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'This flyover replacement will be worse than Gallows Corner - it will kill our shops'
Lodge Avenue Flyover on the A13 is set to be replaced across a two year project but business owners have expressed concern over the impact on their shops and fear it "will be worse" than the Gallows Corner works.
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Fishing shop that closed after almost 90 years still up for sale
Robertson's Fishing Tackle in Oxlow Lane, Dagenham is still up for sale after being listed on the market in December last year.
I’m a mortgage expert – this is what buyers should do to avoid overlooked headaches
A mortgage expert has advised budding buyers on what to do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.
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Islington school warns that London ‘Red vs Blue’ wars are ‘not a joke’
An Islington school has warned parents that the viral “Red vs Blue” school wars trend is “not a joke” following fears of group violence between pupils.
I went behind the scenes of work to restore Dagenham medieval moat to former glory
I was taken behind the scenes of the restoration of the north moat at Valence House Museum in Dagenham to see how work is progressing.
'It's mad' - Residents and business owners fume at plans for new Lidl
Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Shafter Road, Dagenham have been opposed by local residents including Manj Mattu who owns Dagenham East Wines who said the store would "cause chaos".
Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.
Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix'
F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’ – and was outmanoeuvred.
Ribbon cut a former Ford site as 68 affordable rent homes completed
A total of 68 new affordable rent homes have opened at Dagenham Green, Barking and Dagenham, on the historic Ford site.
Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.
Ilford woman bent man’s fingers backwards and tackled him on Central Line train
An Ilford woman assaulted a man, smashed his phone and tried to steal his wallet on a late-night Central Line train.
Two rushed to hospital after ‘driver hits bus stop’ in Ilford
Two people have been rushed to hospital after a car hit a bus stop in Ilford.
Ilford takeaway owner bans antisocial behaviour after man punched in viral video
The owner of an Ilford takeaway which has been in the centre of a viral video showing a group fight has warned that people causing trouble will be banned.
Person rushed to hospital after firefighters cut into car after A12 Gants Hill crash
A person has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Gants Hill which required firefighters to cut off the roof of a car.
Firefighters 'pull out people' after major A12 crash - recap
There has been a major crash on A12 Eastern Avenue both ways at Beehive Lane in Gants Hill today (February 25). Follow our blog for updates.
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.