West Essex Ramblers guide a 4-mile flat walk at Fishers Green near Waltham Abbey. Enjoy wildlife, scenic lakes, and historic sites on this dog-friendly route.

Nine-year-old leukaemia survivor Hari Owen joins MPs in Parliament to call for therapeutic play to be embedded in children’s healthcare, backed by charity Starlight.

A Harlow paralympian and patron of an Essex children's charity has been made an honorary member of the Rotary Club of London

A fire alarm sounding at Heathrow Terminal 5 has led to the station being evacuated.

Children had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in the middle of a frozen pond in Leytonstone.

The Met Office has warned Storm Goretti will be a "multi-hazard event" - with London most likely to be hit with rain.

A building which housed a NatWest bank for more than 100 years is now available to buy on the market.

Trains to and from London are set to face major disruption this evening due to warnings of ice, strong winds and snow during Storm Goretti.

Severe delays are affecting the entire Northern line this morning (January 8).

Cats Protection Epping Forest are on the lookout for fosterers for cats and kittens in desperate need this new year.

East London Waste Authority seeks artists for a public installation to reduce battery fires, highlighting safe recycling in Barking, Dagenham, Havering, and Newham.

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 9 to 11) and don't be caught out.

10 luxury UK hotels have been named among the most popular in online searches amid a "remarkable growth" compared to 2024.

Fiona, from Swansea, has been revealed as the 'secret' Traitor on series 4 of The Traitors UK - did you guess correctly?

People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.

Whether a Met Office weather warning is issued for snow, rain or wind, knowing what the yellow, amber and red alerts mean is important.

This week's local cinema features a variety of films, including action, thrillers, and animated adventures.

A famous London road is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.

A fire which destroyed West Essex Gold Club was found to have been caused during roofing works.

We remember the eight teenagers who lost their lives to violence on the streets of London in 2025.

Thousands of people are paying too much Council Tax, and Martin Lewis has explained what to do if you think you're in the wrong band.

Aldi's specialbuys for January 2026 inlude its back-to-school range, fitness products and kitchenware.

People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.

Here is how O2 and Virgin Media customers can have their phone and broadband bills totally paid for by providers for an entire year.

Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt has said it's going to be "hard for all of us" with the hit BBC series set to be rested after series 15.

An image shows the shocking aftermath of a chase in Redbridge that left a police car heavily damaged.

Snow is falling across London as a cold weather warning is forecast for the capital. All the pictures and video with live updates here.

Strikes by Lea Interchange Bus Company drivers on north east London bus routes will now take place on January 9 and 10.

Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).

Soap fans have hailed the Corriedale crossover as the 'best episode ever' as they were treated to a dramatic hour-long special.

Today (January 6) is the final day Amazon Prime customers can claim 21 channels for free for 30 days as part of an extended deal

From 3,500 postboxes of the future and parcel lockers at Sainsbury’s, this is how you can return a parcel with Royal Mail in the UK

Amazon Prime Video is set to implement a massive improvement in a huge boost to subscribers.

Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things - see what they look like and when they will be available.

A fire has broken out at a golf club in Chingford, prompting a large emergency response.

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at West Essex Golf Club in Chingford

Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

The Jubilee Line is part suspended and facing "severe delays" after an earlier "fire alert" at North Greenwich.

Elon Musk's social media site X is under fire after ⁠its AI chatbot, Grok, produced undressed images of people.

British Gas has issued a warning as temperatures across the UK are set to plummet below freezing next week,

Select Car Leasing has revealed a surprising household item that can be purchased at Aldi for £2 that is perfect for preventing icy driveways.

Five people are in hospital after a horror 48 hours in London which saw two shootings and "multiple stabbings".

A surprise Google update could bring a massive change for Gmail users very, very soon.

Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been left devastated after sharing the heartbreaking diagnosis given to her twins.

Boxer Anthony Joshua spoke out on social media for the first time following a devastating car crash in Nigeria that left him injured.

The latest planning applications received by Waltham Forest Council, include proposals for home extensions, roof alterations, and changes of use across Chingford, Walthamstow, Leytonstone and Leyton.

Our monthly round-up of the east Londoners sentenced to prison time.

M&S have been slammed for selling Easter eggs already in supermarkets.

Two neighbourhoods in east London have been named in the top 10 best places to live in the city in 2026.

We look back at the men and women jailed for murder in east London in 2025.