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Charlton Athletic Women’s Season Review

  19 Aug: Lewes (A) An injury-plagued Charlton side opened the season with a 5-0 defeat at Lewes in the FA Women’s Continental Cup. Despite a...

Valley of Dreams

With the season reaching its climax and promotion in sight, Charlton Athletic Women take to the Valley for the first time this season as...

Parade at The Valley

The return of Charlton’s Red, White and Black Day this year, sees club legends Carl Leaburn and Paul Mortimer back leading the line. Members of...

New Year, New Times, New Season

For the first time ever, baseball will be coming to East London, bringing plenty to look forward to this summer. Two of the most famous...

Charlton Dumped, Huddersfield through

  It was the home side who got off to the better start when Kit Graham opened the scoring six minutes into play after a...

Orient Winding Up Order: The Aftermath

The east Londoners remain in danger, according to legal adviser to their fans’ trust. The O’s have been struggling not just off the pitch but...
Leyton Orient FC

Orient Breathe A Sigh Of Relief

Leyton Orient will live to see another day, as the owner has been given until the 12th of June to clear all debts or...

Orient “Scrapping At The Bottom”

Tom Parkes, 25, netted his first goal for the east-london club just before the break after Donny midfielder Tommy Rowe had opened the scoring. To...

Orient Desperate For A Win

The O’s have recorded their worst home record in the league, having lost all five of their last home games this season. As the end...
Leyton Orient FC

Orient Demolished By Accrington

Leyton Orient’s struggle continued as the O’s lost ground in their relegation battle after a disastrous performance last Saturday’s as the O’s slumped to...

Money Causes Leyton Orient Gloom

Things are getting worse day by day for Leyton Orient on and off the pitch. The club have until the 20th of March to pay...

Orient Lose Sixth In A Row

Leyton Orient suffered another defeat in a game that should have seen them walk away with three points. Morecambe, who came away with the three...
Leyton Orient FC

Orient ‘Running Themselves Into the Ground’

Leyton Orient suffered their sixth consecutive loss in the league last Tuesday, against Morecambe, leaving the Londoners with zero points out of 18 in...

Accrington Stanley!? Who Are They?

East London side Leyton Orient will be looking to secure their first home win since August as they host Accrington Stanley in a huge...

Now Gallery: A Stitch In Time

Designer Molly Goddard has opened an interactive exhibition for visitors to poke their needles into and "sew in what they like". Venue for the show...
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Shots Fired In Bethnal Green

A 13 year old girl has been hospitalised after the car she was travelling in was shot at. The teenage girl and the driver of...

Solution To The Housing Crisis?

Cally Skinner sees new houses popping up in Lewisham. East London is well known for its love of pop-ups, but now there is new kid...

Concrete Jungle Goes Back To The Wood

Cally Skinner reports on the 'Toothpick', due to be the world's tallest timber building. Timber is set to take its place next to the concrete...

Hipsters Pack Their Bags As Shoreditch Makes Way for Stratford

Drew Goodsell reveals plans to turn Stratford's East Village into the new Shoreditch, thanks to a new influx of independent businesses. Photo by Sludge G....

Deal Of The Decade?

West Ham United’s move from the Boleyn Ground to Stratford’s Olympic Stadium will cost a mere £2.5 million per annum in rent, according to...

Would You Ride the “World’s Longest and Tallest” Slide?

Construction work is underway to turn a monumental work of art into London's most exhilarating tourist attraction. Photo by Aleem Yousaf. Available for use under...

London Underground’s Most Dangerous Lines Revealed

Delving through the latest Underground crime statistics, Drew Goodsell finds an uneven track record. British Transport Police have released crime figures for the London Underground...

Palestinian Hunger Strike Ends

“An agreement was reached to release him on May 21,” says Issa Qraqe, head of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)’s detainees committee. In view...

Married Bliss Comes At A High Price

Adiba Khatun went on the road to Romford for the National Asian Wedding Show. For its tenth, annual outing, last weekend the National Asian Wedding...

Doctors Refuse To Carry On

To coincide with their two-day strike from 8 March to 11 March, hospital doctors from all over East London gathered outside Stratford station to protest...

Canadian Investors Complete City Airport Swoop

A Canadian-led consortium has won the battle to purchase London City Airport, with the deal expected to cost the new owners around £2bn. London City...

Apocalypse Now – The Facsimile!

This week London's emergency services are working together in response to a pre-scripted disaster scenario involving a tower block collapsing onto Waterloo station. Creative commons...
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HSBC: Not Going But Staying (For Now)

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) was considering whether to move its international headquarters to Hong Kong; but after a thorough, 10-month...

London Lions Get Sorched by Surrey’s Fourth Quarter Comeback

Connor Mackay reports on a victory that turned the Lions into pussycats... Surrey Scorchers rallied to victory with a fourth quarter master class against the...
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Charlton U21’s Aim for A Premier Cup Semi-Final Place

Kwame Kufuor looks ahead to Charlton's U21's Premier League Cup tie against Huddersfield Town... It's the age old rivalry, North vs South that rears it's head in this...

Thurrock’s Promotion Hopes Take A Blow

Oliver Rudgewick reports on the Essex derby as Thurrock continue their push for promotion… Thurrock failed to close the gap on Ryman North leaders AFC...

Football Roundup: UEL back on the pitch

Moses Kaddu looks ahead to the UEL football sides returning to action after the winter break… The University of East London 1st return to the...

Hammers Hope To Take Advantage Of Struggling Villa

Only three days after a hard fought draw against Liverpool in the FA Cup, West Ham look to regain their Premier League momentum against...

Titans Triumph Over The Cobras

Kieran Baldwin reports on a thrilling basketball game at the CopperBox... London Titans defeated Leicester Cobras 57-33 at the Copperbox arena in what proved to...
Leyton Orient FC

Nolan Praises Players Following Newport Win

Player-manager full of praise following late victory as Declan McCarthy reports. Leyton Orient player-manager Kevin Nolan was delighted with how his players pulled through following...

Abidou: “2016 Can Bring More Of The Same Success.”

Kieran Baldwin reports on UEL men’s football preparations ahead of their crucial League and Cup ties… The University of East London men’s 1st team head...

Deju Vu Disaster For The Daggers

Dagenham are back in the relegation zone after yet another two goal lead slipped away at Newport County on Saturday afternoon as Simon Eaves reports. For the third...

Hammers Fans Buoyed By Olympic Stadium Seats

Manny Sarpong reports as West Ham United reveals that the allocation of seats in the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stadium for the 2016/17...

Samuelsen Dealing With The Pressure At Peterborough

Holly Davies speaks exclusively to Martin Samuelsen as the youngster gets ready for tougher challenges. Promising young hammer Martin Samuelsen is currently enjoying his loan...
Leyton Orient FC

The End Of Hendon

Abu Kamara reports on another managerial casualty at the Matchroom Stadium East London League Two side Leyton Orient have sacked their manger Ian Hendon. Hendon...
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Hendrie Goes Out On Loan

Holly Davies reports on one young Hammer's move. West Ham United left-back Stephen Hendrie has joined Southend United on an emergency loan until Tuesday 16...

UEL Grab First American Football Win

Sebastian Liggenstorfer reports on UEL's first American Football success... The UEL Titans won their first ever game against London South Bank University 15-8 after a fantastic...
Leyton Orient FC

Orient Prepare for Stags Test

Sebastian Liggenstorfer previews the O’s upcoming League Two fixture at Mansfield Town.   Leyton Orient travel to the One Call Stadium this Saturday as they face...

‘Because He Had A Knife In His Hands, Everybody Hesitated’

Jayce-Ebony Bell spoke to someone who saw the ‘This is for Syria’ knife attack. Computer technician Leslie Bradstock, 27, witnessed the terrifying scene in which...

Vettel takes ROC crown

Oliver Rudgewick reports as four time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel claims his first Race of Champions title at the Olympic Stadium in London... Vettel’s ROC...

Titans Looking to End the Year with a Win

Sebastian Liggenstorfer previews The Titans’ final game of 2015. The UEL Titans will take on the London South Bank University Spartans this Sunday as they...

Teddy Not Ready

Robert Wheeler spoke to former Hammer Teddy Sheringham about his managerial plans - and if he will resume his playing career.   At Rush Green stadium...

Samuelsen hoping for more playtime

Ole Saue speaks to Martin Samuelsen about his loan from West Ham u21's to Peterborough... The Norwegian wonder-boy hopes that regular first-team football in League One...

Nahlik hat-trick gives Raiders edge over Oxford City

Don McDermott reports as Raiders set their sights on the Stars Marek Nahlik’s three goals proved the difference for the London Raiders on Saturday as...

Macdevitt on the attack

Moses Kaddu looks back at the eventful UEL football 1st Cup match and the in-form right back Liam Macdevitt… Hat-trick hero Liam Macdevitt admitted that...
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West Ham Up For The U21s Cup

Holly Davies previews the cup action The young Hammers face Exeter on Wednesday night after a successful away trip to Swansea earlier in the week.That...

Macdevitt Hat-Trick saves early Cup exit

Kieran Baldwin and Kwame Kufuor report and react to UEL 1st dramatic Cup match at Hackney Marshes… UEL overturned a 2-0 deficit courtesy of a...

UEL Scholar Abiodun sets his sights on Olympic Gold

Matthew Dean catches up with UEL sprinter Omolou Abiodun as he prepares to fight for a place in Team GB ahead of the Rio...

Raiders relying on European stars to make playoff push

Slovakian internationals Marek Nahlik and Michal Oravec have been making a big impact in what has been a difficult season so far for the...

A Lee double seals victory over league leaders

Holly Davies reports as West Ham under-21s put on a reslient display to beat Derby 3-2. A goal from Josh Cullen and two from an...
Leyton Orient FC

Marquis Confident Orient Can Cause Pilgrims Upset

Striker John Marquis backs Leyton Orient ahead of trip to table-toppers Plymouth Argyle, as David Ironmonger reports.   Leyton Orient loanee John Marquis revealed the O’s...

Struggling Dagenham Hope for a Miracle

Dagenham and Redbridge travel to playoff hopefuls AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night in desperate need of a win, as Simon Eaves reports. The Daggers will...

EXCLUSIVE: Formula E Heading to the ExCel?

Jack Giordmaina reports on the exhibition centre’s chances of hosting the London ePrix The ExCel Exhibition Centre is ready to pounce if Wandsworth Council decide...
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Manager Harris elated after Millwall romp past U’s

Chopper has expressed his joy after the Lions stretched their unbeaten run to nine games with a comprehensive win against Colchester, writes Ben Smith. Millwall...

Dagenham’s search for first home win continues

Youcef Dahmani reports on the Daggers quest for a home victory against an Oxford side with their sights firmly set on promotion. A spectacular Kemar Roofe...

Federer wins again to secure semi-final spot

Sebastian Liggenstorfer reports on Roger Federer’s latest victory in this year’s ATP World Tour Finals. World number three, Roger Federer remains unbeaten at the ATP...

Romford denied by Landlords

Jordan Parsons reports on a local Essex derby at a blustery Ship Lane… Romford were denied all three points after a second half strike...
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League Leaders Look to Avenge Saints Defeat

Kieran Baldwin looks ahead to a busy week for UEL men’s football All four teams are in league action on Wednesday afternoon. The UEL men’s...

Here Come the Americans

Jack Giordmaina reports on the announcement of Indy Car and World Touring Car champions competing at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this week.   World Touring...

New Coach, New Approach for UEL Volleyball

Declan McCarthy talks to new Volleyball coach Simon Loftus about his hopes for the season. Volleyball at UEL was a huge success last year. However, the start...

London Lions triumphant in redemption game

Connor Mackay reports as the Lions cut down the Manchester Giants to even up the series one a piece. Lions starters Nick Lewis and Jaron Lane...

British F1 Champ Joins Race of Champions

Oliver Rudgewick reports on Jenson Button joining the Race of Champions this weekend at London's Olympic Stadium. 2009 Formula One World Champion Jenson Button will...
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MacDevitt Maintains UEL’s Football Top Spot

A winning performance keeps UEL 1st  at the top of the Southern Division, as Moses Kaddu reports… The University of East London 1st continued their impressive start...

Holdsworth leaves Brentwood in pursuit of Bolton Takeover

Mitchell Young reports on the shock departure of Dean Holdsworth at Non-League club Brentwood Town… Dean Holdsworth steps down as manager of non-league club Brentwood...
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Japan beckons for UEL Scholar

Kieran Baldwin reports on Jacob Robinson, the Wheelchair basketball scholar with GB credentials. University of East London and London Titans Wheelchair basketball scholar Jacob Robinson...
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Up For The Kent Cup

Thamesmead Town will be looking to add to Maidstone United’s FA cup woes by knocking them out of the Kent Senior Cup, reports Casey...

UEL Titans Miss out on Opening Day

Connor Mackay reports on the Titan’s first competitive match against the Westminster Dragons The Titans lose out on their opening game to the Westminster Dragons...

Team Brazil set to rock the ROC

Oliver Rudgewick reports on the announcement of Team Brazil for the Race of Champions. Formula One star Felipe Massa will team up with compatriot and...
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Paralympian Cyclist Swaps Two Wheels For Four

Oliver Rudgewick reports on the Team GB cyclist set to get behind the wheel in the Race of Champions. Paralympic cyclist Jon-Allan Butterworth will...

Michael Russell takes us on tour of his MMA Clinic

Youcef Dahmani travelled to meet Michael Russell, owner of the Mixed Martial Arts Clinic in Romford. “I think technically there’s not a lot of clubs...

Will high-flying AFC Fylde cause an upset?

Rising East's Joshua Brown believes the Lancashire-based non-league outfit could pull off a giant killing at The Den on Saturday. As Millwall prepare to host...
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AFC Fylde announcer: ‘We can upset Millwall’

Declan McCarthy speaks to the voice of AFC Fylde ahead of their FA Cup clash with the Lions, who sit 66 places above them...
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Caney-Bryan Hat-Trick puts UEL top of pile

Moses Kaddu reports on a successful away trip to Herefordshire for UEL 1st. The University of East London 1sts top the British University and College...
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UEL 3rds Slip Up Away At Essex

Kieran Baldwin reports on a dreary afternoon for the UEL 3rds men's football team as they travelled to Essex. The University of East London 3rds...
Leyton Orient FC

Staines Stand in Os FA Cup Way

Kurtis Batchelor previews Leyton Orient’s upcoming FA Cup first round clash. Leyton Orient will be looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form...
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Gray silences the Thunder

Don McDermott reports as the Raiders win two games on the trot for the first time this season after battling their way to a...
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Dramatic Finale Sees Euell’s Men Earn Draw

Harvey Clare reports as Charlton U21’s come from behind to draw against Ipswich and maintain their unbeaten run. Chris Miller got on the score sheet...

Dagenham’s winless streak continues

Dagenham haunted by former boss on Halloween weekend, as Youcef Dahmani reports. Former Daggers boss John Still came back to haunt his former side, as...

Titans dominate at home

Kieran Baldwin watched from the side-lines as London Titans 2nd team defeated Coventry Crusaders 60-44 to maintain their unbeaten run in the league. Top shooters...

Doncaster Downed At A Vibrant Den

  It was one of those special floodlit nights in south-east London when the home crowd played their full part in a Millwall victory. Rising...
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Harris lauds Lions’ resistance

The Lions made it five home games unbeaten courtesy of a hard-fought 0-0 draw with in-form Bradford City, Ben Smith reports. Millwall manager Neil Harris...

A discussion about sexism in Sport with Dr Carrie Dunn

Kwame Kafuor writes about Dr Carrie Dunn's keynote speech during UEL's inclusion week. The University of East London joined the nation to celebrate National Inclusion...

Morison Mauls Rovers at The Den

Steve Morison lead the charge as Millwall comfortably dispatched a lacklustre Doncaster Rovers side 2-0. Robson Friend reports. The game could have been over after 30...
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UEL exit Cup after dramatic shootout

Kieran Baldwin reacts to UEL 3rds action packed Cup match. The University of East London 3rd’s fell short of a place in the last 32...
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West Ham U21s Find Fulham Hard To Handle

Holly Davies sees the young Hammers slip to defeat at home.   After securing their first win of the season last Monday against a modest Wolves...
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Fraye Takes Control At Charlton. . .

. . . But could Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink be the man in the frame? Harvey Clare reviews a week of upheaval at The Valley Charlton...
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Millwall 2-0 Doncaster Rovers – Five Things We Learned

Moses Kaddu was at The Den to see Neil Harris’ Millwall beat struggling Doncaster and move level on points with sides in the League...
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London Lions Look to Tame Giants

Seb Liggenstorfer previews the big basketball action from The Copperbox Thursday night sees London Lions take on Manchester Giants at the Copper Box. The Lions, fourth...
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F1 star confirmed for Race of Champions

French Formula One driver Roman Grosjean will compete at this year’s Race of Champions, as Oliver Rudgewick reports. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be...
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Raiders Pillage Bracknell

Don McDermott saw Marek Nahlik score five points to lead London to a first win since September Marek Nahlik and Rio Grinell-Parke scored two goals...
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Guiver ends season on a high

Oliver Rudgewick reports from the final round of the Ducati Tri Options Cup at Brands Hatch. Despite an end of season victory, Rainham’s Rob Guiver...
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Vettel and Hulkenberg Join Forces

Oliver Rudgewick reports on exciting developments for the German Nations Cup team at the Olympic Stadium Sebastian Vettel and Nico Hulkenberg will represent Team Germany...
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Samuelsen Aims High

The young Norwegian starlet has been in impressive form for West Ham U21’s, as Ole Alexander Saue reports   West Ham could be welcoming another Academy...
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UEL Men’s Volleyball Team Get off to a Flying Start

Declan McCarthy reports from the Sports Dock on an impressive opening win for the new-look side The University of East London Men’s volleyball team made...
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Ogboin opens account to seal narrow victory

Kieran Baldwin reports on a first win of the season for UEL 1st's men’s football   The University of East London Men’s 1st's gained a hard...