Fairlop Waters to grow by more than 100 football pitches

Fairlop Waters to grow by more than 100 football pitches

Plans to expand a country park by the equivalent of more than 100 football pitches have united political parties and excited residents. By “mid-late” this year, Redbridge Council aims to have finished... Read more »
A406 North Circular Road and A13 Barking traffic: Road shut for hours after fuel spillage caused miles of queues in icy conditions

A406 North Circular Road and A13 Barking traffic: Road shut for hours after fuel spillage caused miles of queues in icy conditions

The A13 was shut this morning (Thursday, February 11) which caused problems for London travellers. A lorry broke down close to the Beckton Roundabout in Barking, Greater London, forcing the East-bound carriageway... Read more »
Hundreds of east London patients waited an hour in ambulance

Hundreds of east London patients waited an hour in ambulance

More than 700 A&E patients waited an unacceptably long time to be seen by a doctor at King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital between May and November last year. In the six... Read more »
East London’s Eltee Talks Sophomore Track “Freaky” And What’s Next.

East London’s Eltee Talks Sophomore Track “Freaky” And What’s Next.

The R’n’Drill singer is telling us it’s okay to get a little freaky. Encouraging us to embrace our inner “Freak” is East London’s Eltee with his sophomore R’n’Drill single. Following on the... Read more »
East London NHS trust faces ‘cash risk’ if budget gap grows

East London NHS trust faces ‘cash risk’ if budget gap grows

The trust that runs King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital spent £80 million over budget this financial year and will face “some cash risk” if its deficit gets any bigger. Barking, Havering... Read more »

School lessons to counter anti-vaxxers

Lessons aimed at tackling the Covid-19 anti-vaccine movement will be given in east London schools amid concerns young people have become more sceptical about the jab. Teachers and public health chiefs in... Read more »
Redbridge Council’s budget needs to find £16m more cuts

Redbridge Council’s budget needs to find £16m more cuts

Redbridge Council has identified more than £9 million in savings for its next budget – around £16 million short of the amount needed. The proposals to be discussed by the council’s cabinet... Read more »