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Sean Shields will feature for Northern Ireland under-21s next week as they face Cyprus in a European Championship qualifier. Pic: Dave Simpson/TGS

Delight for Daggers boss Burnett as Shields wins Northern Ireland under-21 call-up

Dagenham & Redbridge winger Sean Shields wins first international cap for Northern Ireland under-21s against Cyprus next Thursday.

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West Ham legend McAvennie back at Upton Park

A host of West Ham legends will be taking part in a special charity match at Upton Park on Friday night

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan (right) passes the ball past Reading's Stephen Kelly during the Barclays Premier League match at Upton Park, London.

Super West Ham captain notches double figures again

West Ham skipper Kevin Nolan rounded off the season in fine style

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West Ham United's Guy Demel (left) and Reading's Nick Blackman jump for a high ball during the Barclays Premier League match at Upton Park, London.

May blossoms once again for West Ham full backs

Hammers defenders Guy Demel and Joey O’Brien are celebrating another good campaign at Upton Park

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Kent's Darren Stevens batting against Essex. Photo: Neil Tingle/EMPICS

Essex pegged back as Stevens continues to impress

County Championship Division Two (day 2): Essex 212 Kent 214-5

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England Captain Alastair Cook speaks to the press during a nets session at Headingley, Leeds. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Cook expects tough time for bowlers in second New Zealand Test

Captain Alastair Cook is not banking on Headingley being a bowler’s paradise when his England side take to the field in the second Test against New Zealand tomorrow.

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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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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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The football season is drawing to a close (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

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Latest news from the Essex FA

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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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The football season is drawing to a close (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Get funding for new goalposts

Latest news from the Essex FA

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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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The football season is drawing to a close (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

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Latest news from the Essex FA

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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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Essex's Mark Pettini. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

Pettini snatches last-gasp win for Essex at Glamorgan

Mark Pettini kept his cool to see Essex to their second LV= County Championship Division Two victory of the season by beating Glamorgan by five wickets with seven balls to spare at Cardiff.

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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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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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