Richard Mathams of the Epping Society warns that new planning policies risk putting added pressure on local infrastructure and protected green belt land.

Stars incuding Jo Whiley, Alexandra Burke, and Sophie Rayworth were among 20,000 runners raising more than £18 million for more than 500 charities at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

A school band were able to record their first song after Trinity Catholic High School in Woodford Green received £1,600 through the Toyota Community Fund.

Baroness Karren Brady is stepping down as vice-chair of West Ham United after more than 16 years of service.

KSI believes more opportunities will open up in Dagenham after his investment in Dagenham and Redbridge FC, claiming that as attendance grows there will be "more people maybe even wanting to move here".

Gareth Thomas MP championed Northwick Park Hospital's call for a larger intensive care unit to be built with the Prime Minister.

Andy Taylor says his late mother-in-law would be "incredibly proud" as he closes in on a challenge to run six marathons for Paul Strickland Scanner Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital, which cared for her when she had cancer.

A man has been arrested after reports of a man with a gun in a Lidl in Alperton.

Surgeons and theatre teams at Ealing and Northwick Park hospitals got to grips with the Da Vinci surgical robots.

Stars incuding Jo Whiley, Alexandra Burke, and Sophie Rayworth were among 20,000 runners raising more than £18 million for more than 500 charities at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

As council elections approach, why do so many voters overlook them? A look at how local councils shape everyday life with Cllr Gareth Roberts.

The grandson of wartime hero Field Marshal Bernard ‘Monty’ Montgomery visited Bushy Park to see newly-renovated Second World War monuments.

Radnor House Prep: A unique learning environment with heart and soul.

Stars incuding Jo Whiley, Alexandra Burke, and Sophie Rayworth were among 20,000 runners raising more than £18 million for more than 500 charities at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

There are some emotional scenes ahead in EastEnders next week as an iconic character will bid farewell.

Fire caused by unsafe smoking material disposal damages South Harrow London restaurant. London Fire Brigade urges safe smoking to prevent restaurant fires.

London commuters can use free e-scooters and e-bikes during the Tube strike, with Voi offering 30 minutes of travel at no cost.

Londoners have been warned to brace for travel disruption as Tube strikes enters the third day.

Drivers are warned of overnight M25 closures from April 23 to 27, with key junctions and slip roads affected around London.

An “avoid the area” warning has been issued after a crime scene and forensic tent were set up in Leyton.

Football legends and TV and radio presenter Gabby Logan helped raise more than £62,000 for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice's Question of Sport quiz.

Stars incuding Jo Whiley, Alexandra Burke, and Sophie Rayworth were among 20,000 runners raising more than £18 million for more than 500 charities at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

Hanley Tennis Club in Crouch End will be holding a doubles tournament raising money for the Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund on April 25.

There are some emotional scenes ahead in EastEnders next week as an iconic character will bid farewell.

easyJet has issued an update on its May flight schedule for UK passengers amid growing fears over jet fuel shortages due to the Middle East conflict

Stars incuding Jo Whiley, Alexandra Burke, and Sophie Rayworth were among 20,000 runners raising more than £18 million for more than 500 charities at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

A child is in hospital after being hit by a bus at a busy road junction.

There are some emotional scenes ahead in EastEnders next week as an iconic character will bid farewell.

easyJet has issued an update on its May flight schedule for UK passengers amid growing fears over jet fuel shortages due to the Middle East conflict

Royal Mail is scrapping Saturday deliveries of second-class post as part of a wider overhaul and a £500 million investment plan to meet delivery targets.

As council elections approach, why do so many voters overlook them? A look at how local councils shape everyday life with Cllr Gareth Roberts.

Croydon South MP Chris Philp says Royal Mail delivery delays affecting households across his constituency fall "well short" of legal requirements.

The disappearance of schoolboy Lee Boxell, who went missing from Sutton, is being re-examined by the Met Police almost 40 years after he went missing.

Young Croydon cricketers presented a cricket bat to the Prime Minister as a symbol of the role grassroots sport can play in supporting young people.

A 12-year-old girl, Brooke Wiggins, died in Banstead, Surrey, after a branch fell from a council-maintained tree. Inquest examines missed inspections.