It has been a struggle to reach even a limited, 30-day ceasefire – which Moscow and Kyiv agreed to in principle last week.

One expert has said the perception of lowering taxes on big businesses while making government spending cuts would likely face criticism.

Leyton man Daniel McCollins sexually assaulted two girls outside court while he was on trial for drug dealing.

The cafés inside Sidcup and Erith Morrisons are set to close as part of sweeping changes announced by the chain this week.

Plans to almost double the number of homes as part of an estate regeneration project have been given the go-ahead, despite concerns over height ...

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg needs to make progress with a supervision order imposed after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over five years, a court has heard. The 32-year-old ...

Two serving British Army soldiers who plotted to sell more than £8,000 worth of cannabis have avoided jail. When police arrested one of the soldiers, he phoned his wife telling her to get rid of a bag ...

Two more arrests have been confirmed by police after teenagers were stabbed at a party at a primary school in Hornchurch.

French actor Gerard Depardieu has begun giving evidence on the second day of his trial on sexual assault charges, saying: “I won’t hide, it’s hard.” The 76-year-old Oscar nominee said it was “very ...

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has announced he is to quit Holyrood – but he hopes to run again for Westminster. Mr Ross said in such circumstances it is “right” that he does not ...

Marc Allen, 50, disturbed the intruder at his property in Erith, south-east London, who then snatched the keys to his car.

The armed forces minister said no UK personnel had been put at risk as a result of US officials using a messaging app to discuss war plans.