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Local News · London600 million litres of sewage enters River Roding yearly
Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water enters the River Roding and its tributaries annually, according to a study by Thames21 and the River Roding Trust. Cran Brook is highlighted as a major source of the pollution.
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Local News · London600 South Woodford homes still without water after Thames Water pipe bursts
Thames Water has failed to restore water to 600 homes in South Woodford, Redbridge, after multiple pipe bursts last weekend. The company had promised full restoration by Friday but now blames trapped air in the network. Councillors criticise bottled water distribution as inadequate during the heatwave.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMartin Stokes fined £3,905 for fly-tipping outside Barkingside bingo hall
A Birmingham man has been ordered to pay £3,905 after dumping mattresses, a fridge freezer and other waste outside Buzz Bingo Hall in Barkingside. Redbridge Council prosecuted Martin Stokes in his absence after he ignored a court summons and previous fines.
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Local News · LondonIlford travel firm collapses after 22 years serving faith-based pilgrims
A Redbridge-based travel company specialising in Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages has collapsed into liquidation, affecting thousands of customers. Joint liquidators were appointed last month, while the firm’s website now shows only error messages. The closure follows a wider trend of travel industry failures in 2026.
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