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13 more coronavirus deaths at Princess Alexandra and Barts hospitals - live updates

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City Hall prepares for virtual reality as coronavirus law allows online meetings

Government urges people to stay in as weather warms up following deaths of four NHS staff

'Stay at home' warning remains as temperatures set to soar up to 20C this weekend

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Coronavirus infections across Waltham Forest and Redbridge rise above 550

Waltham Forest and Redbridge schools donate protective gear to hospital staff

Waltham Forest residents complain of missed bin collections after overhaul

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Five more coronavirus deaths confirmed at Barts NHS Trust hospitals

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Government must support London charities during Covid-19, says Mayor

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London banks must "serve the national cause" and back small business amid Covid-19

Coronavirus has proved we can put people over profit

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New coronavirus test could give results in less than half an hour

McDonald's tackles social media rumours on possible re-opening

£13bn of NHS debt written off, 13 more deaths at Princess Alexandra and Barts - recap

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Man appears in court following fatal Walthamstow stabbing

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London could handle three more months of lockdown – but not six months

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Over 500 coronavirus infections confirmed across Waltham Forest and Redbridge

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Government will write off £13.4 billion of historic NHS debt to help trust fight coronavirus

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Can you refuse to go to work because of coronavirus concerns?

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Three men charged with attempted murder in connection with Chingford firearm incident

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Eight coronavirus patients die at Barts NHS Trust hospitals

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Council issues rallying call for residents to join fight against coronavirus

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Tonight we will show our and love and support for the NHS with another clapping event

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Victim who was stabbed to death named

8 deaths at Princess Alexandra, five at Barts Health Trust - recap

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Fire fighters to drive ambulances and give first aid to help Covid-19 response

Murder investigation in place after man stabbed to death

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Mayor urges London football clubs to help fight coronavirus

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The number one symptom to spot coronavirus – and how to help scientists learn more

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School produces their own protective equipment to help NHS staff fighting coronavirus

Advertisers, support us during the coronavirus crisis

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How long you’re contagious after recovering from Covid-19

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Petrol stations ‘will be forced to close' due to impact of coronavirus

10 more coronavirus deaths at Barts Health Trust, 381 more UK deaths- recap

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Stranded politician urges Government to bring Brits abroad home

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Waltham Forest schools to provide Free School Meals to kids stuck at home

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Abandoned homeless people fed meals by volunteers

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Council care home workers facing protective equipment shortage

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Redbridge rubbish collectors being 'abused and spat at'

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AA to help with London ambulance breakdowns as coronavirus calls surge

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Over 350 coronavirus cases confirmed across Waltham Forest and Redbridge

89 more coronavirus cases in east London and Essex - recap

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

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

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Man alerts police after being stabbed in the back

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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

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

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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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Sport

Orient place 'virtually all' staff on furlough

Premier League captains meet to discuss helping NHS

Players unions to meet to discuss wage deferrals and contract extensions

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

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Sport

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

Olympics and Paralympics postponed

Kane on course to return when Premier League resumes

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

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National sport

Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick signs new long-term contract

LTA announces support package for those “most severely affected” in tennis

The key questions on the impact of Covid-19 on football

Anthony Joshua’s bout against Kubrat Pulev postponed

Wage deferral talks and NHS pledge – key points from Premier League announcement

Players will be asked to take 30 per cent wage cut

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Players will be asked to take 30 per cent wage cut

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Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

Coronavirus

Harlow teacher helping vulnerable people during Covid-19 isolation

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

Four Essex hospitals ban visitors during coronavirus crisis

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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

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Education Matters 2018

Education Matters 2018

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Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

West Ham

Players will be asked to take 30 per cent wage cut

Premier League captains meet to discuss helping NHS

PFA seeks urgent talks over coronavirus wage deferrals

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

Next steps to be discussed on April 3

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National news

Warning over coronavirus email voucher scam

Uplifting news: Murals honouring NHS staff and a dinosaur roaming the streets

More deaths among NHS frontline workers ‘a certainty’, says hospital chief

UN chief: Combatants in 11 countries have backed global ceasefire call

Scottish Labour names Jackie Baillie as new deputy leader

New York governor vows to seize ventilators as coronavirus deaths mount

Covid-19: Public urged to stay at home as weather warms up

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