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Roy Chacko

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Roy covers all things news across the borough of Redbridge for the Ilford Recorder, as well as occasionally covering stories for the Romford Recorder. He is an American ex-pat who is obsessed with movies, TV, theatre and food. Got a story - get in touch at roy.chacko@archant.co.uk or call 07860 537954.

Around 80 people had to be evacuated from a tower block in Rayleigh Road after a seventh floor flat was on fire. 

London Fire Brigade | Updated

Firefighters tackle blaze at tower block

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A woman walks past the shops in Porthcawl, Wales, during a heavy downpour. Picture date: Saturday Ma

London Weather

What's the weather in east London on the final weekend before May 17?

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A Central East Area police officer, including a number of people from Redbridge and Stratford have been jailed.

Metropolitan Police

Ex-police officer among group jailed for £850k intercept from rival gangs

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18-year-old Sami Sidhom. Picture: Met Police

Anonymous tip off could hold key to murder of Sami Sidhom three years later

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A forensic officer at the scene in Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, east London after two men died at a pr

Plaistow man denies murdering two men in Goodmayes

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Macmillan Cancer Support bus and team. Picture: Glyn Collins

East London cancer patients urged not to suffer in silence

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Friends and colleagues of PC Sukh Singh have paid tribute to "one of the good guys" who died after contracting Covid-19...

Metropolitan Police

Tributes to 'top bloke' police officer died from Covid-19 at 46

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A person passes a 'Act like you've got it' government coronavirus sign on Commercial road in Bournem

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One in 20 may have had Covid-19 last week in three east London boroughs

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A forensic officer at the scene in Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, east London after two men died at a pr

Double murder accused remanded in custody over ‘brutal’ stabbings

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East Londoners are advised to plan ahead for journeys throughout festive period as TfL Rail has planned closures for...

East Londoners advised to plan ahead for journeys throughout festive period

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