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Family issues appeal to neighbours after beloved parrot goes missing
Massa Britton’s pet parrot Ozzy escaped and flew from her Pevensey Road home in Forest Gate on Saturday evening

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Hundreds left without water at botched dog stadium redevelopment
Families with young children and others who are disabled or critically ill, were forced to cook, bathe, and flush toilets with bottled water after repeated water stoppages at Stadium Place in Chingford this month


Council pushes back against growing demand for Lime bikes
Hundreds have signed a petition calling for dockless hire bikes in the borough, but the town hall says theft and pavement clutter are major concerns

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Council left domestic abuse victim in unsafe housing for months
The survivor fled an abusive ex-partner late last February and was repeatedly ignored by the town hall after asking for emergency housing

Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated after fire alert with huge queues
Part of Heathrow Airport has been evacuated as the fire service responds to an alarm.
LIVE updates as Heathrow Airport evacuated after fire alert with long delays
Heathrow Airport has been evacuated after a fire alert in one of the terminals. Live updates here.
Wembley is being taken over by Oasis fans - here's where you can get official merch
Fans are arriving at Wembley ahead of tonight's Oasis reunion gig - the first of seven dates the band will play at the national stadium
Council's £45m deficit forecast sparks concern
Redbridge Council is predicting an annual overspend of more than £40million just two months into the financial year.
Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could help obese people control asthma
Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could also help minimise asthma symptoms in obese people, says a new study, as the NHS rolls out treatment for patients
Tesco brings back free fruit for kids and makes big Clubcard changes
Tesco is bringing free kids' fruit back, along with Clubcard deal changes to help families this summer
Warning issued after London girls drown in the River Thames
A warning has been issued about the dangers of the River Thames after two girls from London drowned in the river this year.
6 wonderful London hidden gems open to the public this September
The Open House Festival in September will see a wide range of hidden gems open their doors across London. Here are six unmissable locations.
East London chef gets national award recognition
Ravindra Singh Rawat of Namak Restaurant in South Woodford has been named runner-up at the Asian and Oriental Chef Awards.
Man strangled unconscious at Bank station prompting manhunt
A man was strangled unconscious at Bank Underground station, prompting a police appeal to identify a man captured on CCTV.
All rise for Rosamund Pike in searing new legal drama
The Saltburn star gives a gripping performance as a feminist judge whose ideals are compromised when someone close to her is accused of assault

Police pursue three suspects after girl, 17, sexually assaulted in Leytonstone park
The teenager was reportedly attacked near Hollow Pond in Leyton Flats between 9pm and 10pm on Sunday (20th July)

Tributes paid to WWE 'legend' Hulk Hogan after death aged 71
American wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71, and fans and friends have shared tributes following the news.
The surprisingly easy place to get unreal salads for lunch this summer in London
Finding a quick lunch in central London that’s both satisfying and healthy can feel like a compromise.
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71 after 'suffering cardiac arrest at home'
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after 'suffering a cardiac arrest at home'.
Closed bridge set to be bulldozed and replaced - with £80m expected bill
Redbridge Council's cabinet agreed a recommendation to demolish and replace Broadmead Road Bridge in Woodford, which has been closed to traffic for two years.