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New images of Canning Town sex attacker released
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Police have released new CCTV stills of a man suspected of carrying out a string of sex attacks.
Newham Council loses fight to stop spread of betting shops as court upholds appeal by Paddy Power
Monday 17 June 2013
A council has accused the Gambling Commission of "refusing to act as a regulator" and called for Government action as it loses its battle to curb the spread of betting shops in poorer areas.
High-stakes Britain: PaddyPower in court over spread of fixed odds gaming machines
Monday 10 June 2013
Newham, east London - which has six bookies' per square mile - takes firm to court
Green light for Olympic Stadium makeover
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Plans to make major changes at the £429 million Olympic Stadium have been given the green light.
Boxing: David Haye pulls out of comeback fight with Manuel Charr
Tuesday 14 May 2013
The former heavyweight champion suffers a hand injury in training
Kevin Nolan hopes Olympic Stadium move will see West Ham join 'the big boys'
Friday 22 March 2013
The east London club will become the tenants of the Stratford based stadium
Seven men in court on child sex charges
Friday 08 March 2013
Seven men were due to appear in court today charged with a range of offences against a 14-year-old girl including rape, attempted rape and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Eight men arrested over alleged rape and grooming of under-age girl in London
Wednesday 06 March 2013
Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of raping a girl under the age of 16 after a series of raids in east London and Hertfordshire.
West Ham pay Bobby Moore tribute
Wednesday 20 February 2013
West Ham will mark the 20th anniversary of Bobby Moore's death with a series of memorial events.
Rogue landlords to sign register
Tuesday 01 January 2013
The council that hosted the London Olympics will become the first local authority in England to force rogue landlords to sign a register in a bid to crackdown on poor living conditions.
Premier League: West Ham v Norwich match preview
Monday 31 December 2012
A look ahead to this week's Premier League fixture at Upton Park
Hammer blow for Norwich as injuries hit
Sunday 30 December 2012
Norwich City face being without their two senior strikers and a key midfielder as they attempt to end a losing run of three games at West Ham on New Year's Day. Grant Holt, the captain, missed Saturday's 4-3 defeat by Manchester City with a hamstring strain and his replacement in the 4-4-1-1 system, Steve Morison, limped off just before half-time. The young Tottenham loanee Harry Kane came on for him, before Simeon Jackson appeared as an even later substitute.
More red-card challenges likely after victory for Cole and Gibson
Thursday 27 December 2012
Pair were sent off in Everton's 2-1 win over West Ham
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- 3 US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
- 4 Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
- 5 Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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