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Lubna Arshad, 57, Named as Woman Who Died in Barkingside House Fire — Coroner Orders Landlord Statement on Fire Precautions

Lubna Arshad was found inside the property on Ashurst Drive after ten other occupants had already escaped. Her inquest is scheduled for February 2027.

Aug 11, 2026

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Free Tennis, Pickleball and Walking Tennis Available Across Redbridge This Summer

Vision Redbridge is running a summer programme across five local parks — including free sessions for all ages and children's holiday coaching.

Aug 8, 2026

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Fire Near Track Disrupts Elizabeth Line Between Ilford and Seven Kings Until 22:30

Lines have reopened but services remain heavily disrupted. Bus routes 25 and 86 are accepting rail tickets as alternatives.

Aug 7, 2026

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Goodmayes Hospital's Victorian Building Converted to Fully Electric Heating — No Gas Required

A derelict wing of the historic site has been refurbished using air source heat pumps, becoming one of the NHS's more ambitious low-carbon retrofit projects.

Aug 7, 2026

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Redbridge's Waste and Recycling Services Handed to Veolia in £183m Contract Starting 2027

The 10-year deal covers waste transfer stations and recycling centres across four East London boroughs, including a planned upgrade of Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre in Redbridge.

Aug 4, 2026

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Lubna Arshad, 57, Named as Woman Who Died in Barkingside House Fire — Coroner Orders Landlord Statement on Fire Precautions

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Aug 11, 2026

Lubna Arshad, 57, Named as Woman Who Died in Barkingside House Fire — Coroner Orders Landlord Statement on Fire Precautions

Lubna Arshad was found inside the property on Ashurst Drive after ten other occupants had already escaped. Her inquest is scheduled for February 2027.

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Lubna Arshad, 57, Named as Woman Who Died in Barkingside House Fire — Coroner Orders Landlord Statement on Fire Precautions

Lubna Arshad was found inside the property on Ashurst Drive after ten other occupants had already escaped. Her inquest is scheduled for February 2027.

Free Tennis, Pickleball and Walking Tennis Available Across Redbridge This Summer

AI-Assisted

Aug 8, 2026

Free Tennis, Pickleball and Walking Tennis Available Across Redbridge This Summer

Vision Redbridge is running a summer programme across five local parks — including free sessions for all ages and children's holiday coaching.

Fire Near Track Disrupts Elizabeth Line Between Ilford and Seven Kings Until 22:30

Travel

Aug 7, 2026

Fire Near Track Disrupts Elizabeth Line Between Ilford and Seven Kings Until 22:30

Lines have reopened but services remain heavily disrupted. Bus routes 25 and 86 are accepting rail tickets as alternatives.

Goodmayes Hospital's Victorian Building Converted to Fully Electric Heating — No Gas Required

AI-Assisted

Aug 7, 2026

Goodmayes Hospital's Victorian Building Converted to Fully Electric Heating — No Gas Required

A derelict wing of the historic site has been refurbished using air source heat pumps, becoming one of the NHS's more ambitious low-carbon retrofit projects.

Redbridge's Waste and Recycling Services Handed to Veolia in £183m Contract Starting 2027

Business

Aug 4, 2026

Redbridge's Waste and Recycling Services Handed to Veolia in £183m Contract Starting 2027

The 10-year deal covers waste transfer stations and recycling centres across four East London boroughs, including a planned upgrade of Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre in Redbridge.

Council

Aug 4, 2026

Redbridge Council Submits Government Funding Bid to Rebuild Broadmead Road Bridge

A formal bid has been submitted to the Department for Transport's Structures Fund. If successful, rebuilding the bridge — which spans the Central line — would still take several years to complete.

Artist Vane MG to Create Live Mural in Ilford Town Centre During Ilford inColour

Event

Aug 4, 2026

Artist Vane MG to Create Live Mural in Ilford Town Centre During Ilford inColour

Visitors will be able to watch a new public artwork take shape over two days and meet the London-based street artist behind the mural.

Redbridge Intensive Care Nurse Named an "Earth Angel" by Patient's Family — Wins Hospital Recognition Award

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Aug 4, 2026

Redbridge Intensive Care Nurse Named an "Earth Angel" by Patient's Family — Wins Hospital Recognition Award

Nancy Karoki helped a patient's family navigate a life-changing medical decision and spent four months supporting her recovery. The patient is now home.

Lubna Arshad, 57, Named as Woman Who Died in Barkingside House Fire — Coroner Orders Landlord Statement on Fire Precautions

Free Tennis, Pickleball and Walking Tennis Available Across Redbridge This Summer

Fire Near Track Disrupts Elizabeth Line Between Ilford and Seven Kings Until 22:30

Goodmayes Hospital's Victorian Building Converted to Fully Electric Heating — No Gas Required

Redbridge's Waste and Recycling Services Handed to Veolia in £183m Contract Starting 2027

Lubna Arshad, 57, Named as Woman Who Died in Barkingside House Fire — Coroner Orders Landlord Statement on Fire Precautions

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Lubna Arshad, 57, Named as Woman Who Died in Barkingside House Fire — Coroner Orders Landlord Statement on Fire Precautions

Free Tennis, Pickleball and Walking Tennis Available Across Redbridge This Summer

Fire Near Track Disrupts Elizabeth Line Between Ilford and Seven Kings Until 22:30

Goodmayes Hospital's Victorian Building Converted to Fully Electric Heating — No Gas Required

Redbridge's Waste and Recycling Services Handed to Veolia in £183m Contract Starting 2027

Redbridge Council Submits Government Funding Bid to Rebuild Broadmead Road Bridge

Artist Vane MG to Create Live Mural in Ilford Town Centre During Ilford inColour

Redbridge Intensive Care Nurse Named an "Earth Angel" by Patient's Family — Wins Hospital Recognition Award

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