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Labour lose town hall majority
Daisy Miles reports from the election count
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Labour retain Newham mayoralty
Forhad Hussain topped the borough-wide poll, overcoming a strong challenge from the Newham Independent candidate, reports Daisy Miles
Lib Dem aims to earn residents’ trust if she wins Newham mayoralty
In the fifth of a series of interviews with mayoral hopefuls, Laura Willoughby says the Liberal Democrats will "restore trust" to the council if they win
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Labour faces historic election challenge
Aidan White looks ahead to Thursday's council election
Conservative mayoral candidate looks to score big upset on polling day
In the fourth of a series of interviews with mayoral hopefuls, Terri Bloore says the Conservatives should not be underestimated
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.
Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
Newham Independents leader ‘very confident’ of winning mayoralty
In the third of a series of interviews with mayoral hopefuls, Mehmood Mirza discuss the big spending promises being made by Newham Independents
£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.
Silvertown redevelopment approved despite just 9.2% of homes planned as ‘affordable’
Property developer Ballymore has won approval from councillors to build 1,667 homes at an ex-industrial site in Knights Road
Tesco and Barclays customers urged to check bank statements for new cashback payment
Drivers are being told to check their bank statements for a new payment labelled “Barclays Fuel CB” with money back on fuel.
The London boroughs with the most noise complaints revealed
Data has revealed the London boroughs with the most noise complaints according to research by Cash House Buyers at Sell House Fast.
Lidl reveals 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas where it wants to open new stores
Lidl has revealed a 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas in the UK where it wants to open new stores - see the full list.
Nearly half of Brits say they’d be more productive if working hours were halved
Nearly half of Brits think they could get just as much done in half the time – as new research reveals Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to using AI and productivity tools in the workplace.
Luxury UK holiday company closes after 23 years after falling into administration
Luxury UK holiday company, Salamander Voyages, has been forced to close after falling into administration.
Man jailed after pensioner killed in ‘savage attack’ outside his home in West Ham
A man who killed a “kind and gentle” pensioner at a block of flats on Plaistow Road in West Ham has been jailed.
Claire’s Accessories falls into administration 154 stores shut and 1,300 jobs gone
Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland.
The East London hospital pharmacy offering cutting-edge trial medications
Patients in east London hospital can get access to new medications after a specialist pharmacy at Newham Hospital.
Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again - how to get the best deals
Santander, HSBC UK, Barclays, Skipton Building Society and Virgin Money cut mortgage rates again, offering fresh deals