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Over £15,000 worth of illegal goods seized in raids across Barking and Dagenham
The council says it will take 'strong action' against anyone breaking the law
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Plans to transform garages into 'distinctive' new homes in Dagenham
A developer wants to transform garages into a two-storey maisonette and a bungalow
Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Dagenham
A 75-year-old man has been arrested at the scene. He was taken to hospital, where he remains.
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Dagenham man caught red-handed fly tipping in someone else's bins
He was fined £750 after being captured on CCTV dumping his rubbish in residential bins
John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Voters send strong message as anger grows over living costs
Dagenham and Rainham MP Margaret Mullane reflects on local election results, voter anger over living costs and Labour’s plans to support communities.
Full M25 Dartford Crossing diversion route after police incident closes QE2 Bridge
Drivers have been advised to avoid the area where possible
All the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council
Here are all of the planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week.
Men charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Barking
Two men from south London have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Barking.
Grant will help London's homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
Five men charged after arson attack on Jewish ambulances
Their trial is set for January 2027
All the Chadwell Heath roads covered by a new 20mph zone
A new 20mph zone has come into force across 20 roads in Chadwell Heath - here are all the roads impacted.
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business ranging from side hustles to fully-fledged companies - the most of any generation.
Over a third of 35 to 54-year-olds feel overlooked by society
More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked by society.
Accidental organ removal and gloves left inside patients among NHS mistakes last year
New data from NHS England reveals there were 403 "never events" in the health service for the year from April 2025 to March this year.
TV presenter says 'marriage' with BBC 'run out of love' amid exit
Gary Lineker says things were 'starting to run out of love' before he left the BBC after 26 years.
Former West Ham chairman David Sullivan accused of sexual misconduct
Multiple women have alleged that former West Ham chairman David Sullivan committed sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against them
Pipes remain visible around Gallows Corner a month on from partial reopening
Essex & Suffolk Water works are continuing at Gallows Corner a month on from the partial reopening of the junction.
The rare 50p coin that sold for 645 times its shop value on eBay - check behind sofa
A rare 50p coin has sold for 645 times its shop value after a collector snapped it up for £322.88 on eBay.