The Dartford Crossing has reopened after a crash which shut two lanes. Kent Police says it was called to reports of two cars crashing on the anti-clockwise carriageway of the A282 near Dartford ...

Walthamstow man Robert Alcock died from drug toxicity brought about by prescribed medications, an inquest hearing was told.

The 63-year-old took over from Des Lynam on the Premier League highlights show back in 1999 so would have covered 25 seasons by the end of his tenure. It is understood he will stay at the BBC until ...

Newham honoured its fallen soldiers through a range of services including a parade into Central Park, East Ham on Remembrance Sunday.

Former teacher and choirmaster David Pickthall sexually abused children in Upminster and Brentwood over a period of more than 40 years.

Its still not too late to sign up for Newsquest’s annual Young Reporter Scheme. Registrations for the popular yearly scheme close on Friday, November 15. Students signing up will follow in the ...

Remembrance Sunday services took place across the borough yesterday (November 10), with Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham all holding parades - featuring members of the armed forces, police ...

Miami Crispy, a takeaway in Ilford, has applied for an extension to its opening hours, but Clayhall residents are unhappy.

A primary school in Hornchurch has been visited by Ofsted inspectors after changes were made to the rating process.

A man has been jailed after four-year-old child had a lit cigarette flicked in their face in Stratford. Stegan Modiga, 27, was arrested in Stratford Town Centre on October 31 after he spat in the eye ...

A coroner will investigate when and where a Harold Hill man may have been exposed to the asbestos believed to have killed him. David Church, 83, of Kingsbridge Circus, may have inhaled the lethal ...

Hundreds of people lined the streets for Brentwood’s annual Remembrance parade for those who lost their lives in service to their country. The parade led by the Brentwood Imperial Youth Band began at ...