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Mystery surrounds death of American music producer found at Barking Travelodge

An inquest has opened into the death of Emmanuel Amaugo at a Travelodge in Barking.

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£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands

Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.

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No arrests made as schoolboy left injured after e-bike stolen in Dagenham

No arrests have been made after a teenage boy was left injured during assault and robbery in Dagenham.

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New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?

The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.

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Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route

A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.

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Boy, 17, left injured after assault and robbery in Barking

A teenage boy was left injured after an assault and robbery in Barking.

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Boy, 17, left injured after assault and robbery

A teenage boy was left injured after an assault and robbery in Barking.

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London Underground: The weekend closures you need to know about

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.

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The 9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques

9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.

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What is Messages? Spotify announces new feature for users (how to use it)

Spotify is launching a new Messages feature for users this week so they can share what they're listening to, including audiobooks, music and podcasts.

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M25 traffic STOPPED after car and motorbike crash

All traffic on the M25 has stopped after a crash between a car and a motorbike.

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Former Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson found guilty of rape and attempted rape

Ross Davidson, or Ross Wild, performed in 2018 as the singer for Spandau Ballet, and has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.

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Family devastated after 'fun-loving' dad found dead in Hyde Park on Christmas Eve

A family has been left devastated after a dad was found dead in the Serpentine Hyde Park on Christmas Eve.

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I’m a finance expert – this simple move could change your finances for years

I’m a personal finance expert – and this is the one surprising thing you should do that could transform your finances for years to come.  

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Man 'endangered people and wildlife' after speeding four times the limit in 'watercraft'

The man was posing a danger to others in the water

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Martin Lewis reveals simple trick to slash home and car insurance renewal bills

Drivers and homeowners are being given a 'perverse' warning by Martin Lewis, who says cheaper doesn’t mean cheap, and millions are still paying too much

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Person dies after being hit by London-bound train

A person has died after being hit by a train by a London-bound train.

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Drivers fall foul of small print on parking sign which applies "to this side only"

The parking restrictions left drivers confused

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Hospital trust admits care failure and says sorry after death of baby girl

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) has admitted that the care it provided at Queen's Hospital during the birth of baby Ada Rose was not up to standard. Ada died at seven weeks after suffering "catastrophic" injuries.

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Two stabbed, one shot and woman found dead in horror 24 hours in London

A horror 24 hours across London has seen two people stabbed, one shot and a woman found dead.