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Threatened primary school’s fate sealed as councillors back closure
Cabinet member for education says despite Calverton Primary School being "close to my heart" it had "not been possible" to avoid closing it
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Shopping park hosts illuminated drummers and nostalgic singers
Spark! drummers lit up Gallions Reach Shopping Park with an illuminated performance.
Amazon blocking 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick apps as it intensifies piracy crackdown
Amazon is blocking apps used to help gain illegal access to pirated content on 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks.
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Corriedale crossover episode release date confirmed amid ITVX schedule change
The special crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale, has confirmed its release date.
'End of an era' - Good Morning Britain star reveals why he is leaving ITV show
Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter Andrew Pierce has revealed why he is leaving the ITV show this week in 'end of an era' statement
Thousands of drivers could see speed fines reimbursed and licence points removed
Thousands of drivers in England could see their speed fines reimbursed and points removed from their licence as National Highways issues apology
Three homes destroyed after fire on residential road in North Woolwich
Three houses were destroyed after a fire in North Woolwich.
East Ham construction worker surprised with £47k 'dream car'
East Ham construction worker Amaniel Haile has won a £47,000 Cupra Terramar VZ1 in BOTB’s spot the ball dream car competition.
Children’s mentor kissed young students in empty classrooms of London school
A “predatory offender” touched and kissed young students at a central London school as he pretended to support them.
Plans submitted to convert ex-GP clinic into tuition centre
The building previously housed St Bartholomew's GP Surgery in East Ham before it was relocated
Row of houses alight in North Woolwich fire near London City Airport
A row of houses are currently alight in a North Woolwich fire on Lord Street near to London City Airport.
Smoke billowing in massive North Woolwich fire - recap
Firefighters are tackling a blaze on Lord Street, North Woolwich today (December 15).
Mum jailed for nine and a half years after killing baby daughter in Homerton
A mum has been jailed for nine and a half years after killing her three-month-old daughter in Homerton.
The pre-Christmas London forecast with cloud, rain and brighter end to the week
London is set to face a cloudy start to the week, midweek rain and a wet Thursday before conditions clear for a sunny, cooler Friday with highs around 10°C, according to the Met Office.
Sir Cliff Richard reveals battle with prostate cancer and tells people to get tested
Sir Cliff Richard has shared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (December 15) that he has prostate cancer.
Man rushed to hospital after crash on busy road in Manor Park
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy road in Manor Park.
Man rushed to hospital after crash near major London airport
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash near London's biggest airport.
British-born rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia
Busy road closed in Manor Park after crash with man in hospital
A busy road is closed in Manor Park following a crash. Live updates here.
60 firefighters tackle two-hour blaze on busy street in East Ham
60 firefighters tackled a two-hour blaze on a major street in East Ham.