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

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

Public outdoes itself with massive air ambulance fundraiser

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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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

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Man in hospital after being 'slashed'

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'Blocked rubbish filled river could lead to infestation and flooding'

'Hospital trust breaching waiting time limits for life-saving bowel cancer test'

Evening update: Queues on the M25 on your journey home

Government 'must not sit on its hands' when tackling homelessness, says politician

Man dead following M25 car and lorry crash

Illegal noose style trap catches dogs, deer and cows

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Could you be the next Young Musician of the Year in your community?

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My First Term: See the little ones in our photo gallery

See how you can fix your relationship with broken stuff at this 'repair cafe'

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M25 crash: man dies after collision between two cars and a lorry

Grieving daughter urges community to support hospice's appeal to remember their loved ones

Inspirational headteacher laid to rest

Paedophile clown locked up for targeting young boys at children's parties

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Niece of Leyton Orient legend Laurie Cunningham unveils exhibition of club's history

Meeting discussing antisemitism definition 'not hostile'

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Pics: Conquered king remembered through a new play

Morning update: There for you every morning

Borough's first international poetry competition draws hundreds of entries from around the globe

Supervillain sequel is slick, suspenseful fun

'My family think I'm mad': Pensioner to jump out of a plane for charity

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Businessman drunkenly groped woman's bottom on tube

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Witnesses sought following attempted car theft

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Concern for teenager missing since Wednesday

Community group opposes massive music festival on Wanstead Flats

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Evening update: Piccadilly line hit by part-suspension and severe delays

Council plans to raise council tax rates to pay for social care

Agent fined £26k for cramming 16 people into one house

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Online counselling for children with mental health issues to go live

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Claire's Accessories considers closures

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Forest doused in snow in charity's Christmas card range

£1m home development company plans 53 apartments on Green Belt land

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Faithful police dogs given bravery awards

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How to stop your dog from being distressed when fireworks go off

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MP cuts cake on furniture charity's birthday

Citizens Advice: When can I claim sick pay?

Slight delay for pavilion upgrade

Sport

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

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Sport

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

Lee rested against Hartlepool

Edinburgh pleased with substitute's impact

I'm not in need of a rest, Kane claims

Edinburgh: Widdowson red card 'completely wrong'

Ten-man Orient grind out point

Dier: England youngsters keeping senior players on their toes

Edinburgh hoping big crowd will lift the O's

Ekpiteta: This is the best squad I've been a part of

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National sport

How did LeBron James fare on his LA Lakers debut?

Debut defeat for LeBron James as Portland down LA Lakers

Football rumours from the media: Alexis Sanchez linked with Man Utd exit

Which Premier League teams fare the best after an international break?

Josh Rosen suffers miserable night as Denver Broncos thrash Arizona Cardinals

Jack Wilshere return pushed back to November

Tottenham not prepared to compromise ethos to make signings – Pochettino

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Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Man in hospital after being slashed

A musical adaptation as first seen in New York is coming

Proposals to start charging at free car park deferred

Star-studded birthday bash raises £100k for children's hospice

Voting deadlock keeps controversial flat plans alive

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

Click here to view supplement

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

West Ham

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

Seagulls sweat on Stephens fitness for Hammers clash

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National news

Harry and Meghan meet Australian politician who wants to scrap monarchy

Meghan recalls ‘taking out the trash’ in first job at 14

British woman accused of killing husband on Malaysian island

Harry scales new heights on Australia tour with Sydney Harbour Bridge climb

Trump praises congressman for body-slamming Guardian reporter

Tory MP questions whether party still shares his ‘values and ethos’

Radical preacher Anjem Choudary released from prison

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