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Wanstead House's history parallels the rise and fall of the infamous East India Company

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Group approached man and asked for cigarettes before a stabbing

Lorry driver denies role in Grays human trafficking deaths

Where are we now - and what happens next?

Spectacular finale marks the end of Waltham Forest's year as Borough of Culture

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"Change can't come soon enough": Ilford North MP Wes Streeting blasts Labour leadership

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At a glance results for East London and West Essex

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Mike Gapes: Former Labour MP says Britain doesn't want extremism in politics

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New Ilford South MP promises to fight on for Labour values

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Stella Creasy blasts CPA for 'deeply distressing' leaflets during acceptance speech

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Watch: Iain Duncan Smith's Chingford and Woodford Green acceptance speech

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Watch: John Cryer's Leyton and Wanstead acceptance speech

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Everything that happened overnight as Conservatives win majority in election

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Re-elected MP John Cryer says Labour has 'gone backwards'

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Re-elected MP Stella Creasy ‘absolutely gutted’ with Labour's performance

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Iain Duncan Smith re-elected as MP for Chingford and Woodford Green

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GENERAL ELECTION 2019 RECAP: Live reaction as Tories claim biggest majority since Thatcher

Exit poll suggests Tories on course for biggest majority since Margaret Thatcher

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A look at the General Election results across the country

What time General Election results are expected to be announced

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Waltham Forest Council scrambles to hand out postal votes ahead of the General Election

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General election: How many seats are needed for a majority?

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Jewish centre celebrates 50 years of community service

Man jailed for causing life-changing injuries in acid attack

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Man wanted for assaulting victim with tree branch

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Brexit, staff shortages, and increased violence: the risks facing London hospitals

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All your east London general election parliamentary candidates in one place

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Send us your polling station pictures (especially ones with dogs)

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Traffic News: Crash involving lorry on M25 causes severe delays

Where's my polling station - and can I use a pen? Your election day questions answered

Lime trees saved from the axe in revised plans for Walthamstow town centre development

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The end of free speech led to Brexit, and this election

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YouGov General Election predictions for Epping Forest revealed

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Teen found guilty of murdering teen Jaden Moodie

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YouGov General Election poll predictions for your area

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Shocking CCTV shows moment Jaden Moodie was knocked from moped and stabbed to death

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Gang members terrorised Jaden Moodie's family before his murder, court hears

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Council tenant found illegally subletting property to his children

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Where is my polling station? How to find where to vote tomorrow

27,000 chickens to be culled after bird flu outbreak at farm

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Polls suggest possibility of another hung parliament – but what does that mean?

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What is an exit poll, how do they work and can they be trusted?

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Drug dealer jailed with accomplice still at large

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Councils under fire for not allocating free government funding to independent businesses

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Morning update: broken-down vehicle causing minor delays on M1

MP labels election anti-abortion leaflets 'disgusting and divisive'

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Firefighter who gave order to evacuate Grenfell made head of London Fire Brigade

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Jury considering verdicts in trial of teenager accused of killing Jaden Moodie

Vulnerable residents' relatives warn scrapping 24/7 staff may have 'deadly' consequences

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Schoolboy Harley Watson died from severe head injury inquest hears

MP reports 'targeted' abusive and threatening Facebook comments to the police

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Sports awards commemorate Justin Edinburgh and celebrate borough's high achievers

How to claim your day of free Santander bike rides this December

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Plans to build 20 flats on former residential car park approved

Morning update - Crash on M25 causes delays

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MP sent dead decomposing rat two weeks after graffiti vandal attack

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Record numbers flock to children's hospice winter wonderland raising £9,000

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Man caught undertaking causing crash on M11 jailed and driving suspension

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Police launch online counter-terror training course for members of the public

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Change of venue for general election count centre following tragic hit and run

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Walthamstow garages to be bulldozed to make way for 83-home tower block

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Portrait of David Beckham unveiled at the hospital where he was born

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Nurse aims to break the taboo of talking about death

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Serial rapist given 33 life sentences

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Second man charged with the murder of a 27-year-old in Leyton

Machete wielding gang members convicted of murdering man near busy cinema in ‘ferocious’ post code war

Provisional trial date announced for man charged with fatal Loughton hit and run outside school

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Morning update: Crash on M25 causing delays

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The new rules that mean your card could be declined for no reason

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This is what could happen if you don't check the lights on your Christmas tree

Choir release new version of classic Christmas song featuring East 17

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Sport

Pellegrini insists he has backing of Hammers board and players

Mourinho confident of top-four finish

Pellegrini admits Hammers need positive result

Masters appointed permanent Premier League chief executive

Rose sees no need to discuss Spurs future with Mourinho

European giants won't want to face Spurs, Mourinho claims

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Sport

James at the double in Stow victory

Mourinho eager to see what fringe players have got

Pellegrini facing fight to avoid Hammers axe

Clapton defeated by Romford

Berleen ends 2019 with win

Tanner wins Fletcher rematch

Martin: Hammers must 'dig in'

Hammers must 'continue fighting'

Hammers slump to Gunners loss

Early goal 'frustrating' for Turley

Embleton 'really excited' by Kyprianou

Anti-discrimination campaigners call for joint response after weekend of shame

Spurs stadium could stage next Joshua fight

Embleton feels it was a point gained at Oldham

Maguire-Drew earns O's a point

Son scores wonder goal as Spurs thrash Burnley

Pellegrini still eyeing top half of table

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National sport

Solskjaer: United are proud of their academy players

Van Gerwen survives scare to begin title defence with win against Klaasen

Lingard: I knocked on Solskjaer’s door when I saw United future fading

Mourinho vows not to betray Eriksen’s trust by discussing their private talks

Vardy deserves place in 100-goal club, says Leicester boss Rodgers

Wayne Rooney wants to go into management when playing days at Derby are over

Family life and lower league experience keeps me grounded – Villa boss Smith

Read more National sport

Read more National sport

Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone

New City College delights schoolkids with Christmas show

Man wanted for assaulting victim with tree branch

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Essex Fire volunteers thanked in special awards ceremony

Man and teen arrested following assault on The Broadway

Charity partner for The Princess Alexandra Hospital wins End of Life Care Award

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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

Click here to view supplement

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

Connect - Little Ones

West Ham

Pellegrini insists he has backing of Hammers board and players

Pellegrini admits Hammers need positive result

Masters appointed permanent Premier League chief executive

Pellegrini facing fight to avoid Hammers axe

Martin: Hammers must 'dig in'

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National news

Divers in near zero visibility attempt to find victims of New Zealand volcano

Sir Rod Stewart faces backlash from angry Celtic fans after Johnson tweet

North Korea conducts another test at long-range rocket site

Newspapers across Europe say focus is now on UK’s future relationship with EU

Nigel Farage says he is now concerned with the form of UK’s departure from EU

Florida city faces million dollar ransom demands by cyber attackers

Navy and police divers continue search for body after New Zealand volcano

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