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Mike Brooke

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Romford Ice Rink site

Trafalgar Square-style art planned for development at ex-ice rink site

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All electric... last time Fenchurch Street had stream trains was 1961

Environment News

60 years since British Railways ran out of steam on Fenchurch Street line

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Charles Babalola... inspiring students at awards night 

Actor Charles Babalola returns for awards night at his former college

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Immerse yourself in a rainbow at Royal Docks festival

What's on across East London this weekend?

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Lots of sunshine on the way and temperatures up to 25c 

London Weather

London set for mini heatwave, with chance of 25C temperatures

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Number 90 is Hackney Wick's new music venue... at 90 Wallis Road

Summer in the City

Weekend things to do in east London

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Heavy rain expected... hopefully not this bad

London Weather

Weekend east London weather forecast: Stormy showers possible

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Hot stuff... in the kitchens preparing eastern cuisine for diners in east London.

Is your local Turkish restaurant on this 'best in Britain' semi-final list?

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Scene in Rainham Road South where two cars were in a road smash

Woman treated at scene of Rainham traffic accident

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Curator Kate Sumnall unveils rare Bronze Age terret ring used to prevent the reins from tangling on horse-drawn carts 

Bronze Age hoard to go on show after 3,000 years and an extra year's delay

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