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Jon King

Senior reporter

Jon reports for the Barking and Dagenham Post, East London Advertiser (which covers Tower Hamlets) and Newham Recorder. 

He covers all subject areas, including court, crime, business and community issues.

Jon is keen to hear about your stories. Please get in touch!

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Environment News

Children demand action on global warming at Upton Park protest

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Mosque in Upton Park aims to raise £35k for Poppy Appeal 2021

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Environment

Going wild for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park discovery day

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Children at St. George's C of E Primary School in Stockport,play hop scotch during playtime.

Newham Council

Ofsted inspectors find Newham children's services are 'improving'

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Crime

Cause of death remains unknown after body found in disused Forest Gate pub

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Police carried out raids at properties across Barking this morning (March 3).

Crime

Triple shooting: 'Safety is everybody's business,' councillor says

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A candle and a photo at a vigil at St Michael & All Angels church in Leigh-on-Sea Essex for Conserva

Obituary

Sir David Amess remembered as 'loved husband, father, MP and St Bon's boy'

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MP Stephen Timms says the support from groups during the pandemic has been crucial.

Crime

Stephen Timms 'cannot forgive attacker without meeting face-to-face'

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Romford BID members will save money through its new recycling scheme.

Environment

Newham to 'bring back the broom' as recycling gets boost

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TV

Newham maths whizz fills in for Countdown's Rachel Riley

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