Dagenham1 day ago'Unsung heroes' saved homes from grass fireRecent work by maintenance crews ensured the fire did not spread, the council leader says.1 day ago1 day agoGirl playing in park was killed by falling branchA senior coroner says it "can only be described as a truly tragic incident".1 day ago2 days agoFour wildfires break out over 24 hours in LondonLondon Fire Brigade says it has fought more wildfires so far this summer than in the whole of 2024.2 days ago3 days agoHomes evacuated as grassfire tackled in Dagenham Firefighters tackle an eight-hectare grassfire in Dagenham that saw some people leave their homes.3 days ago3 days ago'I've no home, no answers after flat block fire'Residents and MPs say are calling on Aviva to provide the findings of its investigations into the fire.3 days ago6 days agoMinute's silence held for girl killed by treeThe city council leader says it has been an "incredibly challenging" period.6 days ago1 Jul 2025Family pay tribute to girl killed by falling treeLeonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".1 Jul 20259 Jun 2025Robot pets help care home dementia patientsThe introduction of robot dogs and cats has significantly helped to reduce distress in residents.9 Jun 20252 Jun 2025Teenagers jailed over fireworks attack on man, 76Two teenagers are locked up for a firework attack which led to the death of a widower in his home.2 Jun 2025...
