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Ferrero’s frozen Nutella Croissant may contain metal
FERRERO UK’s frozen Nutella Croissants have been recalled because they may contain pieces of metal. It is not safe to eat this product. The frozen croissants come in a pack of four. The affected products have the batch codes L126Z39 (best before date of 6th May 2027) or L127Z39 (best before date o...
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DJ equipment seized in repeat noise nuisance case
Officers executed a warrant at a property in Dagenham on June 10, after Barking and Dagenham Council received ongoing reports of loud amplified music.
Mayor Lutfur Rahman visits Ben Johnson Community Day
IN RECOGNITION of the hot weather, Mayor Lutfur Rahman took his tie off when he opened the Ben Johnson Community Day – and indulged in a cold beverage. He was joined by local residents and small businesses, who also braved the hot weather to come out and have some fun in the heart of Stepney. ... ...
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A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
Teens kill teens in A13 dangerous driving case
TWO TEENAGERS – young men aged 18 and 19 – are dead after a multi-vehicle collision on the eastbound carriageway of the A13 in Newham in the evening of Thursday, 25th June. Emergency services were on the scene quickly, but they were unable to save the teens, who were pronounced dead at the scene...
College campus transformed into a celebration of global heritage
Barking & Dagenham College marked the occasion with a lively event at its Rush Green campus.
Vacant Barking site could get temporary working yard
Here are the planning applications validated and decided by Barking and Dagenham Council this week.
Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
Dagenham social space warns it will close if 'community support doesn't arrive soon'
Dagenham Trades Hall in Charlotte Road, Dagenham may need to close if the community doesn't start supporting it soon, according to its director.
Whipps Cross Hospital probe after death of woman, 75, who fell from horse in Loughton
A coroner has opened a formal investigation into the death of a woman who fell from a horse at High Beech Riding School in Loughton.
Ilford sex predator jailed – but are there more victims?
A MAN was sentenced to 16 year in jail at Snaresbrook Crown Court last week. He had been found guilty of an extensive list of crimes of a violent and sexual nature – mostly targeted at young men. The guilty man was named as Waleed Saeed, 31, of Azalea Close, Ilford. He had been ... The post Ilf...
Young people lead discussion on air quality
HOW DO young people experience air pollution? And what do they think should be done about it? Come and see! This weekend Tower Hamlets Council is staging The Air We Inherit – a youth-led art exhibition and festival which explores these themes. Families, residents, scientists and policy-makers are ...
Plan could change how one Barking property is lived in
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week.
New 'alternative London plan' offers very different vision for the city's future
Abhisikta Roy from Thames Life examines a new ‘caring city’ plan aiming to reshape London by putting people, communities and wellbeing ahead of profit-led development.
Barking and Dagenham school pupils visit world famous scientific landmark
Year 12 students from Mayfield School in Dagenham travelled to Geneva, where they visited the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Decision made on plans for new M&S store and 'market square' at Queen's Hospital
A decision has been made on plans for a new Marks & Spencer at Queen's Hospital.
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login error
Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.
A year of delays laid out in Gallows Corner timeline - as no end in sight for project
As we hit one year since Gallows Corner was first closed for works, we look back at the timeline of what has happened in the last 12 months.
Photos show Gallows Corner a year on from full closure as 'underground' work ongoing
Drone photos have captured the ongoing water works at Gallows Corner - a year since the full closure started.