June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, has died at the age of 105, her family has said. She played the character since the show’s first episode in 1951 and only ...

Art organisation Creative Barking and Dagenham is running a series of Winter Light Parades across the borough this November, involving light boxes, performers and "lively" music. Four free events will ...

Romford start the defence of their FA Vase crown with a tricky trip to Takeley on Saturday. Boro, memorably, claimed the silverware at Wembley Stadium in May after beating Essex Senior League rivals ...

New artwork paying homage to a legendary Ilford-born boxer has appeared in the town. Ilford Son is an artistic tribute to Nigel Benn and has gone on display at SPACE Ilford, behind Redbridge Town Hall ...

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the pillow at night, spending an eye-watering ...

A wartime bomb has been discovered at a construction site at a stop along the c2c network. Trains will be disrupted ahead of a controlled explosion. If you have any pictures or information, please ...

Two people are in hospital after a crash in Dagenham this morning. The crash occurred just before 7.29am this morning in Choats Manor Way, which meets the A13 Ripple Road at a roundabout. London ...

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget, as he said the pub chain’s tax bill will jump by two thirds next year. Mr Martin said he believes “all ...

Raiders import Andrew Shewfelt is hoping they can build on two dramatic wins in the National League to maintain the feel-good factor at the club.

Tollgate House, in Market Place, Romford is up for sale - and a new developer could turn part of it into flats.

An elderly cat has been reunited with its owner after 14 years. The pet cat Charlotte disappeared from her home in Maida Vale, west London back in 2010 - much to the despair of her devoted owner ...

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London has missed out on the top spot of the UK's most scenic Christmas market - here's why.