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John Seares, 90 with the letter he received from Russian government.

East Ham veteran’s anger over war medal

A World War Two veteran is angry that Government red tape is standing in the way of him getting a medal for serving on the Arctic Convoys.

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The main roof truss is lifted on the West side of the Aquatics Centre. Picture by David Poultney for LLDC

Latest images as Olympics site continues transformation

Temporary seating at the Aquatics Centre have been removed as the Olympics site transforms into the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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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.

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Tougher measures to stop illegal overweight lorries using Blackwall Tunnel

Transport bosses are clamping down on lorry drivers using the A12 Blackwall Tunnel which are over the legal weight with tougher measures if they cause accidents or delays.

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Kamran Malik, Communities United Party leader.

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”.

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Police on the raid in Stratford.

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.

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Drew Primary School competition winners with Jeff Clegg from Crossrail

School children win Crossrail competition to decorate hoardings in North Woolwich

Twelve schoolchildren will have their artwork publicly displayed after winning a Crossrail art competition.

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The happy couple are pictured on their wedding day in 1965 with their bridesmaids

Former Newham couple search for bridesmaids for 50th anniversary

A couple planning to celebrate their Golden Wedding are trying to track down the bridesmaids who helped make their big day such a special occasion.

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Gladys Hogg celebrates her 80th Birthday on the helipad on top of the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel

East Ham woman celebrates 90th Birthday at London Air Ambulance helipad in Whitechapel

An elderly woman who survived multiple injuries in a road accident in East Ham 10 years ago, has celebrated her 90th birthday on the helipad in Whitechapel.

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Jan Sharkey-Dodds receiving her Jack Petchy Leadership Award with some of the young people who have benefited from opportunities at the theatre

Woman’s dedication to east London’s young pays off

A woman who has spent years providing arts opportunities for young people has received an award recognising her work.

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The Big East End Scooter Festival at Central Hotel, Barking Road, East Ham.

In pictures: Big Mayday East End Scooter Festival in East Ham

The streets were gleaming with shining scooters on the hottest day of the year so far as hundreds parked up for the Big Mayday East End Scooter Festival.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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