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Hero member of the public helped foil ‘SMS blasting’ scammer at Underground station
A hero member of the public helped catch a scammer spamming thousands of commuters with fraudulent text messages.
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Man accused of sexual assault at central London Tube station
A man has been charged with a sexual assault at a central London Underground station.
Mental health and finance topic for women at Bromley conference
"Unfortunately, in 2025 women are still experiencing huge gaps in their finances due to fragmented career breaks due to caring responsibilities persistent pay and investments gaps(*)In addition, there is still a lack of practical jargon-free guidance that meets women where they are which is why I st...
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Couple bring a taste of Hyderabad to Gants Hill with new restaurant
Thali, a new south Indian restaurant in Gants Hill, opened its doors for the first time yesterday.
'Stylish, modern cabin' opens in Barking to help lonely people
A Barking charity that supports residents experiencing loneliness has opened a new, purpose-built facility.
Ex-West Ham star's XL bullies attacked golden retriever in Hornchurch
Said Benrahma's XL bullies escaped from his Hornchurch home and attacked a golden retriever in the street.
Restoration works on historic Dagenham moat to start this month
Restoration works on Valence House moat in Dagenham will begin this month with Valence Park car park being partly used.
Thousands sue Johnson & Johnson in UK over alleged talcum powder cancer risks
Johnson & Johnson and its consumer health arm, Kenvue, are being sued in the UK over possible cancer risks from their talcum powder
'Groundbreaking' partnership to tackle health inequalities in Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham Council has signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding with Queen Mary University of London’s SHAPE Institute for Health.
Full line and station closures for the London Underground this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (October 17 - 19) and don't be caught out.
Four stabbed with one dead in horror 24 hours across London
Four people have been stabbed in 24 hours in London leaving one man dead and a teen fighting for his life.
‘I lost one of the most important people to me in a hit-and-run - now I want justice’
A woman says her husband who was killed in a hit-and-run 2 years ago in Southall was one of the most important people in her life.
TfL 'commits to revealing Gallows Corner completion date by end of this month'
Transport for London (TfL) has committed to naming a completion date for the Gallows Corner works by the end of October, Hornchurch and Upminster MP Julia Lopez has claimed.
Met officer who called woman 'daft cow' in wrongful fare evasion arrest keeps his job
Pc Perry Lathwood made the comments as he wrongly arrested a woman for bus fare evasion in Croydon.
'Here's why I've ditched the Tories in favour of Nigel Farage's Reform'
Keith Prince believes Reform UK will take charge of outer London councils, including Havering, as he explained why he defected from the Conservatives.
Met Police marksman who killed man in prison escape has misconduct case dismissed
Jermaine Baker, of Tottenham, was shot during a Metropolitan Police operation that thwarted a plot to snatch two prisoners from a van in Wood Green.
Driverless taxis coming to London in 2026 with promises of 'safer roads'
Waymo has announced that it will be launching its driverless taxis in London in 2026.
Surgeons use robots to help break record for gallbladder ops
The largest-ever number of gallbladder removals in a single day at Queen’s Hospital in Romford was carried out to help tackle the waiting list.
Spiritual herbalist believes natural treatments should be available on NHS
Dounne Alexander MBE, a spiritual herbalist, believes natural treatments should be available on the NHS as an additional treatment.
HMRC personal allowance could double for State Pensioners after new campaign
A campaign to double the HMRC income tax personal allowance threshold from £12,570 to £25,140 is the fastest growing petition in the UK.