Torrential rain and thunderstorms have brought flooding and travel disruption to parts of the UK amid the wet start to August. Rail operators warned of blocked lines and cancellations on Monday, while... Read more »
A technical fault has caused Tower Bridge to get stuck open blocking the busy river crossing route. The huge bascules were raised at either end at around 2.30pm Monday, August 9, to allow a Jubilee Trust tall ship to pass downriver out from the... Read more »
A despicable sex attacker who shamelessly set upon women walking alone in a subway – including an expecting mum – has been jailed. Ali Husseini, 27, has been sentenced to six years... Read more »
Where?Forest Gate in east London. Don’t get it mixed up with leafy Forest Hill in southeast London. The E7 enclave counts West and East Ham, Stratford, Barking and Leytonstone as next-door neighbours.... Read more »
Ten students from the University of East London present designs for a community workshop that aims to battle social exclusion in Dezeen’s latest school show. Called Shed Life, the group project forms... Read more »
Farmer Burt played by Robert Saunders IMAGE: John Knight Submitted for publication in the Brentwood Gazette Characters, histories and nature are being uncovered to help people connect with their local landscapes. The... Read more »
A huge new development of offices, homes and restaurants could soon be coming to Tower Hamlets. The plans include 170 new homes, a 700-room student halls, a large number of flexible office... Read more »
A worker who swore at council staff and followed them to their car after being fined for a Covid breach has seen his boss lose a bid for an alcohol licence. Delicious... Read more »
It’s undeniable that the East End has been known for its eclectic delicacies over the centuries, with classic pie and mash being at the forefront of East London cuisine. One of East... Read more »
Parts of the UK have faced rain and localised flooding this weekend, but forecasters have said drier and sunnier weather could be possible by the end of the month. Heavy downpours caused... Read more »
