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Crash that killed popular Essex police officer, 23, ruled as 'suicide'
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Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Hospital boss speaks on TV to call for awareness of deadly womb illness
East London’s Queen’s Hospital urges NHS action on placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a serious childbirth complication, following Sky News appeal.
Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer's means she's 'slipping away' each day
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis
Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court this morning (February 24).
Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest
Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.
Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Senior nurse sexually assaulted four colleagues on busy Queen's Hospital wards
Elizer Javier pleaded guilty to five sexual assaults against employees at Queen's Hospital in Romford.
First section of tarmac laid as Gallows Corner flyover moves closer to reopening
Tarmacking has begun on the new Gallows Corner flyover, marking another step closer to completion.
Everything we know about ongoing restoration of medieval Dagenham manor and moat
Valence House Museum is having its medieval moat restored with works set to be completed in spring - here is everything we know about the project.
Telecoms upgrade among latest wave of planning applications
Latest Barking and Dagenham planning applications include home extensions, roof conversions, outbuildings, and telecoms upgrades.
The lost Tube station that became a Chinese restaurant
Marlborough Road was one of the earliest stations on the Tube network but closed in 1939 and for many decades its ticket hall operated as a restaurant
Hundreds attend Barking and Dagenham's largest ever jobs fair
Hundreds attended Barking and Dagenham's biggest jobs fair at Dagenham Library for National Apprenticeship Week, with employers like the NHS and top colleges.
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.
Hospice pays tribute to Margaret - 'The Boss' who leaves a legacy of love
Saint Francis Hospice pays tribute to Margaret Fitzpatrick, beloved volunteer and staff member who served there over 36 years.
Britain’s State Pension Age 'ticking time bomb' as healthy life expectancy falls
Experts warn of a pension ticking time bomb as healthy life expectancy drops while the UK state pension age increases to 67.
Three police officers injured after car smashes into police vehicle in pursuit in Rainham
The driver did not stop at the scene
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).
What happens next as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody
The former prince was held by police on Thursday morning (February 19) and was in custody for around 11 hours.