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Upminster man sentenced for assaulting City of London tour guide
Upminster man Jason Agar has been sentenced for an assault carried out in the City of London.
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Brentwood woman faking terminal cancer sent anonymous blackmail threats to pensioners
Brentwood woman Charlotte Brown, who faked having cancer, worked with Upminster dad-of-two Bradley Johnson to blackmail an elderly couple.
'Huge haul' of illegal vapes and tobacco worth £36k seized in raids on two businesses
Around £36,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco were taken off Havering's streets in raids on two Romford businesses.
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Deadline for views on huge proposed data centre in Havering pushed back
Residents will have more time to share their views on the East Havering Data Centre planned near Upminster after the consultation period was extended.
Photos show how Gallows Corner has changed as junction set to reopen in weeks
The flyover has been closed for about 9 months
All 40 of UK fashion retailer's stores could close this month amid administration
Administrators are set to review Quiz's remaining 40 stores in the UK and seven concession stores in Ireland at the end of April, according to reports.
The TWENTY roads in Chadwell Heath that could have speed limits reduced to 20mph
Twenty roads across Chadwell Heath could have their speeds limits reduced to 20pmh including Heath Road, Burlington Gardens and Plantagenet Gardens.
Upminster man who tried to encourage girl, 12, into sexual activity avoids prison
Upminster man Michael Fogarty pleaded guilty to attempting to incite a child into sexual activity.
Huge smoke plume triggers major traffic chaos as firefighters battle fire on A13
A major fire has broken out at a commercial site, sending smoke across the area and causing long delays in Barking.
Warning as six days of NHS strikes start this week
NHS leaders are urging patients to think before putting needless demand on health services during six days of strike action by resident doctors starting on Tuesday
What we know so far as busy road closes due to MAJOR building fire
Emergency services are continuing to respond to a major fire in Barking, which has led to the closure of the A13 and widespread traffic disruption in east London.
‘Keep doors and windows closed’ as firefighters tackle HUGE blaze near A13
Residents have been urged to keep doors and windows closed as crews tackle a fire in Barking by the A13.
80 firefighters tackle HUGE building fire causing traffic chaos on A13
Around 80 firefighters are tackling a building fire in Barking, causing traffic chaos on the A13.
RECAP as A13 closed due to HUGE building fire causing traffic chaos
The A13 is closed due to a building fire.
Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK to perform at Wireless Festival 2026
Kanye West has been blocked from travelling to the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival as "it would not be conducive to the public good".
Decision on Harold Hill shop's alcohol license due today after 'serious concerns'
The Drinks Seller in Chippenham Road, Harold Hill is set to have a decision made on its premises licence today (April 7).
Gallows Corner works enter final stretch as new photos reveal major progress
Fresh images captured yesterday by photographer Peter Barrett reveal clear progress at the long-running Gallows Corner junction works, offering a renewed sense of optimism for drivers and residents alike.
The school where pupils got to play piano for a head of state
Bobby Moore Academy in Stratford, a school that "takes pride" in developing its pupils, has been praised by Ofsted after its most recent inspection.
First photos of Gallows Corner in final month of works as new progress seen
Gallows Corner has been pictured for the first time since entering its final month of works.
Before and after photos capture change in Gallows Corner over course of works
Before and after photos have captured the change in the Gallows Corner junction over the course of the project.