This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Originally built as a town hall in Epping, the Picture House opened in 1912, shortly after the photo at the top of this page was taken.

Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Labour has held on to four of its London Assembly constituency seats as the second day of vote counting begins to wind down.

Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Conservative rival Shaun Bailey as the Mayor of London election count enters its second day.

The landlord of a popular pub in Bexleyheath has said the focus is fully on the future after a difficult year for the industry, and says things are flourishing after a bumpy reopening.

Sadiq Khan has been re-elected for a second term as London's Mayor, after seeing off competition from Shaun Bailey.

With the majority of first choice ballots now counted, Labour's Sadiq Khan is on course to be reelected as the Mayor of London ahead of his Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Conservative Party candidate Peter Fortune has been elected to the London Assembly after a resounding win in Bexley and Bromley.

Labour and Cooperative Party candidates have won all four ward by-elections being held in Lewisham borough, the council have declared.

Labour have won the Lambeth and Southwark seat at the London Assembly elections, with their candidate claiming almost half of all votes cast.

Live coverage of the London mayoral race as the votes are counted and results come in.

Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Sadiq Khan called for unity in in his speech on being re-elected Mayor of London, saying he was ‘deeply humbled’ by the trust shown to him by Londoners.

Sadiq Khan called for unity in in his speech on being re-elected Mayor of London, saying he was deeply humbled by the trust shown to him by Londoners.

Sadiq Khan was re-elected as the Mayor of London, defeating Conservative candidate Shaun Bailey on second preferences.

Labour has held on to four of its London Assembly constituency seats as the second day of vote counting begins to wind down.

The Conservative group has won a by-election in Chase ward, gaining a seat from Labour.

Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Conservative rival Shaun Bailey as the Mayor of London election count enters its second day.

Conservatives increased their majority on Barnet Council to 13 when they gained East Barnet.

Counting is underway at Alexandra Palace, where the results of three Enfield by-elections in Chase, Southbury and Jubilee wards will be announced later today.

The bluebells are on their way so it’s time to head to the woods to walk among these beautiful and delicate flowers which have a short-lived season lasting till around mid-May.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service is appealing for people to join “one of the most exciting and rewarding jobs you can do”.

Pictured above is the Queen Elizabeth Hotel on Forest Side (formerly Queen Elizabeth's Hill) in Chingford in 1911.

I write to say a public thank you to former Essex County Councillor Valerie Metcalfe who stepped down as the elected representative for Buckhurst Hill and Loughton South at the elections held [on Thursday].

You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

The Conservative Party has held the London Assembly constituency seat of West Central, as the first election results roll in.

Sadiq Khan currently has a narrow lead over Shaun Bailey in the early stages of the race to become Mayor of London.

In the heart of Colliers Wood, opposite the underground station, you will find The Charles Holden.

The family of a teenager who died unknowingly eating food he was allergic to at a Byron Burger restaurant in Greenwich say they have not been properly compensated.

Staff and volunteers have been praised at the Nonsuch Mansion vaccination centre after helping protect thousands of people, as it now closes its doors.

A teenager from Sutton speaks on how a youth scheme has helped him look towards a "brighter future" instead of going down a troubling path.

Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal have been added to the red list.

After more than two years closed, a well-loved children’s theatre is preparing to reopen this summer following an £8.5 million makeover.

Southwark Council has made changes to its Great Suffolk Street Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) after journey times for locals increased.

Under-40s will now be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as a precaution.

The policy has previously applied to those under 30 but the age threshold has been raised.

Drivers have been warned to protect their cars after a catalytic converter was stolen in Nonsuch Park.

With overseas travel set to be permitted from May 17, destinations will be ranked in either red, amber or green in a traffic light system.

Voters casting their ballots for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members today will have to wait until the weekend to find out the results.

Another abduction attempt has been reported in Beckenham just 500 metres from an attempt on a young schoolboy that same afternoon.

Labour Party candidate Dr Onkar Sahota will serve as Ealing and Hillingdon’s London Assembly Member for a third term after holding off Conservative candidate Gregory Stafford.

Labour Party candidate Dr Onkar Sahota will serve as Ealing and Hillingdon’s London assembly member for a third term.

The Conservative Party has held the London Assembly constituency seat of West Central, as the first election results roll in.

Labour’s incumbent Ealing and Hillingdon London Assembly member Dr Onkar Sahota held onto his seat after winning a majority of the vote-share.

Labour’s incumbent Ealing and Hillingdon London Assembly member Dr Onkar Sahota will hold on to his seat after winning a majority of the vote share.

THE annual Michael Sobell Hospice plant sale makes its welcome return on Saturday, May 22, 10am-12 for lovers of all things gardening.

It’s that time of year again when we get to see a flurry of adorable baby animals with cheeky names popping up.

A SINGLE case of the COVID-19 South African variant has been identified in Ruislip.

Sadiq Khan currently has a narrow lead over Shaun Bailey in the early stages of the race to become Mayor of London.