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Alarm as ‘brothel’ vandals target homes in Walthamstow

Vandals daubed red paint and motor oil on several homes along Chingford Road in two separate attacks which mirror incidents seen in Leyton and Leytonstone last month

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Extra £6m of City Hall cash to help domestic abuse victims

Cash will be used to fund groups who help victims with advice, counselling and therapy

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Khan reveals fears over government welfare reforms

London mayor stresses importance of preserving “safety net” for those who need it

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Foodie documentary profiles Leyton’s best culinary spots

The football culture documentary Scran Away sees foodie Jono Yates takes a trip to see the best food establishments near Leyton Orient FC

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Essex estate to host new music festival this year

An Essex estate is set to welcome festivalgoers once again this year with a new three-day music event.

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Pictures from scene of tragic crash which killed woman near King’s College

Pictures show the tragic aftermath after a van crashed into pedestrians in central London, killing a woman in her 20s near King’s College London.

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Suspected drug driver arrested after woman hit by van dies in central London

A man has been arrested after a woman died when she was hit by a van in central London.

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Woman dies as pedestrians hit by van near The Strand in central London

A woman has died after three pedestrians were hit by a van near The Strand in central London.

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LIVE updates as The Strand closed in central London after major crash

The Strand is currently shut today (March 18) after a major crash in central London.

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80s singer Paul Young rushed to intensive care after horror fall on holiday

80s singer Paul Young has shared how he was rushed to intensive care while on holiday after falling and facing huge blood loss.

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RECAP of updates on rush hour travel and trains amid Elizabeth line delays

Check here for the latest status updates for the London Underground, DLR, trams and trains across the nation's capital.

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Pub 'with a long history of nuisance' forced to bring forward last orders

A Wanstead pub has been forced to close earlier and turn its music down after a series of complaints.

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Fears for Beer Mile's future after more tap room closures

The closure of two tap rooms along Walthamstow’s iconic Beer Mile has led to fears for its future.

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Revealed: The most expensive streets in London listed as one tops £11 million

The Times has listed the most expensive in the UK, with many of them being in London, see the full list.

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Bubble tea brand Gong Cha to open 225 new UK stores as part of major expansion

Bubble tea brand Gong Cha has announced it plans to open at least 225 new stores in the UK over the coming years, creating nearly 2000 jobs.

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Brewery closures spark concern for future of Blackhorse Beer Mile

The closure of two breweries in a matter of weeks has prompted a wave of public criticism directed at their landlords, Waltham Forest Council

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Life in jail for murderer who shouted 'die, die, die' while stabbing with two knives

A murderer who chased down another man before stabbing him to death with two knives has been given life in jail.

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Man accused of climbing Big Ben clock tower with Palestine flag denies trespass

A man accused of scaling Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower in Westminster, London, has denied causing a public nuisance and trespassing.

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Stevie Wonder announced as final headliner for London summer concerts

The US music legend brings his Love Light and Song tour to the summer series of concerts for BST Hyde Park

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New government cash to help boost housebuilding in London

The money will mostly be used to pay for research exploring the issues which have blocked up the supply of new homes in the capital