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East London And West Essex Guardian

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:41:15 +0100
Woodford Town FC returns to home ground after 28 years
Woodford Town Football Club made an emotional return to their old stamping ground after their first home game for 28 years.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Amateur football clubs protest at cost of hiring pitches
Amateur football clubs in Waltham Forest have hit out at the cost of using council-owned pitches, claiming it is straining their finances.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:01:00 +0100
Moderna Covid vaccine approved for children aged 12 to 17. Is it safe?
It is the second Covid-19 jab authorised for those aged between 12 and 17, after the Pfizer vaccine.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Afghanistan: How you can help as Taliban take control of Kabul
Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:51:36 +0100
Unison Union: Fury as army drafted in to drive ambulances
Union bosses have slammed plans to draft in army men and women to drive ambulances.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:25:32 +0100
WATCH: Dramatic CCTV shows pub raid on illegal bird trade
Dramatic footage shows a police raid at a pub during one of the biggest wild bird operations in the UK.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:24:03 +0100
Nando's issues urgent food warning to customers
The Peri-Peri chicken chain is a favourite among Brits with it’s range of spicy chicken offerings and tasty sides.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:25:33 +0100
Queen in Covid scare as 'Balmoral worker sent home after positive test'
Her Majesty reportedly sees the trip as an opportunity to return to normal amid the death of her husband Prince Philip.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:10:02 +0100
Kenny Jackett praises Leyton Orient after opening day win
Leyton Orient manager Kenny Jackett was keen to thank the fans for their support as they beat 10-man Exeter 3-0 in their League Two home opener.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives for Brits to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Afghanistan: Emergency meeting amid 'chilling' reports on treatment of women
British troops are racing against the clock to get people out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the Western-backed government.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:41:54 +0100
2022 London Marathon pushed to October
The 2022 race was initially set to return to normal scheduling in April, however as the pandemic continues it has been postponed until October.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:31:30 +0100
Guardian Series and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
WE have teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:42:17 +0100
Redbridge Council ignored its own policy to fine landlords
Redbridge Council “secretly and informally” flouted its own policy over fining landlords, court documents reveal.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:16:56 +0100
Council 'failed in legal duty' to accomodate arrested youths
Waltham Forest Council has failed its legal duty to accommodate arrested teenagers and prevent them sleeping in police cells while awaiting trial, a court has ruled.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:49:41 +0100
Covid vaccine 'mistrust' among young from ethnic backgrounds
Some young people are being “covert” in getting their Covid vaccines because they don’t want to be seen to be “selling out” to the government, medics have been told.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:30:30 +0100
Council apologises to mum for letter over pile of sticks
Waltham Forest Council has backed down after ordering a mum to remove a small pile of sticks from her own front garden.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:40:54 +0100
Judges 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 11:56:29 +0100
Loughton library consultation may be a done deal
I write following the recent Essex County Council public consultation on their plans for a new Loughton Library including a development of at least 38 flats.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:15:36 +0100
New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:21:51 +0100
Covid rule changes from today - do I have to self-isolate after 16th August?
From today, there will be changes to self-isolation guidance as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Moving 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 +0100
Then & 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 +0100
Vestry 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 +0100
Pupils 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 +0100
Pupils 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 +0100
Norlington 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 +0100
Norlington 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 +0100
Boy 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 +0100
It'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 +0100
Plymouth 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 +0100
Walthamstow 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 +0100
Chingford 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 +0100
Two 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 +0100
Dad 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 +0100
Redbridge 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 +0100
Investigation launched after fatal stabbing in Chingford
A man has been stabbed to death in Chingford.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:06:50 +0100
Amber 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 +0100
Nightclub 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 +0100
Landlord 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 +0100
Whipps 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
New 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 +0100
Leyton 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 +0100
The 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 +0100
Figures 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 +0100
An 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.



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