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THE VOLUNTEER POLICE CADET Programme (VPC) is a youth engagement and diversion programme supported by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). It’s for young people aged 10 to 24 years and it gives them the chance to learn about policing skills, ...

Emdad Rahman A ROUTE THROUGH the Olympic Park in Stratford City saw runners follow in the footsteps of Mo Farah and Usain Bolt and team up for the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) Blindfold Run 2017.  The event, organised ...

A WHOLE NINE WEEKS ago, Thames Water found a gigantic “fatberg” blocking the sewers of Whitechapel. These blockages of non-degrading items, such as nappies and wipes, which catch fat washed down the sink, are common – but this one was ...

A MOTORCYCLIST died as a result of a collision with a Ford Transit on Roding Lane South in Ilford. The accident occurred at approximately 9.30am on Friday, 29th September – and the police are appealing for any witnesses to come ...

NOW THAT THE clocks have gone back and the evenings are darker, we all need to think about our safety and the security of our homes. Crime is still rare, and the chances are very much that you will not ...

POLICE HAVE appealed to the public for help as they investigate the circumstances surrounding a collision on Monday last week, in which a nine year old girl was critically injured. The collision occurred at approximately 2pm on 23rd October in ...

Emdad Rahman NEWARK YOUTH LONDON, in partnership with JustSmiles, has launched a Christmas Smiles campaign to help those sleeping rough during the festive season. Meghna Uddin of Newark Youth London has been co-ordinating a fundraiser which has involved bringing together ...

Emdad Rahman TEAM ABILITY BOW were in top form as they joined fellow runners at Victoria Park to take part in the Big Fun Run 2017. The inclusive community gym, situated in the heart of East London, has a range ...

Muhammad Talha THE LEYTON ORIENT TRUST – in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Alliance, Fans for Diversity and Kick It Out – hosted a Mental Health Awareness Day at Brisbane Road on the day of Orient’s home game ...

Emdad Rahman DAGENHAM 88 runner Lynne Northcott, aka Jogonhijabi, returned home to complete The Great South Run as part of her preparations for the London Marathon. Northcott is running for the Penny Appeal to raise funds for a fresh water project ...