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Nestlé recalls baby milk after toxin found
THE TOXIN cereulide has been found in SMA Infant Formula and Follow-on Forumula – and Nestlé is recalling the product. Cereulide is unlikely to be destroyed by heat – such as the boiling water used to make up formula. If cereulide is ingested, symptoms appear rapidly. The main symptoms include ...
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Bodrul battles for Harca residents
CLLR BODRUL Choudhury, Aspire councillor for Bromley South, is steaming with fury on behalf of residents in two tower blocks in his ward. “I am very concerned about the situation at Gayton House and Sleaford House,” he explained. “These large blocks both have 17 stories – and they are rid...
Simon Baxter: the loss of a colleague and a friend
HE LOVED Tower Hamlets. And Tower Hamlets loved him back. The announcement that Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, has died after a short illness has been met with genuine sadness across the borough. The news that Simon had passed away was broken to staff earlier in the week, but at...
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Serving residents today; securing our borough for tomorrow
THE TOWER HAMLETS Council Cabinet met on Wednesday, 7th January – in what was probably the warmest room in the Town Hall. The meeting had a single main item on the agenda: the budget for 2026/27 – but it began on a very sad note. After Mayor Lutfur Rahman had wished everyone a happy new ... Th...
Tesco recalls pate after use-buy date error
CHECK THE fridge! Have you bought coarse farmhouse, coarse Ardennes or smooth chicken liver pate from Tesco? These products have been labelled with the wrong “use-by” date and they may be unsafe to eat. Tesco has recalled the pate and will display notices in-store. The affected pates are all in ...
LIVE updates as SNOW falls on London after 'coldest night in winter'
Snow is falling across London as a cold weather warning is forecast for the capital. All the pictures and video with live updates here.
Amazon Prime Video to make massive change in huge quality boost to subscribers
Amazon Prime Video is set to implement a massive improvement in a huge boost to subscribers.
LIVE updates as all-day major disruption hits trains to and from Paddington
Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).
Celebrating the success of sanctuary seekers
WHILE THE Labour Government was making life harder for migrants by taking their mobile phones away, Tower Hamlets Council was recognising the achievements of sanctuary seekers who have been improving their education and making the most of volunteering opportunities. The Council held an awards ceremo...
Starmer moves on migrants
AS PART OF the Labour Government’s campaign to crack down on migrants, Keir Starmer has given “border authorities” the power to seize phones from “illegal migrants”. Bet Farage didn’t think of that one. The Government’s thinking is that migrants’ phones may contain information on tra...
Ofcom statement over concerns Grok on X is producing ‘sexualised’ images of children
Elon Musk's social media site X is under fire after its AI chatbot, Grok, produced undressed images of people.
Gallows Corner works captured by drone photographer for the first time in 2026
A photographer has captured the Gallows Corner works for the first time in 2026, with crews appearing to focus on the A127 end of the flyover structure.
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
Teens laughed and took selfies after beating man to death near King's Cross station
Three teenagers from Brixton, Dagenham and Tottenham posed for selfies after killing a homeless man near King’s Cross station.
Person in hospital after crash on residential road in Dagenham
One person is being treated in hospital after a crash in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham.
The Barking & Dagenham neighbourhood named the best in the borough to live in
The 'golden' Barking & Dagenham neighbourhood that is the best area in the borough to live in has been named by The Telegraph.
As it happened - Emergency services respond to crash in Dagenham road
Emergency services have been called to a crash in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham.
British Gas issue warning to 54,000 homes as temperatures set to plummet even lower
British Gas has issued a warning as temperatures across the UK are set to plummet below freezing next week,
'Surprising' £2 Aldi hack that prevents icy driveways according to motoring experts
Select Car Leasing has revealed a surprising household item that can be purchased at Aldi for £2 that is perfect for preventing icy driveways.