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Andrew Brookes

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Andrew is a general news reporter covering east London.

He mainly writes for the Newham Recorder and the Barking and Dagenham Post.

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Euro 2020

Steward who stole lanyards, wristbands for Euro 2020 final avoids jail

Ted Hennessey, PA

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Knife Crime | Video

Double murder: CCTV footage released of man sought by police

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A meteor seen during a Perseids meteor shower. Photo: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

Weather

Look skywards as meteor showers expected to begin

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A woman wearing a face mask walking past a COVID sign

Coronavirus

Survey finds most will still wear a mask and avoid handshakes after July 19

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Gap Kids in Hampstead High Street

Retail

Gap stores in north London to close as retailer goes online-only

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Thunderstorms could cause disruption this afternoon. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

London Weather

Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast as Met Office issues yellow warnings

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Azeem Ahktar, 29, of Cooper Road, Dollis Hill

Gun crime

Jailed: Dollis Hill man who had submachine gun, over £200k cash and drugs

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Chelsea's Reece James (left) and Arsenal's Kieran Tierney (right) battle for the ball during the Pre

Euro 2020

How many England footballers has your borough produced since 1966?

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Voters go to the polls on Thursday to elect the UK representatives in European Parliament. Picture:

EU elections: Who are the London candidates and how does the voting work?

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