East London's oldest pubs date back hundreds of years - we look at five here, including one with links to Charles Dickens and Sir Ian McKellen.

Havering’s latest planning applications include a housing proposal at Hornchurch’s former ambulance station, HMO expansion in Harold Wood, ...

Charismatic capybaras Gizmo and Kiwi have arrived at London Zoo for a short stay during May half term, giving visitors a chance to meet ...

Londoners have shared their frustration at the trend of people playing music out loud on public transport, with calls for £1,000 fines to ...

Two men are in hospital after being injured in a fight in Romford. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were flagged down in South Street shortly after 4.30am this morning (May 24) and alerted to two ...

Housebuilders who leave vital development sites unfinished for years could face losing their land to local councils under new Government rules. For the first time, developers will have to commit to ...

A knife has been recovered after reports of a group fight on the Isle of Dogs. The Metropolitan Police were called at 7.34pm on May 23 with reports of the incident in Glengall Grove. At the scene, ...

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience has launched a Tarot Hunt across London, with 20 hidden cards and a £1,000 prize. Clues are shared on ...

If you’re a Londoner craving an art-drenched city break that’s equal parts stylish and soul-stirring, allow me to introduce you to your ...

The Recorder is looking back at the history of Rainham station as part of our series marking the 200th anniversary of modern passenger railway.

New City College students and staff led community litter picks in Havering as part of the Where We Live campaign, collecting nearly 20 bags ...

All Points East and Lido Festival, both held in Victoria Park, have been named by Time Out as some of the best music festivals in the country to attend this summer. With "big-hitting" headliners such ...