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'Eyesore' Dagenham pub WON'T be demolished for 'unviable' 72-home development
The Bull Inn in Rainham Road South, Dagenham remains standing a year after plans to demolish it and build 72 homes on the site were approved.
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School 'masterclass in skill, determination, and teamwork' yields sports success
Channing School celebrates a standout season as pupils excel in football and netball, securing titles, trophies and memorable performances across major competitions.
UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close
Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.
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Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year
Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close
A Mother’s Day ride that showed what child‑friendly streets can be
Rachael Swynnerton n discovering the joy and confidence of family cycling in Islington, thanks to safer, child‑friendly streets that help more people travel independently.
All 40 of UK fashion retailer's stores could close this month amid administration
Administrators are set to review Quiz's remaining 40 stores in the UK and seven concession stores in Ireland at the end of April, according to reports.
The TWENTY roads in Chadwell Heath that could have speed limits reduced to 20mph
Twenty roads across Chadwell Heath could have their speeds limits reduced to 20pmh including Heath Road, Burlington Gardens and Plantagenet Gardens.
A13 drivers warned after huge fire near Barking
The cause of the fire is not yet known
What we know so far as busy road closes due to MAJOR building fire
Emergency services are continuing to respond to a major fire in Barking, which has led to the closure of the A13 and widespread traffic disruption in east London.
80 firefighters tackle HUGE building fire causing traffic chaos on A13
Around 80 firefighters are tackling a building fire in Barking, causing traffic chaos on the A13.
Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK to perform at Wireless Festival 2026
Kanye West has been blocked from travelling to the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival as "it would not be conducive to the public good".
Man dies in Dagenham with major road closed by police
A man has died with his body near a major road in Dagenham.
Pedestrian with potentially life-changing injuries after crash in Barking
A man has been taken to hospital after being injured in a crash.
Calls for Keir Starmer to ban Kanye West from UK amid Wireless Festival performance
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to ban American rapper Kanye West from the UK ahead of his Wireless Festival performance.
The London boroughs most affected by hearing loss revealed
Havering and Bromley have been revealed as London’s hearing loss hotspots, with around one in six residents affected.
All the planning applications submitted in Barking & Dagenham this week
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Barking and Dagenham Council, featuring a range of proposals.
College students get behind-the-scenes look at Met's counter-terror unit
Protective services students from Barking & Dagenham College were given a rare insight into specialist policing and search techniques used by police.
Killer driver and man who blackmailed paedos among east Londoners jailed in March
Our round-up of the east London criminals who have been jailed in March 2026.
District Line to shut across east London over Easter weekend
There is no service on the east London section of the District line over the Easter weekend.
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this Easter weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this Easter weekend (April 3 - 6) and don't be caught out.