Upminster13 Dec 2024Man dies after being hit by car on motorwayPolice asked for anyone with information to come forward13 Dec 2024Essex14 Nov 2024'Men can really let their guard down on our walks'Scott Johnson hopes to support more men as his mental health initiative expands across London.14 Nov 2024England9 Oct 2024Smiling seal photo wins Countryfile calendar prizePrimary school teacher Ursula Armstrong only took up photography during lockdown.9 Oct 2024In Pictures8 Sep 2024Man dies in crash that closes M25 for 10 hoursThe road is shut clockwise leading up to the Dartford crossing.8 Sep 2024Essex21 Jun 2024Plane crash caused by loss of engine powerEmergency services attended the scene near Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster last year.21 Jun 20249 Nov 2023Historic London sites added to at-risk registerHistoric England's at-risk register tracks historic buildings which face decay and neglect.9 Nov 2023London17 Sep 2023How to restore a 200-year-old windmillThe 19th Century Upminster Windmill has reopened after the local community's restoration work.17 Sep 2023London6 Sep 2023List names 17 London schools with problem concreteThey are among 147 in England told to close areas containing the material unless they are made safe.6 Sep 2023London25 Aug 2023London Overground lines to be given unique namesPassengers are being encouraged to get involved with the naming of six Overground routes.25 Aug 2023London