford return

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City still lacking sparkle in Champions League

Captain Ozil grabs the spotlight as Arsenal make it 10 in a row

Wood keen to take chance to push World Cup claims

Atlanta Falcons pile more misery on New York Giants

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Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

These little footballers have bright futures ahead of them

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The one thing you shouldn’t feed ducks – and what you should give them instead

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Woodland walk raises funds for the families of knife crime victims

'Rowdy' travellers descend on green on their way to a funeral

Man in hospital after being 'slashed'

Read more Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

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

Arnautovic fit to face Spurs

Pellegrini: Fatigue won't be a factor for Spurs

Hughton pleased with clean sheet as Pellegrini looks to second-half positives

Hammers suffer Seagulls setback

Hughton has sympathy with Rice

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National news

What the papers say – October 23

Robberies increase as more people are being caught with guns and knives

Selection of Stephen Hawking’s personal items to be sold at auction

Third phase of Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry to open

Schools close and care withdrawn as council workers bring city to ‘standstill’

Theresa May set to brief Cabinet on Brexit negotiations

Harry and Meghan head to Fiji in latest leg of Pacific tour

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