It happened today – this day in history – January 26
1340: England’s Edward III is proclaimed king of France. 1531: An earthquake hits Lisbon, killing 30,000. 1564: The Council of
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It happened today – this day in history – August 15
1248: Construction of Cologne Cathedral begins. 1519: Panama City is founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila. 1548: Mary, Queen
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Road closure and dispersal order in Ilford to tackle crowds over Pakistani and Indian independence anniversary weekend
Police in Redbridge are closing off parts of a major road over the weekend in an attempt to reduce crowds.
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It happened today – this day in history – May 18
1048: Birth of Persian mathematician, poet and philosopher Omar Khayam. 1152: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henri of Anjou, handing the
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Man extradited from India to face charges of rape and murder
A man has been charged with a murder in Walthamstow in 2009 after being extradited from India. Aman Vyas, 35,
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