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Police issue update after woman hit by car in incident in Dagenham B&M car park
Four other people were also injured
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Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
Four people rushed to hospital after crash outside Dagenham B&M
Four people were taken to hospital
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Four rushed to hospital after crash in Chadwell Heath
Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash in Chadwell Heath.
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Skip firm fined again for failing to get a permit
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NCP closing 22 car parks across the UK in just a few hours - see the full list
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