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RAAC was found at the South Woodford Library & Gym

Gym and library closed after crumbling concrete found

Hakim Kherroubi was found dead in Track Street, Walthamstow, with multiple drugs in his system

Hakim Kherroubi was found dead in Track Street, Walthamstow, with multiple drugs in his system

Coroner's Court

Man found dead in block of flats had 'cocaine and tramadol in his system'

The princesses met sisters Annabelle and Eva Thomas

The princesses met sisters Annabelle and Eva Thomas

Royal princesses visit east London hospice garden party - in pictures

We have rounded up how all the east London MPs have voted on winter fuel payment cuts

We have rounded up how all the east London MPs have voted on winter fuel payment cuts

Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter fuel payment cuts: How did east London MPs vote?

Mussie Imnetu, who previously worked under Gordon Ramsey, died after receiving head injuries

Mussie Imnetu, who previously worked under Gordon Ramsey, died after receiving head injuries

Metropolitan Police

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Top chef killed near Notting Hill Carnival was 'punched multiple times to head'

Joshua Bynoe (centre) was jailed for three years

Joshua Bynoe (centre) was jailed for three years

Photos show horror conditions smuggler tried to traffic migrants to UK in

Mussie Imnetu is in a critical condition

Mussie Imnetu is in a critical condition

Metropolitan Police

Man charged over Dubai tourist's critical carnival head injury

News

Kate Graham as Tanya, Mazz Murray as Donna & Nicola-Dawn Brook as Rosie in MAMMA MIA!

Kate Graham as Tanya, Mazz Murray as Donna & Nicola-Dawn Brook as Rosie in MAMMA MIA!

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‘Gimme, gimme, gimme… MORE! Mamma Mia! in the West End was incredible’

'I tried LEON's new 20th anniversary menu—here’s what surprised me

'I tried LEON's new 20th anniversary menu—here’s what surprised me

'I tried LEON's new 20th anniversary menu—here’s what surprised me"

New CCTV has shown the moment a 'wannabe boy racer' was caught doing doughnuts near Buckingham Palace, London.

New CCTV has shown the moment a 'wannabe boy racer' was caught doing doughnuts near Buckingham Palace, London.

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WATCH: CCTV shows 'wannabe boy racer' doing doughnuts near Buckingham Palace

The Crooked Billet pub on Chingford Road c1910 (Image: Gary Stone)

The Crooked Billet pub on Chingford Road c1910 (Image: Gary Stone)

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Then and Now: The Crooked Billet on Chingford Road

The Attendant, Fitzrovia is a must-visit for coffee fans, a cafe set in an underground former Victorian toilet.

The Attendant, Fitzrovia is a must-visit for coffee fans, a cafe set in an underground former Victorian toilet.

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The hidden underground café in London set in a former Victorian toilet

All the London bus routes changing this September weekend

All the London bus routes changing this September weekend

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All the London bus routes changing this September weekend

Sir David Jason played Del Boy on the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses which ran for 22 years from 1981 to 2003.

Sir David Jason played Del Boy on the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses which ran for 22 years from 1981 to 2003.

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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason was axed from this hit BBC sitcom

Joel Beckett's character Jake Moon last made an apearance on the show 18 years ago

Joel Beckett's character Jake Moon last made an apearance on the show 18 years ago

EastEnders star hints at show return after 'dead' character revealed to be alive

‘I gave myself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Show in London’

‘I gave myself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Show in London’

‘I gave myself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Show in London’

Numan has links to Leyton and Waltham Forest

Numan has links to Leyton and Waltham Forest

Met join Surrey police force to search for missing man with links to east London

PC Craig Carter has been jailed for 16 months

PC Craig Carter has been jailed for 16 months

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Met Police officer jailed for stealing money from dead man’s wallet

The Top House pub in Winsford

The Top House pub in Winsford

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Pub burglary suspect arrested moments before boarding plane at Heathrow Airport

Sport

England's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring his sides second goal of the game during the Under-21 International Friendly at Kenilworth Road, Luton. Picture date: Sunday September 9, 2024.

England football

Young Lions prove England's future is brighter than ever

England cricketing cricketing legend Graham Thorpe (Image: PA)

England cricketing cricketing legend Graham Thorpe (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Graham Thorpe's death is a stark reminder to take care of our mental health

There are two other options for securing tickets to Wimbledon 2025 - hospitality packages and The Queue.

There are two other options for securing tickets to Wimbledon 2025 - hospitality packages and The Queue.

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How to enter the public ballot for tickets to Wimbledon 2025

Team UK on a boat going down the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics which Brett Ellis switched off (Image: PA)

Team UK on a boat going down the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics which Brett Ellis switched off (Image: PA)

2024 Paris Olympic Games

'The Olympic games opening ceremony was barely watchable'

There are a lot of hopes resting on the shoulders of new West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (Image: PA)

There are a lot of hopes resting on the shoulders of new West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Challenges ahead for new West Ham United manager

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National Sport

Christopher Nkunku celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Jadon Sancho at Bournemouth (Alastair Grant/AP)

Christopher Nkunku celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Jadon Sancho at Bournemouth (Alastair Grant/AP)

Enzo Maresca hails impact of Jadon Sancho after Chelsea’s win at Bournemouth

United States’ Rose Zhang, right, is congratulated by Andrea Lee after hitting out of a bunker and into the cup on the 13th (Matt York/AP)

United States’ Rose Zhang, right, is congratulated by Andrea Lee after hitting out of a bunker and into the cup on the 13th (Matt York/AP)

Europe need huge comeback in singles to retain Solheim Cup

Ange Postecoglou will aim to lead Tottenham to north London derby success (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Ange Postecoglou will aim to lead Tottenham to north London derby success (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Ange Postecoglou feels Tottenham can bridge gap to Man City and Arsenal quickly

Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Subs Jadon Sancho and Christopher Nkunku inspire Chelsea win at Bournemouth

Unai Emery faces a striker selection poser (Jacob King/PA)

Unai Emery faces a striker selection poser (Jacob King/PA)

Unai Emery faces welcome selection headache after strikers impress in Villa win

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith banking on record crowd to inspire GB in crunch Davis Cup clash

Sonay Kartal has continued her excellent summer by reaching the final in Tunisia (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sonay Kartal has continued her excellent summer by reaching the final in Tunisia (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sonay Kartal into her first WTA Tour final after Eva Lys retires through illness

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Local History

Community contribution

Church House in Church Lane, Loughton c1880 (Image: Gary Stone)

Then and Now: Church House in Church Lane, Loughton

The Retreat in Bury Road, Chingford, late 1890s (Image: Gary Stone)

The Retreat in Bury Road, Chingford, late 1890s (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Jubilee Retreat in Chingford

Epping at the turn of the 20th century (Image: Gary Stone)

Epping at the turn of the 20th century (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The tree-lined Epping High Street

Like most people, Brett Ellis shops onine (Image: PA)

Like most people, Brett Ellis shops onine (Image: PA)

Nostalgic for the traditional way of shopping

An overgrown cottage on The Ridgeway, Chingford (Image: Gary Stone)

An overgrown cottage on The Ridgeway, Chingford (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and now: A hidden cottage on The Ridgeway, Chingford

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West Ham

Opinion

There are a lot of hopes resting on the shoulders of new West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Challenges ahead for new West Ham United manager

David Moyes waves to West Ham Fans (Image: PA)

David Moyes waves to West Ham Fans (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Is the business model of Premiere League football doomed to failure?

Empty seats in the West Ham United stand as fans leave early during the match against Arsenal at the London Stadium (Image: PA)

Empty seats in the West Ham United stand as fans leave early during the match against Arsenal at the London Stadium (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Have our football fans changed?

Paul Donovan believes West Ham's owners deserve credit for not sacking David Moyes

Paul Donovan believes West Ham's owners deserve credit for not sacking David Moyes

West Ham United FC

West Ham owners deserve credit for sticking by Moyes

New West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca. Picture: PA

New West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca. Picture: PA

West Ham United FC

Scamacca realises 'dream' with West Ham move

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The King’s youngest son Harry is celebrating is birthday (Yaroslav Sabitov/PA)

The King’s youngest son Harry is celebrating is birthday (Yaroslav Sabitov/PA)

Harry celebrates 40th birthday with Meghan, Archie and Lili

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a pro-government rally in Caracas (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez )

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a pro-government rally in Caracas (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez )

Venezuela arrests foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro

Supporting Ukrainian troops who are fighting against Russia has created ‘capability gaps’ in UK forces, minister Luke Pollard said (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Supporting Ukrainian troops who are fighting against Russia has created ‘capability gaps’ in UK forces, minister Luke Pollard said (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Support for Ukraine has created ‘capability gaps’ for UK forces, minister says

What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his Government has a duty to effect change in Scotland (PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his Government has a duty to effect change in Scotland (PA)

Starmer says ‘heavy duty’ on Labour to deliver change for Scotland

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the NHS ‘isn’t working the way it used to’ (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the NHS ‘isn’t working the way it used to’ (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Ed Davey calls for ‘budget for the NHS’

West Midlands Railway could be nationalised (Aaron Chown/PA)

West Midlands Railway could be nationalised (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Greater Anglia and West Midlands could be first nationalised trains under Labour

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