More than 1,000 migrants have arrived in the UK over two days having crossed the Channel in small boats, according to Home Office figures. Home Office statistics say 437 people made the crossing on ...

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61. It was revealed almost exactly a year ago that Lawrence, who took 18 wickets in five Tests ...

An “urgent” de-escalation is needed in the Middle East, the Irish foreign affairs minister said after the US struck nuclear sites in Iran. Simon Harris said a “dangerous” escalation between Iran and ...

Barclays Bank stood on the site of the Duke of York pub (Image: Gary Stone) It was demolished in 1931 after trading for over 103 years, to be replaced by Barclays Bank, which subsequently closed in ...

John Stones admits there were times he doubted if his career would resume amid a series of injury problems over the past two years. The Manchester City and England centre-back made only six Premier ...

Seven men have been charged after two people were injured during a protest outside the Iranian embassy, police have confirmed.

Businesses across the borough are being encouraged to put themselves in the spotlight as nominations open for the Above & Beyond ...

Observers fear Tehran could now rush to develop a nuclear weapon, or act against US forces stationed in the Middle East.

Hours later, Iranian missiles struck areas in northern and central Israel, according to an Israeli rescue service. Initial reports suggested at least 16 people suffered minor injuries and several ...

Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations after Donald Trump launched US air strikes on the regime’s nuclear facilities. The Prime Minister said Iran’s nuclear programme is a “grave ...

Wanstead Village ward councillor Paul Donovan explains why he wants Thames Water and the other water companies brought back into public ownership.

But before becoming a household name and a British national treasure, Sir David spent his time in the London suburb of North Finchley. Born David White, the actor grew up in post-war London as the son ...