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Police 'worried about' Essex schoolgirl who has been missing for nearly three weeks
She has disappeared and police are worried about her
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All the London bus routes disrupted by Notting Hill Carnival over bank holiday
Notting Hill Carnival in 2025 will disrupt several bus routes this weekend.
Two murder investigations launched days apart in London after stabbing and assault
An ice cream man and a young woman have been left dead as two murder investigations were launched days apart in London.
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Man 'seriously injured' after 'group assault' outside Piccadilly Circus restaurant
A man has been seriously injured after an alleged fight with a group of men outside Masala Zone at Piccadilly Circus.
Students achieve borough's best-ever GCSE results
Barking and Dagenham schools celebrate record GCSE results in 2025, with Robert Clack School among those reporting their best-ever exam grades.
Nine in 10 parents claim bedtime is the hardest routine to reset after summer
Nine in 10 parents claim bedtime is the hardest routine to reset after summer, according to research.
London Underground workers to go on strike next month, RMT union announces
London Underground workers are to stage a series of strikes next month in a dispute over pay and conditions.
5 things to consider when buying your child's first phone - When should you?
With children growing up in a digital world, parents might find themselves debating when is the best time for their kids to have a phone.
As it happened: Pupils from across east London get GCSE results
We will be bringing you live updates and success stories as students across east London open their GCSE results today.
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (August 22 - 25) and don't be caught out.
Water company forced to 'revise' Gallows Corner works after facing 'challenges'
Essex & Suffolk Water has been forced to change its planned Gallows Corner works after facing "engineering challenges".
Man in hospital after car lands on roof at busy A13 roundabout in Dagenham
A man is in hospital after a car overturned at a roundabout on the A13 in Dagenham.
TfL urges parents to get special Oyster cards for discounted and free travel
Transport for London (TfL) is encouraging parents to apply for the new Zip Oyster photocards ahead of the new school year for discounted travel.
'Prolific Thameslink fare dodger' facing more than 100 counts
Charles Brohiri is accused of travelling on Thameslink trains without a ticket.
Drivers warned of hefty fines for ignoring this rule when letting ambulance pass
In certain situations, despite letting an emergency service vehicle past, if done improperly, it could lead to hefty fines.
Poundland confirms date online sales will stop and loyalty app will close down
Budget retailer Poundland has confirmed the dates it will stop selling online and when it will close its loyalty app in a blow to customers.
Mounjaro price increase sees patients switch to cheaper Wegovy
Mounjaro price increases have prompted patients to search for cheaper options, including Wegovy. But is it possible to swap partway through treatment?
'Permanent' change to Universal Credit payments as claimants set for cash boost
The DWP has announced that, for the first time ever, Universal Credit standard allowance will permanently rise above inflation.
Parents use markers and blow-dryers to keep school uniforms looking fresh
Parents’ top school uniform confessions include colouring in their children’s scuffed shoes with markers and blow-drying damp uniforms minutes before the school run to keep it looking tip top.
'Major engineering works' still to come in final month of Gallows Corner closure
TfL will undertake some "major engineering works" in the final month of the Gallows Corner closure.