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Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps
Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.
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Royal Mail delivery delays - how to find postcodes affected and claim compensation
Royal Mail reports delivery delays daily - find out who can claim compensation and the payment you receive if successful.
Neighbourhood crime cut in Barking and Dagenham as officers step up action
Superintendent Biju Premnath explains how Barking and Dagenham police have cut neighbourhood crime with targeted operations, arrests and stronger community engagement.
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Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets
Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.
Teen in custody after threatening person with zombie knife in Rainham
A Dagenham teen is in custody after he threatened a man with a zombie knife in Ingrebourne Road, Rainham.
Chadwell Heath killer who left deaf woman to die said ‘no-one cares about her’
A “callous and selfish” killer who punched a deaf woman and left her to die in Chadwell Heath has been jailed for life.
Construction of medieval manor house moat to be completed soon
Construction work on the moat around Valence House in Valence Avenue, Dagenham is set for completion soon, according to Barking and Dagenham Council.
Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items
Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items
Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'
Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.
First road markings seen on new Gallows Corner flyover almost 300 days into closure
Road markings have now been installed on the new Gallows Corner flyover as the project nears completion.
London City Airport announces new round of local charity funding
London City Airport has announced it is granting an extra £36,000 to charities and community groups.
RECAP after all lanes STOPPED on M25 near London following 'police incident'
All lanes on the M25 near London have been stopped and traffic is stationary following a police incident.
East London people and businesses named and shamed for not paying taxes
HMRC has released its latest list of deliberate tax defaulters in March 2026 and these are the people and businesses in east London that have been named and shamed.
How to spot the Royal Mint coin selling for more than 500 times its face value
The 1982 Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £100 because of a possible error when it was minted.
Dan Walker accused of sexism, misogyny and bullying by ex Channel 5 co-anchor
Ex-BBC star and Channel 5 presenter, Dan Walker, faces an employment tribunal.
All the planning applications submitted to Barking & Dagenham Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council.
Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering from a stroke in hospital.
Big rise in crime across east London last month
Monthly data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in March 2026.
School 'masterclass in skill, determination, and teamwork' yields sports success
Channing School celebrates a standout season as pupils excel in football and netball, securing titles, trophies and memorable performances across major competitions.
UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close
Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.