Holly Brencher

Abie Hepworth, a mum from Shadwell saved by paramedics during a traumatic birth, is set to run the London Marathon to raise funds for the London Ambulance Charity.

Dartford’s Big Christmas Switch On event on November 16 will feature live performances, festive activities, and a special appearance by eight-year-old Sia Buist to help light up the town with the Mayor and panto stars.

Erith’s new community hub, The Exchange, has won the 2024 RIBA Southeast Conservation Award for its impressive architecture.

Hornchurch poker player Nick Marchington claimed victory at the PokerStars NAPT in Las Vegas, winning $765,200 in just 45 seconds.

A Santa’s grotto has reopened at The Mercury shopping centre in Romford, welcoming families, pets, and visitors with sensory needs.

Thameslink has warned that Christmas travel will be impacted by rail closures from London St Pancras from December 21 to 29.

West London lorry driver Jimmy Callaghan won two brand-new Porsches worth over £170,000 with a £35 Omaze draw entry.

The Metropolitan Police arrested 11 people in Ilford using live facial recognition technology.

Actor Martin Freeman lit up Marylebone Village with a festive Christmas lights switch-on, raising funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

Tower Hamlets has been identified as London’s top hotspot for Japanese knotweed, with 300 sightings recorded this year.