Calls to a trafficking charity, Unseen UK, have risen 20% since Sir Mo Farah revealed in a documentary that he was trafficked to the UK as a child.

The news comes amid an air travel crisis which has seen thousands of flights cancelled and many passengers forced to wait for several hours

The new football season is set to kick off in a couple of weeks - some will think it has never been away.

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in a “reckless act of violence” at a gathering.

Loughton High Road c1905 with St Mary Church built in 1872 and now celebrating its 150th year.

Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Chingford c1915. This is thought to have been built by Loughton architect Edmond Egan around 1900 to replace the previous inn (far left) dating back to at least 1862 when it was occupied by beer retailer, Joseph Long.

Rules for drinking at a football club have been tightened following a fatal stabbing at an unlicensed event last month.

Luton Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here's some of the vacancies you can apply for now in July.

Heathrow Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here's some of the vacancies you can apply for now in July

Redbridge Council has built less than 100 of the 600 affordable homes it pledged to deliver “by 2022”.

A Higham Hill resident feels “trapped” into the mortgage of her shared ownership flat because of uncertainty over who will pay for fire safety works.

Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

The one-day festival returns and will see the likes of Happy Mondays, Orbital and more.

See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.

The UK is on the brink of its first hosepipe ban in a decade, according to reports.

The Central Line was set to shut from 6pm.

Transport for London has confirmed that the Central Line will close this evening.

New research reveals that Bromley homeowners earn as much as their properties

With course-leading facilities, passionate tutors and an incredibly welcoming educational community, Waltham Forest College could be for you.

The Kids Week campaign returns this summer and you can get tickets now.

The iconic singer's tickets went on sale today for his UK tour, but fans are not happy with ticket prices and process.

Bobby will portray Freddie Slater, son of Maureen “Little Mo” Slater.

As the cost of living continues to affect families across the UK, Asda has launched a new online money-saving advice hub.

Asda has revealed its 2022 Christmas food range during the same week as a heatwave.

Fire breaks out in high rise in Woolwich as 100 firefighters tackle blaze.

The advert received 27 complaints to the ASA.

The funeral of Dame Deborah James, who died last month, is scheduled for today (July 20).

An autistic woman has raised thousands of pounds by holding a 24-hour DJ marathon in honour of her grandmother who died from cancer.

Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

As record temperatures are recorded, a major incident has been declared in the capital due to fires.

Rotarians in Chingford have elected a new president on an evening when good causes benefited from donations.

Firefighters have been tackling a grass fire near a major junction today.

Georgian national Vepkhvia Laliashvili stabbed Lithuanians Dainius Kulboka and Jonas Semenas in January last year.

Heavy showers and thunder to bring disruption to the region on Wednesday afternoon.

Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Ahead of the extreme weather and temperatures we've looked at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can get ready for the heat. 

For the first time ever the UK temperature has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius as Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2 at 12:50pm on Tuesday, July 19.

Uswitch shared guidance with mobile phone users to stop their devices overheating in the current heatwave.

Wages continue to lag behind inflation in the UK, as the cost of living crisis worsens

Raising money for homeless services is a group calling themselves “The Loopy Walkers" who are attempting a 200km challenge.

The Olympic Games were rapidly approaching ten years ago this week and we reported how one woman chose to recreate her own woollen tribute to them in her front garden.

Residents and staff at Pinewood care home in Chigwell enjoyed a visit by Labour MP Wes Streeting earlier this month in celebration of Care Home Open Week.

A Hainault school has won a national award for helping students to improve their reading skills in an online programme.

A young woman who has been described as “a magnificent person” has won a prestigious award in a leadership programme run by Jewish Care.

Students from across London turned market traders to have a go at selling school-grown fruit and vegetables at Walthamstow Market.

A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body.

The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert

Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Ahead of the extreme weather and temperatures we've looked at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can get ready for the heat. 

This week parts of the UK are set to be hit with soaring temperatures as a shocking heatwave causes the mercury to rise.