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Picture from scene of Leyton stabbing

Man, 19, stabbed and 'gunshots heard' on major Leyton road

The Met Police has admitted a series of investigative failures after Rosslyn Wolff (inset) died in a house fire - but has refused to answer her son Gary Parkin's questions about what he calls the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death

The Met Police has admitted a series of investigative failures after Rosslyn Wolff (inset) died in a house fire - but has refused to answer her son Gary Parkin's questions about what he calls the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death

Metropolitan Police

'I believe Mum's death was suspicious, but police refuse to answer my questions'

Havering Council has refused Dixy Chicken's plans to open later

Havering Council has refused Dixy Chicken's plans to open later

Havering Council

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Chicken takeaway has plans to open later refused for FOURTH time

The first residents are expected to move in during summer 2025

The first residents are expected to move in during summer 2025

Planning and development

From parks to play areas, Dagenham’s newest neighbourhood has launched

Residents of Millard Terrace, in Dagenham, are plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour

Residents of Millard Terrace, in Dagenham, are plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour

Barking and Dagenham Council

Mum 'living in fear' after being 'left to rot' in council estate plagued by crime

Picture from scene of Dagenham stabbing

Picture from scene of Dagenham stabbing

Man ‘slashed toddler’s throat before attacking schoolgirl and woman’ in Dagenham

Euston station suffers from dangerous overcrowding, London TravelWatch has warned

Euston station suffers from dangerous overcrowding, London TravelWatch has warned

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Passengers can board some trains early in bid to tackle 'Euston rush'

Police were called to a crash on the A406

Police were called to a crash on the A406

Suspected drug driver arrested as passenger left seriously injured after A406 crash

Action Fraud has issued a warning to WhatsApp users after a rise in a scam seeing 'friends' ask for money.

Action Fraud has issued a warning to WhatsApp users after a rise in a scam seeing 'friends' ask for money.

New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers

The shooting happened in the early hours of the morning of October 26

The shooting happened in the early hours of the morning of October 26

Metropolitan Police

Police appeal for witnesses after shooting as men remain in hospital

The Brigade will respond only if someone reports a fire

The Brigade will respond only if someone reports a fire

London Fire Brigade

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New LFB policy limits automatic alarm responses to free up resources

Waterloo Road will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2025

Waterloo Road will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2025

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EastEnders actress to join new series of Waterloo Road as headteacher

Call the Midwife will return to the BBC for season 14 in the near future

Call the Midwife will return to the BBC for season 14 in the near future

Call The Midwife

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Call the Midwife fans given huge season 14 update with behind-the-scenes pic

More than 50,000 Oasis tickets are set to be cancelled, reports the BBC

More than 50,000 Oasis tickets are set to be cancelled, reports the BBC

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50,000 Oasis tickets set to be cancelled and sold again on Ticketmaster

Ollie, 13, had to spend 11 weeks in hospital, learning to walk, talk and eat again, after the crash

Ollie, 13, had to spend 11 weeks in hospital, learning to walk, talk and eat again, after the crash

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Dad calls for e-scooter ban after teen son's horror crash

Pensioners are being urged to take up pension credit amid the winter fuel payment cut in the UK

Pensioners are being urged to take up pension credit amid the winter fuel payment cut in the UK

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British Gas urges millions of pensioners to do this one thing worth thousands

Are you excited for the return of I'm a Celeb and its ITV2 spin-off show?

Are you excited for the return of I'm a Celeb and its ITV2 spin-off show?

I'm a Celebrity

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I'm a Celeb spin-off show confirmed with 3 new hosts but fans will be 'avoiding'

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

Journalism Matters as three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

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Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

Police were called to Dagenham Avenue

Police were called to Dagenham Avenue

Metropolitan Police

Police close Dagenham road after incident - recap

LIVE updates as major road CLOSED due to crash in Walthamstow

LIVE updates as major road CLOSED due to crash in Walthamstow

Major road CLOSED due to crash in Walthamstow

LIVE London travel updates as major road closed in Walthamstow due to crash

LIVE London travel updates as major road closed in Walthamstow due to crash

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LIVE London travel updates as Waterloo line suspended due to signal failure

The existing Rainham Lodge Farm site access junction in Berwick Pond Road, Upminster

The existing Rainham Lodge Farm site access junction in Berwick Pond Road, Upminster

Hundreds of residents object to new quarry plans as response deadline extended

Muddy Stilettos has named the best roast dinners in London and you don't want to miss out on these yummy dishes.

Muddy Stilettos has named the best roast dinners in London and you don't want to miss out on these yummy dishes.

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The top three best places for a roast dinner in London that you need to try

The St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch is preparing to welcome its first patients on November 4

The St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch is preparing to welcome its first patients on November 4

Hornchurch welcomes a new health and wellbeing hub

All the Dartford Crossing closures this October half-term

All the Dartford Crossing closures this October half-term

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All the Dartford Crossing closures this October half-term

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, flew away on October 21 while flying freely as part of their daily routine at the Zoo near Regents Park.

Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, flew away on October 21 while flying freely as part of their daily routine at the Zoo near Regents Park.

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Endangered parrots missing from London Zoo found in Cambridgeshire after six days

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of political activist Tommy Robinson (right), whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appearing at Woolwich Crown Court

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of political activist Tommy Robinson (right), whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appearing at Woolwich Crown Court

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Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

Update on condition of child after car crash in Rainham

Update on condition of child after car crash in Rainham

Update on condition of child after car crash in Rainham

Political activist Tommy Robinson outside Folkestone Police Station, he has said he has been told to hand himself in to a police station where he expects to be arrested ahead of a planned march for thousands of people in London. Supporters of Robinson,

Political activist Tommy Robinson outside Folkestone Police Station, he has said he has been told to hand himself in to a police station where he expects to be arrested ahead of a planned march for thousands of people in London. Supporters of Robinson,

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Tommy Robinson to appear in court today after airing film at Trafalgar Square protest

The former English Defence League leader admitted 10 breaches of a High Court order made in 2021 at the start of a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.

The former English Defence League leader admitted 10 breaches of a High Court order made in 2021 at the start of a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.

Tommy Robinson sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court

The deal includes 12 new stores in locations such as Crediton, Manchester, and Saffron Walden.

The deal includes 12 new stores in locations such as Crediton, Manchester, and Saffron Walden.

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Lidl to open new stores ahead of Christmas creating 400 new jobs

Gail Platt suffers a cardiac arrest as actress Helen Worth prepares to leave Corrie after 50 years

Gail Platt suffers a cardiac arrest as actress Helen Worth prepares to leave Corrie after 50 years

Coronation Street

Why Coronation Street's iconic theme tune temporarily changed this weekend

John Lewis and Waitrose are the latest retailers to announce a major recruitment drive ahead of the 2024 Christmas period joining the likes of Aldi and Morrisons.

John Lewis and Waitrose are the latest retailers to announce a major recruitment drive ahead of the 2024 Christmas period joining the likes of Aldi and Morrisons.

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John Lewis and Waitrose to hire 12,500 staff ahead of 'busy' Christmas period

The council received the applications between October 15 and 21

The council received the applications between October 15 and 21

Havering Council

Former police station revamp and new care home facilities planned in Havering

The Crumpled Horn general manager Russ Crosbie and team members Vicky Mitchell and Kaeti Mayer

The Crumpled Horn general manager Russ Crosbie and team members Vicky Mitchell and Kaeti Mayer

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The 'service-focused' Upminster pub where customers are 'part of the family'

There are yet to be any arrests

There are yet to be any arrests

Metropolitan Police

Man injured in gas canister assault outside Hornchurch pub

The crash occurred at a junction in Rainham

The crash occurred at a junction in Rainham

Metropolitan Police

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Child taken to hospital in unknown condition after Rainham crash

Around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at Arnolds Field in 2020

Around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at Arnolds Field in 2020

Havering Council

Mums launch legal action against council over toxic fires

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

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London couple left homeless after violent storm destroys houseboat

The Temple Indian Fusion team receiving Curry Life Awards from host Camilla Tominey, Former London minister Paul Scully and Charlotte Nichols MP.

The Temple Indian Fusion team receiving Curry Life Awards from host Camilla Tominey, Former London minister Paul Scully and Charlotte Nichols MP.

Woodford Indian restaurant named as one of the country's best for a second time

Children can EAT FREE at popular burger restaurant in London this half-term

Children can EAT FREE at popular burger restaurant in London this half-term

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Children can EAT FREE at popular burger restaurant in London this half-term

A 48-year-old man is facing charges of three counts of attempted murder

A 48-year-old man is facing charges of three counts of attempted murder

Metropolitan Police

Man charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing

Four days of works will take place across two lines this week

Four days of works will take place across two lines this week

c2c commuters face five days of engineering works this week

The Golden Lion is a well-known haunted pub

The Golden Lion is a well-known haunted pub

Havering's haunted pubs, spooky streets and curious houses from years gone by

The market town of Faversham was named among the best places to live in Kent by Muddy Stilettos and it's a London commuter's dream home.

The market town of Faversham was named among the best places to live in Kent by Muddy Stilettos and it's a London commuter's dream home.

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The picturesque market town named best place to live that’s a commuter's dream

Four days of works will take place across two lines this week

Four days of works will take place across two lines this week

All the c2c works that could impact your travel on the first weekend of November

A tent has been erected in the street

A tent has been erected in the street

London Ambulance Service

RECAP as triple stabbing victims remain in hospital after man arrested

A new post office-themed cocktail bar next to London's Borough Market

A new post office-themed cocktail bar next to London's Borough Market

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The eccentric 1940s cocktail bar where ‘postal cocktails’ fly in delivery tubes

Two men were found with gunshot injuries

Two men were found with gunshot injuries

Metropolitan Police

Man fighting for life after early morning shooting puts two in hospital

All we know about the incident

All we know about the incident

London Ambulance Service

Everything we know so far after woman, boy 2 and girl, 8, stabbed in Dagenham

A crime scene remains in place

A crime scene remains in place

Pictures show triple stabbing crime scene in daylight

Alan Paul, 78, ice skates weekly - and sometimes even twice weekly

Alan Paul, 78, ice skates weekly - and sometimes even twice weekly

Meet the 78-year-old who has been ice skating for more than three decades

Love at flat white! London couple celebrate anniversary at Pret where they met

Love at flat white! London couple celebrate anniversary at Pret where they met

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Love at flat white! London couple celebrate anniversary at Pret where they met

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident

Metropolitan Police

People involved in triple stabbing 'known to each other', say police

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