An alternative rock and hip hop band famous for collaborating with Quentin Tarantino will be headlining Walthamstow's Grillstock festival this summer. 

The Guardian Series has asked each parliamentary candidate to list five reasons why they should become an MP at the General Election on May 7.

An armed man who threatened police with a knife was arrested in the early hours of this morning. 

Young campaigner deferred university place to fight for women's rights around the world.

A mother partially paralysed from a stroke is taking part in a sponsored walk with her teenage daughter who saved her life after seeing a TV advert.  

A long-standing headteacher has paid tribute to a "gifted and very talented" student who died suddenly while celebrating the start of the summer holidays with friends.

Police have issued a warning for women to remain vigilant on Leyton and Hackney Marshes after a third attack in ten days.

A man has been cautioned and fined after police seized drugs and an axe during a raid in Chingford.