Tesco has revealed that its profits tumbled by around a fifth over the past year after coronavirus costs of almost £900 million offset surging sales.

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car in Redbridge.

A judge has accused an east London council of “overwhelming failures” after two children were prevented from attending school and kept prisoner in their home for more than 14 years, despite their parents being well known to social services.

A bakery where surfaces were swarming with fruit flies and the walls were mouldy has been shut down for its appalling hygiene.

London mayoral candidate Brian Rose today launched his election manifesto with a live broadcast from Enfield.

Police are concerned for the wellbeing of a missing man last seen at hospital.

The law change could be coming into place to maximise safety of journeys of disabled and visually impaired pedestrians.

Redbridge Council’s “leisure partner” is facing strident community opposition to its plan to host summer events and serve alcohol on a Wanstead green.

Trafalgar Square could be the site of a UEFA Euro 2020 fan park this summer under plans submitted by City Hall.

All adults in the UK aged over 50 have now been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for the next phase of the rollout, the Government has said.

A 30-year-old man was punched and dragged into the back of van in a kidnapping in South Woodford.

It is ten years since this story about plans to convert a pub dating back to 1730 into a restaurant and flats was making our headlines.

East London doctors can test for cancer using a pill after two of the region’s hospitals were selected for a national trial.

The number of passengers using Tube and bus services in London rose this morning as lockdown restrictions eased, initial data has revealed.

On May 6, Londoners will have a record number of candidates to choose from as they head to the polls to decide the next Mayor of London.

Today (Monday, 12th April) Big Issue vendors in London have returned to their pitches to sell the magazine for the first time since the third national lockdown.

The Post Office has delivered on its commitment to find a temporary post office to replace a popular branch closing this month,

A man has been charged with murder following the death of an 85-year-old woman.

If you are planning on braving the colder weather to visit your local beer garden from today, there will be a number of rules in place.

Pints will be poured for pub gardens, restaurants will serve diners outside and long-overdue haircuts will be sought in a major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown today.

Essex is many things and many places. It’s vibrant, surprising, eccentric – and there’s no better way to discover its character than by visiting locally-owned shops, attractions and hospitality venues.

Something that has been amazing to behold over the past year has been the way in which people have come together in community to help out.

The detail has changed but some views of our high streets remain recognisable from many years ago as the pictures on this page illustrate.

A woman in her 50s is in a critical condition after being attacked with an axe.

Epping High Street is pictured in the early 1900s showing the water fountain that was erected in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.

Cllr Zammett is to right to say BHRUT (the trust running King George & Queens Hospitals), needs another four wards to provide a better service.

Transport for London has issued the following update on its services with non-essential shops and outdoor attractions opening from Monday.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 80-year-old woman died in a bathtub at an address in east London.

One of Walthamstow’s several 18th century mansions was The Limes, located on Shernhall Street south of Barclay Road.

Research has found that an increasing number of dogs in the UK are under-exercised which is affecting their mental health and wellbeing.

Pictured at the top of this page is charming photo of The Prince of Wales from c1913 when Chingford Hatch was just a small village .

It’s my birthday today. I am 48, or maybe 36 or even 88, I’m not so sure anymore.

We have elections to Epping Forest District Council on May 6, with one third of councillors being elected.

Shaun Bailey has revealed plans create a taxpayer-funded housing company and ban high-rise tower blocks in outer London.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today joined with his fellow election candidates and members of the London Assembly to pay tribute to the late Prince Philip.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, visits to Hertfordshire and East London in the past including opening a new science buildings and gardens at a historic house.

Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

THE Guardian Series has opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh.

Fire crews are on the scene of a fire in Hoe Street this morning.

Mayoral hopeful Sian Berry today launched her election manifesto as she outlined plans to make London “the greenest city in the world”.

Three men have been hospitalised after they were rescued from a fire in Walthamstow this morning.

A man has been arrested after police raided a suspected cannabis farm in South Woodford.

An inquest into the death of a 21-year-old in hospital has found his life could have been saved if doctors acted sooner.

A record number of political parties are standing to win the London-wide seats in the upcoming London Assembly elections.

"There were times I felt helpless" – a chief medial officer reflects on a year of the Pandemic.

A community project was once again blessed with a visit from the Easter Bunny as almost 1,000 chocolate eggs were given out to families and communities.

Sadiq Khan yesterday (April 6) launched his election manifesto with a pledge to support the creation of 170,000 new green jobs in London.

A domestic staff member at Queen’s Hospital says she was disowned from her family after telling them about her plans to transition.

As the country marks the one year anniversary of the first lockdown restrictions, Edmond Chan from Waltham Forest is continuing to put in shifts as team manager at Childline’s London base.