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West Ham United's Andy Carroll. Photo: Jon Buckle/PA Wire

West Ham record signing Carroll targets trophies

Andy Carroll sees no reason why he cannot help fire West Ham to some long-overdue silverware after the England striker signed in a club record deal for what could be eight seasons.

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Andy Carroll wears West Ham United’s new adidas replica kit for the 2013/14 season. Pre-order yours from Thursday 20 June at whufc.com

West Ham smash transfer fee record to sign Andy Carroll

The Hammers have completed the signing of England striker Andy Carroll in a six-year deal

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Sam Allardyce

West Ham fixtures 2013/14: Hammers take on Cardiff City on opening day again

Newly-promoted Cardiff City come to Upton Park on the opening day after the fixture Gods seem to smile on West Ham for the second season running

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West Ham's Andy Carroll. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA

Carroll set to become a Hammers player after passing medical

Transfer news: Andy Carroll was this morning on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Premier League club.

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Uruguay's Edinson Cavani. Picture: EMPICS

Real Madrid, PSG, Monaco and Man City target plays down transfer amid reports that Chelsea sale is close

Transfer news: Edinson Cavani says there are no concrete plans over a summer move away from Naples despite Italian media claiming that Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is in London to finalise a €58m (£49m) sale to Chelsea.

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Protesters outside the Premier League headquarters in London demonstrating about football match ticket prices. Photo: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

Protesters slam football club ‘greed’ after London march

Organisers of a protest rally against the escalating cost of ticket prices have accused Premier League clubs of “pure greed”.

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Yaya Sanogo

Arsenal swoop for Sanogo - but is another young star really the solution?

Dan Mobbs discusses the imminent arrival of France youth international Yaya Sanogo, who has already proclaimed himself to be an Arsenal player.

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West Ham's Andy Carroll. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS

West Ham new boy looks to stake England claim

Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Protesters outside the Premier League headquarters in London demonstrating about football match ticket prices. Picture: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

FSF reveal prices progress as Liverpool, Man Utd, Spurs and Arsenal groups join in protest

A group of fans believe they have made positive progress in their campaign for lower Premier League ticket prices following a protest in London.

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Martin Olsson, Blackburn Rovers. Picture: Clint Hughes/EMPICS Sport

West Ham and Norwich target won’t be allowed to leave cheaply

Transfer news: Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer has warned the likes of West Ham and Norwich that Sweden international Martin Olsson won’t be sold on the cheap.

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Hulk, Zenit St. Petersburg. Photo: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport

Agent hints that Chelsea and Spurs target could be on the move

Transfer news: Brazil striker Hulk could seal a move away from Zenit St Petersburg after the Confederations Cup, according to one of his representatives.

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Andre Villas-Boas, Tottenham Hotspur manager. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Spurs boss predicts tough Palace test and eyes Arsenal and Chelsea clashes

Andre Villas-Boas is expecting a difficult test when his Tottenham side face newly-promoted Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the opening day of the Premier League season.

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Arsenal's Bacary Sagna in action against QPR. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Sagna boosts Arsenal by hinting at Emirates stay and targeting title charge

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has played down speculation surrounding his future and announced that he believes the Gunners will challenge for the Premier League title next season.

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Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Arsenal star wants Man Utd and Chelsea target to join Gunners

Transfer news: Lukas Podolski believes in-demand Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski would be a perfect fit for Arsenal.

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Massimo Ambrosini. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS

Former AC Milan star set to snub West Ham

Transfer news: West Ham target Massimo Ambrosini is close to joining Fiorentina, according to the player’s agent.

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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Spurs ahead of Dortmund in race for Brazil starlet

Transfer news: Tottenham are currently the “only contenders” to sign Atletico Mineiro midfielder Bernard, according to the Brazilian’s agent.

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Dagenham & Redbridge manager Wayne Burnett. Pic: Dave Simpson/TGS

Daggers favourites for the drop ahead of AFC Wimbledon, Accrington, Bury and Morecambe

Dagenham & Redbridge are favourites to be relegated from League Two this season, according to bookmaker William Hill.

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Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Arsenal man in talks with Bundesliga side

Transfer news: German side Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed that they are in talks with Arsenal’s Nicklas Bendtner as the Danish striker prepares to leave the Emirates this summer.

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Romford Pictures See all

Charlie Bartle with his dad Neil.

Father’s Day: Thanking you for your love and support over the years

Dad’s are special, and these readers wanted to show how much they appreciated theirs ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday.

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Club News See all

The Kokoro Kai Ju-Jitsu Association in Hornchurch recently walked away with a number of awards from a British championships

Club News: Hornchurch Kokoro Kai Ju-jitsu Club

Kokoro Kai Ju-jitsu Association is a large and widely recognised group within the British Ju-jitsu Association Great Britain (BJJAGB) – the governing body for Ju-jitsu in this country. The club is also member of the United Nations of Ju-jitsu and Jikishin International.

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Nostalgia See all

The Poyntz Chapel at the Church of St Mary Magdelene (picture: Essex Hundred Books)

Nostalgia: Bible translator William Tyndale’s friend Thomas Poyntz, of North Ockenden

In Henry VIII’s England, the public’s knowledge of the Bible – unless they could read Latin – was based on whatever the clergy told them.

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You could win £500 worth of vouchers to spend at B&Q

Win £500 worth of B&Q vouchers

B&Q is one of leading British retailers of DIY and home improvement tools and supplies!

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Alan Davies was due to perform at the Brick Lane Comedy Festival. File picture: Yui Mok/PA

Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after opposition from community groups

A comedy festival in east London due to feature acts including Al Murray, Alan Davies and Ed Byrne has been cancelled because of “heavy opposition from local community groups”.

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