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BBC reveals new Radio 2 line-up and schedule changes as Zoe Ball steps down
The BBC has revealed a new line-up and schedule changes for Radio 2 as Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show - see all changes.
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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.
LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures
Snow has been spotted falling across London this morning.
By-election winner vows to be 'local champion'
Redbridge Labour has kept hold of Wanstead Park in a by-election, but with a reduced majority.
Council appoints fourth chief exec in four years
Redbridge Council has appointed its fourth chief executive in four years, after the current interim boss announced he would retire.
Mouse poo found on food at Barking shop
Abiglobal Foods Wholesale Ltd in River Road, Barking was fined £10,000 after mouse droppings were found on food items.
Council responds to 'scam' fears over winter fuel payment letter
Barking and Dagenham Council has assured residents in the borough who have received a letter regarding a winter fuel payment replacement that it is not a scam.
Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas
One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.
Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people.
Manhunt launched for husband of woman found dead in Ilford
Police are hunting Pankaj Lamba, the husband of Harshita Brella, after her body was found in a car boot in Ilford.
Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding
A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court after he tasered a man who then fell off an outbuilding and was left with life-changing injuries.
Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while off duty.
Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road
Firefighters raced to central London overnight to tackle a fire that destroyed heaps of rubbish and left half a tent damaged.
‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
Huge regeneration scheme set to get 20,000 new homes thanks to funding boost
Homes England has approved a £124million funding package for the huge regeneration project at Barking Riverside to effectively double in size.
Prime suspect named as manhunt launched after woman found dead in car in Ilford
Police have named the prime suspect after a woman was found dead in a car boot in Ilford.
Woman found dead in Ilford car had domestic violence court order months before death
Harshita Brella,, who was found dead in a car boot in Ilford, was under the protection of a domestic violence protection court order.
Arrest after reports of a 'man with a machete' in Ilford
Armed police swarmed an Ilford home on Sixth Avenue after reports of a man with a machete.
EastEnders star forced to use food bank after BBC exit in 'day I'll never forget'
Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison (Heather Trott) has revealed she was forced to use a food bank earlier this year due to financial difficulties.