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Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The former East London village pub well known for its dance hall
Pictured above is The Dun Cow at the bottom of Friday Hill in Chingford Hatch around 1905.

Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Brits to enjoy warmer weather this weekend with 24C heatwave on the way
Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
NatWest issue urgent warning to all customers over cryptocurrency scam
The high street bank has said it has prevented millions of pounds from being sent to “crypto-criminals”.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:53:18 +0100
How many people in east London have had Covid-19 vaccine
More than a quarter of people in Waltham Forest and a third of people in Redbridge have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:40:55 +0100
'Toxic Tesco towers' with more than 1,200 homes approved
Plans to build ‘toxic Tesco towers’ of more than 1,200 homes will go ahead but the delivery of a proposed new station entrance remains uncertain.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:33:26 +0100
Man charged with murder following death of woman in Ilford
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Ilford.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:09:03 +0100
Police appeal following Ilford rape and indecent exposure
A woman was raped and another flashed in Goodmayes in the space of little more than two weeks.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
TfL introduces new pedestrian priority crossings
TfL has announced that pedestrians will be given priority at 18 road crossings in London as new upgrades are rolled out.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:08:54 +0100
More than 100 cases of new Covid-19 'Thai variant' detected in the UK
Scientists will carry out laboratory tests to determine whether it reaches the threshold of being a variant of concern.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:58:40 +0100
Boris Johnson warns Indian variant surge could delay June 21 lockdown plan
Cases of the variant have doubled in the last week sparking fresh concerns over stage four of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown.

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Brits have an ‘it won’t happen to me’ attitude to life – including Covid
More than one in 10 (13 per cent) have even ignored a symptom of an illness in the hope it would go away.

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi issue guidance to shoppers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
The opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check details on Aldi’s website before their trip.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:21:05 +0100
Report calls for rethink of permitted development rights
Local communities in London should be given more say over the future of high streets to prevent further decline, according to a new report.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:02:08 +0100
Mayor of London to meet campaigners fighting new incinerator
The Mayor of London has agreed to meet with campaigners opposing plans to expand north London’s waste incinerator.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:45:07 +0100
NatWest helps entrepreneurs with eco-friendly businesses
These three London-based entrepreneurs have decided to put the planet before profit with help from NatWest.

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:49:17 +0100
Redbridge parks proposing £100 fine for spitting and more
Spitting, loitering or paddling in Redbridge parks could soon be punishable by a £100 fine.

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 10:29:02 +0100
Asda issue urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning for popular item amid salmonella scare
The item will usually cost shoppers around £1.95 and the recall includes all ‘use by’ dates up to and including June 3, 2021.

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.



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