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Four men arrested after fight breaks out in Romford.
Four men were arrested after a fight broke out in the early hours of this morning on Regarth Road, Romford.
The ancient Essex palace that Henry VIII gave to his wives that you now can't see
No trace now remains of the palace but its legacy lives on
Teachers strike at Romford special needs school over 'unsafe' facilities
The council has insisted the new home for the school's sixth form does not pose any risks for pupils
Two arrested over alleged burglary at Co-op supermarket
A man and woman have been arrested following an alleged burglary at a Co-op store in Shenfield earlier this month.
Parents and teachers' fury over 'unfit for purpose' new site for sixth formers
Sixth formers at Little Heath School have been "marginalised and forgotten", say parents, after they were moved to a primary school "unfit for purpose".
Woman found dead at 41 is latest east London victim of novel synthetic opioid
A coroner has reiterated his concern over protonitazines after 41-year-old Laura Handford was found dead in Forest Gate with the opioid in her system.
Labour government urged to back Beam Park station scheme
Dagenham and Rainham MP Margaret Mullane has written to the new Labour government "pressing the case" for Beam Park train station.
Woman found decomposing in Plaistow home prompts investigation
Senior east London coroner Graeme Irvine has opened an inquest into the death of Polish woman Marta Perkowska at her Plaistow home.
Romford man accused of stalking and threatening to shoot woman
Romford man Odarie La Borde has been charged with stalking a woman after he allegedly threatened to shoot her with a gun.
The heroic RAF pilot whose story is being told at Hornchurch exhibition
The story of hero fighter pilot Jack Stokoe, who was shot down in his burning Spitfire during the 1940 Battle of Britain, is being told at an exhibition on the site of the former RAF Hornchurch base this weekend.
Brentwood murder probe: Police pictured at crime scene
A crime scene is in place on Ingrave Road, Brentwood after a murder investigation was launched.
Everything you need to pack for university if you're staying away from home
What do you need to pack for university? Here is a checklist including what to pack for your bedroom, bathroom and kitchen
Spectrum Building fire: Council slams block manager which 'hasn't met those affected'
Barking & Dagenham Council has slammed Block Management UK Ltd, the building manager of the Spectrum Building, claiming they haven't yet met with those affected by a huge fire.
Pub burglary suspect arrested moments before boarding plane at Heathrow Airport
A PUB burglary suspect has been arrested at Heathrow Airport.
Royal Mail launches new stamp collection celebrating spiders in the UK
Illustrations of spiders found in the UK are featured on the latest stamp collection from the Royal Mail
Beckton man charged after Banksy art stolen from gallery
Two men have been charged with burglary after Banksy's 'Girl with balloon' was stolen from a gallery.
Junk food adverts on TV to be banned before 9pm from next year, government says
Certain food and drink will be exempt from the UK junk food advert ban including baby formula, and processed cereal-based foods for infants.
Marie Curie is partnering with the NHS to help formulate change
Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity, is working in partnership with the NHS to help formulate change.
Murder probe launched as man dies after ‘serious assault’
Essex Police have launched a murder investigation following a serious assault in Brentwood earlier today.
Police close road in Brentwood as they deal with 'serious assault'
Essex Police have partially closed a road in Brentwood after being called to a 'serious assault' in the area.