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'They must be moved' - Barking family 'trapped' in flat where lift keeps failing
A family living on a council estate in Barking are "regularly trapped" because of dozens of lift failures and forced to carry their disabled daughter.
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Hospital charity celebrates independence from NHS trust
The King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity celebrates becoming independent from the trust.
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.
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Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.
'My childhood changed forever because of my swimming coach's sexual abuse'
Former Becontree swimming coach Robert Spink has been jailed for historic child sexual abuse.
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
'Why making sure your voices are heard at City Hall matters to me'
Unmesh Desai shares how he speaks up for residents at City Hall, from community support after crises to holding the Mayor to account.
Real-world skills on show as Barking & Dagenham College students get competitive
Michael Frederick writes about Barking & Dagenham College students showcasing real‑world skills at ExCeL London’s HRC event, highlighting the power of competitions in further education.
£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.
Two people escape as flat balcony destroyed in 18-storey block fire in Barking
Two people escaped a fire that destroyed a flat balcony in a high-rise block in Barking.
Tesco and Barclays customers urged to check bank statements for new cashback payment
Drivers are being told to check their bank statements for a new payment labelled “Barclays Fuel CB” with money back on fuel.
Meet the first doctor to graduate as a 'resus fellow' from hospital's ED academy
Mustafa Khalif, a doctor who became the first 'resuscitation fellow' at Queen’s Hospital in Romford's Academy of Emergency Medicine, says it was the best thing to happen to him.
The London boroughs with the most noise complaints revealed
Data has revealed the London boroughs with the most noise complaints according to research by Cash House Buyers at Sell House Fast.
Lidl reveals 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas where it wants to open new stores
Lidl has revealed a 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas in the UK where it wants to open new stores - see the full list.
Nearly half of Brits say they’d be more productive if working hours were halved
Nearly half of Brits think they could get just as much done in half the time – as new research reveals Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to using AI and productivity tools in the workplace.
Luxury UK holiday company closes after 23 years after falling into administration
Luxury UK holiday company, Salamander Voyages, has been forced to close after falling into administration.
Timeline of all the Gallows Corner delays as reopening pushed back once again
Gallows Corner has yet again been delayed with no reopening date confirmed - here's a timeline of the delays so far.
Claire’s Accessories falls into administration 154 stores shut and 1,300 jobs gone
Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland.
Photos capture latest Gallows Corner progress after further delays announced
Photos have captured the latest progress at Gallows Corner following the announcement of further delays.
Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again - how to get the best deals
Santander, HSBC UK, Barclays, Skipton Building Society and Virgin Money cut mortgage rates again, offering fresh deals