London Fire Brigade staff injuries top 1,000 in three years, with rising cases linked to inadequate PPE, training, and staffing.

Piers Morgan has been taken to hospital for treatment after he tripped on “a small step” in a London hotel restaurant.

A UPS driver was kidnapped at knife point while delivering packages near central London in Farringdon.

14 people were arrested and four officers were injured during a protest at the Embassy of Iran in London.

The Gun in the Docklands is regarded as one of London's cosiest pubs and has been described as a "real delight".

A man quit his job and sold his house to move to Barcelona, but still commutes back to London.

Fans have wished former Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan a 'speedy recovery' following his latest health update

EastEnders confirms recast for Mark Fowler Jr as character returns to BBC soap after 10 years - see which star is heading to Walford

The BBC has demanded the makers of The Apprentice tighten up the vetting process after racist and sexist posts were found on social media from a new candidate.

UK travel company Regen Central Ltd has ceased trading after entering liquidation, with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?

A 17th-century mansion has hit the market in London for just under £5m, and it's complete with a stunning music room modelled on the Alhambra.

New City College Epping Forest student Kuba Ollivierre, from Chingford, has been selected for England Colleges FA squad to face Wales, Australia and Italy.

Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston. Follow our blog for live updates.

Big Creative Education in Walthamstow is a school specialising in creative courses.

Experience Hiddenware at SPACE Ilford: Spanish artist Robert Cervera’s interactive gaming, art and live music exhibition, with performances and free entry.

Victorian two-bedroom flat for sale on Hove Avenue, Walthamstow E17, offers over £400,000. Period features, modern interior, near Tube and local amenities.

We look back on the history of London Zoo, which celebrates its 200th birthday this year.

London restaurants are offering romantic Valentine’s Day deals, from sharing boards and fondue pizzas to spicy tasting menus and riverside fine dining.

The London town of Walthamstow has been named among the best places to live if you are under 35 years old. Find out why.

Shocking pictures show an inferno that has overcome a lorry and brought the M25 to a standstill.

Voluntary Action Epping Forest were given the keys to a new minibus to help with transport to and from the charity’s Community Clubs.

House Mill Trust undertakes £300,000 restoration of Grade I listed tidal mill on Three Mills Island, with public access limited for safety.

Epping Ongar Railway reopens on February 14 with Valentine’s Day dining, heritage buses, family events, and a packed 2026 programme. Discover what’s coming!

A selection of photographs from the Walthamstow & District Photographic Society

East London paramedic Julien Vincent leads England in the Men’s Netball Nations Series semi-finals in Singapore, representing London Giants and UK netball.

Choosing where to study after school is a big decision – and at New City College, we’re here to make sure it’s the right one

A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Euston station line.

Hollyhock Cafe in London has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe with stunning views.

Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.

THE Traitors has to be one of the greatest reality TV shows ever created. Scheming, lying and betrayal are practically encouraged, and the London live experience delivers exactly that energy.

Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime, according to a study.

Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.

Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests an extra £40m to find tax avoiders who are not reporting their profits

Starbucks glass Bearista cups hit the UK today and some are already for sale on eBay for more than £650, with 'loads' on Vinted for more than £100

Barley and Bluey are a bonded pair of special kittens looking for a calm, indoor home. Blind and partially sighted, they’re full of love and fun!

Poems on the Underground has been a part of the Tube in London for 40 years and spread globally - here's how it was started by neighbours in north London.

A former British Transport Police officer in east London is alleged to have harassed a colleague and being inappropriate towards women.

Metropolitan Police data has revealed which borough in east London had the most reported crime in December 2025.

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 16 to 18) and don't be caught out.

Elon Musk’s X has restricted AI image editing after Ofcom launches UK probe into Grok chatbot generating sexualised images of women and children.

Find Odeon cinema listings in South Woodford, for January 17 and 18, including 28 Years Later, The Housemaid, Hamnet, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Smurfs, and more.

A boy has died and a woman has been stabbed after brutal acts of violence in the space of two days across London.

A senior police detective has been fired after using a hidden phone to listen in on his line manager’s conversations.

Havering, Redbridge, Lewisham and Sutton celebrated top awards at the 2026 London Parade, marking the event’s 40th anniversary in the West End.

TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, and Santander are so keen to take on new customers that they are all offering a cash incentive this month, up to £750

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs

Labour has appeared to scrap plans for a compulsory digital ID in the UK, focusing instead on mandatory digital right-to-work checks after criticism.

An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.

The scores are in, here are the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses in Epping, Harlow and Redbridge.

Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.