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The Lea Bridge Road junction with Markhouse Road, Walthamstow. Photo: Google Maps

Motorcyclist detained by members of public after a pedestrian injured in collision

Morning commuters warned of heavy rain and traffic disruption

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Tube workers considering December strike

Redbridge's children's services shortlisted for national award

Coca-Cola Christmas truck to bring festive spirit to Leyton

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Alleged serial rapist 'tied up mother while he raped her children'

Sadiq Khan calls on tech start ups to tackle London's social problems

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Greens step aside in Chingford and Woodford Green to support Labour bid to oust IDS

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Man arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack

Traffic news: Good tube service but severe motorway delays

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Girls school students quiz MP on climate change and Brexit

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TfL's multimillion Central Line update sees train service cutbacks

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Siobhan Benita: Brexit, cannabis, and why London needs a woman as Mayor

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Government should fund homes for London police, says think tank

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The refugee supper club breaking down barrier and challenging media narratives

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Third man arrested in connection to fatal Waltham Abbey crash

Security guard forced girls to perform sex acts after catching them shoplifting

What exactly is purdah and why should you care about it?

Children create poppy walls for hospitals' remembrance services

Updated

Alleged serial rapist embarked on 'series of shocking sex attacks'

Pair arrested after allegedly breaking into suspected cannabis factory

Hospitals begin trial to identify dementia patients

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Police officer denies assaulting teenager while carrying out stop and search

Charitable schoolchildren collect winter coats for the homeless and vulnerable

Morning update: Overrun roadworks causes traffic on M25

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Winners of poetry competition to be announced at awards evening

Recommended minimum wage for London rises

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Jury in tears ahead of trial of alleged serial rapist

Epping Forest Green Party councillor candidate for General Election

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Detective constable charged for common assault

Where are the traffic wardens when parked cars block cycle lanes?

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Two men jailed for £60K jewellery burglary

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Morning update - Very slow traffic on A406 and Piccadilly Line part suspended

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Mercury to pass in front of the sun - it'll be 13 years until it happens again

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The most famous, unappreciated, abused and generally misunderstood wine of all time

Final Say would hand democracy to rich and powerful

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Never mind the long words, just give me a burger and chips

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Waltham Forest pubs commended for their 'high standard' toilets

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Council tax support scheme facing £2m funding gap

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Manners maketh man - and politicians too

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Free festival celebrates deaf and disabled artists

The best deals in the Mothercare closing down sale in the run up to Christmas

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"Appalling news for Londoners": Crossrail announces more delays and rising costs

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Mayor and London Assembly commemorate armed forces in Remembrance service

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Ambulance forced to swerve and stop after yobs blast it with fireworks

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Council agrees £2.14m plan to buy land for thirty new flats

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What's on in East London this weekend, 9th and 10th November, 2019

How would you feel if your £5 hand car wash was staffed by modern slaves?

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Rogue landlord fined over £5,000 for illegal HMO which put 'lives at risk'

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Where to pay your respects on Remembrance Day 2019

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Grade II town hall to be redeveloped in plan which could include 500 new homes

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Shadow minister visits Labour candidate following selection controversy

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Married couple fined over £10,000 after counterfeit cigarettes found in hollowed-out newspapers

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M1 J11A southbound exit and entry slip roads closed due to overturned lorry.

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Late The Prodigy star Keith Flint's personal belongings to go on sale at auction

Vulnerable pensioner targeted by fraudsters claiming to work for the council

Teen wins four year paid apprenticeship and fully funded degree with banking giant

Met police ban on Extinction Rebellion protest was unlawful says High Court

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Councils asked to avoid using schools as polling stations in the run-up to Christmas

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London Mayor calls for control as rent skyrockets by almost £5,000 in under a decade

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Body found by footpath was likely dumped there after an assault, detective says

Reduction in knife crime partly due to council initiative, cllr says

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Parents furious after school reports them to children's services for being late collecting son

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Grenfell fire revealed "deep complacency" of cuts to fire services, says union chief

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Inspirational' primary school rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

Pregnant woman shot and killed with crossbow by vengeful ex-husband, court hears

Pair charged with murder over Ilford double shooting

Temple needs new home for 6-metre chariot after council issues enforcement notice

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Club hosts tournament to celebrate renewal of youth programme tackling knife crime

Help the environment with tips from the experts at upcycling show

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More frequent trains for longer as peak time on Victoria line doubles

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Mayor pledges school funding for high violence areas to cut pupil exclusions

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Sport

Reid preparing for return

O's out of Senior Cup

Refs chief expected to back sparing use of VAR monitors

Rose: I'm going nowhere

Hawks beaten in trophy

Kyprianou gets Cyprus call-up

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Sport

Former O Sorrell passes away

Sotiriou called up to Cyprus under-21 squad

Clapton let another lead slip

Lions' recovery not enough

Fletcher: O's were 'not good enough'

O's suffer shock cup exit

Pellegrini protects Roberto after Hammers' woes mount

Pochettino unsure if he will be given time to rebuild Spurs

Pellegrini not concerned about his job

Dier pleased to move on from frustration over illness

Pellegrini tells Hammers to fight to climb table

Fletcher: 'It was really good to see the lads have a go'

Lloris has elbow surgery

Son chose not to celebrate out of respect for Gomes

Epping Ladies make history

Pochettino confident Son will be ready to face Red Star

Exiles to honour Edinburgh

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National sport

Gareth Southgate ready to recall Raheem Sterling against Kosovo

Hudson-Odoi did not take much convincing from Lampard to stick with Chelsea

Wales forward Wilson says Liverpool boss Klopp keeps in touch

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thanks LA Galaxy after leaving MLS club

Rafael Nadal battles back from brink of defeat to sink Daniil Medvedev

Ibrahimovic thanks LA Galaxy fans for making him feel ‘alive again’

Mark McCall urges patience amid clamour for Saracens answers

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Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Lib Dem MP candidate bids to stop Brexit after regretting voting leave in Referendum

Hundreds attend West Hatch High School Sixth Form open evening

West Essex hospitals back new lung disease help sessions

Three-way car crash reported on M25

Investigation launched after industrial unit blaze

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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

Reid preparing for return

Refs chief expected to back sparing use of VAR monitors

Pellegrini protects Roberto after Hammers' woes mount

Pellegrini not concerned about his job

Pellegrini tells Hammers to fight to climb table

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National news

Disney Plus hits 10 million subscribers in one day

‘Arrogant’ former minister’s son to be sentenced over boy’s car seat death

Ex-Catalan minister set to be arrested under extradition warrant

Disgraced MP’s wife to run in his place for Tories

SUVs could offset benefits from electric cars – report

What the papers say – November 14

Nigel Farage under pressure as deadline for General Election nominations looms

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