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Government 'never gave support' for Beam Park station, minister says

Construction of homes is ongoing at Beam Park

Beam Park

Michael Cox

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The government has never given its support for Beam Park station to be built, a minister has said.
William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek, during a press conference to lau

Opinion

Comedian: 'I'm glad Star Trek has become real - and not Jaws'

Steve Allen, comedian

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File photo dated 2/9/2014 of the Thames Barrier. Tony Blair's Government was urged to consider occas

Flooding

Thames Barrier closing for 200th time amid potential east London flooding

Andrew Brookes

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Construction of homes is ongoing at Beam Park

Beam Park

Beam Park station 'can't go ahead without government support', council says

Michael Cox

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Too few officers have passed their advanced driving tests

Metropolitan Police

Police response slows as 'too few officers pass advanced driving tests'

Daniel Gayne

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A generic view of a gas cooker

There With You This Winter

What to do if your energy supplier goes bust

Jon King

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Kit celebrated her birthday at Meadowbanks care home in Upminster

Obituary

Community volunteer and former mayoress Kate Tibble dies age 100

Sally Patterson

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Construction of homes is ongoing at Beam Park

Beam Park

'We need it to be built': Uncertainty over future of Beam Park station

Michael Cox and Alastair Lockhart, local democracy reporter

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Julie Kelly with lottery cheque

Saint Francis Hospice | Opinion

Lottery winner explains why she supports Saint Francis Hospice

Julie Kelly, volunteer, St Francis Hospice

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Ambulances outside Queen's Hospital in Romford, London, which has moved into the highest tier of cor

Coronavirus

Fewer than 50 Covid-19 patients at Queen's and King George Hospitals

Daniel Gayne

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Dogs race at the Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium.

Arts & Culture

What's on in east London this weekend?

Jon King

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Queen's Hospital, in Rom Valley Way, Romford, is one of two hospitals operated by BHRUT. Photo: Ken

Health

NHS trust to run online consultations on new clinical strategy

Daniel Gayne

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St Francis Hospice , which won Best Commercial Area

Saint Francis Hospice | Opinion

Rosie's legacy: 'Why I signed up to give the gift of sight'

Rosie Harris, patient, St Francis Hospice

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Park Lane Recreation Ground in Hornchurch

College students lend a hand to improve recreation ground

Andrew Brookes

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John Howcutt birthday party

Retired Ford Dagenham worker celebrates 100th birthday

Jon King

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BHRUT surgery staff celebrated HSJ award

NHS

Surgeon training scheme recognised with HSJ award

Daniel Gayne

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Members of Extinction Rebellion during protest march in central London. Picture date: Saturday Augus

Climate Emergency | Opinion

Comedian: 'No one in history is pleased their hot drink is in polystyrene'

Steve Allen, comedian

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Andrew Eleftheriou of Wealdstone and Myles Weston of Dagenham & Redbridge battle for the ball

Match Report

National League honours even between Daggers and Stones

Lee Power

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counsellors and clients

Coronavirus

Demand for help from Covid-19 bereaved soars in east London

Jon King

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Barking Park

London Weather

Bank holiday weekend weather: Sunny spells but no heatwave for east London

Jon King

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Covid patient Quincy Dwamena from Wanstead

Coronavirus

'Thought I was going to die': Covid patient urges young people to get jabs

Andrew Brookes

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Council Leader Darren Rodwell and Mayor Cllr Sanchia Alasia at the flagraising ceremony to raise awa

Health

New support group offers 'lifeline' for women with endometriosis

Andrew Brookes

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Bishop of Chelmsford Guli Francis-Dehqani

People

Church leaders pledge to help Afghan refugees

Jon King & Press Association

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Former police sergeant Syed Ali, 46, was found to have committed a sackable offence at a misconduct hearing today

Metropolitan Police

Ex-sergeant who harassed witness would have been sacked, hearing rules

Victoria Munro, LDRS

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crash scene

Travel

TfL warning of delays on A13 after crash

Jon King

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Josh Rymell of Essex celebrates scoring a century against Yorkshire Vikings

Rymell century helps Essex into Royal London Cup semi-final

Paul Hiscock

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Sir Alastair Cook in batting action for Essex Eagles in the Royal London Cup

Cook century books Essex home tie in Royal London Cup

Jamie Bowman

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A team of BHRUT doctors after completing the London Triathlon for charity

Mental Health

BHRUT docs raise more than £7k for Mind at London Triathlon

Daniel Gayne

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Josh Rymell in batting action for Essex against Sussex Sharks

Rymell earns rewards for Essex Eagles in Royal London Cup

Alex Smith

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Rakhee Jagatia, general ultrasound lead at King George Hospital, in one of the updated ultrasound rooms

King George Hospital gets new ultrasound rooms and upgraded machines

Daniel Gayne

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