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East London And West Essex Guardian

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
London Assembly delays vote on Universal Basic Income trial
A vote on whether or not to recommend a trial of universal basic income (UBI) in London has been delayed following a meeting of the London Assembly.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
TfL fines 1700 people for refusing to wear masks
More than 1,700 fines have been handed out to people who refuse to wear face coverings on London public transport as TfL insists it is cracking down on those who flout the rules.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and TfL acted 'unlawfully' with Streetspace scheme
The High Court has ruled that the Mayor of London and Transport for London acted “unlawfully” by introducing a Streetspace scheme at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Who has gone the extra mile to help your community in the pandemic?
The founder of a community project and kind-hearted staff at a pub have been nominated as community champions during the pandemic - but do you also know someone who has gone the extra mile during these difficult times?

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Leytonstone and Woodford Rotarians to stage quiz for good causes
Members of Leytonstone and Woodford Rotary Club will be putting their knowledge to the test at the end of the month when they stage a virtual quiz.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:59:25 +0000
Restaurant loses licence after acting as 'lookout'
A Goodmayes restaurant owner has lost his licence after his restaurant was used as a “lookout" to evade police.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:57:18 +0000
Nine police officers fined for breaching Covid regulations
Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been fined £200 each for breaching Covid-19 regulations for eating in a cafe while on duty, Scotland Yard has said.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Numerous Epping Forest roads to be affected by temporary 30mph limits
Numerous roads throughout Epping Forest are set to be affected by temporary 30mph speed limits imposed at various stages throughout the next 18 months to allow for roadworks.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:51:43 +0000
'Covid factory' restaurant used as illegal club
A well-known restaurant has been called a “Covid factory” after months of illegal club nights

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:33:59 +0000
Warning for potential flooding in Herts, Essex and London
People are being warned that their homes and business could be flooded as Storm Christoph looks set to make its way to our area.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Historic Leyton pub building saved after legal victory
The owner of a landmark pub must reverse work done to turn the building into flats after losing an appeal against the council.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:29:06 +0000
Walthamstow church fears noise complaints from new neighbours
A church that uses live music in its services fears plans to build flats on an empty site next door will mean it is inundated with noise complaints.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:24:00 +0000
Redbridge NHS cracks down on 'incorrect' Covid vaccine use
Redbridge NHS has cracked down after messages circulated offering spare Covid vaccines to elderly residents to prevent them going to waste.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Here's how your children can access free books online while homeschooling
Gavin Williamson said: “While schools are closed for the majority of pupils, the learning and development of children must continue."

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Revealed: How much is London Stadium costing taxpayers?
The capital’s former Olympic stadium is costing Londoners up to £10 million a year, according to a report from the London Assembly.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Giant tower block at Walthamstow station in East London approved
It is ten years ago this week since campaigners vowed to fight on after a controversial development was given the green light by planners.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:19:00 +0000
Assembly Members clash over Met Police stop and search
Two London Assembly Members have exchanged words following a heated debate about stop and search at a recent Assembly meeting.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:21:00 +0000
On average 20 east London Covid patients dying every day
On average, more than 20 Covid patients are dying in east London hospitals every day, the latest figures reveal.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
UK's Brexit deal with European Union not yet finalised
In his rush to rubbish the EU/UK trade deal Chris Sumner misses the ‘elephant in the room’ , Covid. The deal is favourable, the best obtainable but not finalised.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The drinking fountain in Loughton, Essex, that dates from 1870
The drinking fountain pictured above from c1900 on the corner of Station Road and High Road in Loughton was erected by the Metropolitan Drinking Trough & Fountains Association in 1870.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Storming of Congress by Donald Trump supporters reminder of democracy's fragility
The horrendous scenes in Washington when Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Congress, costing five people their lives, have been rightly condemned.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:30:31 +0000
Fire crews called to blaze in 11-storey block of flats
Fire crews subdued a Leyton flat fire in under an hour.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Reader cannot wait to receive Covid vaccination booster
As I sat amongst the pensioners in Buckhurst Hill awaiting my vaccination I felt at peace, a sudden calmness had descended upon me.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:05:11 +0000
Waltham Forest and Hillingdon Aldi stores start click and collect
Aldi is expanding its click-and-collect services in London after launching its trial to a further two stores in the region, including its stores in Waltham Forest and Hillingdon.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Mansion houses of Walthamstow once home to London's merchants and gentry
Walthamstow’s streets are lined with Victorian and 20th century buildings, making it difficult to imagine it as the quiet rural corner of Essex that it once was. The area was popular with London merchants and the gentry who built large mansions ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The former hotel in East London renamed after Queen Victoria's visit
Originally known as the Forest Hotel when it first opened in 1880 in Chingford, it was renamed the Royal Forest Hotel in 1882 after Queen Victoria’s visit to Epping Forest to dedicate it to the people.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Redbridge Council ordered to pay family £4,500 compensation
Redbridge Council was ordered to pay a family £4,500 in compensation after failing to support two severely disabled teenagers.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Don't clap for us: we are professionals, not heroes
If someone had mentioned a ‘Covid initiative’ this time last year, no doubt you would have treated their utterances by trotting on quick speed and bemoaning the collective lunacy that seemed to have pervaded certain quarters.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Hate crimes on London buses tripled after first lockdown
New data has revealed a shocking rise in recorded hate crimes on London buses following the first lockdown last year.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:37:27 +0000
Redbridge primary schools have hundreds of unused spaces
There are more than 600 unused primary school spaces across Redbridge after a drop in the number of families in the borough.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
TfL: Fares to increase as sustainability plan released
Transport for London has outlined its radical plan to become self-sustainable by 2023, which includes introducing a boundary charge to drive into Greater London and a potential redrawing of the Tube map.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:36:19 +0000
Snow warning tomorrow for Essex, London and Hertfordshire
A yellow weather warning has been issued with snow expected over London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:11:53 +0000
Covid-19 R rate drops below 1 in South East England and London
The number of Covid-19 infections across England is falling as a whole – with the R-rate dropping below one in the south east.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:54:06 +0000
Group of burglars armed their house steal from Walthamstow house
A group of five men armed with knives barged themselves inside a house.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:42:46 +0000
Martin Lewis issues warning to Tesco Clubcard holders
The Tesco Clubcard is a loyalty card scheme allows shoppers can collect points when they shop.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Outdoor cinema can use Walthamstow grounds over summer
A cult cinema events company has been granted permission to hold three months of “immersive” outdoor film screenings on a Walthamstow sports ground this summer.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Rail Passengers urged to check journey times with timetables cut
Some timetables have already been amended, while others will be changed over the coming weeks.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:10:20 +0000
Schools told not to offer free meals over half term break
Schools in England have provided school meals over the holidays throughout the pandemic.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Aldi launch new 75% bargain hour for UK shoppers
The supermarket chain hope the move will help stores cut waste as part of their target of halving food waste by 2030.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0000
UK arrivals from all of South America and Portugal banned
The move comes amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Brazil, with concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
GPs chip in with frontline shifts at Queen's Hospital
Local GPs worked frontline shifts to help out overwhelmed NHS colleagues at Queen’s Hospital.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:57:23 +0000
What we know about Redbridge Council's new cabinet members
Redbridge Council's cabinet has three new members and an entirely new role following last week's reshuffle

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Covid Vaccine: Mayor calls for more supply as stats revealed
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to scale up vaccine supply after it was revealed that the capital has only received a tenth of vaccines supplied to the rest of the country.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:39:46 +0000
Covid survival rates in parts of Essex and east London worst in country
Covid survival rates at hospital trusts in a narrow strip of Essex and Havering are among the worst in the country, new figures have suggested.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Virgin Media provide free mobile data and TV channels
Virgin Media has introduced a range of new measures to help keep customers connected and entertained amid a third national lockdown.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0000
Intensive care units face being 'overwhelmed', PM warns
Boris Johnson said there was a “very substantial” risk that ICUs would be unable to cope if numbers kept increasing.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Cladding scandal: London Assembly report reveals extent
The extent of London’s cladding crisis has been laid bare by a report from the London Assembly, with both the Mayor of London and the Government urged to act.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:01:18 +0000
Goodmayes restaurant accused of endangering public
The restaurant will find out by early next week if it can keep its licence

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Redbridge Council plans to expand Controlled Parking Zones
Redbridge Council hopes to expand controlled parking zones along the Crossrail line and into Woodford and South Woodford

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:30:04 +0000
Man charged with Ilford double murder to appear at Old Bailey
A man charged with the murder of two men in Ilford appeared in court today.



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