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Officer accused of treating prisoner like an 'animal' before his death
The inmate was restrained by the officer and later died
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M25 recap after crash caused severe delays between A127 and Lakeside
Drivers were urged to avoid the area where possible
Keith Prince Am To Push For Improvement To Gallows Corner Refurbishment Works: “Not Enough Has Been Done To Ensure Access For Disabled Residents.”
Both with Transport for London (TfL) and the construction company, there seems to be a general unwillingness to go the extra mile.
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Attack leaves two police officers in hospital as boy arrested
Their injuries are not life threatening or life changing
Girl, 15, raped on residential street as police cordon off Romford road
The girl is being supported by specialist officers
How Safe Are The Streets Of Havering For Women?
Last weekend, Havering was shaken once again by another horrific crime — the rape of a 15-year-old girl. As appalling as rape is in any context, this attack strikes at the very heart of our community, magnified by the fact that the victim was a child. It raises the question we are now forced to as...
Follow rules for Gallows Corner closure or face enforcement action, warns TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has warned drivers against ignoring road signs for the Gallows Corner closure.
Man stabbed in groin after 'group fight' outside flats in Isle of Dogs
A man has been stabbed to the groin after a fight between a “group of people” in the Isle of Dogs.
Romford man who died after fire tore through house is named
Darrell Wright, 62, was named as the victim of a fatal house fire in April in Belgrave Avenue, Gidea Park as a coroner opened an inquest into his death.
Superdrug launches fun adult 'Beauty Playgrounds' at 30 stores across the UK
Superdrug opened its new Beauty Playground today, the first of 30 fun areas across the UK where customers can try new products
Animal sanctuary forced to close for 'urgent and unavoidable' repairs
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood has closed temporarily for "urgent"works.
Update on Upminster Travelodge after construction works paused last week
The construction of a new Travelodge in Upminster is set to be completed in spring or early summer next year, it has been confirmed.
Company fined £1,600 after driver drops cigarette in the street
A Chelmsford business has been ordered to pay £1,600 by magistrates after one of its van drivers dropped a cigarette in Dagenham.
Woman in hospital after ‘rape’ near Underground station in Newham
A woman has been taken to hospital after an rape was reported in the early morning in Newham.
Arrest made after man ‘masturbated in front of teenage girl’ on Central line
An arrest has been made after a man reportedly masturbated in front of a teenage girl on the Central line.
'It means the world': Husband and wife duo 'humbled' by business of the year win
SENspired in Barking said it is "unbelievable" to have been recognised as business of the year at the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025.
'I'm watching an 87-year-old business die all because the council closed a car park'
Sam Dear, owner of Robertson's Fishing Tackle in Oxlow Lane, Dagenham says his shop has been dying since Barking and Dagenham Council closed a nearby car park.
UK medical experts claim poor quality incontinence care is contributing to the NHS
UK medical experts claim poor quality incontinence care is contributing to the NHS bed blocking crisis.
Increased police presence expected after girl, 15, raped in Romford underpass
An increased police presence is expected in Romford after a 15-year-old girl was raped in an underpass.
Person dies after being by train with lines closed to London Victoria
A person has died after they were hit by a train on the line to London Victoria.