East London News and Events
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East London News February 13, 2026
Former Bexley mayor cleared of sexual assaults relives hellish couple of years
Bexley councillor and former mayor James Hunt has hit out at the Met Police and Crown Prosecution Service after being cleared of three sexual assaults. This Is Local London | News…
East London News January 26, 2026
Family’s heartbreaking tribute to ‘loving’ and ‘caring’ dad who died in Aveley crash
The family of a man who died after a crash in Aveley have described him as a true family man with a quick wit and a kind heart. This Is Local London | News…
East London News January 8, 2026
Costa confirms closure of Rushey Green branch
Costa Coffee has confirmed the closure of its branch in Rushey Green. This Is Local London | News…
East London News January 30, 2025
Playhouse East: An innovative new writing theatre and creative space for performing arts, music, TV and film opens in the heart of East London
Playhouse East, a new creative arts hub with a 100-seat theatre and diverse studio spaces, has opened in Haggerston, East London. The unashamed ambition from husband and wife team, James…
East London News August 30, 2024
LIVE updates as lorry fire causes traffic CHAOS near Dartford Crossing
Two of the four lanes on the Dartford Crossing are currently closed due to a lorry fire. Firefighters are on the scene tackling the blaze. If you have any photos, videos or information please contact emma.fradgley@newsquest.co.uk This Is Local London | News…
East London News August 12, 2024
The Sutton GPs where receptionists are the most helpful
The GP Patient Survey revealed the ratings for how helpful receptionists were at doctor’s surgeries in Sutton this year. This Is Local London | News…
East London News July 24, 2024
A282 M25 Dartford Crossing multi-vehicle crash: Recap
All traffic has stopped near the Dartford Crossing due to a multi-vehicle crash. This Is Local London | News…
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This Is Local London
- Man guilty of murder after fatal stabbing outside shisha loungeby Joseph.Reaidi@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi on June 17, 2026 at 7:43 pm
A Cricklewood man has been found guilty of murder following a fatal stabbing in Bushey.
- Historic north London pub reopens after £150k refurb in time for England gameby bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton on June 17, 2026 at 5:03 pm
Grade II-listed The Queens pub in Crouch End has reopened today, Wednesday, June 17, ahead of England's World Cup opener following a restoration project.
- How to claim a free Greggs coffee the morning after 9pm England gamesby holly.brencher@newsquest.co.uk | Holly Brencher on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
England and Scotland fans can claim a free Greggs hot drink after late-night World Cup matches through O2 Priority.
- Leisure centre scraps 'massive' car park plans AGAIN - days before decision expectedby charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson on June 17, 2026 at 4:57 pm
David Lloyd in Beckenham has withdrawn its plans for a "massive car park" just days before they were set to be refused.
- Parents in 'overwhelming pain' after missed chances to save baby at Queen's Hospitalby josh.bolton@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Bolton on June 17, 2026 at 4:45 pm
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) has admitted failures at Queen's Hospital which contributed to the death of baby Zachariah Orefuwa Millin aged just six days.
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