Church Elm Lane in Dagenham was closed after an emergency incident today (August 4). The London Ambulance Service has confirmed that a child has fallen from a height today at 2.31pm. More to follow.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes following the death of former Labour Party general secretary Lord Tom Sawyer. He said the former trade unionist’s “place in our party’s history is ...

Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died aged 90, her family announced. Dubbed the “housewife superspy” when she came into the role, she is widely credited as the ...

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract until summer 2028. The 49-year-old Frenchman was appointed as Black Cats boss in June 2024 following his departure from Lorient.

The Gers boss hit out following the Premiership opener, questioning mentality, speaking about “egos” and accusing some ...

Police have issued an update after a five-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after falling from a height in , Dagenham.

Around 2,700 homes in Ireland are still without power after Storm Floris brought strong winds to the island. Weather alerts remain in place on both sides of the border. In Northern Ireland several ...

On Monday, Palestinians cheered as pallets of aid were parachuted over Zuweida in central Gaza. Associated Press footage showed a desperate scramble when the parcels hit the ground, with hundreds of ...

A formal announcement will be made on Tuesday as to whether the demonstration, which organisers said needs at least 500 people, will go ahead.

Campaigners banged pots and pans in Harrow town centre to raise awareness of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Kent Police is cracking down on the use of catapults across the county following a surge in reports of antisocial behaviour and disturbing ...

The mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, is due to face a public parole hearing later this year after a judge concluded “there can be no doubt that there is a substantial public interest” ...