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Barking and Dagenham to get funding to help homeless families
Barking and Dagenham Council will receive £155,323 from the Government’s £84m homelessness package to support families and children in temporary accommodation.
Three officers sacked for 'appalling' conduct at Charing Cross police station
Three Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed for misconduct at a central London station.
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Golf course's redevelopment moves closer after council agrees sale
A golf course on the border of Havering and Barking and Dagenham is set to be sold off by Barking and Dagenham Council and be redeveloped into a huge housing estate.
Bereavement groups set up in east London 'to bring people together'
Anyone who has lost a loved one need not face the future alone in isolation — with help at hand from volunteers at Saint Francis Hospice.
Plans revealed for new six-storey supported housing block in Rush Green
YMCA Romford has put forward proposals for a new six-storey building consisting of more than 180 supported living flats.
Royal Mint launches brand new King Charles 5p coins into circulation
The Royal Mint has confirmed that 23.2 million of these coins, dated and minted in October 2023, will be released across the UK
Piccadilly line suspended into weekend as storm hits with strong rain and winds
Transport for London has suspended services on the Piccadilly line between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge after yellow weather warnings for winds and rain.
Hour-by-hour London weather as Storm Benjamin hits with rain and wind
As Storm Benjamin hits the UK, London has been issued with yellow warnings for rain and wind for most of the day.
FOURTH day of Northern line chaos as severe delays continue
The Northern line has now experienced severe delays for the fourth day in a row.
Travel updates as trains blocked as Storm Benjamin batters London
Storm Benjamin is causing strong winds and travel disruptions in London today (October 23).
Every line and station closure on the London Underground this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend ( October 24 - 26) and don't be caught out.
Man 'seen masturbating' to women while on Thameslink train near London Bridge
A man reportedly was masturbating while looking at woman on a Thameslink train at London Bridge.
Firework blamed for fire that destroyed shed and damaged London home
A firework is believed to have sparked a fire that damaged a semi-detached house and destroyed a garden shed in London.
Grandmother's wish to surf with grandchildren comes true after pioneering surgery
A 74-year-old grandmother with Parkinson’s has returned to surfing with her grandchildren after pioneering deep brain stimulation surgery.
Two of Barking and Dagenham's 'busiest stations' could get step-free access
Transport for London (TfL) has announced feasibility studies to explore step-free access at Dagenham East and Becontree underground stations.
Martin Lewis shares 'perfect' way to get £400 cash in time for Christmas
Martin Lewis has shared a 'perfect' way to grab up to £400 - and best of all, the cash should land in accounts before Christmas.
THIRD day of Northern line chaos as severe delays could last 'until later in week'
Severe Northern line delays could last until later in the week, Transport for London (TfL) has warned.
'Avoid service' as Northern line faces severe delays for THIRD day
The Northern line has been experiencing severe delays for the third day in a row following a signal failure.
Barking and Dagenham planning applications: Latest proposals
This week’s Barking and Dagenham planning applications include proposals for two new children’s care homes, multiple home extensions, roof conversions, and telecommunications upgrades across the borough.