Christopher Sedgewick, 39, was found dead at his home in Main Road, Romford, from acute alcohol toxicity, East London Coroner's Court heard.

Maro Itoje stamped his authority on the British and Irish Lions with a commanding display as the Queensland Reds were overwhelmed 52-12 at Suncorp Stadium.

The Met Office said heavy rain could cause some problems but temperatures would no longer be as ‘oppressively hot’.

The decision to scrap key parts of the welfare reform package has left the Chancellor facing the prospect of tax hikes to balance the books.

Pauline Eyre, who officiated 16 Championships, says controversial move has reduced court staff to ‘basically butlers’.

Isle Of Jura is on course to make his long-awaited comeback in the September Stakes at Kempton. The son of New Approach has been off the track for more than a year following his impressive win in the ...

The 23-year-old comes up against the Netherlands on Saturday having spent the first half of the season at FC Twente.

EastEnders fans have been warned of a continued shake-up to the TV schedule over the next week due to sports coverage. As Wimbledon airs daily on BBC One, the soap has fallen victim to airing at a ...

A man has been left with serious and potentially life-threatening injuries after a fight on Lower Clapton Road.

Monetary Policy Committee member Alan Taylor flagged a ‘deteriorating outlook’ in the UK economy as trade woes mount.

Leaders have been told they may wish to set ‘activity planning assumptions’, which can include introducing minimum waiting times.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was forced to shelve key elements of the welfare reform plan to limit a Labour revolt.