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Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of Epping High Street in 1900 with modern day
Pictured above is Epping High Street c1900 showing the Victoria Buildings on the left that had opened in 1899.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:14:00 +0100
Here are the countries you can travel to without quarantine - if you're double jabbed
Check out the countries that you can travel to without quarantine from October 1st if you're double jabbed.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London farm once part owned by Lawrence of Arabia
Pictured above is Green Farm, The Green, Chingford in 1911.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The celebrities who went on to have second careers
With our celebrities, we sadly shout loudest for the untouchables. Throughout time, those most inaccessible to Joe public have become the most revered due, in part, to their ability to retain their air of mystery.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:08:00 +0100
Turkey, Maldives and Pakistan to come off the red list in changes to England travel rules
International travel will be made "easier" in England will change next month, it has been confirmed.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles this week?
Here are some of the items you can buy in the Middle of Lidl and Aldi Specialbuys this week

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:10:05 +0100
Council to take over housing schemes as costs soar
A housing company set up and owned by Redbridge Council can no longer afford to build any of the 489 new homes it had planned.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Artist paints Wanstead's first large scale mural
Wanstead’s first large scale mural can be found on the side of Nightingale Lane, to raise awareness of the endangered bird.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:45:54 +0100
Blackhorse Lane towers in Waltham Forest Council masterplan
High-rise towers of 18 storeys or more could be on the horizon in Blackhorse Lane as part of Waltham Forest Council’s “masterplan” for the area.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:10:00 +0100
Wanstead man treks 250 miles after storm destroys his kayak
Ben Harris, 21 of Wanstead, found himself stranded in Tanzania after his boat was destroyed in a storm.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:32:10 +0100
M25 and M11 climate protesters have been arrested
Climate change protesters strike again on the M25 and M11 police have made several arrests and shut down their latest protest.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:15:00 +0100
Car hits motorcyclist on A406 by Redbridge Roundabout
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a car deliberately hit him on the A406 by Redbridge Roundabout.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Christmas deals revealed early for NHS and social care staff
Festive deals for NHS staff have been revealed ahead of warnings from shops of delays to stock during the busy period.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:39:11 +0100
Emma Raducanu 'can't get a tennis court' after US Open win
After her US Open victory, Emma Raducanu said she “can’t get a tennis court” because of the buzz surrounding the sport.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:50:44 +0100
Prince Philip's will to remain secret for 90 years to protect 'dignity' of the Queen
The High Court ruled that the Duke of Edinburgh’s will is to remain sealed because of the Queen’s constitutional role.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
HMRC issues Brexit warning to Christmas shoppers
Consumers could get caught out by changes introduced on 1 January.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow Mall offers free advert for green businesses
A Walthamstow mall is giving local green businesses the opportunity to promote themselves for free as part of Great Big Green Week, a national celebration of action on climate change.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:06:00 +0100
IKEA and Swedish House Mafia announce new collection
The collection will focus on affordable home furnishing solutions for producing, playing and listening to music.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:12:36 +0100
You can stay in Winnie the Pooh's home in this new Airbnb listing for Hundred Acre Wood
Yes, you can book to stay in the original Hundred Acre Wood which has been listed on Airbnb to celebrate the character’s 95th anniversary.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:22:03 +0100
Cabinet reshuffle not over as Boris Johnson set to shake up junior minister roles
Boris Johnson's reshuffle is not over yet, as further shake-ups for junior ministerial positions are still planned.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Food agency 3Food4U's school supplies appeal raises £1,8000
A grateful parent was moved to tears after her children benefited from an appeal raised £1,800 to help pay for essential school supplies.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:35:29 +0100
Lottie Walker: East London powerhouse returns to Leyton
Three performers, past and present, with roots in the area will all come together in a fascinating play to be staged later this month.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Spike in anti-social behaviour complaints in East London
Thousands of complaints were recorded in East London as noisy neighbours caused a headache during the first year of the pandemic.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:03:09 +0100
Covid ICUs cases in east London show 90% not fully jabbed
Between July and September, 203 patients with Covid-19 were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) across north east London (NEL). Of these, 90 per cent were not fully vaccinated, with most tending to be on average six years younger than patients ad...

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:23:52 +0100
Cabinet reshuffle update: Every Government minister appointed so far
Here is every minister that Boris Johnson appointed today as he carries out a dramatic shake-up of his top team.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:57:50 +0100
GRM’s Rated Awards 2021: Who’s nominated and how to watch
GRM's Rated Awards are back for 2021 with a whole host of nominees representing the best of UK Rap and Grime.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:01:37 +0100
Maya Jama to host Simon Cowell show 'Walk The Line' on ITV
Maya Jama will host Simon Cowell’s new ITV talent show, Walk The Line

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:44 +0100
Shamima Begum pleads UK people for forgiveness in Good Morning Britain interview
Shamima Begum, the east London schoolgirl who fled her home in 2015 to join the so-called Islamic State terror group in Syria, has asked the British people for forgiveness.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:43:10 +0100
TfL and rail Boxing Day engineering works cut off Heathrow
Passengers are being warned of travel chaos over the festive period with Heathrow Airport set to be inaccessible by rail or Tube.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:01:36 +0100
New black-owned hair salon and shop opens in Chingford
A black-owned Hair Salon and shop has opened its doors in Chingford.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:10:48 +0100
The Red Arrows set to soar over Woodford today
Red Arrows are soaring past parts of East London today- be sure you don't miss the show.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:13:00 +0100
Met Office weather warning for Hertfordshire, Essex, London
A warning of heavy rain and flooding has been issued for tomorrow (Tuesday) covering Hertfordshire and most of London.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:56:26 +0100
MP urges people to get in touch over any flooding in Walthamstow
Walthamstow’s MP has urged people to get in touch if there are any problems on the roads amid heavy rainfall.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Figures show Waltham Forest's tragic suicide rate
Figures reveal how many Waltham Forest residents have lost their lives to suicide – as campaigners call for the Government to bolster prevention services across the county following the pandemic.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:31:21 +0100
What Boris Johnson said at Covid announcement today
Boris Johnson discussed vaccine passports, jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds, the booster vaccine programme, and face coverings.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:45:07 +0100
Boris Johnson's mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies aged 79
Boris Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, has died at the age of 79.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Petrol and alcohol among things considered overpriced since Brexit – see the full list
Cinema popcorn, alcohol and petrol are considered by Brits to be some of the most overpriced items out there, according to VoucherCodes.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:26:22 +0100
Walthamstow home enjoy first outing since lockdown
Senior residents at a retirement home in Walthamstow have worked hard to orgainse their first day trip since the start of the lockdown last March.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Remembering former Walthamstow pub landlord's fury at council last orders
It is five years ago this week since claims of 'double standards' were made after last orders were called for the final time at a Walthamstow pub.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Nominate a charity to receive a share of £20k in East London
Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:42:57 +0100
TfL considers gambling advert ban after Mayor's intervention
TfL has confirmed it has begun looking into how it can implement a ban on gambling adverts across its advertising network after an intervention from Sadiq Khan.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Government extends remote right to work checks
The Government has further extended the concession allowing right to work checks to be conducted remotely rather than in person.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:52:35 +0100
Insulate Britain: Who are they and why did they block the M25?
Insulate Britain caused disruption along the M25 earlier today. But who are the group and what are their aims.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:26:05 +0100
Boris Johnson Covid-19 announcement: When is it? Will there be another lockdown?
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding another lockdown.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:54:16 +0100
Boris Johnson announcement expected to address Covid rules, restrictions: What we know
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding another lockdown.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:58:33 +0100
Impersonation scams double in first half of 2021. How to spot and avoid them
Impersonation scams in the UK have almost doubled in the first half of 2021.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:24:43 +0100
Primark sales see hit as 'pingdemic' affected shoppers
Primark have seen a lower number of sales in recent months, largely due to lower footfall caused by the 'pingdemic'.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:31:45 +0100
Universal Credit cut to go ahead, Health Secretary confirms. When the £20 boost will end
The Health Secretary has confirmed that plans to reverse the £20 uplift in Universal Credit will happen at the end of September.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:44:44 +0100
Will there be an October UK lockdown? Boris Johnson is 'dead set' against it
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding further lockdown.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Coronation Street air pollution plot resonates in Wanstead
Air pollution has hit the cobbles in the latest plotline of the soap Coronation Street.



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