Southbank Centre’s fifth annual Women of the World festival runs all this week to coincide with International Women's Day (March 8). Don't miss Salma Hayek Pinault presenting the UK premiere of animated film The Prophet (March 8), which she produced
See perky songstress Pixie Lott up close in a series of four intimate gigs. The recent Strictly Come Dancing contestant joins a prestigious list of singers who’ve chosen to perform at PizzaExpress, which turns 50 this year, including Amy Winehouse
Hotpants at the ready! V Festival 2015 marks 20 years since the live music event first opened its gates and organisers have lined-up global platinum-selling DJ Calvin Harris and Leicester rockers Kasabian to headline the main stage. Former Bishop's
A crackdown on smoking in children's play areas could lead to an outright ban in all parks. To coincide with national No Smoking Day on March 11, Waltham Forest council has launched a campaign to discourage smoking in all of the borough's playgrounds
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce described his side's display as magnificent after losing 1-0 to Premier League leaders Chelsea last night. The Hammers pushed the Capital One Cup winners all the way but were undone by a first-half header from
Walthamstow comedian Rob Auton shot to fame when he won Best Joke of the Fringe 2013. Now he is headlining Soho Theatre with The Face Show. What is The Face Show about? The Face Show is about faces. Human faces specifically. The show is
Material including footage of legendary jams in smoke filled clubs and personal letters of the jazz greats, is now available online thanks to the work of a Loughton based museum. The National Jazz Archive in Traps Hill, Loughton, received a £311,000
A trade union activist has been selected to challenege Iain Duncan Smith in the general election. Len Hockey has worked as a porter at Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone for 26 years, will stand in the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency
Scroll down for video Police have released CCTV of a gambler who attacked a gaming machine with a chair. The man pictured is wanted in connection with criminal damage at Coral bookmakers in St James Street, Walthamstow, on November 8 at around
West Ham United defender Doneil Henry has joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a month's loan and made his debut in Wednesday's win at Sheffield Wednesday. The Canadian centre-back joined the Hammers from Cypriot side Apollon Limassol in
West Ham United defender Winston Reid has signed a six-and-a-half-year deal to remain with the Hammers after interest from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old's contract had been set to expire at the end of June but he has now committed
A broken church tower clock dating back to the 1880s is ticking again thanks to community fundraising. The clock at Abbey Church in Highbridge Street stopped at 8.55 just before Christmas 2013, disabling its famous 15-minute chimes which had been
Romain Vincelot believes a change in the attitude from the players has resulted in Leyton Orient’s improved form and boosted their chances of avoiding the drop. The O’s were heavily criticised by manager Fabio Liverani, following their 4-1 home
Paramedics could leave the ambulance service in their hundreds due to constant late finishes, a union has claimed. Unison surveyed more than 1,500 ambulance workers at the East of England Ambulance Service, which operates in Epping Forest, and
A total of 220 fines have been issued in a crackdown on drivers accused of putting the safety of children at risk near schools. Redbridge council enforcement officers, police and a CCTV cars have been targeting offenders during the school run since
An accident involving a coach and a car is causing delays on the North Circular. The A406 eastbound is partially blocked due to the incident on the A112 Chingford Road/Crooked Billet interchange. Vehicles are blocking two lanes into the underpass
The widow of a man who died of asbestos-related cancer is appealing to his former work colleagues for information ahead of possible legal action. Reginald Alfred Fletcher died just before his 88th birthday in December from mesothelioma, a form
The ticket office at South Woodford station will close on March 16, it has been announced. New ticket machines are set to be installed at the station under Transport for London (TfL) plans to save £4.2bn by 2020. Up to 900 jobs are set to be
A headteacher has hailed the influence of World Book Day on the development of children, as her school celebrates reading with a day full of events. Children are taking part in a series of book-themed activities today (March 3) at Snaresbrook Primary
The frequency of buses on a route through Chingford are to increase to meet demand. Route 444, which runs between Turnpike Lane and Chingford via the North Middlesex Hospital, will see buses run every 12 minutes, rather than 15, from Monday to
A third of reported cases of violence in London are domestic and conviction rates in the capital are well below the national average, it has been revealed. Figures released by the Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) show domestic violence
Tube drivers are set to strike this weekend in support of a sacked colleague. The RMT union confirmed members will walk out from 9.30pm on Saturday until 4am on Sunday. London Underground said the driver failed two random tests in June last
