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Changes to roads proposed as part of 1,300 home redevelopment of golf course

Phase two of the project will allow YMCA Thames Gateway to expand its community programmes, such as stroke rehab

Phase two of the project will allow YMCA Thames Gateway to expand its community programmes, such as stroke rehab

£400k fundraiser launches to fund charity's new six-storey supported housing block

Plans for a new restaurant and takeaway have been proposed here in Dagenham

Plans for a new restaurant and takeaway have been proposed here in Dagenham

'High-quality' new restaurant and takeaway could replace shop in main Dagenham street

Plans for the redevelopment of Crowlands Heath Golf Couse have been submitted

Plans for the redevelopment of Crowlands Heath Golf Couse have been submitted

'Exceptionally proud' - Plans lodged for 1,250 home estate to replace golf course

Award-winning teacher Ade Ikoli

Award-winning teacher Ade Ikoli

Dagenham teacher's innovative tech use sees him honoured with national award

Dagenham awards founder wins prestigious gong for supporting women

The shop wants to change its alcohol sale hours

The shop wants to change its alcohol sale hours

Dagenham shop seeks longer hours for alcohol sales

The youth centre

The youth centre

'Incredible' youth centre in Chadwell Heath reopens after 15 years of emptiness

College students have been showcasing their volunteering efforts at Rainham Hall

College students have been showcasing their volunteering efforts at Rainham Hall

College students 'transformed' by volunteering at historic house's garden

George Brooker House in Dagenham

George Brooker House in Dagenham

Dagenham care home rated 'outstanding' by inspectors

6 Simmons Drive

6 Simmons Drive

Barking and Dagenham Council

Dagenham HMOs for seven and nine people deemed 'detrimental'

Here's everything we know about the redevelopment project planned for Crowlands Heath Golf Course

Here's everything we know about the redevelopment project planned for Crowlands Heath Golf Course

Everything we know about plans for HUGE housing project to replace golf course

Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2026 Announces Birds of Paradise as this Year’s Theme

Barking and Dagenham Carnival 2026 Announces Birds of Paradise as this Year’s Theme

Barking and Dagenham Carnival returns for 2026 with new theme and venue

River Road has been cordoned off for days

River Road has been cordoned off for days

Metropolitan Police

Men charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Barking

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Warm bathrooms could soon be a thing of the past

Warm bathrooms could soon be a thing of the past

Steve Allen, comedian

Britain told to literally chill – towel rails on notice under net zero

Members of Future Youth Zone got competitive as part of the group's anniversary celebrations

Members of Future Youth Zone got competitive as part of the group's anniversary celebrations

Barking and Dagenham Council

Celebrating seven years of changing young lives

The Paddington Bear Experience is celebrating its first-year anniversary.

The Paddington Bear Experience is celebrating its first-year anniversary.

Cultural attractions

I visited the Paddington Bear Experience and it was like being on the set of the film

Alfie's Antiques first opened on Church Street 50 years ago with a celebration that included Pearly Kings and Queens - it is now planning a birthday party and has booked the Pearly Kings to appear.

Alfie's Antiques first opened on Church Street 50 years ago with a celebration that included Pearly Kings and Queens - it is now planning a birthday party and has booked the Pearly Kings to appear.

The iconic antiques market in a lost department store that's loved by celebrities

King Charles will publish his own personal tax records.

King Charles will publish his own personal tax records.

King Charles III

King Charles to make history and publish his own personal tax record

Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather.

Gordon Ramsay is set to become a grandfather.

Gordon Ramsay set to become a grandfather as daughter Holly expecting first child

Star of BBC soap EastEnders, Gurlaine Kaur Garcha confirmed that she has married her long-term partner.

Star of BBC soap EastEnders, Gurlaine Kaur Garcha confirmed that she has married her long-term partner.

EastEnders star makes surprise marriage announcement in heartwarming post to fans

The duration of the extreme heat beyond Tuesday is uncertain, but forecasters say it could persist in some areas.

The duration of the extreme heat beyond Tuesday is uncertain, but forecasters say it could persist in some areas.

UK heatwave to peak with 'extreme' 34C-plus temperatures as urgent warning issued

Can you spot the animals working in this scene?

McVitie's launches first-ever Jaffa Cake cookie in major twist on classic treat

She left her regular spot on ITV’s This Morning to focus on the Channel 5 programme

She left her regular spot on ITV’s This Morning to focus on the Channel 5 programme

Channel 5 confirms cancellation of Vanessa Feltz after 18 months due to prank calls

‘I’d wake up at 3am checking the clock’: NHS doctor reveals training sleep struggle

London News

Char with Plant and Flowers by Jenna Waldren

Exhibition to bring together artists and A-level students at Crouch End Festival

Fatima Whitbread with Joseph Lyons

Fatima Whitbread with Joseph Lyons

West Ham United FC

Olympic champion named West Ham charity ambassador

Major platform renewal and extension works planned at Limehouse station

Major platform renewal and extension works planned at Limehouse station

East London station to undergo major revamp causing months of travel disruption

Dragon Boat Race participants

Dragon Boat Race participants

Paramedics launch dragon boat race fundraiser to get defibs in 'red zones'

The You and Me Team

The You and Me Team

Hornchurch counselling service to expand with £500k National Lottery funding boost

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Sport

How part of the development could look

Changes to roads proposed as part of 1,300 home redevelopment of golf course

Plans for the redevelopment of Crowlands Heath Golf Couse have been submitted

Plans for the redevelopment of Crowlands Heath Golf Couse have been submitted

'Exceptionally proud' - Plans lodged for 1,250 home estate to replace golf course

England men's squad in their new M&S x England smart casual wardrobes

England men's squad in their new M&S x England smart casual wardrobes

England football

England World Cup squad's off-pitch style revealed - how to shop the exact M&S looks

Barking Roadrunners face the camera from Valentines Park

Barking Roadrunners face the camera from Valentines Park

Barking Roadrunners

From Valentines Park to Tokyo, east London runners are out in force

Goresbrook 2nd XI in winning action against Barking

Goresbrook 2nd XI in winning action against Barking

Derby delight as Goresbrook edge low-scoring thriller

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London Calling

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

Four Seasons Hotel

‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue

The Auld Shillelagh in Stoke Newington and The Toucan in Soho are among nine London pubs named in Guinness' new Harp Guide to the UK's best boozers.

The Auld Shillelagh in Stoke Newington and The Toucan in Soho are among nine London pubs named in Guinness' new Harp Guide to the UK's best boozers.

Guinness names UK's best pubs for a pint - but which London boozers made the list?

I drove a GoBoat winter pod around Canary Wharf - it's the perfect activity in the cold season

I drove a GoBoat winter pod around Canary Wharf - it's the perfect activity in the cold season

'I self-drove a boat and took in London's beauty in a warm pod - it was incredible'

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The Paddington Bear Experience is celebrating its first-year anniversary.

Cultural attractions

I visited the Paddington Bear Experience and it was like being on the set of the film

Star of BBC soap EastEnders, Gurlaine Kaur Garcha confirmed that she has married her long-term partner.

Star of BBC soap EastEnders, Gurlaine Kaur Garcha confirmed that she has married her long-term partner.

EastEnders star makes surprise marriage announcement in heartwarming post to fans

Buddleia ‘Little Rockstars’ Collection includes a blue, red and white plant

Buddleia ‘Little Rockstars’ Collection includes a blue, red and white plant

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McVitie's launches first-ever Jaffa Cake cookie in major twist on classic treat

She left her regular spot on ITV’s This Morning to focus on the Channel 5 programme

She left her regular spot on ITV’s This Morning to focus on the Channel 5 programme

Channel 5 confirms cancellation of Vanessa Feltz after 18 months due to prank calls

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National News

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

King to make history and publish his personal tax bill

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans arrive in Boston as city bids farewell to Tartan Army

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Household food bills ‘risk pressure from degraded soil and climate volatility’

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

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