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Gang with machetes stabbed 18-year-old to death as he sat in a car
Four people have been jailed after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death with machetes as he sat in a car. Wazabakana Kukabu, known as Jordan, was murdered on May 5 last year near Dagenham Heathway station. At 11.45pm Jordan and a friend were
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Luxury beauty brand to open new Romford store in time for Christmas
A luxury beauty and wellbeing brand is set to open a new store in Romford. Rituals will open its newest branch in The Liberty, Romford on November 20. Located at the heart of the shopping centre, overlooking Liberty Square, the new shop will
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Rainham Marshes nature reserve 'under review' by RSPB
A nature reserve is under "review" by the RSPB - but there are no plans to close its visitor centre. RSPB Rainham Marshes is part of a review by the nature conservation charity, looking at the operation of its reserves. The RSPB, which manages
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Suspect named after stabbing at busy London underground station
A man has been charged after another man was stabbed at London Victoria station. Christopher Patricks, 40, has been named as the suspect charged with grievous bodily harm after a fight between two men on October 11. Officers were called at
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Decision made on more plans for renovations at major Romford shopping centre
A second set of plans to refurbish the entrances of a major Romford shopping centre have been approved with conditions. The Liberty is set for a £7 million transformation, with four planning applications submitted to Havering Council in June for
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Dangerous driving suspect arrested after teen dies in horror Newham crash
The driver of a car has been arrested after a woman died in a crash in Newham. The 18-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car in Barking Road just before 3.45pm yesterday (October 15). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, however
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Council 'looking to resolve' school parking issue
Brentwood Council is looking to engage Essex County Council to resolve safety issues outside a primary school following criticism its officers had scuppered a plan to ensure children can walk safely to and from their cars. Parents have backed Iain
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Teenager dies after being hit by car in Newham
An 18-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in Newham. The incident between a Nissan Juke car, a pedestrian and another car happened in Barking Road just before 3.45pm yesterday (October 15). Officers and London Ambulance Service
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Busy road in Newham reopens hours after horror crash
A busy road in Newham has reopened hours after a crash involving a car. Barking Road was closed in both directions near Greengate Street at around 4.15pm yesterday (October 15). Multiple cordons were put in place and a blue tent was erected
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Havering town centres WILL get Christmas trees after £20k donation
Christmas trees will be put up in Havering town centres this year after a company stepped in to donate money. Marlborough Highways has donated £20,000 to "ensure every town centre will now be able to celebrate Christmas", Havering Council said.
