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BBC reveals new Radio 2 line-up and schedule changes as Zoe Ball steps down

The BBC has revealed a new line-up and schedule changes for Radio 2 as Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show - see all changes.

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.

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LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures

Snow has been spotted falling across London this morning.

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By-election winner vows to be 'local champion'

Redbridge Labour has kept hold of Wanstead Park in a by-election, but with a reduced majority.

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Council appoints fourth chief exec in four years

Redbridge Council has appointed its fourth chief executive in four years, after the current interim boss announced he would retire.

East London News

Nashville comes to Shoreditch: with free chicken!

WHEN PEOPLE in Nashville USA are feeling “peckish”, where better to go than to Dave’s Hot Chicken? And the good news is that there’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to sample this tasty treat this week – on Wednesday, 20th November. And you won’t have to go all the way to Nashvi...

East London News

West Ham Captain nets first goal for England

“IT WAS perfect, it’s something I’ve dreamt of,” West Ham Captain Jarrod Bowen told ITV after England played Ireland on Sunday, 17th November. England won the match 5-0. “… when you finish your career, you want to tell your grandkids, tell your kids that you’ve scored for England. That...

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Mouse poo found on food at Barking shop

Abiglobal Foods Wholesale Ltd in River Road, Barking was fined £10,000 after mouse droppings were found on food items.

Barking and Dagenham Post | News

Council responds to 'scam' fears over winter fuel payment letter

Barking and Dagenham Council has assured residents in the borough who have received a letter regarding a winter fuel payment replacement that it is not a scam.

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East Londoner part of paramedic 'dream team' featured in BBC documentary

Hainault paramedic Okezie Ogbulafor appeared in an episode of BBC One's Ambulance, which follows the London Ambulance Service in its work.

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Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas

One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.

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Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life' 

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people.

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Manhunt launched for husband of woman found dead in Ilford

Police are hunting Pankaj Lamba, the husband of Harshita Brella, after her body was found in a car boot in Ilford.

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Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding

A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court after he tasered a man who then fell off an outbuilding and was left with life-changing injuries.

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Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while off duty.

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Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road

Firefighters raced to central London overnight to tackle a fire that destroyed heaps of rubbish and left half a tent damaged.

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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Barking and Dagenham Post | News

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Barking and Dagenham Post | News

Huge regeneration scheme set to get 20,000 new homes thanks to funding boost

Homes England has approved a £124million funding package for the huge regeneration project at Barking Riverside to effectively double in size.

East London News

Try Lego’s Xmas comp: you could win a party!

CHRISTMAS IS coming – and another two weeks off school for kids large and small. But if your littles are enchanted with lego, why not enter their Christmas competition? The prize is a party for ten legoists at the nearest Lego shop. We don’t seem to have a Lego store in Tower Hamlets, but there ...