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Police arrest 5 people over thefts from charity clothes banks
The operation saw 12 addresses targeted across Essex and in London
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Amazon blocking 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick apps as it intensifies piracy crackdown
Amazon is blocking apps used to help gain illegal access to pirated content on 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks.
Corriedale crossover episode release date confirmed amid ITVX schedule change
The special crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale, has confirmed its release date.
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'End of an era' - Good Morning Britain star reveals why he is leaving ITV show
Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter Andrew Pierce has revealed why he is leaving the ITV show this week in 'end of an era' statement
Thousands of drivers could see speed fines reimbursed and licence points removed
Thousands of drivers in England could see their speed fines reimbursed and points removed from their licence as National Highways issues apology
Boy, 8, in hospital with head injuries after being hit by vehicle in Dagenham
An eight-year-old boy is in hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in Dagenham.
Children’s mentor kissed young students in empty classrooms of London school
A “predatory offender” touched and kissed young students at a central London school as he pretended to support them.
Police close busy road in Dagenham after crash with child injured
A busy road is closed by police in Dagenham with buses and traffic at a standstill. More to follow.
The pre-Christmas London forecast with cloud, rain and brighter end to the week
London is set to face a cloudy start to the week, midweek rain and a wet Thursday before conditions clear for a sunny, cooler Friday with highs around 10°C, according to the Met Office.
Sir Cliff Richard reveals battle with prostate cancer and tells people to get tested
Sir Cliff Richard has shared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (December 15) that he has prostate cancer.
Man rushed to hospital after crash near major London airport
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash near London's biggest airport.
British-born rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia
Charity Christmas tree recycling campaign coming to Havering and Brentwood
Tree collections will run from January 8–11 across Brentwood, Havering, Dagenham and Redbridge, helping raise vital funds for palliative and end-of-life care.
Three people in hospital after crash in Dagenham with road closed by police
Three people are in hospital following a crash in Dagenham.
London man suing Lime after a bike accident snapped his leg 'like a twig'
A London cyclist whose leg was snapped “like a twig” in a near-fatal Lime bike accident is suing the company as he faces life-changing injuries.
Are stamps with Queen Elizabeth's head on still valid? Royal Mail explains
See if first and second-class stamps with the late Queen Elizabeth II's head on are still valid - Royal Mail explains
Self-driving cars hit London's streets as they prepare to welcome passengers
Waymo self-driving cars have been spotted in trials across London as the company gears up to launch its passenger service next year.
Road closed and 'taped off by police' near park in Dagenham
A road is closed near a park in Dagenham with police tape. Live updates here.
Trains cancelled at major London station after emergency incident
Trains at a major London station are facing disruption due to an emergency incident. Live updates here.
Hornchurch teen wins gold medal at national competition
Seventeen-year-old Harvey McLaughlin from Hornchurch won gold in additive manufacturing at the WorldSkills UK Finals, representing Barking & Dagenham College.