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Josh McKay, 38, has been named by detectives as the victim of a fatal stabbing

Highbury Corner Magistrates Court

Murder charge after father-of-two stabbed to death

Police were called to the club in Harbet Road, South Chingford in the early hours of Monday morning

Police were called to the club in Harbet Road, South Chingford in the early hours of Monday morning

Metropolitan Police

Three men wounded after nightclub brawl and stabbing

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

Film crews seen shooting inside east London pub

Josh McKay, 38, has been named by detectives as the victim of a fatal stabbing

Josh McKay, 38, has been named by detectives as the victim of a fatal stabbing

Metropolitan Police

Murder arrest after father-of-two stabbed to death

Firefighters are at the scene in Fulbourne Road

Firefighters are at the scene in Fulbourne Road

London Fire Brigade

House fire shuts road with people urged to 'avoid the area'

Owners are being reminded they need to have a certificate of exemption for an XL Bully

Owners are being reminded they need to have a certificate of exemption for an XL Bully

The postcodes with the most XL Bullies in east London

Josh McKay, 33, has been named by detectives as the victim of a fatal stabbing

Josh McKay, 33, has been named by detectives as the victim of a fatal stabbing

Father named as victim of 'heinous attack' as woman arrested after fatal stabbing

News

Instagram prison-smuggling gang Trick A Screw shared videos of its tampered devices being used by prisoners to secretly communicate with the criminal underworld from their cells

Instagram prison-smuggling gang Trick A Screw shared videos of its tampered devices being used by prisoners to secretly communicate with the criminal underworld from their cells

Ministry of Justice

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Smuggling gang exposé - Ministry of Justice blanks prison security questions

A male Roesels cricket

A male Roesels cricket

Nature Notes: Listen out for the grasshopper’s song

A London bike rider recently spotted an incident he believed was a mugging in London and chased down the alleged offences on a Lime bike.

A London bike rider recently spotted an incident he believed was a mugging in London and chased down the alleged offences on a Lime bike.

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WATCH: Hero on Lime bike chases alleged 'muggers' all the way across London

The M25 will be closed from Friday to Monday

The M25 will be closed from Friday to Monday

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Drivers urged to ‘plan ahead’ as M25 set to close this weekend

Time to check the London Underground weekend service.

Time to check the London Underground weekend service.

London Underground

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Every London Underground station and line closed this weekend

Have you been having issues paying by card at your local supermarket?

Have you been having issues paying by card at your local supermarket?

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'Nationwide issue' with card payments reported at major stores including Asda

After searching the entire station for her lost items and being unable to get a compassionate passport in time, Taylor was forced to accept she would not be able to make it to her flight.

After searching the entire station for her lost items and being unable to get a compassionate passport in time, Taylor was forced to accept she would not be able to make it to her flight.

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Holidaymaker warning as 'heartbroken' tourist has passport stolen before airport

Kyle Clifford is wanted by police

Kyle Clifford is wanted by police

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Suspect of triple Bushey murder is found after day-long manhunt - recap

Police found 26-year-old Kyle Clifford

Police found 26-year-old Kyle Clifford

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Kyle Clifford found with injuries after crossbow attack which killed three women

Still from footage near the scene of the triple murder.

Still from footage near the scene of the triple murder.

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Chilling footage appears to show suspected crossbow killer after triple murder

St Michael's Primary School in Enfield is reportedly on lockdown

St Michael's Primary School in Enfield is reportedly on lockdown

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Primary school 'on lockdown' amid manhunt for triple murder suspect

Police in Ashlyn Close/Kyle Clifford.

Police in Ashlyn Close/Kyle Clifford.

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Murder victims 'may have been wife and children of BBC commentator'

Sport

The new 'Cockney Kit' celebrates everything east London

West Ham United FC

Hammers launch new 'Cockney' away kit inspired by the East End

L-R: Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus modelling West Ham's 2024/25 home shirt

L-R: Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus modelling West Ham's 2024/25 home shirt

West Ham United FC

West Ham United reveal new home kit for Premier League season

Terry Messenger of Hammers United

Terry Messenger of Hammers United

West Ham United FC

West Ham accused of pushing the oldest and youngest fans to 'very top of stands'

Andy Murray won't be playing in the singles tournament at Wimbledon 2024

Andy Murray won't be playing in the singles tournament at Wimbledon 2024

Andy Murray withdraws from singles championship at Wimbledon 2024

London is the next city to host the Formula 1 Exhibition

London is the next city to host the Formula 1 Exhibition

Charred remains of racing car to star in London Formula 1 exhibition this summer

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National Sport

England��s Declan Rice celebrates following the Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s Declan Rice celebrates following the Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Declan Rice out to rewrite history after being ‘haunted’ by Euro 2020 final loss

Matthew Waite took a flurry of late wickets to help guide Worcestershire to victory (David Davies/PA)

Matthew Waite took a flurry of late wickets to help guide Worcestershire to victory (David Davies/PA)

Worcestershire end winless Blast run with victory over Leicestershire

Barbora Krejcikova teared up when speaking about Jana Novotna (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Barbora Krejcikova teared up when speaking about Jana Novotna (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Emotional Barbora Krejcikova makes Jana Novotna tribute after reaching final

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds admits he is like a “caged tiger” when watching Wrexham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds admits he is like a “caged tiger” when watching Wrexham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ryan Reynolds: I live, breathe, eat and sleep Wrexham

West Indies missed the chance to give James Anderson a guard of honour due to their celebrations (Steven Paston/PA)

West Indies missed the chance to give James Anderson a guard of honour due to their celebrations (Steven Paston/PA)

West Indies miss James Anderson guard of honour plan due to run out celebrations

Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova (PA)

Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova (PA)

Wimbledon day 11: Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova set up surprise final

Henry Patten has reached his first grand slam final (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henry Patten has reached his first grand slam final (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henry Patten wins British battle with Neal Skupski to reach men’s doubles final

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Local History

Community contribution

The Wesleyan Chapel in Chingford Hatch c1906 (Image: Gary Stone)

Then and Now: Wesleyan Chapel in Hatch Lane, Chingford

Station Road in Epping c1895 (Image: Gary Stone)

Station Road in Epping c1895 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Children can safely play on Station Road in Epping

Old Church Road, Chingford, in the 1950s (Image: Gary Stone)

Old Church Road, Chingford, in the 1950s (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Development of Chingford Terrace

The police station at the junction of Loughton High Road c1915 (Image: Gary Stone)

The police station at the junction of Loughton High Road c1915 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Metropolitan Police

Then and Now: The police in Loughton High Road

Pimp Hall Farm with the dovecote in the 1880s (Image: Gary Stone)

Pimp Hall Farm with the dovecote in the 1880s (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: Pimp Hall Farm in Chingford

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West Ham

Opinion

David Moyes waves to West Ham Fans (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Is the business model of Premiere League football doomed to failure?

Empty seats in the West Ham United stand as fans leave early during the match against Arsenal at the London Stadium (Image: PA)

Empty seats in the West Ham United stand as fans leave early during the match against Arsenal at the London Stadium (Image: PA)

West Ham United FC

Have our football fans changed?

Paul Donovan believes West Ham's owners deserve credit for not sacking David Moyes

Paul Donovan believes West Ham's owners deserve credit for not sacking David Moyes

West Ham United FC

West Ham owners deserve credit for sticking by Moyes

New West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca. Picture: PA

New West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca. Picture: PA

West Ham United FC

Scamacca realises 'dream' with West Ham move

Flynn Downes in action for Swansea against Luton in the Championship. Picture: Action Images

Flynn Downes in action for Swansea against Luton in the Championship. Picture: Action Images

West Ham United FC

Downes describes joining West Ham as 'surreal feeling'

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England’s James Anderson bowling on day two of the first Rothesay Men’s Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. Picture date: Thursday July 11, 2024.

England’s James Anderson bowling on day two of the first Rothesay Men’s Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. Picture date: Thursday July 11, 2024.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to ‘incredible’ James Anderson

Sir Keir Starmer indicated he would not necessarily wait for the US or Israel before recognising the state of Palestine. (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer indicated he would not necessarily wait for the US or Israel before recognising the state of Palestine. (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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UK could recognise Palestine before US or Israel – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer’s favourability ratings have improved since he became Prime Minister (Lucy North/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer’s favourability ratings have improved since he became Prime Minister (Lucy North/PA)

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Starmer enjoying ‘honeymoon’ with voters, poll suggests

The Justice Secretary will see conditions in two prisons for herself before setting out the Government’s plans. (Lucy North/PA)

The Justice Secretary will see conditions in two prisons for herself before setting out the Government’s plans. (Lucy North/PA)

Justice Secretary to reveal plan to deal with ‘catastrophic’ prison overcrowding

(Danny Lawson/PA)

(Danny Lawson/PA)

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Nearly half of primary school governors say budgets hit by falling pupil numbers

Charles Kennedy died in 2015 (Chris Ison/PA)

Charles Kennedy died in 2015 (Chris Ison/PA)

Charles Kennedy’s family ‘extremely pleased’ at Lib Dem win, new MP says

People using nasal sprays were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics compared to those receiving the usual standard care (Yui Mok/PA)

People using nasal sprays were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics compared to those receiving the usual standard care (Yui Mok/PA)

Over-the-counter nasal sprays may keep coughs, colds and flu at bay, trial shows

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