Here are six of London’s best spots to unwind when the lecture hall gets too loud. A short walk away from Highgate Station, Highgate Wood and Queen’s Wood offer a surprising level of tranquillity for somewhere so close to central London.

The Epping Forest District Council has lost a legal attempt to remove asylum seekers from the Bell Hotel, citing issues of planning permission and public safety concerns following an alleged sexual assault.

Is there anything better to do on an autumnal day than going for a brisk walk before ducking into a cosy country pub? We can't think of anything that tops it. If you're looking for a new stomping ground then this gallery has beautiful walks that aren't too far from the capital,

Leafy edges, fast trains, and a high street with bite. One Essex town quietly stacks the odds in its favour. Set on the fringe of Epping Forest, Buckhurst

Epping Forest District Council has received a range of new planning applications, including new flats, temple repairs and barn conversions

A sign near the Bell Hotel in Epping was defaced with a graffiti resembling St George's Cross, just hours before a High Court judge is to rule on an injunction that would block asylum seekers being housed there.

And finally, it was an honour to join the celebrations and speak at the Diwali event at BAPS Chigwell Mandir. Our community coming together to celebrate the victory of light over darkness was hugely uplifting.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Epping Forest District Council, featuring a range of proposals from residential

A review into how a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from prison is to conclude within eight weeks, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said. Hadush Kebatu was arrested in London after a three-day manhunt that was sparked when HMP Chelmsford freed him in error on 24 October.