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Schoolboy missing since before Christmas as witnesses urged to come forward

Joseph was last seen leaving for school on December 19

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Dagenham shop fined over £5,000 for selling illegal tobacco

They were caught red handed

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Brazen fly-tippers throw 'kebab shop' fridge off back of a lorry and onto residential Essex road

They dumped it on a residential road in Essex

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LIVE updates as woman taken to hospital after crash on busy road in Dagenham

A busy road in Dagenham is closed due to a crash.

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A13 closed due to multi-vehicle crash causing 'SERIOUS' delays

There are "serious" delays on the A13 near Wennington due to a crash involving a van and "several" cars.

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Everything to know about the Silvertown Tunnel: Opening date, charges and more

Find out everything to know about the Silvertown Tunnel, from its opening date, charges and the route.

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London handbag snatch killer who smiled as he ran over woman dies in prison

Mark Woolley died at HMP Wayland while serving his sentence for the murder of Elizabeth Sherlock at Euston Station.

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Four teens stabbed with one dead in GRIM three days of violence across London

A grim three days across London has seen four teenagers stabbed with one of the victims, a 14-year-old boy, left dead. 

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Met Office issues 'hazardous' ice warning on roads across London after snow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across London after a night of snow and freezing temperatures.

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WATCH: Heartwarming action from King's Guard makes young boy's day

A Kings Guard made a young boy's day after the two shared a heartwarming interaction recently in London.

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All London Underground line and stations closed this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

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Trust faces more investigations as second baby 'dies from injury during birth'

The trust that runs Romford's Queen's Hospital faces more investigations after the death of another baby believed to have suffered injuries during delivery.

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'Bomb-disposal' robot tackles ‘suspicious vehicle’ on busy central London street

Regent Street in central London has been cordoned off after what was thought to be a “suspicious vehicle” was found.

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Controlled explosions carried out after ‘suspicious vehicle’ found in central London

A number of controlled explosions have been carried out after what was thought to be a “suspicious vehicle” was found in central London.

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Regent Street cordoned off and buildings evacuated after incident

A busy street in central London has been cordoned off due to a 'police incident'.

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The Essex areas where 5 roads within a few miles of each other will be shut for weeks

It could cause disruption to residents

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Dagenham street set for 'essential' week-long closure

Oglethorpe Road in Dagenham is set to be closed for more than a week due to gas works.

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The London Underground will be filled with passengers wearing just pants this weekend

The London Underground will be filled with travellers wearing just their pants this weekend with the return of the No Trousers Tube Ride.

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Police release image after woman sexually assaulted on Tube platform

Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace following a sexual assault on a Northern Line platform.

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Three teens stabbed with one fighting for life in HORROR 24 hours across London

A horror 24 hours across London has seen three teenagers stabbed with one of them left fighting for their life.