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Man jailed for possessing petrol bombs near Plaistow police station

A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing petrol bombs near a police station during the 2011 London riots.

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East Ham MP Stephen Timms has paid a glowing tribute to Vethanayagam Anthonypillai

Tributes paid to much loved East Ham pensioner

Friends and family have paid tributes to a popular restaurant owner found dead at his home.

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This image shows a man detectives are keen to trace entering Balearic Apartments, Western Gateway. Picture: Metropolitan Police Service

CCTV appeal over five Canning Town sexual assaults

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with a string of sexual assaults in the Canning Town area.

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Romford, Bexleyheath, Woolwich, Cheapside, Stratford, Ilford, Walthamstow, Lewisham and Enfield all also have above average levels of the crime

East Ham named ID fraud capital of UK

Identity fraud in East Ham is seven times more prevalent than it is in the UK on average, it has been have revealed, making the Newham district the country’s top spot for the crime.

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Face of a hero: Helder Fernandes from Upton Park

Fearless hero of Manor Park house fire revealed

A hero who ran into a blazing house to rescue a stranger said he was prepared to die saving the mother-of-two because it was “for a good cause”.

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To celebrate 'Up at the O2' roof walk experience's first birthday 30 Seconds to Mars performed on the roof of the O2. Picture: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

Band hit new high with rooftop performance at The O2

American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars took to the roof of the The O2 today for a special acoustic set.

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Last chance to get to the midsummer ball for Beckton children’s hospice

There are only a few days left to get tickets for the Richard House Children’s Hospice Midsummer Ball at the Hilton, Canary Wharf on Thursday.

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West Ham fixtures 2013/14: Hammers take on Cardiff City on opening day again

Newly-promoted Cardiff City come to Upton Park on the opening day after the fixture Gods seem to smile on West Ham for the second season running

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Father figure day. Left: Dil Hussain (uncle), right Zain Azad Jilu

Plaistow pupils say thank you to their father figures

Youngsters invited the male relatives they look up to in to share the school day with them to say thank you for being fantastic!

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Win £500 worth of New Look vouchers

We are giving away £500 worth of vouchers for New Look to let you spend on anything that you want!

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Wood you believe it? Rescue full of coincidences

A series of “unbelievable” coincidences saw a firefighter named Woods rescue a tree surgeon from Woodland Way in Petts Wood.

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