Nationwide's Romford branch, in South Street, temporarily closed last Friday (June 20) for a revamp, and will reopen on July 1. The refurbishment includes a "new look" and a "community area" for ...

Your pet dog is more than welcome in the office, it seems. London appears to be ‘taking the lead’ as Britain’s “most canine friendly area”, according to the Kennel Club dog welfare organisation.

Her grieving parents Tanya and Nadim set up the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (NARF) in 2019, and in February it launched a £1 million Allergy School, a suite of free educational resources to ...

Who are the actresses behind the role of Elaine Knight (or Elaine Peacock) on EastEnders ahead of shocking scenes on the BBC soap?

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A new feature version of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is in the works, Focus Features and Working Title Films have confirmed.

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with “potentially serious injuries” after a crash on the A12 near Brentwood. The Brentwood Bypass, the section of the A12 that passes Brentwood, was closed ...

A sniffer dog used in raids carried out on Barking and Dagenham businesses discovered a hoard of illegal smoking-related products stashed in ...

A "serious crash" has closed a large section of the A12 near Brentwood with very heavy delays. Live updates here.

Drill rapper-turned-drug dealer Digga D has been given a driving ban for driving an uninsured Lamborghini. The 24-year-old musician, whose real name is Rhys Herbert, is currently serving an almost ...

The construction of a new footbridge above the rail network in Barking is set to begin in July following a man's fall through the original bridge.

“The children were excited meeting Bing and Flop,” nursery manager Yemi Ladejobi said. “They really enjoyed the activities for our Childhood Day Mile.” Children joined in by dancing, skipping and ...