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Frustration over government delay of Whipps Cross rebuild frustration

The “extremely frustrating” delay deciding how much can be spent rebuilding Whipps Cross is now stalling the project, according to a local NHS leader. At the most recent board meeting for Barts... Read more »
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21 of the best places for fish and chips in east London

Published: 1:59 PM November 9, 2021 From cod and chips with mushy peas to battered sausages and saveloys, there is plenty to love on a chips shop menu. Here’s a handy list of... Read more »
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School pupils uncover tales of black and Asian veterans who fought in the Second World War

School pupils are highlighting the contribution of black and Asian people during the Second World War ahead of Remembrance Day by uncovering the stories of servicemen and women of colour. Students at... Read more »

Low-uptake of flu vaccine in Hackney and north east London

Published: 5:23 PM November 8, 2021 As the festive season begins Hackney people are being urged to protect themselves against Covid-19 and the flu by getting fully vaccinated. While Covid cases have... Read more »
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Where London ‘ends’ if you go north, south, east and west – including a ditch in countryside

Contrary to popular belief, London is not simply ‘everything within the M25’. Administrative changes mean that the city has grown and shrunk as responsibility for different areas has switched from the Home... Read more »
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Blackwall Tunnel commuters face six miles of tailbacks

The northbound tunnel was closed due to a broken down vehicle on the A102, causing travel chaos among those wanting to get into the city. Buses experienced delays and drivers were advised... Read more »
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Police appeal for help finding missing 80-year-old man from east London

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 80-year-old who has dementia. Ali Yurtsever is missing from the E9 area of London. As well as having dementia, Ali has limited mobility.... Read more »
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The abandoned London Underground line that would have linked East and South London 100 years before London Overground

Some of the plans for lines and stations that went missing in the early days of the London Underground could have filled gaps in our transport system that still exist today. Back... Read more »
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The London bus route which ends in the middle of nowhere and passengers are left on a roundabout in the Essex countryside

With over 700 bus routes across the Transport for London (TfL) bus network, it’s unsurprising that there are a few which venture into the city’s rural surroundings. There’s one which ends rather... Read more »
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Young imam and qari murdered in East London – 5Pillars

Mohammed Aqil Mehdi A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a 22 year old Imam and Quran reciter in Tower Hamlets. The man, named locally as Mohammed Aqil Mehdi, 22, was pronounced... Read more »