THAMES Freeport has agreed a ground breaking partnership with the Seoul DigitalFoundation, South Korea, the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, and ConnectedPlaces Catapult to launch a Smart Homes Innovation Hub in Barking, London.The agreement is …
A man who fell onto a live railway[1] line when a footbridge he was walking on collapsed is hoping to track down a good Samaritan[2] who saved his life.
Florin Sfetu was knocked unconscious after plummeting 15ft onto the tracks below, suffering serious…
A “fit and healthy” 46-year-old man died after doctors went against national guidance and failed to spot a fatal blood clot, the health ombudsman has found. An investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) discovered the patien…
Chelmsford railway station has been revealed to be the most reliable station in the UK according to recent data research. A study showed the Essex city railway station to be the most dependable with figures showing fewer than one per cent of trains bei…
Transport for London (TfL) has asked Londoners to check before they travel this weekend.Londoners travelling into the capital this weekend could be faced with disruption due to closures on TfL services.Transport for London (TfL) has asked Londoners to …
Barking and Dagenham Council has agreed a ground breaking partnership with the Seoul Digital Foundation, South Korea, the Thames Freeport, and Connected Places Catapult to launch a Smart Homes Innovation Hub in Barking and Dagenham, London.
The agreeme…
Kuldeep Singh was given planning permission for 60 flats in New Road as part of what was supposed to be a major regeneration project, built around a new Beam Park railway station.
But with the station’s future in doubt and the property market having de…
A man has been arrested after an e-scooter rider was killed following a fatal collision in Canvey Island on Friday (October 27). The incident happened on Harvest Road where emergency services were called shortly after 5.50pm.
East of England Ambulance …
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The Metropolitan Railway under construction in 1861, near King’s Cross. Image public domain
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Rail passengers face weekend of travel chaos with engineering works set to close parts of Elizabeth line, London Overground and other key routes across BritainRail passengers face major disruption this weekend due to engineering worksNo Elizabeth line …
Needham Market vs Cray Wanderers – FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round – Saturday 7th October, 3 pm – Match Preview & Directions
Cray Wanderers take a break from league action on Saturday as the Step 3 clubs enter the FA Trophy for the 3rd Qualifying Round…
Supporters making the trip to the Emirates Stadium for the north London derby in the Premier League on Sunday should be aware of the following information…
A reminder that we kick-off at 2pm, with gates opening at 12pm.
Arsenal’s guide for visiting s…
TfL is asking customers to check before they travel this weekend
Londoners travelling into the capital this weekend could be faced with disruption due to closures on TfL services.
Transport for London (TfL) has asked Londoners to check before they …
Diabetic Network Rail worker who was sacked for going 62mph in a 40mph zone after ‘not noticing the change in speed limit due to low blood sugar’ wins £66,000 compensationSenior technical officer Mohammed Yusuf Ali was fired from £38,000 a year jobNetw…