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J K Rowling has received some criticism for her response to the new Scottish law on misgendering (Image; PA)

It is now illegal to 'misgender' someone in Scotland

Cllr Paul Donovan is opposed to vengeance based criminal justice (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan is opposed to vengeance based criminal justice (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'Vengeance based criminal justice is just storing up problems'

Former post office workers celebrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, after having their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal (Image: PA)

Former post office workers celebrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, after having their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Drama shows what can happen when people come together to fight injustice

A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel from the coast of France and heading in the direction of Dover (Image: PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel from the coast of France and heading in the direction of Dover (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Demystifying the immigration obsession

Mitchell Denahy was convicted in March of killing his mother Beverley - but sister Natasha says he is a victim of poor mental health

Mitchell Denahy was convicted in March of killing his mother Beverley - but sister Natasha says he is a victim of poor mental health

Metropolitan Police

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Sister claims CPS withheld evidence in brother's trial over mum's death

Stalker Anhar Hussain waged a campaign of terror against his victim for months - until new software allowed police to put him behind bars within 24 hours

Stalker Anhar Hussain waged a campaign of terror against his victim for months - until new software allowed police to put him behind bars within 24 hours

Metropolitan Police

Stalkers Beware: New technology chops months off of Met Police harassment cases

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

'Leena' was relentlessly harassed by her stalker ex-boyfriend Anhar Hussain. She is speaking out to encourage other victims to seek help

Metropolitan Police

'My boyfriend leaked naked photos, burned my clothes and stalked me'

?2022 Andrew Baker..9th/10th May 2022..London Borough of Redbridge Councillors...Photograph ? Andrew Baker.PR HANDOUT.

?2022 Andrew Baker..9th/10th May 2022..London Borough of Redbridge Councillors...Photograph ? Andrew Baker.PR HANDOUT.

Jobs and careers

Councillor 'weaponised' worker's disability after being criticised, tribunal finds

Oli Akram Hoque, 26, developed a

Oli Akram Hoque, 26, developed a

Trainee solicitor died from ‘rare complication’ of AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab

The Metropolitan Police have dismissed a volunteer police officer

The Metropolitan Police have dismissed a volunteer police officer

East London volunteer police officer sacked after fraud conviction

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Rules on drinking alcohol tightened after fatal stabbing at football club ground

Papermill Place. Image: Google Maps

Papermill Place. Image: Google Maps

Resident worried she'll struggle to afford to stay in flat deemed 'fire risk'

Whipps Cross Hopsital

Whipps Cross Hopsital

Patient with heart issues died after being left alone in hospital, inquest hears

The white prefab units (left) will be attached to the annex court (right). Image: Josh Mellor/LDRS

The white prefab units (left) will be attached to the annex court (right). Image: Josh Mellor/LDRS

Extra holding cells planned in attempt to cope with backlog in court cases

CCTV showing the train and platform involved at Wood Street station. Credit: Arriva Rail London/Rail Accident Investigation Branch

CCTV showing the train and platform involved at Wood Street station. Credit: Arriva Rail London/Rail Accident Investigation Branch

Train leaves station while woman's hand stuck in door

Insulate Britain protesters in London. Picture: PA

Insulate Britain protesters in London. Picture: PA

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Criminalising protest is not the answer

The protest outside Waltham Forest council offices. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service

The protest outside Waltham Forest council offices. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Jobs and careers

Fury after councillor appears to play down binmen protest

Urbaser workers turned their backs to the camera to protect their identities while protesting outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Urbaser workers turned their backs to the camera to protect their identities while protesting outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Bin men protest after claiming they're treated like 'second-class citizens'

An example of signs in Monkham's Lane near Woodford which warn of restrictions to lorry drivers. Credit: Google Maps

An example of signs in Monkham's Lane near Woodford which warn of restrictions to lorry drivers. Credit: Google Maps

Lorry drivers in Redbridge to face fines if they drive in prohibited streets

A hearing scheduled for this week was cancelled

A hearing scheduled for this week was cancelled

Officer reported to police for allegedly sexually abusing two women continued to serve

Cllr Anna Mbachu, pictured, is a councillor in Waltham Forest

Cllr Anna Mbachu, pictured, is a councillor in Waltham Forest

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Councillor faces huge bill after losing libel claim in court

The Kings Head c1895. Credit: Gary Stone

The Kings Head c1895. Credit: Gary Stone

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Then & Now: The pub where courts used to sit and a famous composer once played

The IOPC is investigating a death at Leyton Custody Suite in east London

The IOPC is investigating a death at Leyton Custody Suite in east London

Watchdog investigating death at police custody suite

Whipps Cross Hospital. Leytonstone. (14/1/2013) EL74569_3.

Whipps Cross Hospital. Leytonstone. (14/1/2013) EL74569_3.

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Hospital patient, 103, was mistakenly not fed for final days of his life

A private fostering agency in South Woodford has been rated 'inadequate' following an Ofsted inspection. Stock image used.

A private fostering agency in South Woodford has been rated 'inadequate' following an Ofsted inspection. Stock image used.

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Private fostering agency receives 'inadequate' Oftsed rating

Waltham Forest Council is involved in a legal dispute over the age of an Afghan refugee

Waltham Forest Council is involved in a legal dispute over the age of an Afghan refugee

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Waltham Forest Council in court battle over age of Afghan child refugee

Redbridge Council breached its own policy to deal with landlords informally in 2019 - issuing 100 fines in the first six months

Redbridge Council breached its own policy to deal with landlords informally in 2019 - issuing 100 fines in the first six months

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Council ignored its own policy to fine landlords