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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

Futsal focus in Stratford

UEFA Champions League Festival showcases smaller format

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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

World Freestyle Football hits Stratford

UEFA Champions Festival hosts championships

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Razvan Rat, Romania

West Ham seal Rat signing

West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan (left) is congratulated by his team mate after opening the scoring during the their clash with Reading at Upton Park. Pic: Clive Gee/PA Wire

Nolan hat-trick guides West Ham to victory over Reading

The Hammers secured 10th spot in the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Reading on the final day of the season.

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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

Exciting week in store at Champions Festival

UEFA reveal schedule for Olympic Park event

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Dwight Gayle, Peterborough United

Windfall for Daggers if Gayle leaves Peterborough

Daggers boss Wayne Burnett back Gayle to succeed in Premier League if move arises.

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Emanuel Pogatetz, West Ham United

West Ham let Pogatetz leave and will decide on others after Reading game

Transfer news: West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed the club will not be extending on-loan defender Emanuel Pogatetz’s stay at the club.

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James Collins, West Ham United. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA

West Ham defender: Players enjoy working under Allardyce

James Collins was delighted to see Sam Allardyce sign a new contract at West Ham and believes the 58-year-old is the right man to take the club to the next level.

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West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) and Everton's Kevin Mirallas (top) battle for the ball

West Ham star: God and Big Sam have been my saviour

Hammers defender Joey O’Brien reveals his faith in God helped him come back from a career-threatening injury

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West Ham United were named as anchor tenants of the Olympic Stadium in March but Leyton Orient want a judicial review of the decision. Pic: Philip Toscano/PA Wire

Leyton Orient renew bid for Olympic Stadium review

The Brisbane Road-based club are hopeful permission for a review will be granted after oral hearing.

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Everton's Leon Osman (left) and West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) battle for the ball

West Ham look for big finish and revenge against relegated Reading

West Ham look for starring role against Reading after playing second fiddle to Everton

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Jack Collison, West Ham United

A year is a long time in football for West Ham star

One of West Ham’s play-off heroes, Jack Collison, made just his fifth start of the season at Everton on Sunday

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Hammers midfielder Gary ONeill (right), in action at Goodison Park on Sunday, hopes he has done enough to earn himself a new contract

Birthday boy O’Neil hoping for present of new Hammers contract

Midfielder O’Neil hoping he’s done enough to earn a new deal

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Sam Allardyce pens new West Ham deal

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract.

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Redbridge volunteer Krithika Subramanian helps with admin and other tasks at the centre

Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant

From youngsters fresh out of college to business men and women and retired folk, volunteering catches the mood of plenty in Redbridge.

But it is not a one-way street.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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