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East London Coroner's Court has opened an inquest into the death of Jakub Lucky, who collapsed with a serious heart condition on his 45th birthday

Coroner's Court

Court opens inquest for Mr Lucky, who collapsed and died on his birthday

The incident took place close to Manor Park station during rush hour

The incident took place close to Manor Park station during rush hour

Elizabeth line passenger 'thrown to ground by speeding train'

The 103 bus route has been called 'completely unreliable' by MP Margaret Mullane's constituents

The 103 bus route has been called 'completely unreliable' by MP Margaret Mullane's constituents

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The 'completely unreliable' bus route TfL has been urged to address

Emergency service flocked to Hatfield Road

Emergency service flocked to Hatfield Road

London Ambulance Service

Woman, 78, dies after incident on residential road in Dagenham

Dr Nadarajah Niranjan was previously a GP partner at Victoria Medical Centre, which has since become Victoria & Five Elms Medical Centre

Dr Nadarajah Niranjan was previously a GP partner at Victoria Medical Centre, which has since become Victoria & Five Elms Medical Centre

Former GP suspended after he 'allowed unqualified doctor to work at medical centre'

Becontree Heath Leisure Centre tops contest with 600km cycled

Becontree Heath Leisure Centre tops contest with 600km cycled

Pedal power for breast cancer

Residents of Millard Terrace, in Dagenham, are plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour

Residents of Millard Terrace, in Dagenham, are plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour

Barking and Dagenham Council

Mum 'living in fear' after being 'left to rot' in council estate plagued by crime

Picture from scene of Dagenham stabbing

Picture from scene of Dagenham stabbing

Man ‘slashed toddler’s throat before attacking schoolgirl and woman’ in Dagenham

The first residents are expected to move in during summer 2025

The first residents are expected to move in during summer 2025

Planning and development

From parks to play areas, Dagenham’s newest neighbourhood has launched

Hayden Williams at Barking and Dagenham College

Hayden Williams at Barking and Dagenham College

Barking and Dagenham College

Fashion illustrator of the stars returns to his old college

Police were called to Dagenham Avenue

Police were called to Dagenham Avenue

Metropolitan Police

Police close Dagenham road after incident - recap

A 48-year-old man is facing charges of three counts of attempted murder

A 48-year-old man is facing charges of three counts of attempted murder

Metropolitan Police

Man charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing

All we know about the incident

All we know about the incident

London Ambulance Service

Everything we know so far after woman, boy 2 and girl, 8, stabbed in Dagenham

A tent has been erected in the street

A tent has been erected in the street

London Ambulance Service

RECAP as triple stabbing victims remain in hospital after man arrested

News

A toilet at Battersea station - currently, there are toilets at 145 TfL sites. The Mayor of London has announced a £3 million yearly investment in facilities

A toilet at Battersea station - currently, there are toilets at 145 TfL sites. The Mayor of London has announced a £3 million yearly investment in facilities

Transport for London

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Sadiq Khan announces major investment for London transport toilets

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

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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Every London Underground station and line closed this weekend - Full list

Black Friday takes place in November each year

Black Friday takes place in November each year

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024? Shop deals and discounts this month

Have you ever wanted to learn to dance like a Strictly pro?

Have you ever wanted to learn to dance like a Strictly pro?

Dancing lessons with Strictly winner and Downton Abbey tour in charity auction

Live travel updates across London

Live travel updates across London

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RECAP on rush hour travel, breaking news and weather across London

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Community contribution

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has approved funding to begin HS2 tunnelling work to London Euston station

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has approved funding to begin HS2 tunnelling work to London Euston station

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HS2 will make it to Euston after years of uncertainty

Volunteers out collecting for the Poppy Appeal

Volunteers out collecting for the Poppy Appeal

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Poppy Day to remember and help those in need

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

Ex-Met Police officer PC Che Homersham pictured outside court

Ex-Met Police officer PC Che Homersham pictured outside court

Met Police officer accused of 'inappropriate relationship' with 16-year-old girl

The 175 bus route runs between Collier Row and Dagenham

The 175 bus route runs between Collier Row and Dagenham

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Bus route which connects Romford and Dagenham gets timetable changes

Search for man after assault on Elizabeth Line

Search for man after assault on Elizabeth Line

Passenger 'punched' on Elizabeth Line after intervening in 'racial abuse'

Daggers boss Ben Strevens Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

Dagenham and Redbridge FC

Strevens: Disappointing to lose to really bad goal

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui Image: Steve Blowers

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui Image: Steve Blowers

Spot-on Bowen eases Hammers pressure

Chess has seen a surge in popularity since the release of the hit Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy back in 2020.

Chess has seen a surge in popularity since the release of the hit Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy back in 2020.

BBC says 'wait will be worthwhile' as sport not seen on TV for 30 years returns

Ben Strevens urges his side on Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

Ben Strevens urges his side on Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

Dagenham and Redbridge FC

Strevens hails positive day for Daggers

Julen Lopetegui after West Ham lost to Tottenham Hotspur

Julen Lopetegui after West Ham lost to Tottenham Hotspur

West Ham United FC

Lopetegui: I have to be concerned

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Things to do

Becontree Heath Leisure Centre tops contest with 600km cycled

Becontree Heath Leisure Centre tops contest with 600km cycled

Pedal power for breast cancer

Hayden Williams at Barking and Dagenham College

Hayden Williams at Barking and Dagenham College

Barking and Dagenham College

Fashion illustrator of the stars returns to his old college

Clay Oven owner Millul Chowdhury celebrates winning the best takeaway award for the second year running

Clay Oven owner Millul Chowdhury celebrates winning the best takeaway award for the second year running

Dagenham curry house named best takeaway for second year running

Katja Rosenberg and her trophy

Katja Rosenberg and her trophy

Meet the bottle top artist who is the 'Pride of Barking and Dagenham'

Dental treatment in Turkey

Dental treatment in Turkey

Get your dental treatment in Turkey today

Guvna B and his friend and fellow rapper Barney Artist went for a bingo night in Dagenham

Guvna B and his friend and fellow rapper Barney Artist went for a bingo night in Dagenham

Award-winning rappers spotted at bingo hall 'making friends with regulars'

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Dental treatment in Turkey

Dental treatment in Turkey

Get your dental treatment in Turkey today

Figure 1. Dental treatment in Turkey - Cosmedica Dental

Figure 1. Dental treatment in Turkey - Cosmedica Dental

Get your dental treatment in Turkey today

Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant to enter our competition.

Dinner is Served: Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant

The data has taken an average from a five year period of house prices in streets in Barking

The data has taken an average from a five year period of house prices in streets in Barking

Barking's most and least expensive streets named

Rediscovering long-forgotten Victorian artist Henry Gillard Glindoni

Rediscovering long-forgotten Victorian artist Henry Gillard Glindoni

Rediscovering a long-lost Victorian artist who made east London his home

A house in Somerby Road was being used as an illegal HMO

A house in Somerby Road was being used as an illegal HMO

Barking and Dagenham Council

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Owner of illegal HMO where eight people lived in three bedrooms fined

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National News

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams (Atlanta Constitution/ AP)

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams (Atlanta Constitution/ AP)

Young Thug spared from prison term after guilty pleas

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez outside Government Buildings in Dublin in April 12 (Brian Lawless/PA)

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez outside Government Buildings in Dublin in April 12 (Brian Lawless/PA)

Irish premier offers Ireland’s help to Spain in wake of fatal flooding

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, (Arvin Temkar/AP)

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, (Arvin Temkar/AP)

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty in gang, drugs and gun case

John Fahy has lived in Cullera, Valencia, for the last 26 years (John Fahy/PA)

John Fahy has lived in Cullera, Valencia, for the last 26 years (John Fahy/PA)

‘We’re surrounded by water’: Expat teacher outside Valencia unable to leave town

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has triggered the vote (PA)

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has triggered the vote (PA)

Stormont vote process on post-Brexit arrangements triggered by NI Secretary

Emily Lewis, 15, was killed in a speedboat crash (Family handout/Hampshire Police/PA)

Emily Lewis, 15, was killed in a speedboat crash (Family handout/Hampshire Police/PA)

Coroner calls for overhaul of regulations after death of girl in speedboat crash

Katya Jones and Wynne Evans during their appearance on the live show of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing show (Guy Levy/BBC/PA)

Katya Jones and Wynne Evans during their appearance on the live show of Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing show (Guy Levy/BBC/PA)

Wynne Evans: Strictly partner Katya has taught me to be ‘more self-resilient’

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