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Romford YMCA Invites Community To Consultation On Proposed Redevelopment.
YMCA Romford is inviting local residents, stakeholders and the wider community to attend a public consultation event to discuss exciting redevelopment plans for its Rush Green Road site.
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Residents share pride and confusion as flags appear in town
Some have proudly said the flags show 'national pride' but are some are confused about the reason
LIVE updates after major road 'closed by police' in Dagenham
A busy road in Dagenham has been closed by the police with officers in attendance, and live updates here.
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LIVE updates as London Underground faces 'severe' delays in morning rush hour
There are severe delays on the London Underground this morning, with live updates here.
Dagenham primary school set for new library to 'encourage a love of reading'
Grafton Primary School in Dagenham is set for a new library which aims to "encourage a love of reading" among pupils.
Hornchurch health hub up for national award despite recent concerns
St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Suttons Lane, Hornchurch is up for a national award.
Romford And Hornchurch Councillor Joins The Support For ‘Operation Raise The Colours’.
Councillor Judith Holt and Mr Martin Firmstone, the Conservative Councillor and Candidate for St. Alban's Ward, have pledged to support the initiative which is sweeping the country and has seen the raising of over one million Union Jacks, St. George's Crosses and other UK flags
Emergency alert to be sent out to phones next week- What you need to know
An emergency alert test will be sent out to phones in the UK next week, here's what you need to know.
Man fighting for life after assault in Dagenham
A man is fighting for his life after an assault on Rainham Road South, Dagenham.
Four people stabbed in total during Notting Hill Carnival 2025
Four people have been stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival 2025, including one person allegedly stabbed five times with a machete.
Which driving test centre has the highest pass rate in east London so far this year?
The DVSA has published data showing which east London driving test centre has the highest pass rate
Homeless man admits to murdering woman after she took him in west London flat
A homeless man accused of battering a woman to death with a mallet days after she took him in has pleaded guilty to her murder.
Gants Hill GP banned as court finds 'opportunistic sexual assault on patient'
A High Court judge concluded that Dr Varaha Konathala sexually assaulted a patient.
Plans submitted for new footway linking major Rainham road with housing areas
Plans have been submitted for a new walking and cycling route in Rainham.
Police cordon off road after man found injured in Dagenham
A police cordon is in place at the junction of Rainham Road South with Shafter Road in Dagenham.
Council debt passes £1.5 billion with third largest rise in the country
Barking & Dagenham Council has built up more than £1.5 billion worth of debt, the latest Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government figures show.
Six injured after fire engine and car crash on A12
Six people have been rushed to hospital after a crash on the A12
Plans submitted for new housing development opposite Rainham Tesco store
A new housing development could be built opposite Tesco Extra in Bridge Road, Rainham.
Council claims infant school 'risks closure' without merger
Two schools in Forest Gate could merge under plans being considered by Newham Council.
Three men taken to hospital after bus and rickshaw crash in central London
Three men have been taken to hospital after a crash between a bus and a rickshaw in central London.