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Inside the Ilford grocery that is 'the bridge between a foodbank and a supermarket'
Ilford Community Grocery store has helped more than 2,000 residents afford their weekly food shops, with membership on the rise.
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The c2c works affecting your travel this weekend - and one line won't run
Engineering works are set to impact customers on the c2c network this weekend, with one line not running.
Plans to 'reimagine' Dagenham high street to be discussed this month
A public consultation is set to take place this month to discuss plans to regenerate Heathway in Dagenham.
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New fault-reporting tech introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs
New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.
Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands
Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.
LIVE updates as signal fault at Barking causes travel CHAOS across c2c network
A signal fault at Barking has resulted in disruption across the entire c2c network this morning.
Man launched ‘frenzied and unexplained’ double stabbing in Tube station - and laughed
A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.
The London schools named in the Sunday Times Top Schools List 2026
The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.
Latest Barking and Dagenham weekly planning applications revealed
Explore the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council, including home extensions, loft conversions, dwelling conversions, adverts and major telecom upgrades.
Three dead in three days after huge fire, two stabbings and fatal crash in London
Three people have died in a shocking three days that saw a major fire, two stabbings and a fatal crash across London.
Major disruption expected until end of day at busy central London station
Major disruption is expected at London St Pancras until the end of the day due to a fault
Police issue update on condition of teenage girl in hospital after Dagenham crash
A teenage girl is in a non-life threatening or life-changing condition after a crash in Gale Street, Dagenham on December 4.
University honoured for international student careers support
Coventry University London, which has campuses in Dagenham and Greenwich has won an award recognising its careers and employability services for international students.
'Scared' dad left with 'necrotic' rotten finger after cat bite as warning issued
A 48-year-old dad was left with a 'necrotic' rotten finger after a cat bite, as a health warning for Pasteurella has been issued
Teenage girl taken to hospital after crash on busy Dagenham road
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after a crash in Gale Street, Dagenham today (December 4) around 8.50am.
Reform UK announce Dagenham businessman as candidate for Greater Essex Mayor
Award-winning former Dagenham businessman Peter Harris has been selected as Reform UK’s candidate for Mayor of Greater Essex, pledging safer streets, investment and stronger local services.
Recap as road closed for HOURS and teenager in hospital after crash in Dagenham
Gale Street in Dagenham is closed after a crash and detours are in operation for bus routes 61 and 145.
Person taken to hospital after crash on busy central London road
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash Cavendish Square, Westminster at 6.45am today (December 4).
This 75p supermarket item hailed a 'secret weapon' for stopping dry skin
One 'superfood' has been dubbed a 'secret weapon' to surviving the weather changes this winter
Recap as busy central London road closed for HOURS after crash
Wigmore Street in Westminster is closed after a crash. Diversions are in place for bus routes 12, 22, 55 and 73.