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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

Futsal focus in Stratford

UEFA Champions League Festival showcases smaller format

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Razvan Rat, Romania

West Ham seal Rat signing

West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

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Defoe in an omelette cook-off with San Channa. Picture: David Mirzoeff

Spurs’ Jermain Defoe gets cooking in East Ham with Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food

Spurs striker Jermain Defoe cooked up a storm with students in East Ham before joining the lucky youngsters for a kick about.

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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

World Freestyle Football hits Stratford

UEFA Champions Festival hosts championships

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan (left) is congratulated by his team mate after opening the scoring during the their clash with Reading at Upton Park. Pic: Clive Gee/PA Wire

Nolan hat-trick guides West Ham to victory over Reading

The Hammers secured 10th spot in the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Reading on the final day of the season.

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Stratford's Olympic Park plays host to the UEFA Champions League festival

Exciting week in store at Champions Festival

UEFA reveal schedule for Olympic Park event

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Essex's Mark Pettini. Photo: Tony Marshall/EMPICS

Pettini snatches last-gasp win for Essex at Glamorgan

Mark Pettini kept his cool to see Essex to their second LV= County Championship Division Two victory of the season by beating Glamorgan by five wickets with seven balls to spare at Cardiff.

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Emanuel Pogatetz, West Ham United

West Ham let Pogatetz leave and will decide on others after Reading game

Transfer news: West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed the club will not be extending on-loan defender Emanuel Pogatetz’s stay at the club.

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James Collins, West Ham United. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA

West Ham defender: Players enjoy working under Allardyce

James Collins was delighted to see Sam Allardyce sign a new contract at West Ham and believes the 58-year-old is the right man to take the club to the next level.

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Ravi Bopara. Photo: David Jones/PA

Bopara hits first ton this term to give Essex advantage over Glamorgan

County Championship Division Two day 2: Glamorgan 231 Essex 343-9

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Glamorgan's Jim Allenby edges behind. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS

Essex frustrated by Allenby and Walters

County Championship Division Two day 1: Glamorgan 231 Essex 10-2

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West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) and Everton's Kevin Mirallas (top) battle for the ball

West Ham star: God and Big Sam have been my saviour

Hammers defender Joey O’Brien reveals his faith in God helped him come back from a career-threatening injury

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West Ham United were named as anchor tenants of the Olympic Stadium in March but Leyton Orient want a judicial review of the decision. Pic: Philip Toscano/PA Wire

Leyton Orient renew bid for Olympic Stadium review

The Brisbane Road-based club are hopeful permission for a review will be granted after oral hearing.

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Everton's Leon Osman (left) and West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) battle for the ball

West Ham look for big finish and revenge against relegated Reading

West Ham look for starring role against Reading after playing second fiddle to Everton

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Jack Collison, West Ham United

A year is a long time in football for West Ham star

One of West Ham’s play-off heroes, Jack Collison, made just his fifth start of the season at Everton on Sunday

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Hammers midfielder Gary ONeill (right), in action at Goodison Park on Sunday, hopes he has done enough to earn himself a new contract

Birthday boy O’Neil hoping for present of new Hammers contract

Midfielder O’Neil hoping he’s done enough to earn a new deal

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Message placed in match day programmes at West Ham United.

West Ham fans urged to consider fostering this match day

Hammers fans will be asked to throw their support behind a vulnerable young person when they open their match-day programmes this Sunday.

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Sam Allardyce pens new West Ham deal

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract.

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS

Allardyce confirms new contract will be signed after Everton game

Sam Allardyce has revealed that he will finally put pen to paper on a new West Ham contract at the beginning of next week.

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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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Win £3,000 to spend at H&M

Grab a new wardrobe for you, a loved one and maybe even your best friend with £3,000 to spend at H&M.

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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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