Elaine Colquhoun, executive principal of Whitefield Academy Trust, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in recognition for her contribution to education

Most drivers would be happy to put their mobile phones and tablets into a drive safe mode to help them concentrate behind the wheel, according to a new study.

The executive headteacher of a Walthamstow primary school has been given a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.

Dynamic and powerful performers are heading to Waltham Forest for the first ever Dance All Over E17. Street style, contemporary, classical, dance on film, Asian dance and youth dance groups will all be part of the free two-day event funded by the council and organised by Ajos Dance, an award-winning social enterprise, which will present three pieces at the festival.

A park in Waltham Forest has been recognised as among the best in the country.

A car buying dealership was the victim of a major burglary, last night, with a number of vehicles being stolen from their premises.

Elderly patients have felt as though they are ‘pushed out the door’ during stays at Whipps Cross Hospital, to make room for others, a new report has found.

What makes us English? Our love of tea (I prefer coffee)? Ability to form queues (elbows were invented for a reason)? Or knowing the entire backstory of EastEnders (give me Friends every time)?