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Both our local teams in action last night dropped points in vital league matches in the Championship.

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A Notts County footballer has been charged with sexual assault yesterday as a result of an alleged incident that occurred in Croydon last month, according to the football club’s website. (more…)

Tower Hamlets children to take part in Olympics

Students from four Tower Hamlets schools will have the chance to take part in the biggest event in the world this year: the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. (more…)

George Elich Pic: Agnes Bel

A Tower Hamlets resident’s dream of being part of the Olympic Games will be made a reality. (more…)

Perri Shakes-Drayton Pic: Tower Hamlets Press

Olympic hopeful, Perri Shakes Drayton, has thrown her support behind her home borough’s city bid.

The 23 year old 400m specialist, joins the likes of the City of London, Canary Wharf Group, Tower of London and the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the oldest manufacturing company in the UK, who have all pledged to give Tower Hamlets’ bid their full backing. (more…)

Olympic site, Pic: EG Focus

A new body that will control the future of the Olympic Legacy site – incuding areas in Hackney and Tower Hamlets – is one step closer to creation after the London Assembly voted unanimously in favour of its proposal.

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London’s leading scientists have warned that high pollution levels in Hackney and Tower Hamlets could  jeopardize the health of Olympic competitors.

High pollution levels in the surrounding Olympic boroughs have become an increasing concern for competing athletes. (more…)

Lewisham's James Ellington gearing up for Olympic glory.Pic: Solent/Jamesellington.net

Lewisham Olympic hopeful James Ellington yesterday secured a sponsorship deal with British toiletries company King of Shaves, after his unconventional approach of attracting a sponsor on eBay was unsuccessful. (more…)

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Controversy has arisen over an apparent resignation by Croydon Athletic FC from the Ryman Isthmian League after the club posted an official statement on their website confirming their withdrawal. The club has had many well-publicised problems and were handed a £7,500 fine and had points deducted before Christmas,  after an independent regulatory commission by the Football Association found financial irregularities breaching rules relating to payment to players in the 2009-10 season.  They have not played in the league since December 3, 2011. (more…)

The six new potential badges for the Eagles. Pic: Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace FC has unveiled six possible logo designs to replace the original badge that has been the club’s emblem since 1994 – and fans are being called on to choose their favourite. (more…)