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Children at play by derelict car dumped at Fieldgate Mansions in Whitechapel that David snapped in the 1970s

'The riot photographer’s riot photographer' sheds light on life on the streets

Queen Camilla looks at ballet costumes being made

Queen Camilla looks at ballet costumes being made

The Queen visits English National Ballet in east London

Scarlett Mew Jensen won silver at the Diving World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan in 2023 and Bronze at the Paris Olympics 2024

Scarlett Mew Jensen won silver at the Diving World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan in 2023 and Bronze at the Paris Olympics 2024

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Bronze Olympic medal winner Scarlett Mew Jensen's 'back fractured' before Paris 2024

Sir Jack Petchey, who has died aged 98

Sir Jack Petchey, who has died aged 98

Jack Petchey Foundation

Sir Jack Petchey - the rags to riches businessman who gave away £170m

Sir Jack Petchey died aged 98 today (June 27)

Sir Jack Petchey died aged 98 today (June 27)

Sir Jack Petchey CBE

Sir Jack Petchey CBE dies, aged 98, in east London home

People smugglers Myrteza Hilaj and Kreshnik Kadena

People smugglers Myrteza Hilaj and Kreshnik Kadena

Two people smugglers charged migrants £10k to enter UK and faked ID for them

Jack Hague was stabbed to death in Bethnal Green

Jack Hague was stabbed to death in Bethnal Green

Mum pays tribute to 'loving and funny' son stabbed to death in 'fight'

Shamima Begum went to Syria from Bethnal Green when she was 15

Shamima Begum went to Syria from Bethnal Green when she was 15

Shamima Begum loses UK citizenship appeal

Nathan Sawaya... getting to grips with T Rex's huge gnashers

Nathan Sawaya... getting to grips with T Rex's huge gnashers

'I was a successful lawyer - but gave it all up to make LEGO sculptures'

Two bodies have been found in the River Thames as search continues for Abdul Ezedi

Two bodies have been found in the River Thames as search continues for Abdul Ezedi

Metropolitan Police

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Two bodies recovered from River Thames as search continues for Abdul Ezedi

The object in the water had people fooled

The object in the water had people fooled

Metropolitan Police

The moment police investigate 'body' in river - but all is not as it seems

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally returns to disused railway yard in Cable Street

Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally returns to disused railway yard in Cable Street

Plan to build affordable homes on disused railway yard in Shadwell

Nurse Sanyu Kasule at the London Eye remembering her colleagues and those lost

Nurse Sanyu Kasule at the London Eye remembering her colleagues and those lost

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Date set for Marie Curie Covid pandemic Day of Reflection

Police have launched an appeal after Gurashman Singh Bhatia was pulled from the water in Canary Wharf

Police have launched an appeal after Gurashman Singh Bhatia was pulled from the water in Canary Wharf

Student's body pulled from the water in Canary Wharf after night out with friends

The woman was shocked at the discovery

The woman was shocked at the discovery

East London woman's horror as she finds grubs in her Asda chicken

Rushanara Ali MP and Samina Kiyani at the CPR training

Rushanara Ali MP and Samina Kiyani at the CPR training

St John Ambulance

'I can't bring him back': Brother's tragic death inspires woman to lead CPR training

Protesters gathered outside the Tower Hamlets Labour office in Bethnal Green

Protesters gathered outside the Tower Hamlets Labour office in Bethnal Green

'Shame on you' - Protesters chant outside Labour office after MP's vote on ceasefire

Lydia Hamblet working on her art commission at Canary Wharf

Lydia Hamblet working on her art commission at Canary Wharf

Artist brightens up area with circular mural

The man collapsed and died in a Ladbrokes store in Shadwell

The man collapsed and died in a Ladbrokes store in Shadwell

Man dies after collapsing inside betting shop

Someone has claimed the £1m ticket bought in Tower Hamlets

Someone has claimed the £1m ticket bought in Tower Hamlets

National Lottery

Ticketholder finally claims £1m Lotto prize

Rubbish spotted in Brick Lane by a TikTok user

Rubbish spotted in Brick Lane by a TikTok user

TikTok video shows piles of waste amidst refuse worker strike

The Princess of Wales during her visit to Streets of Growth

The Princess of Wales during her visit to Streets of Growth

Prince and Princess of Wales

Princess of Wales praises 'really precious' work of charity during visit

The National Lottery says a £1m prize winner in Tower Hamlets is yet to come forward

The National Lottery says a £1m prize winner in Tower Hamlets is yet to come forward

National Lottery

Winning £1m lottery ticket bought in east London is yet to be claimed

The owners of a holiday park where 2-year-old Isabella Tucker was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday evening (August 25) have said they are ‘absolutely heartbroken’.

The owners of a holiday park where 2-year-old Isabella Tucker was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday evening (August 25) have said they are ‘absolutely heartbroken’.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Holiday park ‘heartbroken’ at east London toddler Isabella Tucker's death

Locate International has released this image of what the man looked like

Locate International has released this image of what the man looked like

Volunteer sleuths bid to identify man after station death almost 50 years ago

June Harvey died in July 2020

June Harvey died in July 2020

Family taking legal action over crane tragedy which killed elderly woman

Olivia Burt and Ixta Belfrage volunteering at the Felix Project kitchen

Olivia Burt and Ixta Belfrage volunteering at the Felix Project kitchen

Chefs and influencers visit charity and learn about food waste

Beatty Orwell at 100 in 2017, who has died at 105

Beatty Orwell at 100 in 2017, who has died at 105

Cable Street veteran and ex-mayoress of Tower Hamlets dies aged 105

Survivors of the fire Shahed Ahmed and Mohammed Rubel Ali

Survivors of the fire Shahed Ahmed and Mohammed Rubel Ali

Tower Hamlets Council

Protesters' anger as council ends housing support for 12 survivors of fatal fire

A small plaque recalls Jack Nissenthall's wartime heroics

A small plaque recalls Jack Nissenthall's wartime heroics

Second World War

Wartime Dieppe raid hero gets memorial plaque 81 years later

Shea Gordon was fatally stabbed in Mile End last September

Shea Gordon was fatally stabbed in Mile End last September

Family of murder victim Shea Gordon still trying 'to come to terms with their loss'

Around 150 asylum seekers being housed in Tower Hamlets have been told to relocate, some of whom have lived there for a year and a half

Around 150 asylum seekers being housed in Tower Hamlets have been told to relocate, some of whom have lived there for a year and a half

Asylum seekers speak out after being told to leave Tower Hamlets hotel

Craig Alexander, 14, from Reading and Simon Shemetilo, 16, (right) from Tower Hamlets, who had exclusive access to a space launch in Florida

Craig Alexander, 14, from Reading and Simon Shemetilo, 16, (right) from Tower Hamlets, who had exclusive access to a space launch in Florida

Teenager wins VIP access to space satellite launch in Florida

Margaret Muller was studying at the Slade School of Art, having moved to London from America

Margaret Muller was studying at the Slade School of Art, having moved to London from America

Metropolitan Police

Fatal stabbing of artist in east London park: Police re-appeal 20 years on

Newborn believed to be sleeping in tent in 'sub-zero temperatures' with missing Eltham couple

Newborn believed to be sleeping in tent in 'sub-zero temperatures' with missing Eltham couple

Missing couple and newborn baby may be sleeping in tent in 'sub-zero temperatures'

Fatiha Sabrin died at Nida House in December 2021

Fatiha Sabrin died at Nida House in December 2021

Tower Hamlets Council

Girl's death caused by untrained pest control use, council says

Three east London boroughs were in the top ten local authorities with the highest proportion for those whose gender differed from sex at birth, according to census data

Three east London boroughs were in the top ten local authorities with the highest proportion for those whose gender differed from sex at birth, according to census data

Census 2021: Which east London boroughs have the highest LGBTQ+ populations?

Mohammed's accommodation in Whitechapel did not have a working shower until recently, he says

Mohammed's accommodation in Whitechapel did not have a working shower until recently, he says

Asylum seeker says Whitechapel accommodation 'falling apart'

Incidents involving a “foreign object accidentally left in body during surgical and medical care” led to a record 291 “finished consultant episodes” in 2021/22

Incidents involving a “foreign object accidentally left in body during surgical and medical care” led to a record 291 “finished consultant episodes” in 2021/22

'I lost hope': Part of knife left in east London woman after operation

Social media videos show crowds queuing at Aldi stores in east London for YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul's hydration drink Prime

Social media videos show crowds queuing at Aldi stores in east London for YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul's hydration drink Prime

Crowds queue at east London supermarkets as YouTubers' 'hydration' drink hits shelves

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

Metropolitan Police

'My boyfriend leaked naked photos, burned my clothes and stalked me'

Martinette... before and after

Martinette... before and after

How 20st Martinette lost 6st in 12 months and now runs 8 miles a week

The Queen Consort delivers a basket of Paddington bears at a special teddy bears picnic at a Barnardo's Nursery in Bow

The Queen Consort delivers a basket of Paddington bears at a special teddy bears picnic at a Barnardo's Nursery in Bow

Camilla delivers basket of teddy bears to Barnardo's nursery

Marcus Rashford (left) and Osmani Trust Youth Club member Masum, 17, (right)

Marcus Rashford (left) and Osmani Trust Youth Club member Masum, 17, (right)

England goal scorer Marcus Rashford shows support for Tower Hamlets youngsters

Shamima Begum 'should have been treated as child trafficking victim', court told

Professor Julia Davidson was presented with her OBE at Windsor Castle

Professor Julia Davidson was presented with her OBE at Windsor Castle

University professor presented with OBE by Prince Charles

Jibreel and his new mum Farzana

Jibreel and his new mum Farzana

Parents stuck abroad waiting for visa to bring adopted son home to Whitechapel

Participant Jamie Lawson enjoys being in the saddle as part of a scheme from Bikeworks.

Participant Jamie Lawson enjoys being in the saddle as part of a scheme from Bikeworks.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Bikeworks offers support to disabled people keen to get in the saddle

Muhi Mikdad - pictured fourth from the left - drove a fundraising effort with club London Sportif, raising enough money to provide food for up to 300 frontline staff at the Royal London Hospital.

Muhi Mikdad - pictured fourth from the left - drove a fundraising effort with club London Sportif, raising enough money to provide food for up to 300 frontline staff at the Royal London Hospital.

Stepney Green hero volunteering seven days a week since pandemic began

Tower Hamlets resident Alda was supported through her twin pregnancy by the Maternity Mates programme run by Women’s Health and Family Services (WHFS).

Tower Hamlets resident Alda was supported through her twin pregnancy by the Maternity Mates programme run by Women’s Health and Family Services (WHFS).

Tower Hamlets charity recruiting volunteers to support mums-to-be

Elijah and Marcus Chiemeke-Eneso with their awards

Elijah and Marcus Chiemeke-Eneso with their awards

Big winners at New City College student achievement awards night

Have you seen John, 52, missing from Ilford since January 7?

Have you seen John, 52, missing from Ilford since January 7?

Have you seen this 52-year-old man missing from Ilford?

Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.Picture: PA

Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.Picture: PA

Who was Kenneth More? A journey into the life of the much-loved actor

Nadia Fall is artistic director at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Nadia Fall is artistic director at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Artistic director voices hope for 2021 as latest plays launch