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Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps
Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.
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Just Why Has Shoplifting Become So Brazen?
There was a time when shops and larger stores had very proactive store security. Cameras were in place and being
Royal Mail delivery delays - how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation
Royal Mail reports delivery delays daily - find out who can claim compensation and the payment you receive if successful.
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Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets
Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.
Two injured with one in hospital after crash near Gallows Corner Romford
Two people have been injured, with one person in hospital, after a crash near Gallows Corner.
Teen in custody after threatening person with zombie knife in Rainham
A Dagenham teen is in custody after he threatened a man with a zombie knife in Ingrebourne Road, Rainham.
RECAP as busy junction near Gallows Corner CLOSED due to crash
A busy road near Gallows Corner is closed due to a crash.
Chadwell Heath killer who left deaf woman to die said ‘no-one cares about her’
A “callous and selfish” killer who punched a deaf woman and left her to die in Chadwell Heath has been jailed for life.
Essex teenager accused of murdering boy in shooting
The boy died at the scene
Hornchurch grocery store's new identity aims to ease 'worsening' business struggles
Hornchurch Food Centre in Hornchurch Road has rebranded and become a Budgens store in an attempt to combat business struggles.
Construction of medieval manor house moat to be completed soon
Construction work on the moat around Valence House in Valence Avenue, Dagenham is set for completion soon, according to Barking and Dagenham Council.
Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items
Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items
Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'
Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.
After Months of Disruption Is the Finishing Line at Gallows Corner Works Now In Sight?
Work at Gallows Corner is progressing at pace as the finishing deadline draws ever closer. Recent photographs show clear signs
The top 10 secondary schools in Havering revealed by School Guide
School Guide, an independent school ranking website, has listed its top 10 secondary schools in Havering.
Former Havering councillor charged with historic sex offences against two children
Former Havering councillor Jeffrey Tucker has been charged with historic child sex offences, including an accusation of rape.
First road markings seen on new Gallows Corner flyover almost 300 days into closure
Road markings have now been installed on the new Gallows Corner flyover as the project nears completion.
Man jailed for assaulting staff member at Romford Greggs
Jordan Kendrick was sentenced for an assault on a staff member at Greggs in Romford.
East London people and businesses named and shamed for not paying taxes
HMRC has released its latest list of deliberate tax defaulters in March 2026 and these are the people and businesses in east London that have been named and shamed.
How to spot the Royal Mint coin selling for more than 500 times its face value
The 1982 Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £100 because of a possible error when it was minted.