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Public warned to stay inside despite warm weather as fight against coronavirus intensifies

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Long may Loughton's community spirit continue

Redbridge playgrounds and outdoor gyms fenced off after residents flout guidelines

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13 more coronavirus deaths at Princess Alexandra and Barts hospitals - recap

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Five appear in court charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

CORONAVIRUS

City Hall prepares for virtual reality as coronavirus law allows online meetings

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Government urges people to stay in as weather warms up following deaths of four NHS staff

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'Stay at home' warning remains as temperatures set to soar up to 20C this weekend

Coronavirus

Coronavirus infections across Waltham Forest and Redbridge rise above 550

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Waltham Forest and Redbridge schools donate protective gear to hospital staff

Waltham Forest residents complain of missed bin collections after overhaul

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Coronavirus

Five more coronavirus deaths confirmed at Barts NHS Trust hospitals

CORONAVIRUS

Government must support London charities during Covid-19, says Mayor

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CORONAVIRUS

London banks must "serve the national cause" and back small business amid Covid-19

Coronavirus has proved we can put people over profit

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CORONAVIRUS

New coronavirus test could give results in less than half an hour

McDonald's tackles social media rumours on possible re-opening

£13bn of NHS debt written off, 13 more deaths at Princess Alexandra and Barts - recap

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Man appears in court following fatal Walthamstow stabbing

CORONAVIRUS

London could handle three more months of lockdown – but not six months

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Coronavirus

Over 500 coronavirus infections confirmed across Waltham Forest and Redbridge

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Coronavirus

Government will write off £13.4 billion of historic NHS debt to help trust fight coronavirus

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Coronavirus

Can you refuse to go to work because of coronavirus concerns?

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Three men charged with attempted murder in connection with Chingford firearm incident

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Coronavirus

Eight coronavirus patients die at Barts NHS Trust hospitals

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Council issues rallying call for residents to join fight against coronavirus

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Coronavirus

Tonight we will show our and love and support for the NHS with another clapping event

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Victim who was stabbed to death named

8 deaths at Princess Alexandra, five at Barts Health Trust - recap

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CORONAVIRUS

Fire fighters to drive ambulances and give first aid to help Covid-19 response

Murder investigation in place after man stabbed to death

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CORONAVIRUS

Mayor urges London football clubs to help fight coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

The number one symptom to spot coronavirus – and how to help scientists learn more

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Coronavirus

School produces their own protective equipment to help NHS staff fighting coronavirus

Advertisers, support us during the coronavirus crisis

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Coronavirus

How long you’re contagious after recovering from Covid-19

Coronavirus

Petrol stations ‘will be forced to close' due to impact of coronavirus

10 more coronavirus deaths at Barts Health Trust, 381 more UK deaths- recap

CORONAVIRUS

Stranded politician urges Government to bring Brits abroad home

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Waltham Forest schools to provide Free School Meals to kids stuck at home

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Abandoned homeless people fed meals by volunteers

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Council care home workers facing protective equipment shortage

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Redbridge rubbish collectors being 'abused and spat at'

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CORONAVIRUS

AA to help with London ambulance breakdowns as coronavirus calls surge

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Coronavirus

Over 350 coronavirus cases confirmed across Waltham Forest and Redbridge

89 more coronavirus cases in east London and Essex - recap

CORONAVIRUS

London needs thousands of Covid-19 home-testing teams, says doctor

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London child poverty at five year high – and coronavirus will make it worse

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Man alerts police after being stabbed in the back

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Walthamstow Garden Party cancelled due to pandemic

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Local businesses get three-month rent holiday to avoid bankruptcy

Coronavirus

Councils 'working hard' to house all rough sleepers after new government instructions

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Coronavirus

Runner completes half marathon - by running length of balcony 5,000 times

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CORONAVIRUS

Mayor calls on Government to support migrants and benefits claimants during pandemic

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CORONAVIRUS

Hundreds of police respond to Met's coronavirus call up

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Changing of the guard as two new Labour members join London Assembly

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Boris Johnson warns he may impose tighter lockdown restrictions - recap

Coronavirus

Rotary Roundup: Pub donates food and farewell to 'wonderful' past president

Coronavirus

State needs strengthening in time of crisis

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Three men rushed to hospital after triple stabbing

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NHS frontline staff to receive coronavirus tests as death toll hits 1,019 - recap

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Sport

Orient place 'virtually all' staff on furlough

Premier League captains meet to discuss helping NHS

Players unions to meet to discuss wage deferrals and contract extensions

FA declares leagues 'null and void'

PFA seeks urgent talks over coronavirus wage deferrals

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RESULTS: Fans vote Orient's player of the season so far

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Sport

Shearer: Kane will 'be off' if Spurs fail to win trophies

Olympics and Paralympics postponed

Kane on course to return when Premier League resumes

Clapton able to go on through uncertain period

Second O's player tests positive for COVID-19

Barnes: Players accepting matches may have to be behind closed doors

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Macklin: 'Rule books have to go out of the window'

Coulson: Isolation tough for O's players

Next steps to be discussed on April 3

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POLL: Leyton Orient's player of the season so far

O's hit fundraising mark before Ultimate Quaran-Team kick-off

Olympian League will not charge teams subscription fees next season

Alderweireld to help people stay in touch

O's player tests positive for COVID-19

Premier League could be screened daily

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Premier League aiming for mid-may restart claims league chief

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Sissoko in regular contact with family while on lockdown in France

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National sport

Justin Langer sees value in behind closed door matches when shutdown lifts

Adam Peaty is working on core fitness while shutdown keeps him out of the pool

Sporting film of the day – Lagaan

Chris Wilder says players and managers will ‘do the right thing’ on wage cuts

Tokyo 2020 postponement can boost GB medal haul says British Cycling chief

5 players who could be back to full fitness when Premier League campaign resumes

Surfing faces up to coronavirus crisis after riding crest of Olympic wave

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Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Coronavirus

Harlow teacher helping vulnerable people during Covid-19 isolation

Two men charged with drugs offences following early morning raids

Walthamstow primary school rated 'good' by Ofsted

Coronavirus

'Coronavirus cough attacks' could carry a jail sentence of up to two years

422 UK deaths as second day of coronavirus lockdown begins - recap

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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 2019

Education Yearbook 2019

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

Players will be asked to take 30 per cent wage cut

Premier League captains meet to discuss helping NHS

PFA seeks urgent talks over coronavirus wage deferrals

Barnes: Players accepting matches may have to be behind closed doors

Next steps to be discussed on April 3

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National news

John Lewis and Waitrose staff latest to get coronavirus bonus

Covid-19 infections will be high for ‘weeks’ unless lockdown rules obeyed

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Newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to bring party together

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New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ‘gets Scotland’, Richard Leonard says

PM congratulates new Labour leader and invites him to Covid-19 briefing

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Rivals congratulate Starmer on Labour leadership election victory

Up to 4,000 low-risk offenders to be temporarily released in coronavirus fight

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