A CCTV image has been released of a man wanted for sexual assault. The man, pictured, targeted a woman in her 20s as she walked in Church Lane, Leytonstone, at 3.15am on February 14. CCTV has been passed to the Guardian as part of a joint
West Ham United have joined the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain starlet Fode Toure Ballo, according to The Daily Mail. The 18-year-old has attracted the interest of numerous clubs around Europe, including the Hammers’ cross-London rivals Arsenal
Multinational financial services company Legal and General Group PLC has made its first investment in the UK private rental sector – in Walthamstow. Today, the huge investment company confirmed the acquisition of a ‘regeneration site’ for £25million
Boris Johnson has agreed to meet an MP in a long-running campaign for safety improvements for a “dangerous” roundabout. Earlier this month, Lee Scott, Conservative MP for Ilford North, handed in a 676-strong petition calling for safety measures
1) Judy Finnigan The former This Morning presenter will be talking to husband and co-presenter Richard Madeley about her second novel I Do Not Sleep which tells the story of a mother struggling to come to terms with the loss of her 20-year-old
A barefoot Judy Finnigan welcomes me into her home overlooking London’s leafy Hampstead Heath, showing me into the comfortable family sitting room, peppered with pictures of her and husband Richard Madeley and their children, writes Hannah Stephenson
A preventative youth offending team has made praised for its "impressive improvements" following an inspection but has been told more must be down to reduce re-offending. Cabinet member for children, Labour councillor Elaine Norman visited the
An expert on the history of Wanstead Park led a tour of its grounds today (February 26). Georgina Green, who wrote Epping Forest through the Ages in 1982, talked about the history of the park and some of the notable figures in its development in
Leyton Orient have signed Burnley defender Luke O'Neill on loan until the end of the season. The 23-year-old right-back has been on loan at Scunthorpe United this season where he made 15 appearances including facing the O's in September. O'Neill
Landlords are being reminded they must sign up to the new licensing register for any properties they rent out in Waltham Forest. The scheme, which landlords have claimed will cause rents to rise, was agreed by the council’s cabinet last year.
A retired nurse who dedicated 40 years to working in the NHS has praised public heath services and the staff who are faced with "enormous pressures". Bernice Burton specialised in caring for people with rare blood conditions, particularly sickle
Pupils had the chance to conduct experiments in a science day involving 20 schools yesterday (February 25). Groups of Year six children from schools across the south east of England descended on Forest School for the afternoon, in College Place
Two men arrested after a taxi was stolen with a dog inside have been bailed by police. A privately owned black taxi was stolen on February 23 after it was left in Grove Green Road, Leyton at around 8pm. The victim left the engine running and
Fabio Liverani believes Orient need another 20 points to avoid relegation and insists he is not concerned about the results of his closest rivals. The O’s remain second bottom in League One despite a much-needed 3-0 win over Oldham Athletic on
A police officer who remembers ‘fighting for his life’ at Whipps Cross Hospital is setting out on a challenge to raise cash for a cause which he says is very close to his heart. Haringey cop Rob Ross suffered from chronic asthma as a child, needing
West Ham United face competition from AC Milan and Newcastle United in their pursuit of Montpellier midfielder Morgan Sanson, according to talkSPORT. The Hammers are keen on the 20-year-old who has scored four goals in 25 appearances this season
A man is to appear at court today accused of driving over 50mph in a 30mph zone. Derick Ashok, 25, of Matcham Road, Leytonstone, was allegedly caught by transport police with a speed gun in Bow. On October 14 last year at 4.35pm, Mr Ashok is
A controversial £11million school expansion to meet demand for places was given the go-ahead yesterday. Woodbridge High School, in St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, will press ahead with major works to build a new gym centre and a second three-storey
Two young Rottweiler’s suffered "unrelenting pain" after having their tails docked by a restaurant owner. Ediz Hastulc, director of Cyprus Garden restaurant in Southend Road, Chingford, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to two puppies
West Ham United’s Mark Noble has signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2020. Noble became West Ham's record Premier League appearance maker after playing in his 205th game against Newcastle United in November. The
An award winning choir and children from several schools will perform at a charity concert tomorrow night. The Youth Makes Music charity concert, in Chigwell School, High Road will raise money for St Clare Hospice, the Rotary Foundation and other
David Mooney insists there is no way Orient should be at the bottom of the league and claims it is up to the players to right the wrongs and drag the club to safety. The O’s were one of the pre-season favourites for promotion but are 23rd in the
A controversial extension to a pie and mash shop in a conservation area has been approved. Robins, in High Street, Wanstead, will now replace an existing retractable awning, which provides outdoor seating for customers, with a permanent conservatory
Police in Waltham Forest have released a CCTV image of an Oyster card thief. The pictured man is wanted in connection with theft at K&D Supermarket in The Broadway, Highams Park, on January 2 at around 10pm. The thief took the Oyster
A pill which could dramatically reduce the spread of HIV in the gay community should be available on the NHS, according to an outreach charity. There are calls for NHS England to consider the benefits of making the drug Truvada widely available
A primary school is to partially re-open today after the potentially harmful bacteria legionella was discovered in parts of its water supply. Nightingale Primary School in South Woodford, was closed on Monday after inspectors at Redbridge council
