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The EMD building

When religious group wanted to reopen historic cinema
It's ten years ago this week since we reported on plans to partly return a historic Walthamstow building to its original use.

London mayor Sadiq Khan has appointed Lord Falconer to lead a London Drugs Commission to examine legalising cannabis. Photos: Newsquest/Pixabay

Mayor appoints drug tsar to examine legalising cannabis

Redbridge Council deputy leader Cllr Kam Rai says a university has expressed an interest in opening in the borough

University 'in discussions' about Redbridge campus

Sky News correspondent Shingi Mararike says he was 'racially profiled' by a ticket inspector at Shadwell station. Photos: Google/Twitter/Sky News

TfL 'racially profiled me', says journalist

Sir Iain Duncan Smith. Credit: PA

Man denies assaulting MP by putting traffic cone on his head

London has a yellow weather warning for thunder. (Canva)

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across London

Check the full forecast for the week ahead. (Canva)

London to have mini heat wave this week as temperatures soar

'The politics of Trump and Boris Johnson represent the opposite of such a consensus'

Opinion Trust and equality in politics needs rebuilding

Street party to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire. Credit: PA

UK drivers issued warning that Platinum Jubilee parties 'could cause havoc'

Sweden makes historic move announces intention to join Nato (PA)

Sweden makes historic move and announces intention to join Nato

A new poll has found worryingly long waits for dementia diagnoses (PA)

One in four people with dementia ‘suffer symptoms for two years before diagnosis’

A snapshot of Loughton High Street in the 1960s. Credit: Gary Stone

Then & Now: A reminder of high street shops lost from the 1960s

Conversation with Friends. Credit: BBC/PA

Meet the cast of the BBC new Sally Rooney drama Conversation with Friends

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 15 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 15

( Background) A dinosaur in the jungle ( Canva) (Circles) Dinosaur toys and sets from Bargain Max and LEGO

Jurassic World to National Geographic toys that are Dino-mite for Dinosaur Day

Temporary tattoos, face gems and more: Aldi launches Jubilee beauty products for just £1 (PA/Aldi)

Temporary tattoos, face gems and more: Aldi launches Jubilee beauty products for just £1

Finland will apply for Nato membership, government confirms (PA)

Finland will apply for Nato membership, government confirms

2022 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best Hotels’ in the world. Credit: Tripadvisor

Top 10 best hotels in the world in 2022 according to Tripadvisor

Station Road in Chingford Plains c1903. Credit: Gary Stone

Then & Now: The Victorian cafe building that survives to this day

Unlike Margaret Thatcher, Brett Ellis found himself U-turning on one of his strongest political convictions. Photos: Pixabay/Newsquest

The lady wasn't for turning - I realised that I was

What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Thursday, May 11 (PA)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday, May 12

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari announce loss of unborn baby via Instagram (PA)

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari announce loss of unborn baby via Instagram

Brothers Lucca and Sonny using the eSight eyewear at the attraction (LEGOLAND Windsor)

LEGOLAND Windsor and eSight have give two brothers a 'life-changing experience'

(Background) Eurovision Song Contest 2022 stage. (PA) (Circle) People toasting glasses at a party. ( Canva)

Everything you need to host the ultimate Eurovision party from food to flags

M&S Summer grill range. Credit: M&S

M&S launches BBQ grill range just in time for summer - See what's cooking

(top left clockwise) pasta (Canva) Eurovision Song Contest 2022 ( PA) Pizza (Canva) (Circle) Italian flag. (Canva)

Italian food and drink to enjoy as you tune into Eurovision 2022 in Turin

Morrisons is launching a Jubilee themed food range ideal for celebrations (PA)

Morrisons is launching a Jubilee themed food range ideal for celebrations

See Sky's new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022 (PA)

See Sky's new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022

A bee pollinating a flower. Credit: Canva

Top 10 bee-friendly flowers and plants to have in your garden

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products (Canva)

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products

The two cases are not linked to the previous case found in England a week prior on May 7 (PA)

Further two monkeypox cases are confirmed in England, UKHSA say

Cllr Paul Canal. Image: Geoff Wilkinson

Redbridge Conservatives appoint new leader after local election losses

The iconic red has vanished from London buses as they get a purple makeover. (PA)

London's iconic buses are given a purple makeover to mark the Platinum Jubilee

London bus strike is now suspended. (Canva)

Bus strikes across south London suspended as thousands were set to strike

London buses to go on strike. (PA)

London bus drivers to strike for 3 days as travel chaos expected

Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend. (PA)

London Underground Service: Full list of TFL Stations affected this weekend

London buses to go on strike. (PA)

London bus drivers to strike for 3 days as travel chaos expected

Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs slashed in price in time for summer at B&Q, The Range and Wowcher (Canva)

Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs slashed in price in time for summer at B&Q, The Range and Wowcher

Tesco chicken recall: Huge Tesco recall amid salmonella fears - full list of products. (PA/Canva)

Tesco recalls 13 chicken products amid 'DO NOT EAT' warning over salmonella fears

3 cocktails for World Cocktail Day. Credit: @meeracle.life, @Balticmarket , @recipegirl via the Bottle Club

Shaken or stirred? Try 3 delicious cocktail recipes to mark World Cocktail Day

See the UK’s most popular cocktail and shop everything you need to make yours (Canva)

See the UK's favourite cocktails for 2022 this World Cocktail Day

James, who is now receiving hospice care for her bowel cancer, was honoured with a damehood (PA)

Deborah James honoured with damehood after raising £3.7m for cancer research

Revealed: The most popular festivals in the UK and Europe for 2022 - see the list (Canva)

The most popular festivals in the UK and Europe for 2022 have been revealed- see the list

Find out what London bars are the best spots to watch the Eurovision song contest (PA/Canva)

Find out what London bars are the best spots to watch the Eurovision song contest

The line will re-open on May 16. (PA)

When is the Northern Line's Bank branch reopening and what changes will there be?

Kelly Osbourne 'ecstatic' as she announces pregnancy of first child (PA)

Kelly Osbourne 'ecstatic' as she announces pregnancy of first child

The Bridgertons in series two. Credit: Liam Daniel/ Netflix

Meet the new cast member joining Bridgerton in major recasting move

LEGO reveals new Transformers Optimus Prime set. (LEGO/Hasbro)

LEGO reveals new Transformers Optimus Prime set- How to buy yours

Doctor Strange gifts. (Top left) Sweatshirt (Zavvi), (bottom left) Backpack (VeryNeko), (middle) Replica Set (Zavvi), (top right) Statue (Zavvi) and (bottom right) Funko Pop! Vinyl (PopInABox).

Doctor Strange gifts to celebrate the new film from Zavvi, VeryNeko and more

Influencers Kady McDermott (left) and Amber Turner (right) wearing festival looks from Boohoo. Credit: Boohoo/Canva

Boohoo launches festival collection with outfits your wardrobe needs in 2022

Bellfield is serving two whole life orders for murdering Marsha McDonnell, Amelie Delagrange and Milly Dowler (PA)

Milly Dowler killer gets engaged and requests permission for prison wedding

Lee Anderson has defended saying food bank users ‘cannot cook properly’ (PA)

Tory MP hits back at criticism for saying food bank users 'cannot cook properly'

Cartwright & Bulter Jubilee range. Credit: Cartwright & Bulter

Cartwright & Butler launch new Platinum Jubilee range fit for a Royal

The London Mayor shared the news whilst on his visit to America. (PA)

Sadiq Khan says Donald Trump's presidency led to more racist online abuse