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.

A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.

A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.

World-class musicians from the Royal Over-Seas League led music workshops at Lammas School, Leyton to inspiring students.

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

The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.

Reddit users have reported an outage on the social media site this afternoon (January 13) and the issue is being investigated.

But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.

The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight

Small businesses face rising insurance premiums this year, with 51% already seeing increases. Experts warn SMEs to review cover and cut costs early.

The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.

A man in his 20s has been taken to the hospital and then arrested after a fight in Leyton.

A man in his 20s has been taken to the hospital and then arrested after a fight in Leyton.

It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.

An inquest has been opened into the death of Daisy House.

A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to London.

A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.

Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.

ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”.

Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.

Nestle Jungly chocolate bars, which have been likened to discontinued Animal Bars, are back at Home Bargains for £1.49.

BBC presenter Reggie Yates has revealed he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour.

EastEnders actor Derek Martin, who played the role of Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016, has died at the age of 92.

If you’re looking for affordable days out from London, the Great British Rail Sale is offering some serious bargains this winter.

See inside the four-bedroom Victorian end-of-terrace property in Richmond Road, Leytonstone, that has been listed for £950k.

Plans to convert a residential house into a children's home and open a brewery taproom are among the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council.

The Gallivant on Littlestone Beach in Kent is due to open this year and has been named among the best new hotels for 2026.

Thousands of Sky TV customers are sharing that they are facing issues with the service.

A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room.

West Essex Ramblers guide a 4-mile flat walk at Fishers Green near Waltham Abbey. Enjoy wildlife, scenic lakes, and historic sites on this dog-friendly route.

Nine-year-old leukaemia survivor Hari Owen joins MPs in Parliament to call for therapeutic play to be embedded in children’s healthcare, backed by charity Starlight.

A Harlow paralympian and patron of an Essex children's charity has been made an honorary member of the Rotary Club of London

The items Brits lose the most aren’t just their keys, glasses or phone – it's also receipts and vouchers.

River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.

Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.

As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.

This week, Virgin Media TV customers have gained access to a new 24/7 club rugby channel.