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Photos capture "rich tapestry" of life in the Borough of Culture

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Half term fun to keep the kids entertained

Literary Tube map shows you which famous books were set in each London area

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10 things to do in east London this May bank holiday weekend

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Tesco, Morrison's and other supermarket opening times for May bank holiday

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Youth summit seeks solutions for three boroughs

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Bank holiday weather: the best day to get out and about this weekend

'Disappointing that Sadiq Khan blames government' for knife crime, councillor says

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Morning Update: Slow traffic and congestion hits London

Dealer 'brutally stabbed' and murdered for his drugs, jury told

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Alleged multiple rapist Joseph McCann refuses to attend plea hearing

It's European Parliament election day, time to head to the polls

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Council still investing in fossil fuels, despite promise to stop

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Temperatures and traffic set to set swell today

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Councils warned to prepare for possible food supply issues post Brexit

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Neighbours fear more trouble after second burnt out car

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Waltham Forest people gather for Ramadan Iftar event

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Luxury block of flats to be demolished, just five years after it was built

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Volunteers took 19 blades off the streets in four hours

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'Brexit hasn’t failed, it hasn’t even been tried yet' - letter

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Marks & Spencer to close 110 more stores as profits fall

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Morning update: Drivers see delays along M25

Notorious fly-tipping site is transformed into a green park

How to vote tactically in the European Parliament election as a Remainer or Brexiter

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Jamie Oliver 'deeply saddened' as restaurants, including Jamie's Italian in Stratford, collapse

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Sneak peak for public at cinema's £17million refurb

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Council budgets down by a fifth

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Travel news: Heavy delays and vehicle fire could cause commute delays

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

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Choose candidates who will stand up for UK in Euro election

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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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Sport

FA Cup fully free-to-air from 2021

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Harrold signs new contract with O's

Widdowson the latest to commit future to Orient

Edinburgh full of praise for McAnuff

McAnuff agrees new deal at O's

Performance coach Amoah leaves O's

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Sport

Lee 'loved every minute' at O's

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

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'

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National sport

Ernesto Valverde does not believe Liverpool defeat is haunting Barcelona

Gameiro and Rodrigo on target as Valencia edge Barcelona to win Copa del Rey

Derby’s play-off mentality has changed, insists Johnson

Smith won’t be asking for Lampard’s words of wisdom at Wembley

Villa need to win play-off final or season is a failure – McGinn

Warrington finish first day of Magic Weekend in style

Anxious wait for England ahead of World Cup after Mark Wood sustains foot injury

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Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Helping residents connect: District council announces digital workshop

Witness appeal expands after woman is hit by glass in bar

District Council's chairman 'honoured' to be re-elected despite powercut

Make sure you have enough medicine stocked during May Day bank holiday GP's urge

Jackpot joy: hospice charity relaunching community lottery this summer

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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 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

Gove to enter crowded battle for the Number 10 crown

Smacking ban ‘will do nothing to help vulnerable children’

Nicola Sturgeon to meet Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Dublin

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NHS-wide ban on sale of high-energy drinks to under-16s

New national development coordinator to help prevent people going missing

Celtic victory parade cancelled amid safety fears

59,000 sign petition backing doctor who asked Muslim patient to remove veil

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