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LIVE updates as road shut by police near train station in Walthamstow
Blackhorse Road is blocked both ways due to an incident today (June 6). Follow our blog for updates.
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Revealed: Six east London businesses named for not paying minimum wage
Six businesses in east London have been named for not paying national minimum wage by the government.
Roald Dahl’s Gruesome Twosome The Twits Comes To The Brookside Theatre In Romford.
Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome The Twits bursts on stage at the Brookside Theatre in Romford.
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Full closure of Gallows Corner flyover for three months begins in June
It will be closed to all but emergency services, buses and black cabs during the period
LIVE updates as major road CLOSED due to 'police incident' in Newham
A major road in Newham is closed due to a 'police incident'.
Havering activity camp makes significant food hygiene improvement
SSS Essex Ltd was given a 0 rating by the Food Standards Agency in April, but has since improved to a 4 out of a possible 5 rating.
The Entertainer – Not Just A Toy Shop But Romford’s Magical Playground.
A place filled with colour, joy, and heartwarming family values, The Entertainer in Romford continues to be a local treasure.
Where East Meets West: The 7th Eurasian Film Festival Held in London
The 7th annual Eurasian Film Festival in London showcased diverse films from over 23 countries, featuring awards for various categories. It highlighted literature's impact on cinema and included special recognitions, culminating in a transition in festival leadership.
New Bakerloo line trains would have air-conditioning and come more often
A planned new Bakerloo line fleet would allow Transport for London to increase services to one train every two-and-a-half minutes.
The Dagenham school starring in new Jamie Oliver Channel 4 documentary
William Ford CE Junior School in Dagenham was praised for its creative and inclusive approach to education in Jamie Oliver’s Channel 4 documentary Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution.
The 'outstanding' school where students have 'impeccable' behaviour
Atam Academy in Little Heath has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas in a Section 48 faith inspection, praised for its Sikh values, inclusive ethos, and impeccable pupil behaviour.
Ex-Arsenal football ‘prodigy’ jailed for plot to smuggle in £600,000 of cannabis
An ex-Arsenal academy footballer has been imprisoned for four years for his role in a £600,000 drug smuggling plot.
First picture of man whose body was found by roadside in Brentwood
The first picture has been released of a man who was found dead on the roadside in Brentwood, as police continue an appeal for information.
The nature gems in Havering, east London and Essex at risk from new planning law
Protected environmental gems in east London and Essex are at risk of being destroyed by development under the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Met officer fired after touching female colleague inappropriately
A Met officer has been fired for touching a female student officer inappropriately without her permission.
Commuter chaos as Waterloo evacuated due to fire alert
Waterloo station has been evacuated for a fire alert. Live updates here.
WATCH: Bold buzzard tries to batter its way through window in Havering village
Video footage has captured the moment a foolhardy buzzard attempted to fly in through a resident's window in a Havering-atte-Bower.
Illegal hot dog seller on Westminster Bridge fined £6k with sausage stand seized
An East Ham man who was a “prolific” illegal seller of hot dogs on Westminster Bridge has been fined thousands.
Tributes to ‘beautiful’ couple found dead after ‘taking mystery pills’ in Southall
Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful” couple who were found dead after allegedly taking mystery green pills in Southall.
Busy south London station would get even bigger under revamp
A major revamp of Waterloo station including plans for a new concourse has gained momentum, Lambeth Council has said.