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Hoarding thant petition campaigners say obscures view of artwork

Protesters sign Brick Lane petition to save view of Roa’s crane painting

Hundreds of protesters have signed a petition to get a council hoarding removed that advertises Brick Lane as the ‘Olympic 2012 Curry Capital’—because they say it obstructs a view of an iconic wall painting by an internationally-renowned artist.

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Pc Kenny Cornelius

Officer shot dead in Newham: Welfare of family now top priority

Officer shot dead: Welfare of family now a priority

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Cllr Kosru Uddin

Tower Hamlets councillor in ‘threat to kill’ allegation released on bail

The councillor arrested at last night’s heated Tower Hamlets council meeting over allegations of threats to kill has been given police bail.

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London 2012: Olympic Flame handover ceremony to begin

The Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony is about to begin in Greece.

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The Princess Royal during a visit to the Acropolis in  Athens, Greece ahead of the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium. Picture: Chris Radburn/LOCOG/PA Wire

London 2012: Praise for The Princess Royal’s Olympic involvement

The Princess Royal has been hailed as one of the unsung heroes of London 2012 by Games’ chiefs.

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£1000 to spend online at Amazon

£1000 to spend online at Amazon

There’s really nothing you can’t buy. From TV’s and toys to books and Blu-ray players, they have it all.

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Quirky London See all

The Hell on Wheels Wild West carriage / London black cab

Video and pictures: Hell on Wheels - Wild West horse and carriage becomes London black cab

Commuters and tourists were treated to an alternative take on a taxi, as a 19th century Wild West horse and carriage was merged with a London black cab.

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