Major housing developments and library closures are among the issues set to be discussed at a Havering Council meeting.

Mia Puncheon, a student at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School in Upminster, has launched a petition calling on Transport for London to increase ...

Brentwood’s big-punching middleweight prospect Jimmy Sains admitted he enjoyed his Friday night knockout victory over Pierre Rosadini at Indigo ...

Havering Council is set to increase council tax for the coming year by the maximum amount it can raise. The cash-strapped town hall will raise the levy by 4.99 per cent – the highest it can go without ...

Investigations reporter Charles Thomson has unmasked one of Britain's worst ever paedophiles as a police informant, won precedent-setting legal battles against police and councils, and uncovered fresh ...

A signalling fault has caused major disruption at a busy train station in London. All services at London Paddington have been disrupted since 11.30am today (February 5). The signalling fault at West ...

Three people were taken to hospital after escaping a house fire in Dagenham. Firefighters were called to the fire in a semi-detached house on New Road at around 1.16am today (February 5). Three people ...

A new youth hub has opened in Romford town centre, aiming to provide a "safe and welcoming" space for young people. Youth Unity CIC opened a new venue in South Street last week, supported by Transport ...

A continental food store in Romford has been told that "urgent improvement is necessary" after being rated zero for food hygiene.

Brentwood's police community support officers (PCSO) could be saved after the government agreed to increase neighbourhood policing funding.

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Kay Burley has announced she is retiring from Sky News after 36 years at the broadcaster - but who is her sister?