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LIVE updates as police swarm Mayesbrook Park in Dagenham

Police have swarmed Mayesbrook Park, near Lodge Avenue today (January 9).

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River Island confirms closure dates for 27 stores this month - see the full list

River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.

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Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year

Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.

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The 10-minute task that decluttered my house and made me money in the process

As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.

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RECAP - Heathrow Terminal 5 station evacuated with train lines blocked

A fire alarm sounding at Heathrow Terminal 5 has led to the station being evacuated.

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Hour-by-hour London weather during 'multi-hazard' Storm Goretti

The Met Office has warned Storm Goretti will be a "multi-hazard event" - with London most likely to be hit with rain.

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The trains to and from London cancelled or delayed ahead of Storm Goretti

Trains to and from London are set to face major disruption this evening due to warnings of ice, strong winds and snow during Storm Goretti.

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Brits who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks

People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.

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'Chaos' hits Northern line with severe delays - recap

Severe delays are affecting the entire Northern line this morning (January 8).

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What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?

Whether a Met Office weather warning is issued for snow, rain or wind, knowing what the yellow, amber and red alerts mean is important.

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Man fined over £700 after cigarette butt dropped out of car window

A Tower Hamlets man was fined over £700 after cigarette was dropped out of car window in Dagenham. He did not help police identify the driver.

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All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 9 to 11) and don't be caught out.

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Everything we know about 1,300 home redevelopment plans and demolition of golf course

Crowlands Heath Golf Course in Wood Lane, Dagenham could be redeveloped with 1,300 homes built. Here is everything we know about the project.

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Martin Lewis shares how to challenge your Council Tax and cut bills every year

Thousands of people are paying too much Council Tax, and Martin Lewis has explained what to do if you think you're in the wrong band.

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Scots who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks

People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.

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Famous London road closed after crash with patient rushed to hospital

A famous London road is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.

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How to get free phone and broadband coverage with 02 and Virgin for a whole year

Here is how O2 and Virgin Media customers can have their phone and broadband bills totally paid for by providers for an entire year.

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The 8 teens who lost their lives to violence on the streets of London in 2025

We remember the eight teenagers who lost their lives to violence on the streets of London in 2025.

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Person taken to hospital after crash at busy junction in Dagenham

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash at a busy junction in Dagenham.

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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.