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Long prison sentences handed down to fraudulent East London letting agents
Key Points: Five individuals have been sentenced following…
Wates seeks approval for Farnham and Hilldene redevelopment in Harold Hill
Key Points: Wates has officially submitted the planning…
Romford locals sentenced and charged at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court
Key Points: Several Romford residents were brought before…
Swastikas found in Hackney play area as families celebrate Passover and Easter
Key Points: Swastikas have been spray-painted across a…
Bethnal Green stabbing: Man, 28, hospitalised as police arrest suspect in drug conspiracy investigation
Key Points: A man has been hospitalised after…
East London Indian Restaurant Fined £100,000 Over ‘Uncontrolled’ Mouse Infestation
Key Points: Le Madison Kitchen, an Indian restaurant…
Homeowners on the Edge of Towns Urged to Prepare for Rising Wildfire Risks This Summer
Key Points: Residents at risk: As summer approaches,…
Dagenham and Redbridge FC sacks YouTuber Salma Mashhour just three days after appointment
Key Points: Dagenham and Redbridge FC has removed…
One Dead After Oakhaven Shooting as Memphis Police Launch Investigation
Key Points: On the evening of Tuesday, April…
Hornchurch’s Dean Franklin Wins The Apprentice 2025, Secures £250,000 Investment from Lord Sugar
Key Points: Dean Franklin from Hornchurch was announced…
£4m Valentines Park Lido to Reopen in East London with Heated Pool, Splash Park and Spa
Key Points: A historic lido in east London…
Plans submitted to demolish vacant Bow tower block to make way for 145 new social rent homes and new community centre
Key Points: Plans to demolish Clare House, a…
Driver Cheats Death as Scaffolding Collapses Onto Car in Stoke Newington High Street
Key Points: A driver narrowly escaped serious injury…
Harold Hill Co-op Broken Into Overnight as Two Suspects Flee Scene and Police Launch Investigation
Key Points: A Co-op store in Harold Hill,…
Six Homes Damaged in Devastating Harold Hill Blaze: Firefighters Urge Caution as Gardens Go Up in Flames
Key Points: A devastating fire destroyed six gardens…
Man Dies After Falling Unwell at Dagenham Bus Stop Near Eastbrook School
Key Points: A man has died after falling…
Fierce Debate Erupts After Havering Ranked Worst Borough in London
Key Points Havering's recent ranking as the worst…
Newham Easter 2025: Revised Bin Collection Dates Due to Bank Holidays – Don’t Miss Your Pickup
Key Points: Newham residents are being urged to…
Pregnant woman punched and robbed outside East Ham station as 17-year-old arrested in urgent police operation
Key Points: A pregnant woman was punched in…
Tower Hamlets launches £8m anti-crime taskforce to tackle drugs, phone snatching, and antisocial behaviour
Key points: Tower Hamlets Council has launched an…
Hackney Council to vote on closure of six primary schools amid pupil number decline and community backlash
Key Points: Hackney Council’s leadership is set to…
Wates and Havering Council submit plans for 481-home redevelopment of Harold Hill estate as part of £1.2bn regeneration
Key Points: Wates and Havering Council have officially…
Scaffolding Collapses in High Winds on Hackney’s Stoke Newington Church Street, Trapping Driver
Key Points: Early on Wednesday morning, high winds…
IOPC investigates after man, 45, dies in Romford police custody hours before court appearance
Key Points: An independent investigation is underway after…
Drivers hit with ‘kick in the teeth’ as new daily charge added to car tax in England
Key Points: The introduction of tolls for the…
Hackney could gain Borough of Sanctuary status by 2026, says mayor
Key Points: Hackney Mayor Caroline Woodley has announced…
Harold Hill Post Office saved from closure after strong local campaign
Key Points: A major community campaign has saved…
Havering tower blocks to get £13m fire safety upgrades over Grenfell concerns
Key Points: Havering Council has approved a £13…
Havering Council converts loft into new home as part of social housing strategy
Key Points: Havering Council has successfully converted an…
Hackney Council approves FaulknerBrowns to refurbish Grade-II listed Kings Hall Leisure Centre in east London
Key Points: Hackney Council has formally approved architectural…
PRP Submits Plans for 70-Unit Expansion of East London Care Home
Key Points: PRP has submitted plans to Newham…
Popeyes to Open New Walworth Road Branch in South London with Exciting Giveaways on April 17
Key Points: Popeyes, the popular New Orleans fried…
Mayor Sadiq Khan unveils £2.9m Greener Schools funding for 38 London schools
Key Points: £2.9m Greener Schools funding to boost…
Body Found in River Thames: 11-Year-Old Kaliyah Coa’s Family Informed
Key Points: Kaliyah Coa, an 11-year-old girl from…
Obituary: David Verland Hackney, 56, remembered for a life of love, kindness and generosity
Key Points: David Verland Hackney, a beloved Hanceville…
Hackney to spend £2m on consultants in bid to modernise council services
Key Points: Hackney Council to spend £2m on…
The Havering primary schools currently over capacity
Key Points: New figures from the Department for…
Who is looking after the baby boy left on a London doorstep?
Key Points: In a rare and disturbing incident…
Greenwich stabbing: Teen among seven injured in 72 hours of knife attacks across London
Key Points: From April 9 to April 11,…
Harold Hill dog attack: Woman left traumatised after pet mauled on Straight Road
Key Points: A woman in her 30s has…
Dagenham murder: Mother Kara Alexander, 47, jailed for life for drowning her two young sons
Key Points: Kara Alexander, a 47-year-old mother from…
Barking Station phone theft: Three Teens Arrested After Phone Stolen at Barking Station
Key Points: On April 8, 2025, three teenagers…
Newham man died after falling and hitting head while out drinking in East Ham
Key Points: Constantin Silvio Ditescu, 55, of Richard…
Newham Council secrecy questioned amid £3.8m spent on NDAs and disputes
Key Points: In a deeply unusual episode, Rokhsana…
Newham phone theft: Woman stalked and shoved before thief steals phone on Browning Road
Key Points: On the evening of April 2,…
London newborn abandonment: Police seek help after baby found on porch in Sterling Street
Key Points: London police are investigating after a…
A13 Commercial Road crash: Motorcyclist in life-threatening condition after collision with car
Key Points: A motorcyclist is fighting for their…
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz Plants 200 Trees in Newham to Combat Air Pollution and Promote Greener Streets
Key Points: In a significant step towards Newham’s…
Three Women Arrested in Romford Town Centre Over Fraudulent Travel Cards
Key Points: On the 8th of April 2025,…
Collier Row Mother Speaks Out After Son Cleared of Rape Charges: ‘Nine Months of Hell
Key Points: A 22-year-old man from Collier Row,…