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Police in Barking given more powers after 'clear intelligence' of ASB
Police officers in Barking have been given more powers to help tackle 'clear' anti-social behaviour incidents.
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Shop units could be transformed into ten new flats in Romford
A number of shop units could become flats as part of a planning proposal in Victoria Road, Romford.
Officers served disciplinary notices after woman found dead in Ilford car boot
Four police officers have been served disciplinary notices over alleged failings in a domestic abuse report for Harshita Brella - later found in Ilford.
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BA allegedly tells woman 'go ahead as normal' during Heathrow Airport chaos
Elvina Quaison was hoping to fly from Heathrow to Dubai today, Friday afternoon.
Counter-terrorism police leading investigation into fire that closed Heathrow Airport
Counter-terrorism is leading the Metropolitan Police’s investigation into the fire that closed Heathrow Airport and disrupted over 1,000 flights.
179 people evacuated after 'massive explosion' that closed Heathrow Airport
A total of 179 people have been evacuated after a “massive explosion” which shut down Heathrow Airport and left 16,000 homes in the area without power.
Parents 'astounded' and 'angry' by sudden proposed closure of Ilford school
Parents of children at Ursuline Preparatory School in Coventry Road, Ilford, have told how they are "astounded" and "angry" that it could close due to financial reasons.
Plans to bulldoze buildings for large self-storage facility 'withdrawn'
A planning application proposed to demolish the Old Bus Depot in Dagenham to make space for hundreds of shipping containers has been withdrawn.
Lidl reveals when work could FINALLY start on new Brentwood store
Lidl has revealed when it is hoping to start work on a new supermarket in Brentwood, more than two years after getting permission to build it.
Celebrities having 'rough days' as Heathrow Airport fire continues to disrupt
Sir Keir Starmer thanked emergency workers after the "distress and disruption" that occurred at Heathrow Airport today (Friday, March 21).
Zara Aleena’s killer said he was having sex with prison guard for 10 months
HMP Belmarsh officer Hayley Jones had an inappropriate relationship with murderer Jordan McSweeney.
Anger as flight prices soar amid Heathrow Airport's ongoing closure
Travellers have hit back at airlines such as Ryanair on social media due to hiked flight prices amid Heathrow Airport's closure.
Keir Starmer thanks emergency workers after 'distress and disruption' at Heathrow
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a statement thanking emergency workers after a fire at an electrical substation caused Heathrow Airport to close
Eerie video shows Heathrow Airport like you've never seen it before – empty
Heathrow Airport has been left eerily empty following a massive power outage that has caused widespread disruption for passengers.
What to do if you're flying from Heathrow Airport this week amid closure
Heathrow has been closed (on Friday, March 21) affecting more than 200,000 passengers - here's what to do if you're due to travel from the airport.
All National Express services to Heathrow cancelled - how to claim refund
All National Express services to Heathrow have been cancelled following the airport closure due to an electrical substation fire - how to claim refund
London airports issue update to travellers following Heathrow Airport closure
London airports such as Gatwick, Stanstead and Luton issue updates to customers following Heathrow Airport closure from electrical substation fire.
Martin Lewis 'urgent trick' to save drivers money - but be quick
From April 1, new car tax rules will be in place, but there's still time to make the most of this clever trick
Heroin addict found collapsed in east London was missing Hackney dad
A Barking drug user who died in Ilford's King George Hospital turned out to be missing Hackney father Jakub Lucky, from Slovakia.
AA issues roundabout warning to drivers as millions risk fine for common mistake
A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout