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Former Ilford South MP opens up on Labour departure in new book

Former Ilford South MP Mike Gapes

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Former Ilford South MP Mike Gapes has opened up on his departure from the Labour Party in a new book.
Brits & Pieces album

Hornchurch man releases second album showcasing indie artists

Sally Patterson

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Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.Picture: PA

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Kenneth More CBE - through the 60s and beyond

Cash Boyle

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Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.Picture: PA

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Who was Kenneth More? A journey into the life of the much-loved actor

Cash Boyle

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Image of a note pad with the words "healthy food" written on it and surrounded by fruits, vegetables and nuts

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Eat well to stay well is the favourite recipe to your weight loss success

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.

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More, Please! offers unique insight into Kenneth More CBE

Cash Boyle

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The COVID-19 vaccines work by mimicking the infection, tricking the body to believe you’ve got the infection so you then...

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COVID-19 vaccines hold the key to the road back towards normality

Sophie Stainthorpe

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NEW CHALLENGE: If you are selling goods to the EU, prepare for new customs procedures Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

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Get set now to do business when the UK’s trading with the EU changes on...

Sophie Stainthorpe

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GET FIT, STAY FIT: Everyone needs to be active every day to improve their health Picture: contribu

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Why now’s the time to get fit and stay fit to improve your physical...

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Picture: contributed

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UK Government offering extra support to staff and firms during winter...

Sophie Stainthorpe

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There was a very small ceremony at the Ilford War Memorial with all public services cancelled due to

Remembrance Sunday: ‘Lonely experience’ to honour the fallen in...

Roy Chacko

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Prepay smart meters can be topped up in a number of ways, including online, via telephone or text me

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Top up at home with a smart prepay meter – and save money

Sophie Stainthorpe

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In 1939 an animal-loving burglar was finally captured after he was spotted letting a kitten out of o

Heritage: The 1930s ‘Thin Man’ burglar who targeted Romford, Ilford...

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Myer Wand was killed in the bombing. He was 31. Picture: MPS

East Area police chief marks Blitz 80th anniversary with tribute to...

Jon King

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Longtime Aldborough Hatch resident Ron Jeffries talks about how Fairlop Waters Country Park became a

Heritage: Fairlop Waters Country Park - our bit of countryside in Redbridge

Ron Jeffries

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In 1932 Essex played most home games at Leyton. Picture: Lee Power

Heritage: The cricket record that maybe never happened

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Sadly there's been no cricket this summer. Picture: Bill Smith

Essex v Kent in 1776: Two dead and not a ball bowled

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The entrance to Ilford Public School, off the Castlereagh Highway. Picture: Google Maps

Visit Ilford, Australia – online of course

Prof Ged Martin

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Chadwell Street gave its name to Chadwell Heath. Picture: Ken Mears

Whatever happened to Chadwell Street - Ilford’s ‘motorway service...

Lindsay Jones

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Valentines Mansion in Ilford is now offering virtual escape rooms (Pic: Valentines Mansion)

Ilford’s Valentines Mansion offering virtual escape rooms game

Jacob Ranson

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Dame Vera Lynn has thanked everyone commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Picture: Dame Vera

VE Day 75: Dame Vera Lynn thanks people marking historic anniversary...

Jon King

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A VE Day celebration in Audrey Road in 1945. Picture: Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre

VE Day 75: What toll did the Second World War take on Ilford?

Jef Page, President Ilford Historical Society

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Redbridge Council leader Cllr Jas Athwal accused the conservatives of trying to score political poin

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VE Day 75: Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal urges households to...

Cllr Jas Athwal

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An historic day celebrated outside Ilford Town Hall on May 8, 1945 when victory was declared in Euro

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VE Day 75: How did Redbridge celebrate Victory in Europe Day in 1945?

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1945 VE Day Ilford celebrations (Pic: Redbridge council)

VE Day 75: Poignant film explores Redbridge’s Second World War history

Jacob Ranson

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Two British sailors and their girlfriends wading in the fountains in Trafalgar Square on VE Day, 8 M

VE Day 75: Call to toast the nation’s heroes 75 years after Victory in...

Jon King

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David Coveney was a baby in his mothers arms in this picture from the VE Day celebrations in Gants H

VE Day 75: Memories of enormous parties after years under hardship in...

Roy Chacko

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St Andrew’s School and teaching staff in Romford in about 1900. The school was also known as the Lon

Heritage: Essex speak – dialect or language?

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Recorder archives.

Flashback: Olympic Village idea for Fairlop Plain, councillor accused of...

Matthew Clemenson

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Park rangers with members of the British and Swiss Titanic Societies at the unveiling of the new pla

New plaque marking life of Titanic survivor installed in Chadwell Heath...

Sophie Cox

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