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Rail worker threatened by erratic trespasser on train tracks in London

A member of railway staff was been threatened by a trespasser on the tracks in London.

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LIVE updates on London travel as Storm Claudia brings rain warning

London is set to feel the impacts of Storm Claudia today, as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning for rain.

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Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts

TfL has announced that the Congestion Charge will increase to £18 from January 2026, and that electric vehicles will now pay the fee.

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New family-run clothes store opens at Romford shopping centre

A new family-run clothes shop has opened at Romford Shopping Hall.

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See inside new Asda store in east London train station

Pictures show inside the new Asda store in Limehouse station, Commercial Road.

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How many British and English flags have Redbridge Council taken down since summer?

A Freedom of Information request to Redbridge Council revealed how many British and English flags it removed in the borough since July 2025.

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Man dies in hospital after house fire in Dagenham

A man has died in hospital after a house fire in Dagenham.

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'Only come to an A&E if your life is at risk during strike', NHS trust warns

A doctors' strike is set to have a "significant impact" on services at Queen's and King George Hospitals, the NHS trust which runs them has warned.

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‘Two of our cars have been damaged by the postman’s trolley - it’s quite comical’

Chris and Kim Watts in Bosworth Road, Dagenham say they have had two cars damaged by a postman's trolley in less than two years.

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Future of medieval barn in Upminster after restoration works is unclear

The future of a historic barn in Upminster is unclear, with Havering Council not confirming if it would reopen.

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Baby girl who died after 'exposure to hazardous pesticide' named for the first time

Manha Islam is believed to have died after she was exposed to aluminium phosphide in Upton Park, an inquest has heard.

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Traffic builds after 'incident' near central London college

There is heavy traffic following reports of an incident near a college in central London. Live updates here.

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See inside new education centre aiming to help Romford's young people from next year

B2B Educators in Romford Shopping Hall is looking to open in January 2026 and pictures have shown how the premises looks.

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Man arrested after being stabbed ‘in restaurant’ on busy Leyton road

A man has been arrested after he was stabbed on a busy road in Leyton.

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Surge in Home Camera Searches as Crime Fears Grow

Homeowners across England are taking security more seriously than ever, with searches for home security cameras surging nationwide.

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Police investigate woman 'sexually assaulted' at Gants Hill station

Police are investigating reports of a woman being sexual assaulted at Gants Hill station.

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Romford Tops Havering’s Shoplifting Hotspots as Thefts Rise.

Romford has been named Havering’s shoplifting capital, with the town centre recording the highest number of thefts across the borough according to data.

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Festive season arrives at Romford shopping centre with new Christmas store

The Christmas Shop selling Christmas cards, bags and stocking fillers has opened in Romford Shopping Hall.

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All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.