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Jailed: ‘Extremely dangerous’ Dagenham man who plotted terrorist attack

Sahayb Aweys Munye Abu, 27, who was jailed for life, to serve a minimum of 19 years, at the Old Bailey

Courts

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A Dagenham man has been jailed at least 19 years after plotting a terrorist attack with a large sword.

Harley

Missing People

Appeal for help to find boy missing from Dagenham

Jon King

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An aerial view of the Becontree Estate (pic courtesy of Valence House Museum/LBBD Archive)

Coronavirus

Becontree Estate designed after Spanish Flu 'helped prevent Covid deaths'

Rachael Burford, Ldrs

People jog along the riverside path past Tower Bridge and City Hall in London.

Elections

London elections 2021: City and East candidates make case for your vote

Michael Cox

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The Boathouse Cafe and Bar owner Derrick Daniel

Lockdown Easing

Barking and Dagenham pubs and bars reopen for outdoor service

Andrew Brookes

Sebastian court cgi

Planning and Development

Views sought on Sebastian Court community space

Jon King

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Cyclist takes part in light festival

Arts & Culture

Light festival sees cyclists brighten up Barking and Dagenham streets

Jon King

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The British Islamic Medical Association confirm that having the vaccine during Ramadan doesn‚Äôt inv

NHS | Opinion

'The sooner we’re all vaccinated, the sooner we can get back to normal'

Dr Jagan John, North East London CCG chair & clinical chair for LBBD

A dog at the polling station during a UK election. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA.

Politics

Meet the candidates battling for votes in the Thames ward by-election

Jon King

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Dagenham youngster thriving with Hornchurch archery club

Archery prodigy recognised by county for record-breaking efforts

Cash Boyle

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People walk through a near empty Westfield shopping centre in London during England's third national

Coronavirus | Opinion

'I can't wait to buy useless items' when shops reopen after Covid lockdown

Steve Allen, comedian

Romford hospital on national cancer trial

NHS

BHRUT in capsule trial for detecting colorectal cancer

Cash Boyle

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Schools in Newham, Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham are involved in a charity initiative which see

Coronavirus | Opinion

Letter writing, Ramadan, Cats Protection, Islamophobia and Covid

Readers' letters

In 1836 passions ran high during the election of a magistrate. Picture: Rui Vieira/ PA Images

Elections

Mayoral election 2021: how will candidates improve east London?

Franki Berry

The Duke leaves hospital in London today. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Obituary

Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

Chris Bishop

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Prince Philip. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Royal Family

Prince Philip dies aged 99

Eleanor Pringle

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Arnold Street in Dagenham viewed from Broad Street

Crime

Three arrests after cannabis raids in Dagenham and South Woodford

Andrew Brookes

Paul McCallum of Dagenham & Redbridge

Match Report

Dagenham & Redbridge shoot down Spitfires with dominant display

Jacob Ranson

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Dagenham and Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Grimsby Town, Emirates F

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Dagenham manager McMahon felt it finally all came together in dominant...

Jacob Ranson

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Litter pick volunteers outside the Darul Ummah Goresbrook community centre

Environment

Litter pickers mark opening of new community centre in Dagenham

Andrew Brookes

Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema (second left) celebrates scoring their second goal against Tottenham

Women's Football

The 10th anniversary of the Women's Super League

Josh Bunting

Ben Allison in bowling action for Essex during Essex CCC vs Worcestershire CCC, LV Insurance County

Cricket

Brentwood bowler Ben Allison 'chuffed' to make red ball debut for Essex

Jacob Ranson

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Alison Fryatt and Martin Page at the St Clare Hospice 10k

Running

Barking Road Runners tackle virtual age graded 10k run

Jacob Ranson

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The latest football news (pic: David Davies/PA)

Non-League Football

The FA has set out its proposals for a restructure in non league football

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham United's Jesse Lingard (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game durin

West Ham United

Former West Ham striker Dean Ashton believes they will make the top four

Jacob Ranson

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Missing People

Appeal for help to find boy missing from Dagenham

Jon King

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The Boathouse Cafe and Bar owner Derrick Daniel

Lockdown Easing

Barking and Dagenham pubs and bars reopen for outdoor service

Andrew Brookes

An aerial view of the Becontree Estate (pic courtesy of Valence House Museum/LBBD Archive)

Coronavirus

Becontree Estate designed after Spanish Flu 'helped prevent Covid deaths'

Rachael Burford, Ldrs

Sahayb Aweys Munye Abu, 27, who was jailed for life, to serve a minimum of 19 years, at the Old Bailey

Courts

Jailed: ‘Extremely dangerous’ Dagenham man who plotted terrorist attack

Andrew Brookes and PA

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Global Rainbow

Arts & Culture

Rainbow lights 'signal hope' as part of Barking and Dagenham festival

Jon King

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street food market stall

Food and Drink

Street food market coming to Barking as lockdown continues to ease

Jon King

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river road

Metropolitan Police

Second World War bomb pulled from River Thames in Barking

Jon King

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broad street

London Fire Brigade

Unattended candle causes Dagenham flat fire, brigade says

Jon King

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News

London elections 2021: City and East candidates make case for your vote

People jog along the riverside path past Tower Bridge and City Hall in London.

Elections

Michael Cox

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With less than a month to go until polling day, the candidates to represent the City and East constituency on the London Assembly make their case as to why you should vote for them.

Sahayb Aweys Munye Abu, 27, who was jailed for life, to serve a minimum of 19 years, at the Old Bailey

Courts

Jailed: ‘Extremely dangerous’ Dagenham man who plotted terrorist attack

Andrew Brookes and PA

A dog at the polling station during a UK election. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA.

Politics

Meet the candidates battling for votes in the Thames ward by-election

Jon King

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An aerial view of the Becontree Estate (pic courtesy of Valence House Museum/LBBD Archive)

Coronavirus

Becontree Estate designed after Spanish Flu 'helped prevent Covid deaths'

Rachael Burford, Ldrs

Romford hospital on national cancer trial

NHS

BHRUT in capsule trial for detecting colorectal cancer

Cash Boyle

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Things to do

Drama taking on gang culture myths features Dagenham actor

Jeremy Lawal), JMoney (Dwayne Lewis) and Chris (Frances Ndhlovu)

Film

Jon King

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A "heartfelt" drama exposing myths about gang culture and its threat to family life has been released online. False Paradise features 19-year-old cast member Jeremy Lawal, from Dagenham, who plays Fingers - a courier for drug dealing bad guy...

Nadia Fall

People

Artistic director voices hope for 2021 as latest plays launch

Jon King

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Emmanuel Oreyeni from Barking with his colourful design. Picture: Barking and Dagenham College

Art and design students ‘share the love’ for national colleges week

Andrew Brookes

Mickey Mouse Disney royalty. Picture: FELD ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY ON ICE

Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival at Wembley

Michael Adkins

The Nations favourite accidentally vegan foods include, falafels, chips and Marmite.

Ad Feature

Cauldron Foods Comedy Night Dispels Vegan Myths

Sport

Dagenham manager McMahon felt it finally all came together in dominant Eastleigh win

Dagenham and Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Grimsby Town, Emirates F

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Jacob Ranson

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Dagenham & Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon felt they got a deserved result for their recent performances as they sealed a 2-0 victory over Eastleigh. Goals from Angelo Balanta and Paul McCallum sealed the three points for the Daggers in a...

Paul McCallum of Dagenham & Redbridge

Match Report

Dagenham & Redbridge shoot down Spitfires with dominant display

Jacob Ranson

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Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema (second left) celebrates scoring their second goal against Tottenham

Women's Football

The 10th anniversary of the Women's Super League

Josh Bunting

Ben Allison in bowling action for Essex during Essex CCC vs Worcestershire CCC, LV Insurance County

Cricket

Brentwood bowler Ben Allison 'chuffed' to make red ball debut for Essex

Jacob Ranson

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Alison Fryatt and Martin Page at the St Clare Hospice 10k

Running

Barking Road Runners tackle virtual age graded 10k run

Jacob Ranson

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Lifestyle

Portrait of Dagenham viscountess enjoys £15k makeover

Sarah, Viscountess Castleton

Arts & Culture

Jon King

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A portrait of a viscountess is set to go on display following a £15,000 makeover. The painting of Sarah, Viscountess Castleton, dates back to about 1675 and forms part of the Fanshawe collection at Valence House Museum in Dagenham. After...

becontree estate plaque nominees

Global

Who is your hero from the Becontree estate?

Jon King

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northbury house

Heritage

History of Barking's Northbury House revealed

Lesley Gould & Simone Panayi

Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.Picture: PA

Missing People

Kenneth More CBE - through the 60s and beyond

Cash Boyle

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Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.Picture: PA

People

Who was Kenneth More? A journey into the life of the much-loved actor

Cash Boyle

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