Donna Rose invites families to enjoy feel-good May half-term fun at Get to Know Animals, Epping’s indoor exotic animal sanctuary.

Chingford MP Iain Duncan Smith criticises Thames Water over ongoing road closures, delays and a lack of clear communication with residents.

Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.

Limited-edition crisps from Walkers are arriving in shops as part of a brand-new football-themed promotion.

Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the hit ITV show, says he’s not retiring from Coronation Street just yet.

Sainsbury’s Nectar members can now double the value of their points on tickets for Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, Thorpe Park, the London Eye and more

UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.

Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, will return to the BBC for a third series in the near future

A self-confessed ‘petrol head’ dad has spent 100 hours building his dream car from 1,200 Lego pieces – and could soon see it become a real toy for sale in stores.

An EastEnders villain is expected to return to Albert Square four years after he went to prison, according to reports.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council this week.

Piggy Wig is a gentle, cheeky cat with a tough past and a big heart, now searching for a loving forever home.

The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.

This week's planning applications received by Redbridge Council.

A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.

Young artists in Redbridge are being invited to apply for a free summer programme of masterclasses and workshops at East Bank in Stratford.

Matthew Trainer, chief executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, says children and young people can end up staying in emergency departments for weeks because of a lack of suitable placements.

TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.

The Green Party has taken control of a London borough council for the first time with Green party Cllr Rob Gardner elected in Leyton.

Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.

New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.

Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.

The British Hen Welfare Trust rehomes former commercial laying hens with families and is appealing for volunteers for its new Ilford rehoming site.

Lachlan Allan, a London Ambulance Service paramedic who faced Hainault sword attacker Marcus Monzo while attending the scene to help his victims, has been invited to a Royal Garden Party.

The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.

It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.

It's been reported that Emma Willis will be one of the new hosts for Strictly Come Dancing.

The Bahamas is set to temporarily suspend the sale of alcohol on Tuesday (May 12) while the country holds its general election.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Karen Hauer has landed her first big role after her 'upsetting' exit from the BBC show.

BBC Children In Need mascot Pudsey Bear will break his silence in a short film to help raise awareness of children's mental health.

As the Wanstead Beer Festival returns, Paul Donovan reflects on pubs, micropubs and the enduring appeal of real ale.

This week's planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Barkingside Holy Trinity Church is inviting people to a concert raising money for people in Africa living on less than a dollar a day on May 16.

From returning wildlife to dedicated volunteers, Caroline Haines reflects on springtime in Epping Forest and what visitors can enjoy.

A summary of the latest batch of planning applications validated by Waltham Forest Council.

Old Spitalfields Market is hosting a Eurovision watch-party and London Craft Week as part of its activities from May 11 to May 17.

Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.

London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.

MP Catherine West has said that if no one challenges Sir Keir as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will be closed until May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.

An e-commerce ‘wizz’ creator has gone viral, showing how anyone can make a product idea in under 60 seconds.

Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business – but lack of money is the real stumbling block, according to research.

Bedding company Airsprung, based in Trowbridge, has entered administration after more than 150 years, resulting in 71 job losses.

An EastEnders character will return to our screens soon after a short break.

Two confirmed cases of the virus have been reported among UK citizens, and a third suspected case has been identified on Tristan da Cunha.

Walford favourite Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish, will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia as part of a new storyline.

Shoppers rush to M&S as Amelia Dimoldenberg fronts new summer fashion drop, featuring lightweight staples and trend-led pieces designed for everyday wear.

The co-founder of clothing company Superdry has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of raping a woman in 2022.

The golden age of holidays has been revealed – with Brits naming the nineties as the decade that delivered the most memorable getaways, according to new research.

An exhausted mum was overjoyed after finding an unexpected solution to her daughter’s nightmare sleeping habits – and it’s music to sleep-deprived British parents’ ears.