East Central London

East Central London is a contrasting area of the capital that is famous for being the centre of The City Of London, the financial and business hub. Here high profile companies are located next to the bustling nightlife of Shoreditch and Brick Lane where a continental influence meets modern day cutting edge bars, nightclubs and restaurants. It is also home to the iconic Tower Bridge, one of the most instantly recognisable London landmarks.

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2012 bosses deny demolition plan

London 2012 chiefs tell BBC Sport they are not seriously considering a scheme to flatten the Olympic Stadium after the Games. More details

Youths remanded over stabbing

Two teenagers appear in court charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy in east London. More details

Ripper 'claimed earlier victims'

Jack the Ripper may have committed his first murder 25 years earlier than previously thought, it is claimed. More details

Chaos at £20,000 petrol giveaway

A £20,000 petrol giveaway to promote a computer game is branded "irresponsible and dangerous". More details

Man 'arranged murder from prison'

A man organised a murder from his prison cell using a smuggled mobile phone, the Old Bailey has heard. More details

Union warns over Games Tube plan

A union says "huge difficulties" and safety issues need to be addressed to make 24-hour Tube services possible during the 2012 Games. More details

Man held as toddler shot in head

A man is held after a three-year-old boy is shot in the head with a pellet gun, it has emerged. More details

Ex-officer wins £3m for injuries

A senior police officer who was left with severe permanent injuries in a road accident is awarded £3m in damages by the High Court. More details

'Blood traces' in accused's flat

Traces of blood from two missing women were found at the home of a man accused of their murder, a court hears. More details

New plans for Walthamstow stadium

A multiplex cinema and bowling alley are included in new plans submitted for the redevelopment of a former dog track. More details

Second Blue Peter newcomer named

Londoner Joel Defries, 23, is unveiled as the latest presenter on children's show Blue Peter. More details

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