Gants Hill has been recognised for excelling during the evenings and at night, with a “Purple Flag” award.

Pensioners living in a Chadwell Heath retirement complex have finally won their two-year battle to get a bus stop reinstated.

Tributes have poured in for a “bubbly” and “loved” mother who was tragically killed at an accident blackspot in Newbury Park last week.

West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

New sports facilities being built on disused allotments will be available to Seven Kings and Goodmayes residents by the end of autumn, it is hoped.

A Gants Hill nightclub, synonymous with footballers and reality TV stars, has marked its twentieth anniversary by opening a new bar and asking customers to share their memories.

A lively question and answer session taking in British policing and the impact of the 9/11 attacks on the Muslim communities was held at an Ilford community centre.

The average price of a Redbridge home has risen more than £10,000 in the last year to a whopping £307,572 – but it is still one of the cheapest areas of London.

When Kavita Pushkarna put the finishing touches to a 15-minute film she had written, she knew she was on to a winner.

The sky really is the limit for one 16-year-old who plans to throw herself out of a plane for a good cause.

The Seven Kings peace dove that lit up the High Road through the winter for multi-faith festivals may not be returning to its perch this Christmas.

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in broad daylight in a Hainault park yesterday.

Traffic is still heavy on the A406 after a tanker spilled gallons of fuel onto the road earlier this morning near South Woodford.

After Angelina Jolie bravely spoke out about having both her breasts removed to lower her chances of contracting cancer, one Seven Kings survivor believes it will help “inspire” others to get the help they need.

It was third time lucky for a car mechanic who has been recognised as the finest in his trade after 30 years.

A coconut shy, Thai food and a bouncy castle can only mean one thing – the St Mary’s Church open day.

A nine-year-old Ilford girl has given up all her birthday presents to raise money for her brother’s special educational school.

A Barkingside-based square dance club marked its 61st anniversary with a special event with both past and current members coming together to celebrate.

One teacher certainly is top of the class after scooping an award beating off competition from thousands of nominees.

A group of residents in Wanstead have grouped together to “beautify” their street.