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‘We were sold a lie’: East Londoners hit breaking point over Crossrail delays

For those who live on the Liverpool Street to Shenfield line, there’s been a lot riding on Crossrail. The major East London transport connection, currently labelled ‘TfL Rail’ has seen intermittent line... Read more »
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Manhunt: Who is the South East London night stalker and how was he caught?

The hugely anticipated second series of Manhunt hits TV screens from Monday evening (September 20). The four-part ITV crime series follows the real-life investigation into the serial burglar and rapist who terrorised... Read more »
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East London tunnel car races so ‘terrifying’ they can be heard from 10th floor flats

East London residents have called for action to be taken against “terrifying” car races in local tunnels. Residents on the Isle of Dogs claimed that huge groups of noisy modified cars regularly... Read more »

City & East London AM Unmesh Desai on Poplar Rates Rebellion

It was a privilege to recently attend a plaque unveiling ceremony led by Mayor John Biggs to mark the centenary of the Poplar Rates Rebellion. This is where 30 councillors were sent... Read more »
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East London man jailed for attempted rape of male victim

A man has been jailed for the attempted rape of a man in east London. Alexandra Cardona, 39, of Tower Hamlets, was sentenced on Thursday at Snaresbrook Crown Court to five years... Read more »
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‘Cowardly’ pair robbed elderly victims at cashpoints across East London

A man and a woman have been jailed for a series of robberies on elderly people at cashpoints across East London. Anton Welio, 34, and Stephanie Smillie, 34, would target elderly men... Read more »
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‘Evil’ East London gang stabbed ‘innocent’ NHS worker to death in random machete attack

Four members of an “evil” East London gang who stabbed a “wholly innocent” NHS worker to death in a random and unprovoked attack have been jailed. David Gomoh, 24, was stabbed 10... Read more »
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Dog owners warned about toxic algae in East London park

Pet owners across East London have been urgently warned about toxic algae that poison dogs. A concerned dog owner has opened up about how her dog was affected by blue-green algae. On... Read more »
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east London’s architectural tour de force in fresh wave of glamorous homes for prime postcodes

One Park Drive, by Tate Modern architects Herzog & de Meuron, brings 483 homes in a striking cylindrical tower to E14 (Handout) Traditionally, Londoners have looked west for fun and fashion, and... Read more »
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Covid cases across east London week ending September 8

An interactive data map created by the government shows the variation of Covid cases across east London.  In the seven days up to September 8, the data shows Romford had a total of 30 Covid cases, which is lower... Read more »