Steve Potts has been appointed as West Ham United's Under-21 coach following a re-structuring in the Hammers' backroom set-up. He will now work alongside head of coaching Terry Westley in overseeing the Hammers' development squad. And Westley
Hamilton vice-chairman Ronnie MacDonald says he "couldn't care less" if he hears from West Ham United again after talks to sign defender Stephen Hendrie broke down. The Hammers had agreed a £2 million fee for the left-back but the deal now appears
Leyton Orient have signed Birmingham City defender Neil Eardley on a one-month loan. The 26-year-old right-back has moved to Brisbane Road in a short-term deal and could make his debut at Colchester United this weekend with Elliot Omozusi currently
A supermarket manager is hoping to raise £1,500 for a cancer charity as she prepares to run the London Marathon. Laura O'Connor, 21, of Leybourne Road, Leytonstone, is running the marathon on April 26 for Children with Cancer. She is currently
The 27th London Art Fair has begun at the Business Design Centre, Upper Street, N1 and runs until January 25. Here is a taste of some of the works you can see. Details: londonartfair.co.uk David Spiller’s I’ll Walk with You (Jerry)
Residents are being called to help the council secure funding for the £900K regeneration of a “forgotten green space”. From today people can vote for what Redbridge council is describing as a “major improvement project” for the Roding Valley through
A daughter who was told her father had a year to live, but died four days later, has spoken of the family’s experience at Whipps Cross Hospital. Kenneth Charles Lowe of Chaucer Road, Walthamstow, was admitted to the Leytonstone hospital’s A&
A disabled teenager has personally handed a 24,000 signature petition to the Prime Minister calling for help for muscular dystrophy sufferers. Walthamstow school boy Saul Catlin 14 and his father Nick set out on a mission to raise awareness about
A man and woman escaped a house fire early this morning. Around 20 firefighters tackled the blaze at 7am today in a terraced house in High Road, Leytonstone. The fire was under control by 10.15am and caused damage to part of the property’s
David Mooney admits this weekend’s clash against former club Colchester United is a massive game in Orient’s season as both teams battle to avoid relegation. The O’s are only outside the League One drop zone on goal difference and their local rivals
A senior Labour councillor is being investigated over comments he made to a fellow councillor on Facebook. A complaint has been made about the conduct of Peter Barnett, chair of the council's planning committee, after he swore at Cllr Shabana Dhedhi
London night buses could be cut back with the extension of services on the Underground network, it has been claimed. The Transport Salaried Staff’s Association has suggested this week that bus routes across the capital could be slashed in favour
West Ham United are hoping to agree a deal to sign Hamilton defender Stephen Hendrie. The 20-year-old left back is out of contract this summer but the Irons are keen to bring him in during this month's transfer window. The Scotland Under-21
Chief executive Alessandro Angelieri insists owner Francesco Becchetti is not going to walk away from the club and is determined to succeed at Leyton Orient. Italian Becchetti bought the club last summer in a move which sparked optimism at Brisbane
Scroll down for video CCTV footage has been released of a man suspected of trying to steal alcohol before being confronted by shop staff. The incident happened at Sainsbury's in High Street, Walthamstow, on November 18. A man walked
