A POLICE OFFICER has revealed how the force was alerted to the activities of Khalid Javed Baqa, 53, of East London, and how they investigated the case and came up with the evidence that led to his conviction. Baqa was ...

CONTROVERSIAL plans to redevelop Chrisp Street market could see up to 400 Muslims lose their prayer facility and be left with nowhere else to go. The problem centres on the building in Market Street which houses a Post Office (on ...

TWO MEN convicted of involvement in the killing of Raja Ali of Dagenham back in 2016 returned to the Old Bailey last week for sentencing. Haziq Raza, 24, of Meath Road, Ilford and Navarda Rhooma, 26, of Eton Road, Ilford ...

Emdad Rahman As part of a wider community engagement programme, a soft ball cricket festival for women is to take place at Wanstead & Snaresbrook Cricket Club on Thursday, 2nd August from 6.30pm. The festival will have a simple format: ...

A YOUNG ILFORD woman has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her boyfriend after a trial at the Old Bailey, during which she was found not guilty of murder. She is Fatima Khan, 21, of Jersey Road Ilford. She ...

Emdad Rahman London Tigers have won the Inner London Football League Cup after defeating old foes Stepney in the last game of the season. An entertaining game finished 2-2, with the Tigers holding their nerve and Azmal Hussain making two outstanding ...

POLICE HAVE asked the public to help find two suspects whom they wish to question in connection with a violent attack on a man in Barking – apparently carried out as part of an attempted robbery. The attack took place ...

Emdad Rahman The Bangladesh Regeneration Trust UK (BRTUK) is inviting readers to join its first ever golf day and support the various charitable causes the Essex-based charity is carrying out in rural Bangladesh. Guests will enjoy a game of golf ...

A SECOND young man has been charged in connection with the murder of Jordan Douherty. He is William Nayya-Welly, 20, of Shepherds Close, Romford. Nayya-Welly was arrested on 19th July and appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court the following day, charged ...

Purple Moon Drama is once more running summer holiday drama activities for young residents aged eight to twelve. Clubs based in Bow and Shadwell are free – but hurry to sign up, as they start today. Purple Moon will also ...