Man guilty of East London street murder over girl dispute
Raynolph Asante found guilty of murdering 20-year-old Jason Romeo on a Hackney street. The Old Bailey trial heard the fatal stabbing followed a dispute over a girl. Read the full story.
Raynolph Asante found guilty of murdering 20-year-old Jason Romeo on a Hackney street. The Old Bailey trial heard the fatal stabbing followed a dispute over a girl. Read the full story.
We review the £18.50 fish and chips at The Grapes in Limehouse, a historic pub owned by acting legend Sir Ian McKellen. Discover the verdict on the food, atmosphere, and prices.
Leyton Calling has secured permission to open a permanent weekend night market in East London from February 2026, featuring global street food, drinks, and live music.
Discover the UK's best winter activities, from starling murmurations in Cambridgeshire to dark sky gazing in Northumberland. Readers share their favourite crisp-day walks and seasonal adventures.
A new weekly night market with live music and street food is set to launch in Leyton, East London, in February 2025. Get the details on opening times and local reaction.
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.
A maths teacher from East London has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found over 260 stolen bank card details on his devices. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
Budget rail operator Lumo launches a new London to Glasgow service with tickets from £33.10, offering a cheaper alternative to Avanti West Coast ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Discover the perfect North London winter walk from Highgate to Hampstead Heath, crowned number one by experts. The scenic route ends at a brilliant 18th-century pub. Plan your afternoon adventure now.
The Rightmove Happy at Home Index 2025 reveals Barking and Dagenham as London's least happy borough. Discover the full ranking and why the area is fighting back.
Met Police issue urgent appeal to find 12-year-old Yafee, missing from Newham since Thursday evening. Last seen in school uniform near Plaistow Park. Call 999 if seen.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
Somali restaurant Sabiib in Acton tops Time Out's new list of the top 20 East African eateries in London. Discover the expert-curated guide and must-try dishes.
ZooNation's hip hop dance take on 'A Christmas Carol', 'Ebony Scrooge', offers festive fun at Sadler's Wells East. Our review of the show running from 4 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026.
Tower Hamlets councillors have unanimously rejected plans to demolish the family-run Genesis Cinema in Stepney, putting its future at risk. Owner warns of a 'dire' financial situation.
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
Discover Goodmayes, a green East London suburb on the Elizabeth Line where average house prices are £454,175 - over £200k less than the London average. Explore its parks, schools, and community spirit.
Read our review of Mama Goose, the boisterous satirical panto at Theatre Royal Stratford East featuring Elon Musk as a villain. On until 3 January.
Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
Discover the quaint East Sussex town of Rye, crowned one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore its cosy pubs, medieval streets, and rich history. Plan your perfect getaway now!
Footage shows moment Michael Tadese, 44, was arrested carrying a hidden meat cleaver near Shaftesbury Theatre. He received a six-month prison sentence.
Discover Verney Junction, the lost London Underground station that was a perfect day trip destination. Explore its history and why it closed. Uncover more forgotten transport links!
Share your favourite UK winter walking route for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge the best entry. Competition closes 5th December.
A massive £2.5 billion development with over 5,000 homes is coming to the Royal Docks, transforming London's riverside. Discover the new green spaces and affordable housing.
From December 14, reach Box Hill's stunning stepping stones and scenic walks directly from London using just your contactless card or Oyster. Plan your countryside escape today!
The William The Fourth in Leyton introduces an adults-only policy from 6pm after customer feedback about unsupervised children. Discover the new rules and the pub's family-friendly daytime hours.
Escape London's bustle with a winter day trip to Oxford's Port Meadow. Walk ancient trails, spot wild ponies, and cosy up in a 17th-century pub. The perfect countryside tonic.
The family of Jason Scarfe, 56, are desperately concerned for his health as freezing temperatures hit London. Police urge anyone with information to call 101.
Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, from Hackney, has been sentenced for grooming and raping boys as young as 12. Police believe there could be hundreds more victims and urge them to come forward.