A level crossing has been closed after children were seen performing handstands and playing chicken on the tracks.

The owner of dating app Bumble has agreed to a 1.3 billion US dollar (£980 million) takeover in what the firm’s buyers said marks a “bet on the future of humanity”. New York-listed Bumble, which also ...

The former England captains believe that internationals should still be available for selection even if they are competing for clubs in France.

The total net bill reduction under the draft plans is £240 million by 2029-30, with £107 million being returned through customer bills in 2027-28.

Havering Hockey Club's men's first team hit six against Upminster as the club enjoyed a busy weekend of league action.

The Met Office said strong south to south westerly winds are expected, with exposed areas seeing gusts of up to 70mph.

A new species of dinosaur has been discovered from a fossil found on the Isle of Wight which has been “overlooked” for study for more than a century, researchers said.

Firefighters are tackling a large house fire in Chadwell Heath. Emergency services have been called to Westfield Gardens ...

Clay Oven, a family-run Dagenham restaurant, has been crowned best takeaway of the year at the Curry Life Awards 2026.

A brand new play cafe in a major Romford shopping centre has been "designed to foster imaginative thinking and socialisation". Little Wonder Street has launched at The Liberty, offering more than ...

Data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough saw the most reported crime in September 2026.

Katie Amess, 41, said she continues to worry for the safety of politicians following the death of Ann Widdecombe.