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Sally Patterson

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Sally is a reporter for the Romford Recorder and occasionally other London titles.

She covers everything from breaking news, crime and court, local government to data stories, features and entertainment.

A family are rescued from a flooded property in Frinton Road Romford by London Fire Brigade water re

Flooding

A look back at floods which have devastated east London since 2016

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Amanda Green and John Richardson

Two-time jackpot winner to marry childhood sweetheart next month

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Aisa Khan Sampson-Spencer

Man wanted for allegedly driving 'recklessly' in Ilford with baby in car

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File photo dated 15/08/14 of a doctor. A growing number of doctors wanting to work part-time could l

NHS

Fewer than average north east London patients report 'good' GP experience

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A man wearing a face mask on Oxford Street, London, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns that coron

Coronavirus

New data shows steep spike in Covid cases across east London

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The Environment Agency issued an amber flood warning in the Rivers Beam and Rom. Picture: Ken Mears

London Weather

Flooding, delays and storms: London issued yellow weather warning

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An array of colourful costumes added to the spectacle at Barking Carnival. Picture: Gurpreet Bhatia

Days Out Guide

Things to do in east London this weekend

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Lost Dagenham parrot found miles away in Romford

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Barney the parrot

'He won't survive on his own': owner appeals for help to find parrot Barney

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Azad Ali of Shirley Gardens clearing up

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'It's like a nightmare': Barking community rallies together after tornado

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