A homeowner in Dagenham has been ordered to tear down a rear extension after Barking and Dagenham Council ruled it had been built without permission.

Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Rail passengers will face no Elizabeth line trains between Stratford and Romford over the festive period as a major programme of engineering works is carried out.