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On some of the smaller stages, including JagerHaus, lesser known acts will perform and show off their talents

All Points East music festival comes to East London

'I could not be more moved' - school works with iconic theatre to get young people onstage

'Martial arts can help young people learn self-discipline - but won't prevent knife crime'

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Elderly loneliness being fought with 'buddy' scheme

Why spend on borough of culture when we need social care?

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Morning update: North Circular closed again

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Explore the weird and wonderful world of science with new stage show

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Good result for Brexit Party will remind MPs of Referendum result

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Eco chants, burning masks and Maypole dancing - here's a modern take on May Day

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Man charged with murder of pedestrian

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Hi-vis - the symbol of petty authority that the gilets jaunes turned into rebel fashion

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Choose candidates who will stand up for UK in Euro election

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New show takes you back in time on a musical journey to the 1950s and 60s

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How George, 13, wants to carry on his grandfather's work with Nepalese village

Lane closures on M25 and A10 could cause weekend travel delays

We need a massive switch to renewables to avert climate disaster

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Charity worker swaps cheering from the roadside for marathon effort

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A college has committed itself to looking after its students' mental health

Elderly man, 81, in critical condition after hit and run crash

Parents continue to fight academisation of primary school

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What's on in East London this weekend, 18th and 19th May, 2019

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Wonderful weather at rotary club fete

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Care homes failing to meet fire safety standards

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The best wines to have with a barbecue

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'Cultural treasure' receives £5,000 cash injection

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Motorway lane closures to be enforced with cameras

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Children named their favourite storybook - and care home residents chose their own

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Crate business hub planned for Walthamstow

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Travel news: Slow traffic builds on M25 and M11 including severe tube delays

Inspectors return to check special needs provision progress after "weaknesses" found

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'The drink that changed my mind about sherry'

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Popular outdoor education centre closing till 2020 for £4.5m refurb

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A long-standing MEP is running again for the first time since the '90s.

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Sponsored cycle raises £6,000

Promise of 1400 affordable homes by 2022

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Plans for 600 affordable homes approved

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Morning update: M25 shut near Watford and A406 closed after building fire

Calor Rural Community Fund could award Epping Forest projects £5,000

'Rugby on horseback' display wows spectators at riding school open day

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Broken down vehicle on M25 causes trouble

Milestone visit shows how homes can save money and water

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Updated

UPDATED: Cemetery closed due to "police matter"

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Youth violence to be tackled head on with new schemes

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We need to end animal testing for good

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M25 and tube services experiencing minor delays this morning

Then and Now: Trams once crossed this junction, would you recognise it today?

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Deaf street dancer on his upcoming role in new show

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Democracy depends on an informed electorate

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MasterChef winner to join star-studded food festival

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I went to WAR with my children

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It's vital to vote in European Parliament elections

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Victim of Leytonstone hit and run named

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Reduced services and closures on TFL tube lines and stormy weather set for today

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Police investigating shot fired outside mosque

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Pair have to pay back £500k or face extra time in jail

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What have I achieved in the year since I was elected?

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What's on in East London this weekend, 11th and 12th May, 2019

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91 flats approved for centre of Walthamstow

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Alleged serial rapist refuses to leave cell to attend court

Waltham Forest College students on 'life changing' Spanish work experience trip

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Air pollution breaches more than double legal limits

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Expect heavy rain and thunder storms while travelling

Epping Forest Business Group holds breakfast networking event

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Joseph McCann charged with five rapes and three kidnappings

This evening update will keep you out of the traffic and get you home

How students' work will keep swans on a stretch of canal

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Petition to save A&E handed into Downing Street, despite assurances it is safe

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£4.2million invested to protect country park

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A woman turned the loss of her husband into an inspiring message of hope

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Why will Corbyn eat with Chinese president but not Trump?

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Man wanted in connection to hammer attack

Sport

O's issue retained list

Lee among four to be released by O's

O's looking at 'bigger picture'

Widdowson thankful for 'fantastic experience'

McAnuff: Orient 'as prepared as we could have been'

Clay 'over the moon' at new deal

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Sport

Clay signs new O's deal

Maguire-Drew: O's must 'regroup'

Edinburgh: 'We were worthy of taking the game to extra-time'

O's beaten in FA Trophy final

RELIVE: Orient's double bid ends in disappointment

Two O's players to miss out on FA Trophy final

'No sentiment' in Edinburgh's line-up

Leyton Orient's journey back to where they belong

IN PICTURES: O's photo shoot ahead of trophy final

Brill excited for 'great occasion'

Coulson's delight at Player of the Year award

Edinburgh praises fans after awards recognition

Awards recognition for Edinburgh and Coulson

Widdowson: League successes a confidence booster

O's hope McAnuff will be ready for Wembley final

EFL confirm summer transfer window deadlines

O's Wembley preparation no different to any other game

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National sport

Pain-free Andy Murray optimistic about return to competitive tennis

Departing Vincent Kompany tells Manchester City: ‘I have given everything’

Wickets galore at Taunton as leaders Somerset take on struggling Warwickshire

Klose signs on for three more years at promoted Norwich

Brighton chairman: Graham Potter was the outstanding candidate

Tom Daley’s husband hits out at British Swimming in buggy row

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Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Paedophile found guilty of attempting meet child for sex

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"We could see fire over the trees" town shaken by unit fire shares shocking images

Students take part in fifth annual charity mile fun run

Concerns increase over missing 46-year-old man

Why spend on borough of culture when we need social care?

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

Victorious Hammers secure top-10 finish

VAR will not end all controversy, admits referees' chief

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Wilshere in contention to start against Hornets

Arnautovic: Win was 'perfect' end to Hammers' home season

Arnautovic double helps Hammers to comfortable win

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National news

Three handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s home

Hammond takes swipe at no-deal Brexiteers as Tory leadership battle looms

New care approach allows prostate cancer patients to get test results online

Shetland named one of Europe’s top 10 destinations for 2019

Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute with Congress

Late-life weight change linked to development of dementia, researchers say

Paramilitary-style display follows death of man convicted over Troubles bombing

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