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Iconic actor and director Robert Redford dies aged 89
Iconic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid star Robert Redford has died aged 89
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Coral-coloured e-bikes to hit streets of Barking this month
Up to 200 coral-coloured Voi e-bikes are launching in Barking and Barking Riverside this September.
Why the Trump blimp won't be flying above London for this week's state visit
President Donald Trump is heading to the UK for a state visit this week. Find out why the Trump blimp will not be flown.
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Drivers warned that coffee or tea while driving could land them with £200 fine
Drivers warned that morning cup of tea or coffee could land them with £200 fine if they are fiyund
DWP State Pension set to rise by more than £500 from April, figures suggest
Pensioners on the new DWP full state pension are set for a rise of over £500 a year from next April following the latest official earnings data
Man rushed to hospital after ‘entering the River Thames’
A man has been rushed to hospital after reports of a person in the River Thames.
Thousands plan protests for arrival of Donald Trump on UK state visit
The US president will arrive in the UK for his second state visit, an unprecedented gesture for an American leader, on Tuesday
Barking and Dagenham one of first areas for 'transformational' new NHS programme
Barking and Dagenham has been chosen as one of the first areas for a "transformational" new NHS programme bringing health, social care, and community services closer to home.
Constance Marten and rapist partner jailed after baby's death while on the run
Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been jailed for 14 years for killing their newborn baby while on the run.
Business 'will have to be sold' after illegal workers discovery sees licence removed
A meeting heard Garip's Superstore - trading as Costcutter - in Barking would "have to be sold" if its licence was revoked. This has now happened after illegal workers were discovered at the premises.
Plans for three HMOs in Dagenham refused
Plans for HMOs in Warley Avenue, Boulton Road and Halbutt Street in Dagenham have been refused.
Demolition of office building for 22 new apartments among weekly plans
This week’s Barking & Dagenham planning applications include housing details at Barking Riverside and Gascoigne Estate, as well as 22 new apartments proposed near Barking.
Former Doctor Who star David Tennant 'thrilled' about new role
David Tennant, known for his role as the Doctor in Doctor Who, has become an ambassador for the Multibank charity set up by Gordon Brown.
Virgin Media O2 to resume switch off in coming days leaving some with no internet
Virgin Media O2 will continue its 3G switch off on Wednesday (September 17) - see the area and devices affected.
Met Office issues yellow warning for wind TODAY - travel delays expected
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in London on Monday, September 15, with risks of disruption.
Police prepared for high-threat incident ahead of Trump visit this week
Police have said officers will be ready to respond to a potential high-threat incidents ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit
'We will never surrender' Sir Keir Starmer responds to Tommy Robinson rally
Sir Keir Starmer has said 'we will never surrender' following Tommy Robinson’s Unite The Kingdom protest on Saturday.
Four people in hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Dagenham
Four people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Dagenham.
The east London postcode with London's worst mobile signal
A Which? study has found east London’s E20 postcode - covering Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford - is the worst area in the capital for mobile coverage.
Frontman of popular rock band 'disgusted' as song used at Tommy Robinson march
Tim Booth, the frontman of James, has said he was left "disgusted" after the band's song Sit Down was used at Tommy Robinson's march in London.