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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.

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

Crime

Plaistow man denies murdering two men in Goodmayes

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Macmillan Cancer Support bus and team. Picture: Glyn Collins

Health

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...

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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

Coronavirus

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

Crime

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...

Travel

East Londoners advised to plan ahead for journeys throughout festive period

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covid-19 vaccines in stratford newham

NHS

V-Day: East London residents get first Covid-19 vaccine

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The leaders of the East LondonThree Faiths Forum Rabbi David Singer, Mohammed Omer and Rev Canon Ian

Events

Christmas and Chanukah celebration at virtual Three Faiths Forum

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The children's ensemble, made up of pupils from Redbridge and Newham, on stage with other members of

Pupils at schools in South Woodford and East Ham win Olivier Award

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