Saint Francis Hospice in east London receives £300,000 government funding for ward refurbishment, but warns more hospice care funding is urgently needed.

Haven House Children’s Hospice has been asked to support families in Newham, Tower Hamlets, and City & Hackney after Richard House Children's Hospice closed.

The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely valuable

Vinette Robinson and Lydia Wilson will be among the guest stars joining the usual cast as Silent Witness returns for its 29th series on the BBC

If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting

Those using 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks/Boxes have been reminded of the dangers associated with using illegal streaming devices after a recent survey.

A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing outside a bar in Chingford Mount.

A reported "police incident" has resulted in the closure of a road in Chingford Mount this morning, with buses on diversion.

Nazeing History Workshop explores the life of Fleet Street photographer Alfred Barratt, founder of Barratt’s Photo Press Ltd, and his lasting connections to Nazeing in this look back at a forgotten local pioneer.

Latest Waltham Forest Council planning applications: home extensions, dormer roofs, HMO use, school upgrades, environmental conditions, and more.

FORNO bakery is hidden under a London railway arch and has been praised by the Michelin Guide.

London Freemasons grant £60,000 to Back Up Trust, supporting over 500 UK children with spinal cord injuries and their families through specialist services.

Spacious 4-bed semi-detached house for sale in Mount Echo Drive, London E4, featuring a 120ft garden, garage, parking, and mock Tudor style, for £850,000.

The east London criminals jailed in January including a Dagenham teen who killed a homeless man near King's Cross station.

An object caught in the overhead electric wires has blocked the Suffragette Line.

Roding Valley Year 11 football team power into the National Cup last 16 after a series of gritty, disciplined and hard‑fought wins.

Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden is tucked away near St Paul's Cathedral and is one of London's best hidden gems.

Lord Triesman, a Labour former minister and former chair of the Football Association, has died aged 82.

The latest release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman

Chingford mum Anna Mills and daughter Penny organise Walthamstow bake sale to raise funds for Sarcoma UK after rare cancer diagnosis and recovery.

Ley Lines at SPACE Ilford showcases Redbridge community art using 3D scanning and storytelling. Visit this interactive exhibition until June 2026.

Waltham Forest food hygiene ratings January 2026: Pavilion Bakery & Cafe, Ashwood House, and more earn top scores in latest Food Standards Agency inspections.

Pearce’s Farm Shop in Hertfordshire is just an hour from London and has gone viral after being called “superb” and “lovely”.

Home Alone, Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71

Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.

Actor Joel Beckett is bac on EastEnders as he reprises the role of Jake Moon for the first time since September 2024.

Harry Styles has announced a world tour with 10 shows at Wembley Stadium, London and fans can use National Express coaches to get there from 61 UK locations.

A drug dealer jailed for selling crack cocaine and heroin in Brentwood had been prosecuted weeks earlier for abusing a puppy.

Discover how GTKA expanded its rescue work, conservation efforts and therapy programmes this year. Learn how you can support the sanctuary’s mission in 2026.

Burst pipes, road closures and school shutdowns have disrupted Chingford. Thames Water now commits to repairs and investment after growing resident concern.

A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.

Two childcare providers in Ilford have been given the highest possible food hygiene rating following inspections carried out by Redbridge Council staff this month.

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.

9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.

The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.

All traffic on the M25 has stopped after a crash between a car and a motorbike.

A man who performed as a stand-in singer for Spandau Ballet is facing jail after being found guilty of raping a woman and attempting to rape another.

A family has been left devastated after a dad was found dead in the Serpentine Hyde Park on Christmas Eve.

A person has died after being hit by a train by a London-bound train.

Spotify is launching a new Messages feature for users this week so they can share what they're listening to, including audiobooks, music and podcasts.

Martin Lewis is encouraging Brits to redeem their reward points at McDonald’s before it changes its loyalty scheme to get "max value".

Ross Davidson, or Ross Wild, performed in 2018 as the singer for Spandau Ballet, and has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.

I’m a personal finance expert – and this is the one surprising thing you should do that could transform your finances for years to come.  

Walkers is on the hunt for its next big flavour – with the creator in with the chance of winning a prize of up to £500k.

Delivery giant Domino's has launched 'Heat Boots' - made using the same insulation the company uses to keep its pizzas warm.

Hobbycraft has recalled Giant Box of Craft, a children's craft item with 1,000 pieces, over fears it contains asbestos in the sand.

Drivers and homeowners are being given a 'perverse' warning by Martin Lewis, who says cheaper doesn’t mean cheap, and millions are still paying too much

Many pubs are more than businesses, they’re community hubs in many areas, say campaigners, who are welcoming 15 per cent off rates in a fresh round of support.

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched a first of its kind Colin the Caterpillar cake after 35 years and its in UK stores from today (January 28)

A horror 24 hours across London has seen two people stabbed, one shot and a woman found dead.