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Plaistow kebab shop’s 5am opening bid challenged by residents over noise fears
The owners of Green Gate Kebabish in Barking Road want a licence to sell late-night refreshment from 11pm until 5am every day
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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
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'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple, low-cost gadget that could help households cut costs as winter energy bills land. Many are looking to make savings, and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.
Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?
BT has confirmed that Netflix will stop working on some of its TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app.
Model's animal charity launches Valentine's virtual balloon race for cats
Celia Hammond Animal Trust launches a Valentine’s virtual balloon race fundraiser to support rescue cats at its London and East Sussex centres.
Decision on West Ham LTN to be reviewed after concerns raised
The Labour administration at Newham Council had decided to make the low-traffic neighbourhood permanent but will now need to reconsider
Fox among ‘truly inspiring’ animals found on school grounds
Pupils at St Bonaventure’s School in Forest Gate set out in the cold to count all the different kinds of plants and animals living on one part of their school grounds.
Haven House children's hospice to step in after closure of Richard House
Haven House Children’s Hospice has been asked to support families in Newham, Tower Hamlets, and City & Hackney after Richard House Children's Hospice closed.
Amazon Fire TV stick users urged to change one setting that can help reduce lag
If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting
'Dodgy' Fire Stick users warned about dangers linked to illegal streaming devices
Those using 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks/Boxes have been reminded of the dangers associated with using illegal streaming devices after a recent survey.
Sir Tony Blair leads tributes for 'great friend' Lord Triesman who has died aged 82
Lord Triesman, a Labour former minister and former chair of the Football Association, has died aged 82.
East Londoners jailed in January including laughing teen who killed homeless man
The east London criminals jailed in January including a Dagenham teen who killed a homeless man near King's Cross station.
Andrew 'pictured crouched over woman' in latest batch of Epstein files released
The latest release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman
RECAP after rail line BLOCKED due to 'object in overhead wires'
An object caught in the overhead electric wires has blocked the Suffragette Line.
Advertorial: Join us at The Foundry, East London’s new place to belong!
The Foundry, home of the West Ham United Foundation, is more than just a building, it's a welcoming, inclusive space designed for local people of all ages to connect, belong and thrive.
Home Alone and Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71
Home Alone, Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71
£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands
Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.