A man has been charged with murder after Elizabeth line worker Jorge Ortega died following an Ilford station assault.

The Department for Education has released data on the number of children missing education in Barking and Dagenham in 2023.

A woman’s life has been “completely turned upside down” as she was sexually assaulted when going home after a night out in London.

Acting Detective Inspector Lee Gordon gives his thoughts on why abuse occurs today, how it's being tackled and how you can report cases safely.

A gingerbread house designed by Barking and Dagenham College students has appeared in Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch as part of Havering ...

Lincoln Button, 5, died at the scene. The woman – Claire Button – was taken to hospital for treatment, where her condition improved. Essex Police have now confirmed that the 35-year-old has been ...

Rio de Janeiro, where "blazing sunshine" and average temperatures of 33 degrees are the norm, was highlighted by the travel experts. The Brazilian city, which was named the best place to visit, is ...

Vegan foods aren't all cocoa balls and tofu - you'll be surprised to know that some of these everyday items are vegan ...

The NSPCC is calling for new volunteers to help support its services in 2025. The children’s charity, which relies largely on public donations to fund its services, needs volunteers to help organise ...

This footage shows cleaners targeting seats on a London red bus - revealing just how much dirt passengers take home. Cleaner Steve James, 55, started posting cleaning videos from “high traffic areas” ...

Santander has issued a fraud warning to British customers this Christmas after millions of pounds were lost last year.

HMRC has issued a warning to anyone working this Christmas. Festive workers, including those on short-term contracts, are being urged to check their pay to make sure they aren’t missing out on the ...