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  • Young father killed in police chase was driving stolen car

    A young father who died during a police chase made “bad choices with his friends” because he “craved acceptance” – but had recently decided to change, his grieving partner says. Kayne Gardner, 30, died on North Circular Road near Waterworks roundabout

  • Gambling arcade refused licence over risk to vulnerable

    Waltham Forest Council has refused to let a gambling arcade open in a deprived part of Leyton because it would “pose clear harm to vulnerable adults”. Chongie Entertainment applied to turn the former Bright Sparks Homestore in High Road, Leyton

  • Police officer told neighbour 'go back to your village'

    A police officer in a feud with his neighbours told an Asian woman to “go back to her village” and called the couple “rodents”. A misconduct hearing last week concluded former police constable Valmeekee Singh would have been sacked for his behaviour

  • O's peg back Tottenham

    Ruel Sotiriou was on target for Leyton Orient as they drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly. After frustrating West Ham United in a 0-0 draw last Tuesday, the O's followed up with another draw against Premier League opposition

  • O's sign Hibs defender

    Leyton Orient have signed defender Tom James from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian. The 25-year-old right-back has signed a one-year deal to become Kenny Jackett’s seventh signing of the summer. James told the club website: “It’s a new challenge