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John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Voters send strong message as anger grows over living costs
Dagenham and Rainham MP Margaret Mullane reflects on local election results, voter anger over living costs and Labour’s plans to support communities.
All the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council
Here are all of the planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week.
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Men charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Barking
Two men from south London have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Barking.
Grant will help London's homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
Thug posed as government official to rob couple at Woodford Green home
Johnny Boy Doherty, 26, of High Street, Feltham, was sentenced to eight years and three months for his role in a robbery at a home in Woodford Green in January.
All the Chadwell Heath roads covered by a new 20mph zone
A new 20mph zone has come into force across 20 roads in Chadwell Heath - here are all the roads impacted.
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business
Half of Gen Zs have started their own business ranging from side hustles to fully-fledged companies - the most of any generation.
Over a third of 35 to 54-year-olds feel overlooked by society
More than a third of the sandwich generation feel overlooked by society.
Accidental organ removal and gloves left inside patients among NHS mistakes last year
New data from NHS England reveals there were 403 "never events" in the health service for the year from April 2025 to March this year.
TV presenter says 'marriage' with BBC 'run out of love' amid exit
Gary Lineker says things were 'starting to run out of love' before he left the BBC after 26 years.
Redbridge choir performance at Oxford Street store raises more than £1,200
The Redbridge Samaritans Scratch Choir performed at John Lewis in Oxford Street, raising more than £1,200.
Former West Ham chairman David Sullivan accused of sexual misconduct
Multiple women have alleged that former West Ham chairman David Sullivan committed sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against them
Pipes remain visible around Gallows Corner a month on from partial reopening
Essex & Suffolk Water works are continuing at Gallows Corner a month on from the partial reopening of the junction.
Prisoner with links to Romford and Ilford on the loose after failing to return
Police are searching for an escaped prisoner with links to Romford after being temporarily released.
Two charged after fight involving knife leaves man in hospital in Ilford
Two men have been charged after a fight involving a knife in Ilford.
The rare 50p coin that sold for 645 times its shop value on eBay - check behind sofa
A rare 50p coin has sold for 645 times its shop value after a collector snapped it up for £322.88 on eBay.
Road remains closed after 'critical' triple stabbing
A road in Barking remains closed following reports of a triple stabbing over the weekend that has left a man fighting for his life.
Olympic champion named West Ham charity ambassador
Olympic medallist Fatima Whitbread has been named an ambassador for the West Ham United Foundation.