Dagenham16 Dec 2025Five arrested after raids at charity clothes banksPolice believe the outfits were being sold abroad to finance crime.16 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.13 Dec 20258 Dec 2025White storks back in London after 600-year absenceWhite storks, were previously driven to extinction in Britain, and not seen in London for 600 years.8 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Teen saved by CPR wants the skill taught at schoolOllie Rosenwould says the technique that saved his life in May should be taught to everyone.28 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Four men jailed for £100k cannabis grows on estatePolice find 230 cannabis plants and a large quantity of drugs as they raid two units in Essex.3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025'Giving back' to London's most indebted councilDana Benes says the Tots n Tunes sessions he runs helps him give back to the community that supported him.1 Nov 202522 Oct 2025Two men sentenced for migrant smuggling conspiracyThe men told French officials they were on a "fishing trip", Canterbury Crown Court hears.22 Oct 202510 Sep 2025Tree crash victim named as Met Police officerPC Louie Day is described as a "beautiful soul" who was popular among his colleagues.10 Sep 20255 Sep 2025Police arrest two in housing fraud investigationPolice investigating alleged housing fraud linked to Barking and Dagenham Council arrest two people.5 Sep 2025...