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Last One Laughing Comedian Sara Pascoe’s life from Essex upbringing to fame
Sara worked as a London Tour Guide before her big break

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Gallagher brothers reunite at London working men's club ahead of Oasis tour
Noel and Liam Gallagher have been spotted meeting at a working men's club in Newington Green this week ahead of the Oasis reunion tour.
Five south London towns that used to be part of Surrey
The south London versus Surrey debate has long sparked division, and here are five south London towns that used to be in Surrey.
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A brief history of the Waterloo & City line in four forgotten maps
Here is a brief history of the Waterloo & City line in four forgotten maps.
RECAP after 'police incident' blocks road in Dagenham
A road through Dagenham has been blocked following a 'police incident'. If you have any pictures or information, please contact olivia.carter@newsquest.co.uk

Exact dates affected by planned train works over May bank holiday
Network Rail advise passengers to check before their journey

Crimestoppers' London most wanted including human trafficking suspect
Crimestoppers has named the most wanted men and women in London in April 2025.
The abandoned Tube station that's said to be haunted by an Egyptian Priestess
Abandoned Tube station, British Museum, is said to be among London's most haunted and home to an Egyptian Priestess.
Sex toys found on London Tube and buses are returned to passengers
TfL transport workers recovered 20 sex toys from London’s Tubes and buses last year – and two were even returned to their owners.
The lightbulb moment I had in London that shows I'm from the north
London is very different from the rest of the UK; no other city really competes with it on an economic scale.
Gregg Wallace opens up about mental health struggles amid misconduct allegations
Gregg Wallace has opened up about the mental health struggles he went through during misconduct allegations made against him last year.
Man accidentally charged £800 for bottle of water at London corner shop
A man has shared the moment he was accidentally charged £800 for a bottle of water at a London corner shop.
Barking and Dagenham Council validates new wave of development proposals
Barking and Dagenham Council has validated dozens of planning applications this week, including a new two-bed home and multiple house extensions.
Man ‘murdered’ in west London named and pictured for first time
A man found dead in Southall in a suspected murder has been identified and pictured for the first time by detectives.
All the changes to London buses during London Marathon weekend
With thousands set to descend on the capital for the London Marathon, Transport for London is rolling out timetable changes to 23 bus routes starting this Saturday.
Eni Aluko 'sincerely apologises' to Ian Wright over male pundit comments
Former England striker Eni Aluko has apologised to Ian Wright for suggesting he risked blocking female pundits from getting opportunities in broadcasting.
'Attractive' warehouses and offices to be built next to A13 in Barking
Plans have been approved by Barking and Dagenham Council for two warehouses and offices to be built next to the A13 in Alfreds Way, Barking.
New 20mph speed limit comes into force for five roads in Chadwell Heath
Motorists will now have to adhere to a 20mph limit on five roads in Chadwell Heath.
Full weather forecast for London Marathon runners ahead of this weekend
Running the London Marathon? Check the full weather forecast from the Met Office ahead of the big day on April, Sunday, 27.
Serving Met Police officer charged with multiple sexual assault charges
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with several sexual offences and a single charge of voyeurism.