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London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.
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A13 blocked for over an hour due to 'police incident'
The A13 was blocked near Barking both ways due to a police incident between the A406 North Circular by Beckton Roundabout and River Road today (February 11). Follow our blog for updates.
'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement
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Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.
Half a tonne of waste collected from Barking estate in day of action
Barking and Dagenham Council and Reside led a clean-up on Gascoigne Estate, tackling fly-tipping, litter and waste disposal issues.
Revealed - east London boroughs ranked from best to worst to live in
East London boroughs have been ranked from the best to worst to live in 2026 by Garrington Property Finders.
Plans for seven-person HMO in major Dagenham road dubbed 'detrimental'
Plans for a seven-person HMO in Heathway, Dagenham have been refused by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Blueprint draft released for plans to 'transform' Dagenham Heathway
Draft plans for the "transformation" of one of Dagenham Heathway have been released - including a proposal to redevelop Heathway Shopping Centre. A public consultation is set to begin.
Barking and Dagenham named the worst borough to live in London
Barking and Dagenham has been named the worst borough to live in Greater London in a 2026 study by Garrington Property Finders.
Photos show new Gallows Corner flyover moving another step closer to completion
Waterproofing of the new Gallows Corner flyover appears to have begun as the project moves closer to completion.
Plans for 184 new supported living flats in Rush Green set for first decision
Plans for more than 180 supported living flats in Rush Green are set to gain initial approval from Barking & Dagenham Council.
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
As it happened - 'fire alert' at Upminster suspends Tube line
A "fire alert" at Upminster Underground Station part suspended the District Line.
Knitted gifts delivered to hospital by shopping centre craft group
Keen knitters at Mercury's Breakfast Club donate handmade items to Queen's Hospital, Romford, supporting babies and parents in neonatal and antenatal wards.
The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub
Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.
Mum and child saved from illegal eviction and homelessness
A mother and child who faced being thrown out of their home were allowed back after an illegal eviction was stopped in its tracks by a quick-thinking Barking and Dagenham Council officer,
New grocery store aims to bring 'wholesale prices' to Chadwell Heath in coming weeks
Singhsberry's grocery shop will open in High Road, Chadwell Heath in the coming weeks.
Developer of 1,250 home plan for golf course hits back at councillor concerns
Plans to build 1,250 homes on the land of Crowlands Heath Golf Course will still be submitted after Marc Pennick, director of Homes4Life, hit back at councillor concerns.
Police called to pub in Dagenham after fight
A man has been left with minor injuries after reports of a fight at a pub in Dagenham.
WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.