MPs have warned that the Lower Thames Crossing could force lorry drivers onto residential roads in Kent and Essex due to the lack of a dedicated service station.

Police are not launching an investigation into reports of a shooting in Hornchurch at this stage, after finding "no evidence" of the incident.

Maresca feels the inflatable bananas held up by supporters have been a strong visual sign in the face of external criticism.

Upminster Christmas concert at New Windmill Hall on December 6, 2026, featuring Tchaikovsky, Borodin, Strauss, carols and Christmas favourites.

Authorities have ordered inspections of all private schools in a north-western province after 34 children and a teacher died ...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged politicians to “move beyond constitutional questions” during a visit to Scotland. Speaking at an event in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Mr Burnham said “my view ...

Romford’s free Diwali festival returns on October 25 with Bollywood, Bhangra, live music, workshops, food and family entertainment at Romford Market.

Andy Burnham said he wanted to offer a new model of ‘regional, economic empowerment’ during a trip north of the border.

William Chapman died on Saturday after scaling two fences at the Land of the Tigers enclosure, an inquest heard.

The scheme is intended to protect clean technology firms and electric vehicle manufacturers from cheap Chinese competition.

The UK Government is “not backing away” from its much-anticipated decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander ...

The Princess of Wales has long championed the benefits of experiencing nature for wellbeing, especially during cancer journey.