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PAUL ERHAHON: Murderers get life
5:17pm today
THREE teenagers have been given life sentences for the murder of 14-year-old Paul Erhahon in Leytonstone last year.

PAUL ERHAHON: Parents and friend share their grief
1:43pm today
PAUL Erhahon's killers will be sentenced this afternoon at the Old Bailey.

WALTHAM FOREST: Target set for more new social homes
4:29pm today
COUNCILLORS have vowed to tackle the housing crisis in the borough and to provide more affordable housing for taxpayers.

WANSTEAD: Pupils stopped under terror act
2:37pm today
A MOTHER launched an official complaint against the police after officers used the Terrorism Act to take her daughter's details under false pretences.

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Spurs boss Ramos prepared to fire up an auction for sought-after Berbatov 12:41pm today JUANDE RAMOS will launch a £30million auction for striker Dimitar Berbatov after lining up a list of targets to replace him.

Spurs boss keen on Gattuso 12:34pm today REPORTS in Italy suggest Juande Ramos is considering a bid for AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso.

Scott wont be back to sign former Orient team-mate Ibehre 1:16pm today FORMER Orient winger and youth team boss Andy Scott has ruled out returning to his former club to sign striker Jabo Ibehre.

Orient striker Gray vowes to come back stronger next season 11:23am today ORIENT striker Wayne Gray has vowed to comeback stronger next season after being handed an early boost on the knee injury he picked up on Saturday.

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• Wenger hints he may keep Gunners midfielder Gilberto
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