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East London And West Essex Guardian

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Wonderful picture of High Street in Essex early last century
Above is a wonderful picture of Epping High Street from c1905 with a man posing for the camera, leaning against the famous water fountain erected in 1887.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Here's how you can grab a free coffee or breakfast roll on the trains
Commuters in London can grab a free drink or snack thanks to a rail company offer.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 11:35:36 +0100
Restrictions on over 60+ Oyster card holders 'should be lifted'
The London Assembly has urged Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and TfL to remove temporary travel restrictions for older people imposed at the height of the pandemic.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Picture: Mother and children set to cross East London road 110 years ago
A mother and children are pictured above, perhaps ready to cross a very quiet Station Road, Chingford, with an early perambulator in c1910.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Conservatives have forgotten their core value: conserving
Any brand that ignores their core customer base will, eventually, receive a rude awakening. We can cite a litany of examples from Volkswagen, who destroyed trust with the emissions scandal, to KFC, who ran out of chicken.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Android users urged to delete 8 popular apps that could steal their money
Previous victims have found they’ve been charged over £240 a year for fraudulent plans.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:30:00 +0100
Morrisons announce limited edition Dirty Burger Pizza
Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Lidl and Aldi reveal the best bargains you can find in their middle aisles
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:17:34 +0100
TfL commissioner warns of 'tipping point' in fare increases
The head of TfL has said fare rises in January are not a “pre-determined outcome” despite it being a condition of the government’s funding deal.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:50:35 +0100
Summer making much needed return with mini heatwave
Summer is making a much needed return next week with a mini heatwave - according to forecasters.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:46:37 +0100
Queen's funeral plans 'Operation London Bridge' leaked
There is no indication that the Queen, 95, is in poor health and there have been no urgent changes to her funeral plans.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The full list of people eligible for third Covid vaccine dose
People considered to have had severe immunosuppression at the time of vaccination will be offered a third dose.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:03:50 +0100
Apple delays launch of child abuse detection tools
Apple says it wants to take more time to “make improvements” after concerns relating to privacy were raised.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:19:48 +0100
Buy now pay later: 1 in 10 customers chased by debt collectors
Options to pay later appear on the checkout of retailers’ websites offering to spread the cost of purchases.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:24:00 +0100
Whatsapp now offering journey updates for rail passengers
The messaging app Whatsapp is now offering a service where it can inform rail travellers about journey disruption.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:08:04 +0100
British Gas owner warns energy prices could increase even further
It comes after E.On and Scottish Power told customers standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:19 +0100
Only Fools and Horses pub recreated for 40th anniversary
A pub from classic comedy show Only Fools and Horses has been recreated - and fans can visit for a pint!

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:54:06 +0100
Fourth person dies after horror crash on the M25 in Essex
A FOURTH person has died after a horror crash on the M25 last month.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Leytonstone and Woodford Rotary supporting East London RaceRunners
An organisation that helps athletes who cannot run independently will benefit from a Rotary Club golf day taking place next week.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:28:49 +0100
Dozens of arrests as part of police drug driving campaign
More than 50 people were arrested as part of a two-week campaign targeting drug drivers drivers in London.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Stars to rally for charity night in memory of reality TV star Nikki
CELEBRITIES and stars will be joining together to raise awareness for eating disorder charities in memory of TV star Nikki Grahame.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Spider mating season: How to keep spiders out of your home
Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
COVID-19 vaccine passports will be required for nightclubs in England
The proposed vaccine passport had previously been met with criticism from politicians on both sides, as well as leaders in the night-time hospitality industry.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:44:46 +0100
Royal Mint unveil rare Winnie-the-Pooh 50p coin worth over £1000
The new collectable will feature Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:41:54 +0100
Woman, 90s, dies after four vehicle crash on busy motorway
Police are appealing for information after a woman died after a four-vehicle crash on the M11.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:46:30 +0100
25 firefighters rush to deal with blaze at home after whole roof catches alight
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters are dealing with a house fire on Belmont Park Road in Leyton.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:02:28 +0100
Man in late teens shot dead in Waltham Forest
A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his late teens was shot dead in east London.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:30:22 +0100
‘Shameful situation’: Mini library vandalised
Concerns have been raised about "targeted" vandalism of a mini library outside a community centre.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
New Covid-19 vaccine showing positive results, pharmaceutical firm says
GSK told the stock market on Tuesday that the advance follows “positive” interim results in the Phase 1 and 2 studies.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter 20th anniversary trolley tour: Where you can see it
The travelling trolley will allow fans around the UK to recreate Harry Potter’s first trip to Platform 9 ¾

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:43:02 +0100
Rail travel demand back to two-thirds of pre-Covid levels
Rail travel demand returned to two-thirds of levels seen before the pandemic

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:49:24 +0100
Instagram announce major change for all users amid NSPCC's child grooming fears
The social media platform does not allow anyone under the age of 13 to join.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:31:59 +0100
COVID-19 antibodies likely present in 8 of 10 young adults in the UK
The presence of coronavirus antibodies suggests someone has had the virus in the past or has been vaccinated.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:56:47 +0100
Ryanair website down RESOLVED: Company confirms booking issues with website and app
Reports on Down Detector referenced issues with the website, bookings and the app.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:21:34 +0100
Natasha's Law: 8 in 10 businesses say they are not prepared
The legislation will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen information on pre-packaged foods.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:06:21 +0100
Leyton High Street: Victim left with head injury after fight
A man has been left with a head injury after a fight in a busy high street involving a hammer.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow held homecoming party for Olympian Lutalo Muhammad five years ago
It is five years ago since Walthamstow welcomed home its own medallist from the Rio Olympics.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:03:09 +0100
Met Office weather forecast: Heavy wind and rain set to hit UK in September
Heavy wind and rain on its way for 'unsettled' September, says Met Office.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:56:25 +0100
Covid variant 'could be more infectious' than any other, scientists warn
The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus vaccines.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:24:43 +0100
Ryanair: See 14 new European routes from Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports
Ryanair announced its Winter 2021 schedule today for its three London airports with the opening of 14 new routes, bringing the total to 142.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:31:23 +0100
Netflix release trailer for season 3 of You - watch it here
Viewers saw the last season end with Joe and Love in suburbia, married and pregnant.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Driving Covid: Here's how pandemic changed driving habits
A Chigwell car retailer offers their insights into how the pandemic has affected our driving habits for good.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
7 new Covid rules coming to schools in September
The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Why your business may need an attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney ('LPAs') enable a person to authorise someone else to make decisions on their behalf, in the event of physical or mental incapacity.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in September
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Wanstead Festival returns after two-year absence in September
The welcome resumption of the Wanstead Festival will be a celebration of our cleaner, greener Wanstead.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The water tower built due to the highest death rate in Essex
Pictured above is Epping Water Tower in c1905.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
August bank holiday weekend: Here's 7 affordable family activities
The summer holidays are coming to an end but you might want to spend this bank holiday weekend doing the last few fun things with your kids.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Dentist goes viral on TikTok for rule on brushing your teeth in the morning
The latest helpful advice shared on TikTok comes from Dental Therapist Anna Peterson.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
6 unique UK locations to visit this Bank Holiday weekend
The UK is home to lots of unique attractions but you might not have visited or heard of them all.



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