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Firefighter retires after cancer diagnosis

Wayne Crossman (centre) was accompanied by his family as he retired from the fire service

London Fire Brigade

Martha McHardy

A firefighter who served at stations across east London has retired after being diagnosed with leukaemia.

Bexley Magistrates' Court

London Live News

Footballer convicted of hate crime after homophobic abuse of opponent

Andrew Brookes

Dim Sum recipes by Charlotte Smith Jarvis to celebrate the chinese New Year.

Food and Drink

7 of the best Chinese restaurants with delivery in east London

Holly Chant

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Founder of Bookbike London celebrating the social enterprise's 7,000 book milestone with actress Jaye Jacobs

Charity News

Bookbike celebrates delivering 7,000 books in east London

Holly Chant

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Paul Summerson, 43, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court. Picture: Met Police

Metropolitan Police

Met officer dismissed after inappropriate contact with teenagers

Holly Chant

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London Underground sign

Transport for London

Severe tube delays after person hit by train

Holly Chant

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The East London Mosque during Ramadan

Iftar unimpeded by Covid restrictions for first time in three years

Greg McNeill-Moss

Undated file photo of a pregnant woman. Pregnant women and new mothers are set to benefit from bette

NHS

Union's investment plea as trust battles to keep 'safe' midwife staff level

Michael Cox

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Metropolitan Police officer Pc Adnan Arib, 45, arrives at Southark Crown Court, south London

London Live News

Cop jailed for seeking sexual relationships with teens

Emma Bartholomew

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Dr Devindranauth Sawh, one of three GPs at the practice, said the report published on April 20 was '

London Live News

Revealed: How many patients per GP are there at your surgery?

Andrew Brookes

A seal has been spotted in the Thames, near the Isle of Dogs

London Live News | Video

Watch: Seal spotted in River Thames

Sally Patterson

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Pc Adnan Arib is accused of inviting a 16-year-old girl out while in Bethnal Green police station, where he was based

London Live News

Police officer told 16-year-old she was 'very pretty', court hears

Emma Bartholomew

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Voting for the British Kebab Awards are now open, with winners announced on March 1

London Live News

5 best kebab shops in east London as voted by locals

Sally Patterson

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

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Hundreds of buildings lacking fire safety in east London

Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter

This house in Strathfield Gardens, Barking sold for £925,000 - making it one of the borough's most expensive in 2021

London Live News

The most expensive homes sold in your area in 2021

Andrew Brookes

Hannan Ullah, 57, of Longbridge Road, Barking was jailed for sexual activity with a child

London Live News

Men jailed for sexually abusing young boy in Westferry shop

Andrew Brookes

A direction sign outside the Elland Road Leeds COVID Vaccination Centre, as the coronavirus booster

London Live News

East London boroughs lag behind rest of country for Covid booster uptake

Andrew Brookes

Haydon Road, Dagenham at the junction with Bennett's Castle Lane

London Live News

Bow man charged after Dagenham stabbing given court date

Andrew Brookes

Police tape. Stock image. Picture: PA/YUI MOK

London Live News

Bow man charged with three offences after Dagenham stabbing

Andrew Brookes

A new ice-skating rink is opening in Fairlop Waters Country Park, Redbridge in December

London Live News

Things to do in east London from Boxing Day to New Year's Eve

Andrew Brookes

Highgate Well Pharmacy is one of seven branches offering Covid-19 booster vaccines

London Live News

East London boroughs have three lowest Covid booster jab uptake rates in UK

Andrew Brookes

Bow Market event on Sunday December 5 at Bow Arts Courtyard, 183 Bow Road

Days Out Guide

Things to do in east London this weekend

Cash Boyle

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Man with mask on and vaccination badge.

London Live News

Masks, PCR tests and boosters: New measures to combat Omicron variant

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

EDITORIAL USE ONLY Shuk Ng of Ted's Veg in Borough Market donates food, as Plan Zheroes prepare a su

Days Out Guide

Five things to do in East London this weekend

Sally Patterson

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David Stevens, of Colchester, has been jailed after setting up a Ponzi scheme Picture: SEAN DEMPSEY

Metropolitan Police

Met officer denies misconduct charges after alleged contact with teenagers

Henry Vaughan, PA

Detectives have been granted more time to question three women arrested on suspicion of terror offen

14 charged with alleged drug dealing and money laundering offences

Andrew Brookes

Havering roads this week

Road and rail round-up: Beware of these disruptions next week

Jon King

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The Ultra Low Emission Zone is due to expand in October

Environment News

How could the ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) expansion affect you?

Jon King

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Kit celebrated her birthday at Meadowbanks care home in Upminster

Obituary

Community volunteer and former mayoress Kate Tibble dies age 100

Sally Patterson

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