Local News
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
Local messages
As it happened - 'fire alert' at Upminster suspends Tube line
A "fire alert" at Upminster Underground Station part suspended the District Line.
The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub
Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Mum and child saved from illegal eviction and homelessness
A mother and child who faced being thrown out of their home were allowed back after an illegal eviction was stopped in its tracks by a quick-thinking Barking and Dagenham Council officer,
New grocery store aims to bring 'wholesale prices' to Chadwell Heath in coming weeks
Singhsberry's grocery shop will open in High Road, Chadwell Heath in the coming weeks.
Police called to pub in Dagenham after fight
A man has been left with minor injuries after reports of a fight at a pub in Dagenham.
WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
Dagenham & Redbridge's Andy Carroll denies breaching order against TOWIE ex-wife
Former England footballer Andy Carroll has denied breaching a non-molestation order by allegedly repeatedly calling his reality TV star ex-wife
Man inherits £20,000 from woman he's never heard of
Pete says the sum is life-changing, and he thought it was a scam
It takes three attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals
Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.
All the London Underground closures you need to be aware of this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 6 to February 8) and don't be caught out.
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime in the first month this year?
Monthly Metropolitan Police data has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in January 2026.
De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Face of Essex man who stole £100k of jewellery and artwork in birthday heist
He raided an Essex home on his 40th birthday
Chadwell Heath dad wins award with stunning photo from local park
The winner of the Essex Wildlife Trust Photography Award 2025 is Vai Meng Chan from Chadwell Heath who took a stunning photo of a rabbit in Eastbrookend Country Park.
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing to Rebuild Instead of Renovate
Demand for renovation is growing across the UK as people make their renovation plans for the year ahead.