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East London And West Essex Guardian

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brian Rose: I'll pull off 'biggest upset in political history'
Mayoral candidate Brian Rose says he expects to pull off “the biggest upset in political history” on May 6 by becoming the Mayor of London.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
NHS leaders call on Instagram to clamp down on promotion of 'dangerous' drug
Senior NHS officials in England have written to Instagram urging the company to shut down any accounts that promotes or attempts to sell Apetamin.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to go on holiday this month - what you need to know
Boris Johnson has said some foreign travel from the UK will be able to go ahead from mid-May.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:48:02 +0100
'Struggling' ice centre owner given £1 million grant
Waltham Forest Council’s leadership has agreed to pay £1 million towards the cost of rebuilding the Lee Valley Ice Centre to prevent the project from failing.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Meet the youngest candidate in the London Assembly election
The youngest candidate in the upcoming London Assembly election says “more young people need to get involved in politics”.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When siren test at East London water plant ended after 40 years
It is five years since a sound that had become part of weekly life in Walthamstow was heard for the last time.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:16:04 +0100
Sadiq Khan says he will explore new Olympic bid for London
Sadiq Khan says he will explore the possibility of bringing the Olympic Games back to London in 2036 or 2040 if he is re-elected on Thursday.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:40:12 +0100
Covid-19 South African variant surge testing in Redbridge
Surge testing has begun in Redbridge after cases of the South African variant of Covid-19 were identified in the borough.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:26:18 +0100
You could be owed a £750 payout from Google if you own an iPhone
Google’s lawyers say there is no suggestion the so-called Safari workaround resulted in any information being disclosed to third parties.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:05:38 +0100
Robber pretended to be armed to rob Redbridge banks and post office
An 'armed' robber who stole thousands from banks and attemptedd to rob a post office has been jailed.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
'No consultation' over shrub cutting near Grange Hill station
This is to update you on what is currently (not) happening on the railway embankment near Grange Hill station.

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Advice on managing your assets in European Union after Brexit
There are few immediate implications for individuals as a result of Brexit, but those with homes in an EU country will need to be aware of several key points.

Sun, 02 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Take a break from your mobile phone and 'feel the liberation'
Technology has come to play a bigger and bigger role in people’s lives over the period of the pandemic.

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:44:09 +0100
How many people in east London have had Covid-19 vaccine
More than 15 per cent of people aged 45 and over in Waltham Forest have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine while a fifth of people in Redbridge have had two jabs, figures reveal.

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex should seek tougher penalties
We have the election for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex coming up next week.

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Loughton High Road in Essex pictured between the wars
Pictured above is a view of Loughton High Road towards Kings Green in Loughton between the wars.

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
UK supermarkets issue urgent recalls on chocolate, meat and fruit items
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sun, 02 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The UK's favourite outdoor dining experience revealed - do you agree?
According to new research, Brits think BBQ’s are the best way of eating outdoors, beating picnics as the nations favourite method of outdoor dining.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Two votes can be cast in London mayoral election
May I remind all your readers who are voters in the London mayoral election they have two votes in the election, a first preference vote and a second preference vote, and urge them to use their first preference vote to vote for Richard Hewison the...

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:05:00 +0100
Old shop scenes in Epping, Leyton, Loughton and Walthamstow
A horse and cart has pulled up outside, perhaps to collect some of the meat that was hung outside this Epping Forest butchers in Victorian times.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Cyclists pictured in countryside before it became London borough
These two photos of Old Church Road in Chingford, looking north towards the Greene Man, are more than 50 years apart.

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
European Super League idea will be back
In the history of stupid ideas, the European Super League was on a par with Fleetwood and Fox at the Brits or the Poll Tax. The slippery, gold-laden toads who undertook clandestine meetings over the previous year will, now it is shelved, revert to...

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal their biggest Bank Holiday bargains
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in May - the full list
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in May.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:30:58 +0100
Central Line to be hit by strike action on election day
Tube workers on the Central Line will strike next week on May 6, the same day voters head to the polls to elect the Mayor of London.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:10:40 +0100
Sadiq Khan pledges 'unprecedented' tourism campaign
Sadiq Khan has pledged to launch an “unprecedented campaign” to bring visitors back to central London if he is re-elected on May 6.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:04:08 +0100
New Redbridge mayor aiming to thank all Covid volunteers
Redbridge Council’s new mayor wants to personally thank everyone who stepped up to help during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Luisa Porritt calls for 'brewery bailout'
Mayoral hopeful Luisa Porritt yesterday (April 29) visited Bermondsey’s Beer Mile as she called for a “brewery bailout” for London’s independent breweries.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Motorists warned to expect heavy traffic this bank holiday weekend
Motorists have been urged to expect delays in what is expected to be the busiest May Day bank holiday weekend since 2016.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey begins 32-hour campaign bus tour
Shaun Bailey this morning began a 32-hour bus tour of London as part of a final campaign push ahead of next week’s election.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Frail residents' free alarm may soon cost hundreds a year
Vulnerable Redbridge residents who use a free personal alarm system to get help if they fall could have to start paying hundreds of pounds a year from this August.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:14:11 +0100
Met Police give 100 stolen bikes to Barts Health NHS staff
More than 100 stolen bicycles have been handed out to NHS staff after there owners failed to come forward.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:09:16 +0100
East London Chinese takeaways fail hygiene inspections
Two eat London restaurants have been given the worst possible hygiene ratings in the last week.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:33:40 +0100
NHS Covid-19 vaccination bus in Ilford today and Saturday
A vaccination bus is rolling into Redbridge today and this weekend to boost uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
London Mayor candidate Farah London holds City Hall protest
Mayoral hopeful Farah London yesterday (April 28) delivered more than 1,000 reclaimed knives to City Hall to protest against rising knife crime.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:59:12 +0100
The most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2021 revealed
Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.  

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3food4u launches Contain Outbreak project to help Covid-19 sufferers
A community project that has provided a lifeline for many people during the pandemic is stepping up its service in response to the emergence of new variants of coronavirus.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:19:26 +0100
Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey to hear 'housing horror stories'
Mayoral candidates Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey will tonight hear testimonies from Londoners impacted by the housing crisis as community organisers demand action.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:46:20 +0100
Met Police appeal following Walthamstow aggravated burglary
Detectives have released images of four men wanted for questioning after an aggravated burglary in Walthamstow.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:25:40 +0100
Five things Matt Hancock could say at today's Covid briefing
The Health Secretary will address the nation later today to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:18:35 +0100
TOWIE star James Argent reveals weightloss on Loose Women
James “Arg” Argent has revealed he has lost two and a half stone since having gastric sleeve surgery.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:39:53 +0100
New Asda and Morrisons scam is targeting your details - what you need to know
Consumers who receive a suspicious text should contact the supermarket, if they shop with them, to verify it.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
London Mayor Election 2021: Who is candidate Kam Balayev?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record 20 candidates to choose from as they vote for the next Mayor of London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When East London art-deco cinema and Mecca Bingo Club was to be demolished
Proposals for the future of this "local landmark" and "iconic building" were making our headlines five years ago this week.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:04:08 +0100
The east London streets with the most car crimes
An interactive map shows how many car crimes have been reported across east London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:08:26 +0100
eBay responds after NHS Covid vaccine cards appear for £5
PEOPLE are using online auction sites to sell NHS Covid vaccine cards in order to make a profit, an investigation has revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:27:56 +0100
Sadiq Khan targets Lib Dem and Green voters ahead of May 6
Sadiq Khan has been accused of using “fake news tactics” after appealing for Liberal Democrat and Green voters to back him on May 6.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Campaigners warn against swimming in River Lea
Environmental campaigners are warning people not to swim in the River Lea this summer due to risks to their health and wildlife.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:29:26 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 line-up revealed by organisers
The festival is scheduled for September 10 to September 12 and will take place in Crystal Palace Park in South London.



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