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89 more coronavirus cases in east London and Essex - live updates

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

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

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

Man alerts police after being stabbed in the back

Walthamstow Garden Party cancelled due to pandemic

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Local businesses get three-month rent holiday to avoid bankruptcy

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

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

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

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Hundreds of police respond to Met's coronavirus call up

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

Boris Johnson warns he may impose tighter lockdown restrictions - recap

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

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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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Remember the shops that ripped us off

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Support our campaign to help our Guardian Angels

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UK coronavirus death toll rises above 1,000

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5 beautiful rainbows helping spread hope during the coronavirus crisis

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Three jailed after Ilford bouncer stabbed to death at New Year's party

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Volunteers are making librarians redundant

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PM and Health Secretary test positive for coronavirus - recap

School academisation consultation extended due to coronavirus lockdown

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Women’s charities say the coronavirus outbreak will lead to increased domestic violence

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Police commissioner asks retired officers to consider returning to work

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PM Boris Johnson and Health Secretary both test positive for coronavirus

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Poll: What do Londoners think about coronavirus?

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Recycling will no longer be collected separately in Redbridge

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Spike of more than 50 new coronavirus cases across Waltham Forest and Redbridge

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has coronavirus

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Coronavirus has brought out the best and the worst in us

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Day-trippers are not welcome in Brighton and could be turned away by police

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Coronavirus home testing to be made available to millions as UK deaths hit 463 - recap

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Government to pay self-employed up to 80 per cent of their income up to £2,500 a month

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Councils will continue issuing parking fines in lockdown

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'Mini-Holland' roadworks to be suspended to protect staff

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Police can now arrest and fine people who ignore lockdown - what you need to know

Councillor and former mayor dies after short illness

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Massive clapping event to thank NHS staff to take place TONIGHT

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Ten new Redbridge Covid-19 cases take borough's total above Waltham Forest for first time

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Dedicated shopping hours for NHS, elderly and vulnerable at major supermarkets

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All about coronavirus home testing kits - and when they’ll be available

Two men charged with drugs offences following early morning raids

Walthamstow primary school rated 'good' by Ofsted

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'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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London City Airport shuts 'until the end of April' at least

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All places of worship closed to the public until further notice

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Four Essex hospitals ban visitors during coronavirus crisis

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Community centre cafe delivers food to vulnerable residents

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Council closes most markets after concerns over crowds

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Tube use down a third on yesterday as Londoners heed stay home advice

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Seven new coronavirus cases confirmed in Redbridge and five in Waltham Forest

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Children’s hospice expecting to lose over £500,000 during coronavirus pandemic appeals for help

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Prince Charles has coronavirus, Clarence House confirms

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Why are building sites still open, and are builders allowed to work?

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People are putting rainbows in windows to spread joy during the coronavirus crisis

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First day of UK coronavirus lockdown begins - recap

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Cancer-stricken girl's family forced to live apart in US and UK

Sport

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

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

Olympics and Paralympics postponed

Kane on course to return when Premier League resumes

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Sport

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

Elite football further suspended until April 30

FIFA vow to take 'exceptional measures' to respond to coronavirus pandemic

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EFL releases £50million to ease financial burden on clubs

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National sport

Billy Joe Saunders has boxing licence suspended after ‘idiotic’ video

What they said – Coronavirus has the sporting world talking

Barcelona stars help out club employees as sport’s goodwill gestures continue

‘Discussions’ over England pay likely – Joe Root

Jack Grealish apologises for breaking coronavirus lockdown to visit friend

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What does the future hold for Jack Grealish?

Lord’s is latest high-profile sporting venue made available to NHS

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Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

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Harlow teacher helping vulnerable people during Covid-19 isolation

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Four Essex hospitals ban visitors during coronavirus crisis

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Farewell celebrations held for students before coronavirus school closure

Man admits killing Epping woman in hit and run

Two people tested positive for Covid-19 die at Colchester Hospital

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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

PFA seeks urgent talks over coronavirus wage deferrals

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

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Next steps to be discussed on April 3

Premier League could be screened daily

Premier League aiming for mid-may restart claims league chief

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National news

Harry and Meghan bow out from royal life with vow to help in coronavirus crisis

EasyJet grounds entire aircraft fleet due to coronavirus

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Protective equipment shortage: procurement chief tweets ‘God help us all’

Covid-19: Number of patients being treated in hospital jumps almost 50%

Q&A: What’s next for Harry and Meghan?

Grandfather, 82, returns home after recovering from Covid-19

Britons stuck abroad slam ‘unclear’ rules for repatriation flights

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