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Andrew Brookes

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andrew.brookes@archant.co.uk

@Journo_AndrewB

Andrew is a general news reporter covering east London.

He mainly writes for the Newham Recorder and the Barking and Dagenham Post.

A vacant building at 62 Cecil Avenue, Barking.

Planning and Development

'Strong, united community' hailed as plans for hotel in Barking withdrawn

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Met Police and Barking and Dagenham Council officers during patrols at Heathway in Dagenham.

Barking and Dagenham Council

Consultation launched on addressing antisocial behaviour

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Heavy traffic in London

Travel

Watch out for these disruptions to your journey by road and rail this week

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Revellers at last year's festival

Music | Gallery

Pictures: We Are FSTVL over the years

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The council could make it easier for house buyers. Picture: PA Images/Yui Mok

Housing

Average house price in Barking and Dagenham falls from record high

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Thunderstorms could cause disruption this afternoon. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

London Weather

Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast as Met Office issues yellow warnings

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Inner London Crown Court. Picture: Google

Courts

Barking sex offender who pushed crotch into girl, 15, on Tube sentenced

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The Cambridgeshire County League will restart on December 5 with a full fixture list. Picture: PETER BYRNE/PA

Education

Funding to help schools open sports facilities after hours

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That’s Pitchin’! competition winner Stephen Annan Junior, 19, from Dagenham with runners-up Ezana Tedla and Thomas Cooper.

Education

Budding entrepreneur from Dagenham wins business pitch competition

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Barking Town Hall

Barking and Dagenham Council

Council warns residents after reports of rogue traders in Dagenham

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