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Suicide dad left note inside his sock

A DESPERATE dad threw himself in front of a train at the spot where he had a last minute change of heart just a day earlier, a jury inquest heard. Terence Crowley, 58, of Amesbury Road, Dagenham, had gone to Becontree Station on October 12 last year with... » MORE

Traffic wardens face drugs supply charges

TWO traffic wardens have appeared in court charged with supplying drugs while on duty. Trevor Benjamin, 24, of Greenway, Dagenham, and Craig Shurmur, 29, of Wellington Drive, Dagenham, are alleged to have sold three bags of cannabis to an undercover tablo... » MORE

'Jibe led to killing'

AN ALCOHOLIC accused of battering a man to death told police the victim smashed a vodka bottle over his head for insulting Tottenham FC, a court heard. Wayne Green, 56, of Whalebone Lane, Dagenham, claimed Orville Henry, 48, flew into a rage after he call... » MORE

Let's salute the Freemen of the Borough!

BRAVE soldiers, pillars of the community and a football legend have received the borough s highest honour. Five recipients were awarded the Freedom of the Borough last week at The Broadway, Barking. The title of Freeman is ceremonial and does not give th... » MORE

Ten years for raping girl, 14

A PERVERT who raped a schoolgirl after inviting her into a hotel room has been jailed for 10 years. Tahir Afzal, 28, of Sherwood Gardens, Barking, lured the 14-year-old to his suite at a guest house in Ilford before forcing her onto the bed and attacking... » MORE

Driver fights for car return

A CLAMPED motorist is launching a year-long battle to get back his car at a fair price after the Government unveiled drastic curbs against rogue clamping firms. Builder Jack Cardy, 52, went to court on Monday to stop Essex firm South East Clamping crush... » MORE

Cannabis dealer could face prison

AN UNEMPLOYED 17-year-old could face jail after officers caught him with a big stash of cannabis. The boy, from Dagenham, pleaded guilty at Barking Court to possessing 447 grams of the drug with intent to supply and to possessing another 56.7 grams for hi... » MORE

Memorial to brave officer who died in the line of duty

THE tragic death of a brave police officer who died in the line of duty will be commemorated by a stone memorial. Newham Council have granted planning permission for the tribute to PC Gary Toms who was fatally injured during a police chase in Newham on Ap... » MORE
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