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'Queen's Hospital didn't take us seriously after baby loss - so we're helping others'
Romford couple Gina and Peter Reeves founded Ebony Bonds to support Black families after baby loss after their baby Dante was stillborn at Queen's Hospital.
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State Pension boost due for millions as new figures 'higher than expected’
New figures show the new state pension and the basic state pension is likely to rise by 4.8% next April
Person dies after being hit by train on busy London station line
A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Waterloo station line.
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Busy London train line reopens after emergency incident causes major disruption
A busy London train line has reopened after an emergency services incident which caused major service disruption.
Sir Michael Caine among celebrities urging Prime Minister to ban smacking
Actor Sir Michael Caine is among the celebrities urging the Prime Minister to ban smacking.
Major station evacuated as air ambulance lands and emergency services rush to lines
A major station has been evacuated as an air ambulance and the emergency services rush to the area.
Central London trains halted by emergency services with MAJOR delays: Recap
Central London trains at major stations are cancelled and delayed by an ongoing emergency incident. Live updates here
‘Words can't comprehend how I feel after my ‘baby boy’ was shot in Barking’
A mum has told of her unrelenting struggle a year after her son was shot dead in Barking - with the killer still on the loose.
MAPPED: Is Vodafone down in my area? The locations affected by major outage
Over a hundred thousand Vodafone customers have been unable to access the internet after a reported service outage for several networks, leaving many without internet access.
Is Lebara down? Thousands of internet users report 'total blackout'
This comes as customers at a range of providers report issues with their network, including those at BT and Vodafone.
LOCALiQ launches free digital marketing courses to help build AI-ready skills
Interest in artificial intelligence has surged among UK businesses in recent months, with many eager to understand how new tools like Google’s AI Mode will change the way people search and discover brands online.
Listed: The latest planning applications in Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham Council has received new planning applications, including home extensions, telecoms upgrades, and residential developments across the borough.
Is BT internet down? Major broadband outage reported by customers
Around 93% of BT customers affected are reporting issues with their WIFI.
Arrests made in crackdown on parking permit 'abuse'
Operation Cubo in Barking and Dagenham saw 13 vehicles seized, permits cancelled, and arrests made in a crackdown on parking fraud.
Beam Park development: Homes build milestone reached
Vistry Group and L&Q have marked the topping out of Beam Park’s third phase, set to deliver 520 homes on the project bordering Dagenham and Rainham.
New parking restriction order for two Dagenham roads
Barking and Dagenham Council has confirmed new ‘no loading at any time’ restrictions in Shafter Road and Rainham Road South.
Dagenham cash and carry applies to sell alcohol seven days a week
Odogwu Cash & Carry Food Ltd in Dagenham has applied for a licence to sell alcohol seven days a week. Public comments are open until October 23.
Train stranded and rescue team sent after trespasser on track
A trespasser on the line between Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs means some lines are blocked.
Ilford man charged after murder of rock star Ian Watkins in prison
An Ilford man has been charged with murder after the death of a rock star in a West Yorkshire prison.
Residents can't go home until 'at least next weekend' after fire in Dagenham flats
Residents of Parkside House in Bell Farm Avenue, Dagenham won't be able to go home until next weekend after a fire on October 11.