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Fears over library closures as council looks to make £1.6m ‘savings’ to service
Newham Council has ruled out any library closures for 2026/27 but not for the following years
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‘Redundant’ offices to be converted into flats in Plaistow
The prominent Barking Road buildings will be converted into six flats
LIVE updates as 'all traffic stopped' after TWO crashes at same junction on M25
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 means traffic is being held with long delays. Live updates here.
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LIVE updates as London Overground line suspended for hours by signal failure
A London Overground line is predicted to be suspended for hours after a signal failure. Live updates here.
London bin crowned as best in the world by son and dad on 'rubbish' mission
A rubbish bin enthusiast is on the hunt to find the best in the world.
Newham Council boss set to ask government to lift ‘best value’ notice
Last year's notice was effectively a warning that the government could intervene if the council didn't improve
House of Lords backs calls to ban social media for under 16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been backed by the House of Lords following growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant.
Martin Lewis issues alert to 14 million Brits who could save hundreds
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice everyone should follow to reduce their annual bills.
Amazon Fire TV device to stop working within weeks with support for product ending
Amazon has confirmed it will be discontinuing support for its Fire TV Blaster, with devices to stop working over the coming weeks.
The key London Underground closures to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 23 to 25) and don't be caught out.
Woman dies and six in hospital after double stabbing, crash and large fire in London
Two men and four children are in hospital and a woman has died after a double stabbing, a large fire and a crash across London in two days.
How closure of Richard House has hit the families who needed it
Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter, speaks to people affected by the recent closure of the children's hospice
Chaos as mouse spotted running around the Ritz as guests enjoy afternoon tea
The Ritz London has launched an investigation after diners spotted a mouse running around the restaurant.
London's best and worst train stations have been revealed - Do you agree?
A travel expert has named the best and worst train stations in London. Do you agree with the ranking?
Two stabbed in one horrifically violent day across London
Two people have been stabbed in horrifically violent attacks across London in just one day during the weekend.
Body of schoolboy, 16, discovered on street in Plaistow
The body of a 16-year-old schoolboy was discovered on a street in Plaistow - police are investigating the "unexpected" death.
Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns
The Northern Lights could be be visible across parts of the UK again tonight (January 20) following Monday's Aurora Borealis display - see where
Brazen overnight burglary at east London court being probed by police
Police are investigating after East London Coroner's Court was burgled overnight.
HMRC data shows house sales 8 per cent up as average house prices increase by £10k
Rightmove said the £9,893 average asking price increase is the biggest for the month of January in its 25 years of house price studies as the number of sales also jumps
Ambulance volunteers to go to life-threatening emergencies near their own homes
London Ambulance Service launches first Community First Responder volunteer recruitment drive. No medical experience needed—help save lives in London.