East London And West Essex Guardian
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:40:54 +0100Judges as NatWest and Newsquest find our top 100 businesses
OUTSTANDING businesses across the South East of England have joined our campaign to shine a light on their success as part of our initiative in partnership with NatWest.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Moving house? Seven tips for finding a good conveyancer
If you are buying or selling a house, there can be many benefits in using a full service law firm rather than one which only offers a conveyancing service. For example, you may require advice in another area of law, such as litigation or planning. A ...
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Then & Now: A sorting office, a sweet shop and a Quaker school
Here is a view of Kings Head Hill, which took its name from the inn that has stood at the top of the hill since at least 1782.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100'West Ham boss David Moyes needs money to strengthen squad'
The new football season is upon us - it seems like it has never been away, with the excitement of the Euros following the climax of last season.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100Vestry House Museum map shows Walthamstow as it was in 1822
There is a fascinating and beautiful map within the Waltham Forest Archive collection at Vestry House Museum in Vestry Road, Walthamstow.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:01:28 +0100Pupils jumping for joy after being handed top GCSE results
YOUNGSTERS are jumping for joy and looking forward to their bright future after being handed top GCSE results.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:41:37 +0100'I am incredibly proud': Head's pride as students get top GCSE results
Students and teachers at a North Chingford school are celebrating another set of impressive GCSE results.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:22:52 +0100Pupils feel surprise, relief and jubilation after being handed top GCSEs
STUDENTS from Leytonstone's Connaught School for Girls are still feeling surprise, relief and jubilation after achieving top GCSE results.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:35:12 +0100Norlington Sixth Form: Students jumping for joy after top A-levels
Students from Norlington Sixth Form are jumping for joy after getting top marks and securing their places at their first choice university.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:19:36 +0100Norlington School: Pupils “over the moon” with top GCSEs
Pupils at Norlington School are “over the moon” and celebrating top GCSE grades.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:30:24 +0100Boy charged with murder of father in Chingford
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a father who was fatally stabbed after confronting a group of teenagers.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:48:32 +0100It's time we admitted that sometimes it's hard to be a man
In 1968, Tammy Wynette released one of the biggest-selling female country singles of all time: Stand by your Man. It became her signature tune but did little to endear her to the Carmel come lately contingent of feminists at the time who, after decad...
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:50:40 +0100Plymouth shooting incident: Number of fatalities police say
A heavy emergency services presence has been deployed in Plymouth amid a “serious firearms incident” resulting in a “number of fatalities”, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:31:17 +0100Walthamstow dad wins e-car after buying 90p ticket
A father-of-three was in his pyjamas when he found out he'd won a £70,000 cash-and-car prize after buying a 90p ticket from an online competition company.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:39:30 +0100Chingford school celebrates top grades received by GCSE pupils
A school says it is celebrating “excellent” GCSE results achieved by Year 11 pupils this year.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:30:40 +0100Two arrested after fatal stabbing in Chingford
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested after a 45-year-old man was stabbed to death in Chingford.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:49:02 +0100Dad stabbed in Chingford defending 14-year-old daughter
A dad has been stabbed to death defending his teenage daughter from a group of boys who were harassing her, according to neighbours.
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:08:19 +0100Redbridge Council Quiet Streets funding halted
A cycling campaigner says Redbridge Council should not have scrapped the low-traffic Quiet Streets scheme due to a “culture war provoked by right-wingers”.
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:26:21 +0100Investigation launched after fatal stabbing in Chingford
A man has been stabbed to death in Chingford.
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:06:50 +0100Amber Fostering rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted
A fostering agency has objected to Ofsted’s claim it is “not yet delivering good help and care for children and young people”.
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:32:08 +0100Nightclub bosses slam 'confusion' over vaccine passports
Nightclub bosses have warned that the introduction of vaccine passports next month will be “detrimental to business” as London’s nightlife scene faces a slow return to normal since July 19.
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:13:41 +0100Landlord wins court battle with Redbridge Council over fine
An Ilford landlord has successfully overturned a £2,500 fine from Redbridge Council for letting her flat without a licence.
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:45:00 +0100Whipps Cross 'failings' linked to death of patient, inquest concludes
A Whipps Cross patient died after receiving a "suboptimal" dose of medication for four days, an inquest revealed.
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:45:00 +0100Police appeal after man hit by car and killed in Watermead Way
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a pedestrian died following a collision.
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100New skills for a greener future - Aston Group teams up with Waltham Forest College to install their first electric vehicle (EV) charger
New skills emerge through efforts to support the low carbon and green skills climate agenda as leading building services and facilities management company, Aston Group, teams up with Waltham Forest College to install their first electric vehicle char...
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:23:03 +0100Leyton Orient get point from Salford in League Two opener
New Leyton Orient boss Kenny Jackett was pleased to come away with a 1-1 draw at Salford.
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100The legal position regarding leaving digital assets in a Will
Our lives are shifting online more than ever, meaning that digital assets are playing an ever greater role in everyday life.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:50:00 +0100Figures reveal 28 deaths following police contact in London last year
Twenty-eight died following contact with police in London last year, figures have revealed.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100An Essex road that is unrecognisable a century later
A rural picture of Loughton High Road at the turn of the 20th century with just a few scattered shops and the Old Bank.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:11:07 +0100'Covid vaccine keeps us all safe - so why do some refuse?'
Why are people not getting vaccinated at the moment? Some 90 per cent of the population have received one jab, and another 68 per cent have had two jabs at time of writing.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100East London pubs that have closed their doors in Walthamstow
Walthamstow has seen more pubs close than any other part of East London covered by the Guardian - and this week we complete our look at those that have pulled their final pints in E17.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100The East London forge with stables for fire brigade horses
The photo above from 1888 shows Jones Forge, locally known as the Smithy, in Chingford.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100Belfast is a great place to visit, but you won't escape the Troubles
Whenever I hear of Northern Ireland, I think of Ian Paisley. Sitting at home during my childhood, after ham, egg and chips for tea I would, due to father being back from work, be forced to watch the news. The city of Belfast is synonymous with the Tr...
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:14:00 +0100RMT threatens tube driver strikes over TfL pension changes
London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year as a leading transport union announces plans to oppose a review into TfL’s pension scheme.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:35:28 +0100TfL consultation on Red Route fine increase
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face an increased fine of £160 under new plans.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:14:07 +0100Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth next week - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:11:41 +010015 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:12:26 +0100Thousands of children in Essex suspended from school last year
Almost 8,000 children were suspended from school in 2019/2020 – despite lockdown restrictions severely limiting numbers able to be taught in classrooms for a large part of the year.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:18:23 +0100Guns factory discovered as men arrested in Chigwell
Police officers uncovered a guns factory and arrested four people as part of a crackdown on violent crime in east London.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:56:51 +0100Highland Spring issues urgent recall amid reports of exploding bottles
A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100Epping Forest food charity raising money for school supplies
A charity that has provided a lifeline for so many people during the pandemic is now raising money to help give children the right start to a school year.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:57:27 +0100Unions protest as Waltham Forest Council asks mum to move
A single Walthamstow mother told by Waltham Forest Council to move into a pest-ridden shared home and then to Stoke-on-Trent has been forced to move once again.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0100London Triathlon: east London hospitals raising in memory of woman, 22
Staff from a hospital trust will be taking part in the London Triathlon in memory of a 22-year-old woman who died earlier this year.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.