A former teacher and choirmaster who sexually abused kids over a period of more than 40 years has been jailed. David Pickthall, who worked as a choirmaster in Havering and a music teacher in Brentwood ...

Hundreds gathered at Remembrance services throughout Havering to honour those who have served our country. Remembrance Sunday services took place across the borough yesterday (November 10), with ...

A coroner will investigate when and where a Harold Hill man may have been exposed to the asbestos believed to have killed him. David Church, 83, of Kingsbridge Circus, may have inhaled the lethal ...

A primary school in Hornchurch has been visited by Ofsted inspectors after changes were made to the rating process.

Its still not too late to sign up for Newsquest’s annual Young Reporter Scheme. Registrations for the popular yearly scheme close on Friday, November 15. Students signing up will follow in the ...

Miami Crispy, a takeaway in Ilford, has applied for an extension to its opening hours, but Clayhall residents are unhappy.

A man has been jailed after four-year-old child had a lit cigarette flicked in their face in Stratford. Stegan Modiga, 27, was arrested in Stratford Town Centre on October 31 after he spat in the eye ...

Mars Wrigley has released a new Milky Way chocolate that has shoppers across the UK rushing to the their local Iceland store. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates ...

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on ...

A man from Rainham is one of four who have have been arrested after 400kg of cocaine was found on a fishing boat off the Kent Coast. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said three of the men, aged 64, 45 ...

Having recently celebrated their tenth National Jigsaw Day, Wentworth Puzzles started the day as a way of encouraging mindfulness during the winter months, enjoying some screen-free fun and the chance ...

Henry Faure-Walker, Newsquest CEO, said: “It has been a delight to support the NSPCC throughout this year – and I hope that we can spread some festive cheer by helping them to raise as much funds as ...