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Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died aged 73

Singer-songwriter Steve Harley has passed away aged 73 after a battle with cancer, his family has announced.

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London women 'biohacking' dogs with £1,800 vegan diet

A south London women has claimed her dogs are in perfect health following her 'biohacking' with a vegan diet.

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Urgent investigation to find Shoreditch crossbow attacker

Police have launched an "urgent" investigation after two people were injured in crossbow attacks just a few streets apart in Shoreditch.

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Londoner with HIV who caught mpox was left unable to eat

A Londoner with HIV who caught mpox has described the "unbearably painful experience" as the disease left him unable to eat or drink.

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Queen’s Hospital, Romford 'critical incident' declared

An “internal critical incident” has been declared at Queen's Hospital in Romford, its boss has confirmed.

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Grim 42 hours in London with two stabbed and another injured

A grim 42 hours in London has seen two people stabbed and another person injured after a suspected crossbow attack.

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Shoreditch crossbow attacks: Woman 'could have died' in shooting

A woman was told she was lucky to be alive after she was shot in the back of the head with a crossbow.

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M&S planning to close down its Exchange Ilford store

A spokesperson for Marks and Spencer (M&S) confirmed the high street giant has told staff of plans to close its Ilford store.

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Harold Wood robber jailed who targeted women in Havering and Redbridge

A Harold Wood robber has been jailed after targeting women in Havering and Redbridge.

Barking and Dagenham Post | News

Missing boy has links to Romford, Barking and Dagenham

A 14-year-old boy from Guildford with links to Romford, Barking and Dagenham has been reported missing.

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Mayor of Redbridge Community Awards sees heroes honoured

Mayor Jyotsna Islam has commended the positive work done by people in Redbridge at the annual Mayor's Community Awards.

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How much 2024 Council Tax will rise in every London borough

Council Tax is set to increase in every London borough from April 2024, find out how much it will rise in your borough.

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Ilford man jailed after drugs and cash found in raid

A man from Ilford has been given a six-year prison sentence after being discovered with Class A drugs and thousands of pounds in cash in a police raid. 

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Shoplifter who terrorised Oliver Bonas and Boots is jailed

A shoplifting ‘menace’ who has been jailed and banned from Kings Cross and St Pancras stations.

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Tenants 'scared' on Newham Council's Little Ilford estate

Newham Council's Little Ilford estate, “under siege” by drug dealers and prostitutes, is strewn with needles, vomit, faeces and blood-stained rags.

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James Corden jokes UK fans are thieves on Seth Meyers show

Whilst on Late Night with Seth Meyers, James Corden was interrupted by fans from the UK

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King Solomon High, Barkingside head slams staff over strike

A headteacher at a secondary school in Barkingside has criticised some of her staff in response to the news of an eight-day strike.

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Man jailed after he flew from Ireland to London to sexually abuse girl

A man who flew from Ireland to London to sexually abuse a six-year-old girl has been jailed.

Barking and Dagenham Post | News

Barking Riverside development first homes complete

The first homes are complete, and now up for sale, at a major development in Barking.

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Three of the categories to enter at Barking & Dagenham business awards

Entries for the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are open and we are focusing on three of the categories that can be entered for free.