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Council rejects bid to turn storage shed into studio flat
Newham planning officers criticised the Forest Gate proposal as "severely constrained"
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Silvertown residents accuse developer of ‘broken trust’ over latest plan for new homes
People already living at Royal Wharf say they'd been told a piece of land now planned for housing had previously been earmarked as green space
Driver charged over A13 Rainham crash which killed two 'beloved' dads
Nerijus Kuneckis, from Plaistow, is charged with causing the deaths of Laimonas Narvydas and Kalin Hadzhiev by driving dangerously on the A13 in Rainham last year.
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Medical neglect contributed to death of mum after fall at Newham Hospital
Urmila Patel was not being adequately supported when she fell at Newham University Hospital.
Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries
Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100 million - here's how deliveries will be affected.
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Monthly data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in February 2026.
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.
Revealed - The 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers
The government’s immigration enforcement team has released the latest list of 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers.
POLL - Did social media make the ‘Red vs Blue’ London school wars trend worse?
After days of warnings, patrols and dispersal orders, the widely publicised “Red vs Blue” school wars trend appears to have passed without the large-scale clashes some had feared. Vote in our poll on whether social media made it worse.
RECAP after Elizabeth line disruption at major London station
A fault on a train at London Paddington has resulted in disruption across the line.
Man and boy arrested over ‘Red vs Blue’ school wars social media posts
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with the “London Red vs Blue school wars” social media trend.
Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams
Claudia Winkleman hosts Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz at The Underglobe, London, raising funds for youth homelessness and affordable housing.
Plans to grow London City Airport to 9m passengers a year unveiled
London City Airport outlines plans to boost capacity to 9 million passengers with larger, greener aircraft following government approval.
Royal Docks lit up with dragons and acrobatics in display of fire and light
University of East London’s UEL After Dark festival lit up the Royal Docks with fire displays, aerial performances and community arts, celebrating sport and inclusion.
Newham Council’s budget passed – as independent councillors stage walk-out
Opposition Newham Independents group slams Labour-run town hall's budget as "austerity by another name"
March Premium Bonds winners revealed - see if you won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the March 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
Royal Mail warns of more delays across UK - full list of 20 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
The man who has delivered 50,000 books recalls the very first one
Emdad Rahman’s BookBike project has delivered 50,000 books and vital supplies across east London, promoting literacy and wellbeing in local communities.
East London criminals jailed in February including revenge murderer
Our round-up of the east London criminals sentenced to prison in February 2026.
Fire by tracks near major London station disrupts trains - recap
There is major travel disruption to London trains today caused by a fire near the tracks close to Paddington Station.