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Passengers can board some trains early in bid to tackle 'Euston rush'
Some Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway passengers will be able to board trains early to avoid the notorious “Euston rush”.
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Suspected drug driver arrested as passenger left seriously injured after A406 crash
A man is seriously injured after a car crash on the A406 North Circular in Walthamstow.
New WhatsApp warning issued as users lose thousands of pounds to scammers
Action Fraud has issued a warning to WhatsApp users after a rise in a scam seeing 'friends' ask for money.
British Gas urges millions of pensioners to do this one thing worth thousands
British Gas said it's 'our responsibility' to provide support to customers on top of government help.
Police appeal for witnesses after shooting as men remain in hospital
Police are appealing for witnesses to a shooting in Canning Town to come forward as two men injured in the incident remain in hospital.
‘My father bought life into the community-his message was clear grab life and make the most that you can’-Memorial unveiled for much loved Romford Rabbi Lee.
On Sunday 27 October, as the sun shone across Romford, a special memorial was unveiled to a man who poured his heart into our community, Rabbi Lee Sunderland.
Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever
The majority of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever, according to a new study for the Journalism Matters campaign.
Police close Dagenham road after incident - recap
Dagenham Avenue and Talbot Road was closed off today (October 28) by police for many hours.
Hundreds of residents object to new quarry plans as response deadline extended
Hundreds of residents have objected to plans for a quarry at Rainham Lodge Farm in Upminster.
Hornchurch welcomes a new health and wellbeing hub
St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch is set to open, with the Country Park Surgery launching on November 4.
All the Dartford Crossing closures this October half-term
Overnight maintenance works at the Dartford Crossing are set to continue throughout the October half term.
Endangered parrots missing from London Zoo found in Cambridgeshire after six days
Two endangered parrots have been returned to London Zoo six days after they escaped, after several tip-offs from residents.
Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court
Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction.
Tommy Robinson sentenced to 18 months in jail for contempt of court
Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court.
Update on condition of child after car crash in Rainham
Police have released an update on the condition of a child after they were injured in a crash in Rainham.
John Lewis and Waitrose to hire 12,500 staff ahead of 'busy' Christmas period
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is set to hire 12,500 temporary staff in its biggest ever recruitment drive ahead of a busy 2024 Christmas period.
Major road CLOSED due to crash in Walthamstow
A major road in Walthamstow has closed due to a crash.
Tommy Robinson to appear in court today after airing film at Trafalgar Square protest
Tommy Robinson is due to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday for a hearing over contempt of court claims.
LIVE London travel updates as Waterloo line suspended due to signal failure
A crash on the A112 Chingford Road at the A406 North Circular (Crooked Billet .Interchange) has caused the road to be closed, leading to slow traffic.
The Council’s previous decision to cease the Sunday Market earlier this year was a reluctant one, but was necessary to address the financial losses arising from the Sunday operation.
As a broader issue, whilst some traders are disappointed about the loss of the Sunday Market, there was equally strong support from other traders to cease the Sunday operation as they felt it diluted their trading on the three regular market days.