Youngster crowned table tennis champion in London-wide competition
A schoolboy has beaten top competition from across London to be crowned table tennis champion.
Two children rescued from blaze at block of flats
More than 20 firefighters pulled two children and two adults from a blaze at a converted block of flats in Leytonstone.
Jail for drug dealer caught red-handed with crack and heroin
A drug dealer caught red-handed with wraps of heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed.
Hundreds mark Israel's 70th birthday at Jewish community centre
Hundreds of people came together to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of Israel at a Jewish community centre.
'Role model' sports student gets charity award for conduct on and off pitch
A student studying a college programme through the Leyton Orient Trust has been awarded for his conduct both on and off the pitch.
Neurosurgeon raises thousands for cancer charity in memory of late wife
A neurosurgeon has completed his fourth marathon in a row to raise money for a cancer charity in memory of his late wife.
Driver hurled abuse and almost ran over traffic officer
A driver who almost ran a police road safety worker over in a fit of rage has been hit with a fine.
Predator repeatedly raped woman with learning disability
A predator who repeatedly raped and abused a woman with learning disabilities in her own home has been jailed.
Morning update: Trouble on the M25 on this sunny Thursday
We have reached Thursday and the weekend is now definitely in sight.
Fifth person charged with man's murder
Police have charged a fifth person with the murder of a man in Ilford.
