Romford’s planned Diwali celebration this Sunday (October 25) has been postponed because of forecast high winds and safety concerns.

A freight train derailment is causing major disruption in east London. The incident happened between Woodgrange Park and Barking, blocking some lines and affecting several services about 1.30pm today ...

Brentwood Mayor Nicky Cuthbert launches a Christmas card and poetry competition for primary pupils, with winners joining the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A127 in Havering. The collision happened on the Southend Arterial Road at 6.44pm last night (October 22). The 54-year-old pedestrian was pronounced ...

JPR One continued Joe Tizzard’s purple match by carrying top-weight to victory in the feature event on day one of the new season at Cheltenham.

The US president has welcomed the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gas field, but appeared to think the project would tap oil.

Rail passengers face major disruption in east London after a freight train derailed near Barking. No London Overground trains are running between South Tottenham and Barking Riverside, while c2c ...

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The historic West Pier in Brighton was set alight in 2003, and its skeletal remains have become a feature of the seaside town ever since.

Harry Brook scored a record-breaking double century but Sri Lanka overhauled England’s 429 total from the penultimate ball.

Anthony Lee and his wife Laura placed more than £2,000 worth of bets, standing to win more than £23,000, Southwark Crown Court heard.

Michael Carrick admits Manchester United have “lost our way” but outlined his belief that he will turn things around during an emotional speech that called for players to embody the club’s traditions.