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Pressure grows on Southend boss

Matt Mundy assesses the problems facing Phil Brown... It isn’t long since four consecutive wins at the back end of September put Southend United in...

Back to school for Orient’s Clarke and Nikolaou

Rebecca James reports as an Orient duo give out prizes at a local school... Orient team captain Nathan Clarke and first-year professional Andis Nikolaou took...
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Stars make lifelong Orient fan’s day

Orient players David Mooney and Chris Dagnall made a life long O's fan's day at St Joseph's Hospice. Two of the East London side’s...
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Orient’s Cuthbert celebrates with local school

Rebecca James reports as an Orient star gives out the prizes at a school awards ceremony... Orient defender Scott Cuthbert took time out to attend...
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London Lions are Brown and out

Alex Callow reports from a disappointing showing from the London Lions... London Lions were without Rod Brown as they lost 69-56 to defending BBL champions...
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Allen’s Bees flying high

Ryan Walmsley reports from further north in London... When Barnet were three goals to the good at half-time against a strong Kidderminster Harriers side on...
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Orient looking for improvement against Preston

Simon Eaves previews the next fixture for Leyton Orient... Leyton Orient will be searching for their first win of the season at Brisbane Road against Preston...
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Lions maul the Raiders in East London

Alex Callow reports as the London Lions continue their bright form... London Lions continued their promising start to the season as they ran out 91-63...
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United’s youngsters too strong for the Hammers

Ole Saue reports as West Ham's development side struggle against Manchester United... Nick Haycock’s West Ham side lost 2-1 to Manchester United at Rush Green...
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Megatron game time decision for Wembley

Sam Tomlinson takes a look at the team news for the forthcoming International Series... Calvin Johnson may return to action this weekend against the Atlanta...
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No ‘Power’ struggle at London Wall

Ben Smith meets a legendary sporting superstar... Darts legend Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor was warmly received at Waterstones, London Wall, as he signed copies of...
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Charlton edge to hard-fought win over Trotters

Greg Morley reports as Charlton battle for their three points... Neil Lennon lost in his second match as Bolton manager as goals from George Tucudean...
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Akram selected in team of the year

Tom Reeves reports on an honour for a UEL cricketer... Former Wanstead captain and University of East London cricket coordinator Arfan Akram has been picked...
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Peterborough’s Jack the lad on life at the Posh

Ide Victor Aiwone speaks to the highly-rated Peterborough defender about his life in football... Jack Baldwin has had to climb the footballing ladder in what...
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Back-to-back wins move East London up to sixth

Liam Feaviour reports as East London record a crushing win over Writtle Wanderers... East London recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season...
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Red card turned the game, says Currie

Muhammed Mustaqim talks to Daggers first team coach Darren Currie about the defeat at home to Newport County... Dagenham & Redbridge first team coach Darren...

Late Zebroski header sinks Daggers

Muhammed Mustaqim reports from Victoria Road as the Daggers are blunted... Chris Zebroski's 90th-minute header, rising to steer Andy Sandell's cross into the net, meant...
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Record-breaking Byrne makes history

Jack Giordmaina reports on the end of the superbike season... Shane 'Shakey' Byrne was able to celebrate in style as he became the most successful...
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TNA British Boot Camp: who’s got the wrestling X Factor?

James Milin-Ashmore is cynical about reality TV - but he'll give TNA's talent search a chance... The second season of TNA’s British Boot Camp kicked...
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Joshua wins first title as a pro

Connor Boundy reports on the latest accolade for the Olympic champion... 2012 Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua won the vacant WBC international heavyweight title, stopping...
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Mikko Ilonen wins World Match Play Championship

Mark Ferguson reports as the World Match Play Championship concludes at the London Golf Club... Mikko Ilonen is the new World Match Play Champion after...
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Sha Samuels: Aries a ‘world-class’ coup for Rev Pro

Ben Smith looks ahead to this weekend's in-ring action in East London... The ‘East End Butcher’ Sha Samuels has lauded Revolution Pro Wrestling for bringing...
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Europe’s Ryder Cup stars sent packing at London Club

Mark Ferguson reports from the World Match Play... Two members of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team suffered an early exit from the World Match Play...
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Preview: No injury worries for West Ham before Burnley challenge

Alex Pearce looks ahead to the weekend action in the Premier League... West Ham manager Sam Allardyce can select from a full squad for their...
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We play too much cricket, claims Anderson

Tom Reeves reports as another international star speaks out about the state of cricket... England fast bowler James Anderson has admitted he thinks the England...
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Contracts galore at Colchester United

Sam Stringer reports as Colchester lock down key players to extended contracts... In light of Colchester’s recent revival, the club have been given an extra...
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McDowell slips to rare defeat at World Match Play

Mark Ferguson reports as the golf star is subjected to a rare defeat in London... Defending World Match Play champion Graeme McDowell suffered his third...
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McDowell begins World Match Play title defence with a win

Mark Ferguson reports from the London Golf Club as the Ryder Cup star makes a sound start to his campaign. Graeme McDowell’s defence of his...
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World Match Play could be washout as weather worsens

Mark Ferguson reports on the weather threatening the upcoming golf tournament in Kent. A golf event scheduled for October, in England, threatened by rain? Surely...

Charlton stars support second Mental Health Awareness Day

Becca James reports from an awareness-raising initiative to promote the importance of good mental health... Charlton Athletic Football Club stars stepped out before their match...
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Colchester’s faith in youth paying off

Sam Stringer takes a look at the season's progress of a very young Colchester squad... As Colchester United marked off Saturday with a first home...
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WTA Tour: Sharapova aiming for number one spot

As the men look towards London, the women on the tennis tour are focusing on Singapore. Matt Banji reports. Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova is...
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Character shows through as Lions beat Bristol Flyers

Sead Dizdarevic reports from a battling London Lions win. London Lions showed real character in a hard fought 76-68 triumph over the Bristol Flyers. Veteran...
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ATP World Tour Finals preview: can Stan be the man?

Matt Banji asks whether the Swiss star Wawrinka can outshine his compatriot Roger Federer. With London set to host the ATP World Championship Finals at...
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Charlton youngsters cruise through to last 32 of the cup

Greg Morley reports as Charlton Athletic surge to a dominant display in the U21 Premier League Cup. An impressive display from Charlton Athletic’s development squad...
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The war for four: London-born Byrne hoping for history

Jack Giordmania reports on the forthcoming British Superbike showdown. Two of the most successful riders in British Superbike history will go head-to-head this Sunday as...
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USA’s Patrick Reed set for Ryder Cup reunion at London Golf Club

Mark Ferguson reports as an international golf star dusts himself off from Ryder Cup ignominy to head to the London Golf Club. US Ryder Cup...
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Wade turns off the Power as Painter crashes out

Max Baulcomb reports from the World Grand Prix of Darts as Essex's Kevin Painter's run came to an end - but James Wade produced...
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Pietersen slams ‘dinosaurs’ in England cricket bullying culture row

Tom Reeves reports from Kevin Pietersen's candid interview with BT Sport's Clare Balding. After a dramatic week, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has revealed his...
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Nine dart delight for Wade and Thornton

Max Baulcomb reports the latest action from the World Grand Prix of Darts as a spectacular and unusual feat thrills the crowd - twice. James...
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Top seeds dominate in the opening round of the World Grand Prix Darts

Max Baulcomb reports on the Grand Prix as the countdown begins to the World Championships in London over Christmas. The first round of the World...
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Cage Rage spirit lives on in WCMMA 17

Adil Sajjad reports on East London’s mixed martial arts scene after attending WCMMA 17 in Stepney. Warrior Challenge Mixed Martial Arts (WCMMA) is well known...
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Friday night fireworks at WCMMA 17

Adil Sajjad gives a rundown of the main card action at WCMMA 17. Main-eventer Hawinder Sira’s crowd-fuelled onslaught was met with minimal resistance from a...
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Brown denies Bolton speculation

Matt Mundy reports on the gossip linking the Southend manager with a potential Premiership job. Southend United manager Phil Brown has refuted talk linking him...

Fans meet hero Brooking at Newham book shop

Muhammed Mustaqim meets the legendary Sir Trevor Brooking at the release of a new autobiography. Football fans queued yesterday to meet West Ham’s legendary Sir...
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Smith fights through in tough conditions

Jack Giordmaina speaks to an up-and-coming MotoGP star about the tough conditions at the recent Aragon GP. British MotoGP rider Bradley Smith has described the...
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Wanstead and Ilford both disqualified from Cup Final

Tom Reeves reports on the disqualification of two sides from a local cricket cup competition. Wanstead and Ilford have both been disqualified from the Dukes...
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Running Rave: the Colour Run returns to QE Park

Jasmine Wing relishes the rainbow effect of London's latest Colour Run. Hundreds took part in 5k untimed run over Olympic Park Runners doused in colour powder...
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Newham Keeps School Leavers In Education And Feels The Olympic Effect

Josh Harris and Steve Pauley report on the economic health of Newham, home to the University of East London. Newham has both high levels of...

Road Race Stopped

Josh Harris reports that Tessa Sanderson has been run off the road by Newham Council. Newham Council has refused Olympic champion Tessa Sanderson permission to...
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Media Centre Make-Over

Raj Mahil discovers the developers' plans for the Olympic Park Media Centre. The former Olympic Park Media Centre will attract a ‘world-class cluster’ of news...
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12 Years For Fatal Hackney Bus Stabbing

Matt Banji reports on the murder conviction of a Romford youth. Teenager Shawn Green has been convicted of the murder of Derek Boateng, who...

Rugby: UEL 1st Suffer Shock Defeat

Martin Voller laments the loss of UEL’s undefeated home record. UEL 1st (5) 5 London Metropolitan University 1st (10) 25 UEL’s unbeaten league record was brought to...

D&R Hold Out Against 10-Man Wycombe

Martin Voller looks Daggers at a defeated Wycombe Wanderers. Sky Bet League Two Dagenham & Redbridge 2 – 0 Wycombe Wanderers Dagenham and Redbridge maintained their impressive...

BUCS-ed!

Matt Mundy reports on the crucial decisions which went against UEL. UEL 2nd 2 – 3 University of Hertfordshire 2nd Amidst much controversy, UEL 2nd...

UEL Continues Winning Streak

James Milin-Ashmore sees UEL footballers continue their winning streak. Hertfordshire University 0 – 2 UEL University of East London continued their unbeaten run this season, brushing...

Let’s Do The Time Warp Again

Thomas Reeves witnessed the rebirth of an American legend in the unlikely setting of Brisbane Road. Leyton Orient stepped back in time as they welcomed...

Millwall See Off Wasteful Barnsley

Sam Stringer and Mark Ferguson watched Millwall claim a vital victory. Millwall 1 - 0 Barnsley Millwall ground out a much needed win at the New...

Easy! Easy!

Matt Mundy reports on UEL footballers in fine form. UEL 1st 4 – 0 Middlesex 1st UEL 1st team eased past Middlesex on Wednesday afternoon, extending...
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Gunned Down In Greengate Street

Matt Mundy reports on a double shooting within firing range of his East London home. A man is fighting for his life after he was...

East London Win Universities’ Cup Final

James Milin-Ashmore and Geoffrey Dore relish UEL's footballing success. A last minute strike from Kieran Hughes-Mason secured a 3-2 win for the University of East...
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Random Violence

Adel Mouden reports on an unprovoked attack in Plaistow. A 16-year-old female student was walking down Plaistow High Street towards Newham College when she was...
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‘Let Kids Use Empty Gyms’ – Ken Livingstone

Former Mayor sees Red at child obsesity. Stephen Kent reports. Ken Livingstone has suggested that if re-elected as Mayor of London, he would combat rising...

Stellar Debut for UEL Judo

Stephen Kent reports On UEL Judo’s first, medal-winning outing. On their first competitive outing as a team, UEL Judo exceeded expectations and came away with...

Fire Disrupts Lectures At Docklands Campus

Steve Kent, Yasmin Khalil and Laetitia Woue reports Hundreds of staff and students had to be evacuated and dozens of lectures were cancelled after an...

No Moore Sculpture

Tower Hamlets council is selling ‘old Flo’ by Henry Moore Laran Wands reports: The Mayor of Tower Hamlets has given the green light for the...
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West Ham Resilient Over Olympic Bid

Umida Ibrahimova reports on the Irons in the Olympic flame West Ham United have reaffirmed their interest in making the Olympics Stadium their new home ground from...