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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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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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