Tower Hamlets and Hackney rank second and third in a study of Britain’s worst-lit areas, highlighting concerns about London’s street lighting.

Outnumbered returns to the BBC for a Christmas special, find out the full cast list and how you'll be able to watch it.

An end-of-year lunch was served up to thank the volunteers who’ve been helping out at Queen’s Hospital in Romford during 2024.

The Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal hits its 2024 target, providing gifts for children in need with help from volunteers and ...

During tonight's Christmas Eve episode (December 24) of EastEnders, Nigel Bates played by Paul Bradley returned to the BBC soap after 26 years.

A new picture has revealed how an east London DLR station will look after a planned £44m upgrade by Transport for London (TfL).

Mr Simms Hornchurch, which opened in November 2013, is celebrating its 12th Christmas in High Street this year - and is reflecting on what the festive period looks like at a sweet shop.

Beckton man Vernon Bennett, 61, was found dead by officials who had arrived to evict him from his Bracken Close home, an inquest opening has heard.

Labour MP for Barking, Nesil Caliskan, has hailed government funding to tackle homelessness in Barking and Dagenham.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a Tesco store in Hutton, Brentwood had cigarettes, cash and alcohol taken.

A man has been taken to hospital with potentially life changing injuries after being assaulted in Barking. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called at 2am this morning (December 24) with ...

The Candy Floss stall got a certificate (Image: Rob Enifer) Ms Brice-Thompson added: "We had fun talking to the stallholders. "There were many contenders for a winner's certificate. Caron Webb of ...