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Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
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John Frieda, celebrity hairstylist to Princess Diana, dies aged 75
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda, creator of Frizz Ease and hairstylist to Princess Diana and Dame Joanna Lumley, has died aged 75.
Attempted murder in Newham: police ask public for help
IT SHOULD have been a simple, fun Hallowe’en party at a community centre in James Close, Plaistow, Newham. It was fine – until eight to ten masked men arrived and stabbed an 18 year old party-goer. The stabbing happened at around 7.45pm last Wednesday, 28th October. The injured teen was stabbed ...
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'A beloved son' - family's memorial tribute to gasfitter killed by Uber driver
A memorial to gasfitter Michael Ashton has been installed at the LondonEastUK site in Dagenham where he was based after he was killed by a Hornchurch Uber driver.
Family raise concerns over Queen's Hospital treatment before woman's death
An inquest has opened into the death of 90-year-old Bernadette Asser after her family raised concerns over her treatment at Queen's Hospital in Romford.
College celebrates 31 students for resilience, achievement and community spirit
New City College celebrates 31 student award winners, including a leukaemia survivor, 77-year-old GCSE achiever and pioneering female lift engineer.
Barking and Dagenham students bring Michael Jackson’s Thriller to life
Barking & Dagenham College students celebrate Halloween with a Michael Jackson Thriller performance, spooky make-up, face painting, nail art and games.
Conman who scammed east London pensioner poses with wad of cash
Fraudster Mohammed Farooq has been jailed after being part of a £187,000 scam operation which targeted an 80-year-old victim from east London.
Council marks Remembrance Sunday
WITH WAR raging round so many parts of the world, it is more important than ever to commemorate those who gave their lives in past conflicts – and honour the sacrifice. For many service personnel, they went to war hoping to end all wars. They wanted to solve conflict via diplomacy and bring peace ...
Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began
Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.
Chigwell man causes death of Ilford woman and her dogs
A MAN appeared at the Old Bailey on 28th October – and pleaded guilty to causing the death of a dog walker and her two dogs in an incident which happened three days before Christmas 2023. The guilty man has been named as Dantay Roche, 24, of Tine Road, Chigwell. He pleaded guilty to causing ... Th...
Trainee doctors at Queen's and King George 'most satisfied they've been in years'
Resident doctors at Queen's and King George Hospitals report six-year high satisfaction at 75.64 per cent in the latest General Medical Council (GMC) national training survey.
Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.
Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.
Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.
Trains on all c2c lines disrupted ALL WEEK across east London and Essex
c2c trains across all three lines are set to be disrupted every day this week (w/c November 2) due to planned engineering works.
Diwali reminds us that even in dark times there is always hope
Pranav Bhanot reflects on what Diwali means to his family and why its message of hope, kindness and selfless service feels especially important this year.
Romford boy, 6, 'enjoys simple things' after cardiac arrest and severe brain injury
Romford mother Maria Kyriakides hopes for a family Christmas after son Joshua Ogbondah suffered a cardiac arrest last year. She also praised Haven House Children's Hospice for their care.
New temporary homes: a big deal!
GOOD NEWS! Tower Hamlets Council has signed a ten-year lease on four empty office blocks on Marsh Wall, on the Isle of Dogs. It’s going to convert them into temporary accommodation. There are many reasons why this is such good news – but we’ll let Mayor Lutfur Rahman have the first word. “By...
Dagenham couple who met as children hop-picking celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Dagenham couple Colin and Mary Barwick, who first met as children hop-picking in Kent, are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.