Donations including a football signed by West Ham legend Mark Noble keep coming for this year's Newham Christmas Toy Appeal -  but more gifts are needed.

Stratford people are being invited to take part in the UK’s largest health research programme to help prevent and detect diseases like cancer, stroke and diabetes.

Romford workers beware as the town is named the location with the most workplace accidents per capita in the UK, according to new research.

The Ministry of Justice is calling for south east Londoners to apply to become volunteer magistrates within the community.

A woman from Sidcup who lost nine stone using the same tip as I'm a Celeb's Chris Moyles said she kept it off - and she still enjoys a doner kebab every Friday.

A woman has broken the world record for the longest ever journey on the London Underground - lasting 48 HOURS.

Matt Hancock has broken Government rules to appear on ITV's I'm A Celeb, a Parliament watchdog has said.

Pensioners are to receive their Winter Fuel Payments from today.

Hampstead director and producer Frank Mannion shot much of his quirky documentary Quintessentially British locally including a segment at Hampstead Garden Suburb's community arts festival

For secondary school students, the topic of GCSEs tends to be filled with dread - lots of revision, studying and independent working are just some of the things students give up their time for - the content gets harder and more hard work has to be pu...

There is nothing quite like locking eyes with a Jaguar.

Townley Grammar School, partnered with Yog Foundation, celebrates Diwali by showcasing a beautiful room with a million diya.

Type 2 diabetes is lifelong; it affects 4.9 million people in UK. If poor lifestyles choices continue to be made, 5.5 million may have it by 2030.

A footy-mad scaffolder will roar the Three Lions on in the World Cup by visiting pubs and revealing an England flag – shaved into his chest hair.

England World Cup goalscorer Marcus Rashford named an East London teenager as a national award winner in an online awards presentation.

The woman behind the Mrs Grealish 69 shirt, who became a viral sensation during the men’s UEFA European Football Championship in 2021, has detailed what it is exactly that makes Jack Grealish “a national treasure” following his first ever Worl...

Kingston has recorded London's biggest year-on-year increase in knife crime, according to Met Police data, with Merton not far behind.

An Elm Park mum is urging Havering Council to reconsider its proposal to close “lifeline” children’s centres.

The iconic BBC Maida Vale Studios that launched the careers of many a musician has been listed for sale.

Police have seized 75 e-scooters in a crackdown on town centre anti-social behaviour.

A plaque will be unveiled by Redbridge Council on Saturday, November 26, to remember all those lost to and who were affected by Covid-19

Tim Denby-Wood, who died on October 16 aged 93, made a lasting contribution to north London as the first chairman of the revived Crouch End Playing Fields Protection Society (CREOS) from 1984.

An event to encourage older residents to stay safe and healthy proved popular.

A dad who introduced a “no electricity at home” policy only has the heating on once a week and has forced his family to wear head torches to save money on their electricity bill.

A hospital is set to open a £2.5 million facility next spring for patients with cancer, which will “largely eliminate” the need to bring in external support.

Hampstead and Highgate may return as a single constituency under boundary changes but proposals may "dilute the voice of Haringey".

A man who escaped a blaze in his car said he is outraged that a car dealership is not carrying out an investigation.

On 8th November, a disturbance was caused on the M25 by environmental activist group Just Stop Oil, causing long traffic queues on this motorway and neighbouring towns, with delays of up to 70 minutes. As part of the protest, a member of the organisa...

An abusive repeat caller to the Metropolitan Police from Mitcham has been jailed.

Two men have walked into a home in Wimbledon and taken unique jewellery after raiding drawers and cabinets.

Five Guys has announced the opening date of its new restaurant in Romford.

A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with murdering a man 38 years ago.

A community football project has attracted more than 80 children to register and "reduced kids' risk of becoming involved in crime".

The Resident’s pick of London’s best Christmas menus, from festive specials available throughout December to indulgent Christmas Day menus available at some of London’s best restaurants and hotels…

Superheroes helped an east London hospital raise £50,000 at its annual charity ball.

Superheroes helped an east London hospital raise £50,000 at its annual charity ball.

Superheroes helped an east London hospital raise £50,000 at its annual charity ball.

Police want help tracing a man recorded on CCTV as part of an investigation into the theft of a hoover and light bulb during a golf club burglary.

There have been no updates since an elderly man was killed in a crash with a car in North Cheam on Saturday, police say.

A shopping centre will be bringing back a festive competition, hosting a Santa's workshop and inviting customers to donate presents in the run up to Christmas.

People’s views are being sought on a masterplan for a minimum of 1,050 new homes.

A communal area in a Lewisham tower block was damaged by a fire during the early hours of this morning.

Amy Winehouse’s legacy lives on through a music therapy room for disabled children.

Refurbishment to flats has been stopped after leaseholders faced paying tens of thousands for the work.

When someone like Grace Dent calls a venue ‘one of the UK’s best restaurants’, your ears prick up. 

Camden Council has received a formal complaint after an officer accidentally sent an insulting email to a resident of the Chalcots estate.

A house was badly damaged in a blaze believed to have been caused when batteries caught fire. 

Superheroes helped an east London hospital raise £50,000 at its annual charity ball.

From Rumpelstiltskin to Jack and the Beanstalk there's a host of festive family shows across north London to book this Christmas

A member of staff at a Peckham pub has lost sight in one eye after being stabbed.