London Informer

Two thugs were jailed for a total of 18 years after a drink-fuelled attack left their housemate with a pierced heart and collapsed lung.

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Staff, governors and parents at a Dagenham infant school are opposing plans for a merger with a faith school.

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A humorous send up of cigarette adverts and sombre funeral piece inspired by silent film, The Artist, are among the Barking and Dagenham entries battling it out in a national anti-smoking short film competition.

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Dozens of inspirational young people were cheered on by their peers last night as they picked up prestigious Jack Petchey awards during a lively stage show.

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A bus driver was found dead inside a bus after he failed to return home from a late shift.

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Worried mums have warned that a transport policy forcing disabled pupils to walk to allocated pick-up points could put the safety of their children at risk.

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Pupils could be given extra tuition in English, maths and science in a shopping area if a new proposal is given the green light.

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A top model with a strong philanthropic urge has spoken of the tragic chapter in her life that led her to launch her own charity for struggling single mothers in Africa.

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A 14-year-old pupil was attacked with a metal pole during a scuffle on a youth bus after school.

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Siobhan Benita, the only independent candidate in the London mayoral race, said creating affordable housing and ensuring every child has access to an “excellent” local primary school would be her key priorities.

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A much loved headteacher said farewell to pupils and colleagues as she retired after 16 years at a Dagenham school.

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Knights of the Crusades locked swords, a giant blue dragon was slayed and families took to the streets to party as the borough celebrated St George’s Day.

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A man has been jailed for four years following a violent attempted robbery at a jewellers in Dagenham.

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Keith Stephens pounded the streets of London during Sunday’s marathon to raise cash for terminally ill patients.

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