A scheme to convert a factory in Ilford into four new homes is among the latest batch of planning applications validated by Redbridge Council.

EastEnders will see a schedule change this week due to the Easter weekend altering the usual running time on Monday, April 6.

Our round-up of the east London criminals who have been jailed in March 2026.

Three people have been charged after four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire in an anti-Sematic attack in Golders Green

A detached period home on the edge of open countryside in Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, has come onto the market with an asking price of £1,450,000.

Chair of Epping Forest and Commons Committee Caroline Haines highlights spring projects showcasing heritage, conservation and wildlife across Epping Forest, from ancient sites to new restoration work.

A homeowner in Chingford has submitted plans to Waltham Forest Council to build a single‑storey rear extension topped with a new terrace.

The borough of Redbridge has become the first place in England to be officially recognised by UNICEF UK as a Child Friendly Community.

Emergency callouts for problems around homes often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider.

Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart A look at the Government’s five‑unitary plan for Essex, exploring what a new West Essex Council could mean for local services, elections and residents.

Two men who died in a house fire in Forest Road, Walthamstow in April 2024 have been named for the first time.

A man has been charged with murder after two men died in a house fire in Forest Road, Walthamstow on April 21, 2024.

A UK airline operating between London and Cornwall has cancelled flights from today (April 3) partly due to the 'huge rise in the global cost of fuel’

There is no service on the east London section of the District line over the Easter weekend.

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this Easter weekend (April 3 - 6) and don't be caught out.

Lakeland is offering up to 25% off popular kitchen appliances including air fryers, slow cookers and stand mixers.

Supermarkets slash Easter prices with veg from 4p, meals from £1.25, Tesco’s half-price toy sale and Aldi wine deals.

New artwork about Fairlop Waters celebrates memories including a couple’s sunset walk, a school sailing trip that went awry and a family wedding.

Armed police responded to a shooting in a quiet area of Walthamstow.

Concerning pictures appear to show bullet casings on the floor next to an abandoned motorbike after an incident in Walthamstow.

A 'topping out' celebration took place as the The Patchworks and Walthamstow, scheme to build 583 new homes on a former Homebase site reached its highest point.

Emergency services have shut off multiple roads after an ‘overnight incident’ in Walthamstow. Follow our blog for updates.

Former DJ Scott Mills has broken his silence for the first time since being sacked by the BBC.

Families across London struggling with the cost of living can save money on services including free stay and play sessions for babies and young children.

Sandwich chain Subway will open its latest restaurant in Roman Road, Bow, in time for lunch on April 1.

Centrepoint reports youth homelessness in London rose 13 per cent to 17,000 in 2024-25, with 123,934 young people homeless UK-wide. Calls for urgent government action.

Households in England will have to change the way they recycle from today (March 31), including how they dispose of food waste.

Aine Crowe a long-serving nurse praised for the support she gives students has earned an NHS trust one of four nominations for national awards.

A 34-year-old man has died after falling from height in Stratford.

Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash in Chadwell Heath.

The first phase of improvements to Walthamstow High Street is now complete, delivering clearer pedestrian zones, new trees, planting, seating and cycle parking.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week due to an England football match being aired on ITV1 on Tuesday, March 31.

This is why Susanna Reid isn't presenting Good Morning Britain on ITV1 today (March 30) as star reveals she is 'taking a break'

Nestle said 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate were stolen while in transit between the factory and their destination

Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks

Here are the latest planning applications considered by Waltham Forest Council, featuring a range of proposals for new homes alongside residential improvements.

There's still one of London Underground's abandoned Tube stations that you can visit and take a tour of.

The Mayor of London has launched a £400,000 Summer Streets fund to support extended opening hours and more al fresco dining ahead of the World Cup.

Richard Mathams on warnings raised at The Epping Society AGM by MP Dr Neil Hudson about mounting development pressures on Epping Forest and the future of the Green Belt.

After Walthamstow was rated as one of the best places to live in the UK, we've pulled together some of its best-rated cafes.

Brett Ellis dives into the quirky world of niche magazines, sharing his comic misadventures with everything from farm journals to a very misleading ‘Escort’ title.

VAEF’s Power UP! service, which has supported nearly 600 residents with digital skills and devices, is set to close as funding ends, prompting an urgent call for support.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council, featuring developments.

A new London‑wide School Uniform Reuse Network has been launched to help families access affordable second‑hand uniforms and reduce clothing waste.

A West Ham United Foundation 'captain' attended a Downing Street reception celebrating 25 years of the Football Foundation and described how football helped him off the path to crime and prison.

Barts Health NHS Trust clinic is leading the way in TB care with world-first clinic for survivors.

A new mural by artist Angry Dan has been unveiled at Pulse and Pickle on St James Street, celebrating the area’s rich migratory heritage.

Epping Ongar Railway brings steam, heritage buses and Easter events to Essex, with the Harry Potter locomotive Wightwick Hall starring from March 28.

A pioneering Redbridge highways project in Clayhall has saved around 65 tonnes of carbon by using low‑carbon materials.