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High Court orders Islamic trust to quit West Ham mosque site
Islamic worshippers have been ordered to quit the site of a former chemical works in West Ham used as mosque after a High Court decision.
Thugs attack chicken shop run by Muslim family in Upton Park
A Muslim family are in shock after their fried chicken shop was viciously attacked last night by vengeful thugs following the murder of a soldier in Woolwich.
Two arrests and cannabis factory closed in Forest Gate in police operation
Two people have been arrested and a cannabis factory has been closed yesterday in a day-long police crack down.
Newham Muslim leaders condemn Woolwich attacks: “Don’t tarnish a whole community because of two criminals”
Muslim leaders in Newham have condemned the attacks in Woolwich yesterday and ask the community not to judge their faith by the actions of two murderers.
Forest Gate man fined £400 for wasting police time over ‘missing’ car
A man involved in a car accident was fined £400 for wasting police time after he claimed burglars had stolen his car while it was being held in storage.
Party banned from challenging Newham Council in High Court without judge’s permission
A political party has been banned from bringing further High Court legal challenges related to Newham Council without a judge’s permission after a series of “truly hopeless claims”.
Eleven charged with drugs offences following Stratford gang raid
Eleven young men have been charged with drugs offences following a dawn raid on alleged gang-members in Stratford last week.
Families kept awake all night by heavy metal music from illegal rave party in Silvertown
Hundreds of residents were kept awake all night by heavy metal music after party goers held an illegal rave at an industrial building standing empty in Silvertown.
Manor Park landlord fined £12,000 for failing to license flats
A landlord was ordered to pay £12,000 in court for renting out six properties without a licence.
Newham gang operation leads to 13 arrests in dawn raids
Police burst through the doors of 13 suspected gang members today in a series of dawn raids to crack down on street violence.
Custom House woman to stand trial over acid attack
A 21-year-old accused of throwing acid in a shop assistant’s face was ordered to stand trial in court today.
‘Prolific offender’ of Custom House wanted by police
A “prolific offender” is wanted by Newham police on suspicion of a series of crimes.
Fifth suspect arrested in connection with Forest Gate killing
A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Champion Ganda in Forest Gate.
Grieving family of murdered Stratford teen urge witnesses to end their heartache
The heartbroken sister of a teenager who was fatally shot is still waiting for a brave witness to come forward to bring his killer to justice.
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- Police investigating death of East Ham man found in caravan
- Met Commissioner visits east London to strengthen ties with faith communities
- Burglar squeezed through half-opened window in Manor Park
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- Opinion: Newham police Borough Commander:“Tasers are one of the safest methods we have”
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- Newham police Borough Commander: ‘Providing exit route the only way to permanently reduce prostitution’
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