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Goresbrook Village estate high-rise towers are to be demolished and replaced with two-storey flats and houses.

Demolition works begin on landmark “Legoland” tower blocks in Dagenham

Work is beginning on the demolition of three huge landmark tower blocks.

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Traffic built up back to Movers Lane after a gravel spill along the A13, Barking, this morning

Gravel spill along A13 in Barking sees commuters delayed by lane closures

Commuters journey to work was interrupted this morning after a vehicle carrying gravel spilled its load over two lanes of a main road.

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Molly Rainford joins fellow TV talent show favourites at Barking’s Broadway Theatre

A year after reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, 12-year-old singing sensation Molly Rainford is preparing to impress an audience on home turf.

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Community celebrates Dagenham church’s 80th birthday

A church celebrated its 80th year of parish life with a fun day for the whole family.

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Robbbers got off at Barking Station

Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a man on a train before getting off at Barking Station.

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The football season is drawing to a close (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

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Molly Rainford joins fellow TV talent show favourites at Barking’s Broadway Theatre

A year after reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, 12-year-old singing sensation Molly Rainford is preparing to impress an audience on home turf.

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You could be the lucky winner of £500 to spend at TK Maxx

Win £500 to spend at TK Maxx

Home to top name brands at great prices, TK Maxx is more like a treasure hunt than a shop. Perfect for grabbing a bargain or some hidden gems, you arm yourself with a trolley and go wild.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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