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Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
London Councils: Tackling housing crisis must be 'top priority'
The cross-party London Councils group has said addressing the housing crisis must be the Government’s “top priority” following the release of a new report.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Friends reunion: What stars of the show have been up to since the last episode
The shows return in arguably the biggest TV news of the year as the full cast will reunite for the first time in more than 20 years.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Holiday destinations that could soon be added to travel green list
Holidaymakers have been urged to only travel to countries on the green list, which currently includes 12 destinations.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:31:46 +0100
Redbridge schools criticised for banning Palestinian flag
Redbridge parents are furious after their children were banned from showing support for Palestine in school.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:13:27 +0100
East London hospital holds patient clinic to reduce Covid backlog
A special surgical outpatient clinic enabled 162 outpatients to receive a consultation at Queen's Hospital.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Putting jobs back into the local community with Waltham Forest College
At the heart of Britain’s economic recovery and the first choice for vocational excellence, Waltham Forest College are here to provide you with a skills-based knowledge that will drive you forward in your career, whether that’s in a field you...

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:33:55 +0100
New mum thanks hospital staff following haemorrhage ordeal
A new mum who had a haemorrhage shortly after birth has thanked the medical team who kept her safe.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New London Assembly members call for Parkrun to resume
Two new London Assembly members have stepped in to assist efforts to resume Parkrun events next month.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:42:23 +0100
Dominic Cummings says Boris Johnson branded Covid-19 a 'scare story'
Dominic Cummings claimed the Prime Minister described the virus as “the new swine flu” while giving evidence.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Royal Mail scam: 8 arrests made as part of police investigation
The suspects were allegedly involved in sending scam text messages, primarily posing as Royal Mail

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
23 Movie release dates you need to add to your cinema diary in 2021
From Marvel and James Bond, to reimagined classics, here are the top picks for cinema-goers in 2021.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:23:48 +0100
Man guilty of murder at Leyton snooker hall
A gunman who shot a man dead inside a snooker hall has been convicted of murder.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:16:16 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:22:21 +0100
Woman died after Ilford hospital missed bowel obstruction
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Juliet died at Queen's Hospital

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:33:41 +0100
Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.

Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Are Extinction Rebellion to blame for cuts to right to protest?
‘The people doth protest too much!’ according to the Government's Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:25:09 +0100
National Lottery could be scrapped from newsagents under new licence
The Gambling commission is set to announce whether Camelot will keep hold of the licence for a fourth term in the next six months.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Concern over children catching new Covid strain from pet dogs
It is not yet clear if the virus poses a serious threat, but researchers are concerned animal to human infections will become more frequent.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
When you can see May supermoon set to delight UK skygazers this week
The celestial event is expected to be visible at dawn on May 26, when the moon is at its closest point to Earth.

Mon, 24 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When Walthamstow's East 17 were set to play at 'pro-Brexit' concert
The East London boyband's decision to perform at a 'pro-Brexit' concert was making our headlines five years ago this week.

Mon, 24 May 2021 14:58:42 +0100
Whipps Cross neighbours object to six-storey car park plans
Plans for a six-storey car park as part of the new Whipps Cross Hospital have added to concerns over air pollution.

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan opens Covid memorial garden in East London
A “living memorial” to Londoners who have lost their lives to Covid-19 was today opened in east London by Sadiq Khan.

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:16:01 +0100
Londoners invited to vote on new Trafalgar Square sculpture
Londoners are being given the chance to vote for the next piece of art to occupy the iconic fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Long-Covid advice for workers and employers
The emergence of 'long-Covid' has been difficult to navigate for employers and employees, and the Office for National Statistics estimates that over one million people have reported experiencing long-Covid.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
20 dangerous items all drivers should clean out of their immediately
Drivers are being warned of 20 items that could pose a serious risk when driving

Sun, 23 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The lost Epping pub building dating back to the 16th century
One of the many lost inns in Epping high street was The Cock.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
M&S, Asda and Morrisons issue urgent warning over food items sold in store
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning and Hepatitis A are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sat, 22 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
How Wanstead Park and Flats helped people during pandemic
Wanstead Park and Flats must have contributed much to the sanity of people over the period of the pandemic.

Sat, 22 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Memories of roads in East London from the past
Harold Wilson was Prime Minister, inflation rose above 24 per cent and unemployment climbs over 1.25 million for the first time. The year was 1975 and the picture at the top of the page of part of the Harrow Green Estate was typical of many urban ...

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Onlookers gather as firefighters tackle East London hotel fire a century ago
The Royal Forest Hotel pictured above in 1912 with onlookers as Chingford’s volunteer fire fighters tackle a devastating blaze at the hotel.

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Eurovision 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the grand final
The Eurovision Song Contest has introduced some of the world’s biggest musical stars to the world including Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and ABBA.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
You could face a £1,000 fine if you don't act this weekend
Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Mayor visits new Tube station as Northern Line extension nears end
Sadiq Khan visited the new Nine Elms Tube station today as the Northern Line extension nears completion.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:32:00 +0100
6 areas of concern identified in England amid spread of Indian variant
The Indian Covid variant has now been found in a multitude of places across the country.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Friends reunion: When can you watch in the UK?
Friends was one of the biggest sitcoms on the planet in the 90s before it ended in 2004 and will return after more than two decades.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:25:45 +0100
City Hall Labour calls for TfL rail devolution
The London Assembly’s Labour group has called on the Government to “urgently reconsider” its plans for overhauling Britain’s rail network.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:46 +0100
Met Police appeal to parents in bid to halt gang recruitment
Parents and carers of youngsters in Redbridge at risk of being drawn into gangs and criminal life are being urged by the Met Police to “take action”.

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:56:29 +0100
Men appear in court charged with Chigwell rabbi attack
A rabbi attacked just meters from his Synagogue was hit in the head with a brick after being knocked to the floor by a barrage of punches, a court has heard.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:21:08 +0100
Rapist forced woman in car from Ilford High Road and attacked her
A man who forced a woman into a car and raped her has been jailed for ten years.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
World's first clinical trial on Covid booster jab launched in the UK
Some 2,886 people aged 30 and older are being recruited at 18 NHS sites from London to Glasgow.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce new 'McDonald's' menu including 'Big Mac'
Everyone knows a McDonald’s order isn’t complete without a serving of classic chicken nuggets, and Aldi’s version will be no different.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:31:59 +0100
London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan visits Yorkshire to show London's role in recovery
Sadiq Khan today visited Yorkshire as he doubled down on his pledge to “build bridges” between London and the rest of the country.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:43:53 +0100
Disabled Leytonstone woman left with 'dangerous' leak
A disabled Leytonstone woman has been left in potential danger for years after her housing association failed to fix a long-standing leak.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:12:27 +0100
Men charged in connection with Chigwell rabbi assault
Two men have been charged in connection with an assault on a rabbi just meters from his Synagogue in Chigwell.

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:38:26 +0100
Redbridge Council hoping to extend ban on buying sex
Three years after the creation of the UK’s first boroughwide no-prostitution zone, Redbridge Council wants residents’ support to keep cracking down.

Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prestigious final date for hard-hitting Leyton Sixth Form College play Just My Boy
The highly acclaimed play Just My Boy, performed by Leyton Sixth Form College's On Point Theatre Company, has been accepted by the prestigious International Youth Arts Festival for what will be the final performance of this acclaimed, hard-hittin...

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Gas boilers could be banned from 2025
The plan to cut emissions also includes an end to sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2035.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Nick Knowles faces sack from BBC show DIY SOS for his role in Nestle advert
Nick Knowles has hosted DIY SOS for over two decades, since it debuted in 1999. 



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