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Sarah Everard: Police lose chance to appeal over vigil decision

People in the crowd turn on their phone torches as they gather in Clapham Common, London, after the

London Live News

William Mata

The Metropolitan Police has been denied the chance to appeal against a High Court ruling which concluded the force breached the rights of organisers of a vigil for Sarah Everard.

Jack and Hilda Chalkley

'It doesn't feel like 60 years': Couple celebrate diamond anniversary

Chantelle Billson

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Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan: 'Rents are forcing two-hour journeys for London workers'

William Mata

Haringey's indoor cricket team face the camera

London Youth Games launch new category at cricket event

Lee Power

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Devon Recycling EDDC

Data

East London boroughs have some of the lowest recycling rates, official...

Holly Chant

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The Andaz Hotel, next to Liverpool Street Station

London Live News

Romford cop cleared of rape after prosecutors drop case

Emma Bartholomew

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A Comma butterfly. Picture: PA/BARRY BACHELOR

Competitions

Wildlife photography project gives students a chance to transform a...

Holly Chant

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Hundreds of buildings in east London require emergency measures due to fire safety defects

Data

Hundreds of buildings lacking fire safety in east London

Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter

GP services in the borough are 'below average'

Judicial review could 'stop GP surgery privatisation'

Stefania Di Cio

Commuters during rush hour at Westminster underground station in central London, the day after Mayor

Transport for London

'Government should rethink their plans': Masks still required on TfL

Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter

The Sober IS Fun comedy night is being held in Bethnal Green at Backyard Comedy Club

Comedy

An afternoon you will remember: Alcohol-free comedy club returns to east...

Mia Lyndon

McDonald's McPlant vegan burger has launched at every London branch

Food and Drink

Vegan burger launches in every London McDonald's

Sally Patterson

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A light display over the River Thames and fireworks on Tower Bridge in London, as London's normal Ne

London Live News

London's mayor cancels New Year's Eve celebrations in Trafalgar Square

Holly Chant

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Welwyn Garden City vegan market

London Live News

Google rates the top vegan and vegetarian restaurants in your borough

Sally Patterson

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London covered in a sheet of snow, like this scene in Islington, is an unlikely event on Christmas day 2021

London Live News

What are the chances of a white Christmas in London?

Holly Chant

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Browse gifts and artwork made by east London artists, makers and designers at the Bow Arts Winter Market.

London Live News

Four unique Christmas markets in east London to check out

Andrew Brookes

Momtaz Ajid, Project Manager at Leaders in Community in Tower Hamlets

Community Heroes

East London youth workers celebrated as champions of their communities

Holly Chant

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A picture of Cressida Dick, Met Police crime commissioner

Metropolitan Police

Cressida Dick to stay on as Met Police commissioner until 2024

William Mata

Number 90 is Hackney Wick's new music venue... at 90 Wallis Road

Summer in the City

Weekend things to do in east London

Mike Brooke

Frenford in action against Hackney Wick in the Len Cordell Memorial Cup

Non-League Football

Youthful Hackney Wick looking to push on as Newbury Forest need to improve

Jacob Ranson

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Glastonbury Festival on a more conventional year: Picture by Jason Bryant

19 North and East London cinemas showing Glastonbury live stream

Pol Allingham

Adrian Tuitt spoke at Tyssen Primary School in Stamford Hill where he was a student.

Education News

More role-models needed to tackle youth violence, says motivational speaker

Holly Chant

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A Central East Area police officer, including a number of people from Redbridge and Stratford have been jailed.

Metropolitan Police

Ex-police officer among group jailed for £850k intercept from rival gangs

Roy Chacko

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A doctor working in Havering and Hackney has said a conversation about the recovery plan is needed

Coronavirus

'No clear policy' to manage huge patient demand, say doctors

Adriana Elgueta

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The backlog could take five years to clear

Coronavirus

Doctors 'concerned' patients' health will suffer due to non-Covid backlog

Adriana Elgueta

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Nadi Kwame, 18.

Gun crime

Police hunt Ilford man after shooting in Hackney

Holly Chant

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Police arrested four people this morning after raids at addresses in Redbridge and Havering. Picture

Drugs raids lead to 14 people charged across the UK

Roy Chacko

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Drugs, cash and a suspected firearm were seized as part of a year-long operation spanning six police forces.

Metropolitan Police

Drugs and cash seized in multi-force police op

Roy Chacko

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Education News

Big winners at New City College student achievement awards night

Cash Boyle

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