East London and West Essex Guardian

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue
Following a year-long redevelopment, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is set to open its new upstairs music venue: Upstairs at Ronnie’s.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
London man suing Lime after a bike accident snapped his leg 'like a twig'
A London cyclist whose leg was snapped “like a twig” in a near-fatal Lime bike accident is suing the company as he faces life-changing injuries.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:14:34 +0000
Bruce Forsyth to return to Strictly Come Dancing for Tess Daly's last show
Bruce Forsyth is to be featured in the Strictly Come Dancing final for Tess Daly's last show.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:40:01 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing semi-final exit leaked as fans slam 'cruel' results
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 week 12 semi-final exit has been leaked, and fans are so 'sad' after finding out who has been eliminated just before the finals.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Self-driving cars hit London's streets as they prepare to welcome passengers
Waymo self-driving cars have been spotted in trials across London as the company gears up to launch its passenger service next year.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000
Essex police officer has stalking charges dropped after 'admin error'
An Essex Police officer has had his stalking charges dropped due to an “admin error”.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:20:42 +0000
Trains cancelled at major London station after emergency incident
Trains at a major London station are facing disruption due to an emergency incident. Live updates here.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:49:00 +0000
Dozens of new ambulances to hit the streets of London with changes to reduce strain
Sixty new low-emission ambulances are being rolled out across London ahead of winter, boosting patient comfort and crew safety as part of a major LAS fleet upgrade.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:41:00 +0000
Are stamps with Queen Elizabeth's head on still valid? Royal Mail explains
See if first and second-class stamps with the late Queen Elizabeth II's head on are still valid - Royal Mail explains

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:05:00 +0000
What were the scores on Strictly Come Dancing tonight? Week 12 semi-final leaderboard
See all the scores on Strictly Come Dancing tonight (December 13) in the semi-final - Week 12 leaderboard revealed

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:52:00 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing viewers all make same complaint during semi-final scores
Strictly Come Dancing fans all have the same complaint tonight (December 13) during the semi-final (Week 12) scores.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:12:11 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing star spotted on live BBC show for the first time this series
During tonight's (December 13) Strictly semi-final, fans were delighted to spot Gorka Marquez in the Claudatorium for the first time this series

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:46:55 +0000
Only Fools and Horses reunion in the works with special two-part project
Sir David Jason is reportedly working on a new two-part Only Fools and Horses reunion show.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0000
The banned Only Fools and Horses episode with 'upsetting' scenes
One episode of Only Fools and Horses was banned from airing after 9/11 due to 'upsetting' scenes.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:26:36 +0000
Two dead and one fighting for his life as three stabbed in three days in London
Two people have died and three have been stabbed in just three days in London.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:53:11 +0000
Woman charged with murder of 70-year-old in busy street in Walthamstow
A woman has been charged with the murder of a 70-year-old in Walthamstow.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:53:54 +0000
Man charged after van kills student, 20, outside her university in central London
A man has been charged after a van killed a student outside King's College London - and seriously injured two other people.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:28:13 +0000
Former police officer sent ‘abhorrent’ sexual messages to 12-year-old on Snapchat
A former police officer has been sentenced after sharing sexual messages with a 12-year-old girl.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
London Ambulance Service paramedic threatened with murder in horror video
A London Ambulance Service survey reveals 53% of frontline staff experienced physical violence, prompting the launch of a new “RESPECT” campaign.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000
NHS staff choir to perform Christmas concert in Romford
An east London NHS staff choir will host a Christmas concert on December 18 in Romford.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Guinness names UK's best pubs for a pint - but which London boozers made the list?
The new Harp Guide released by Guinness lists 35 British pubs that serve the best pour - and nine of them are in London.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:11:11 +0000
Children's hospice closure reported as charity shop confirms branch shutdown
Richard House Children's Hospice is reported to be closing - and a staff member at its Elm Park charity shop says it will shut its doors for the last time today (December 12).

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:04:07 +0000
Arrest made as man, 26, dies after car crashes into building in Walthamstow
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Walthamstow.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:02 +0000
Person dies after crash at busy junction in Walthamstow
A person has died after being found injured at the scene of a crash in Walthamstow.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:03:22 +0000
RECAP after 'track fault' causes SEVERE Elizabeth line delays
A track fault on the Elizabeth line has resulted in "severe delays" between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:27:29 +0000
RECAP after 'police investigation' SHUTS tube station and road in Walthamstow
A road and Underground station in Walthamstow have been shut in a police investigation this morning.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Historic Tottenham estate to get £3.4m revamp
Haringey Council’s Cabinet approved a contract this week for almost £3.4m to start refurbishment of 77 historic properties at the estate in Tottenham, which was built in the Arts and Crafts style in the early 20th century and is protected by Conse...

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
I went to London's Designer Outlet and bagged some huge Christmas bargains
Armed with a strict budget and a long wish list I visited the London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park - and as well as bagging Christmas bargains I even met Santa

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington second youngest killed in London this year
A 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in Islington is the second youngest to be killed with a knife in London during 2025.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:24:42 +0000
Full list of 33 River Island stores set to close before the end of next month
Full list of 33 River Island stores set to close before the end of January 2026 as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving the company from administration.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:24:11 +0000
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl & more UK supermarkets issue warnings to shoppers
Items sold at Tesco, B&M, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:11:58 +0000
Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses
Low business rates, slashing energy bills and reducing corporation tax are the key measures Brits want to see implemented to help small businesses – with 77 per cent of adults agreeing they deserve more support from government and local...

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:09:45 +0000
Britain’s most festive coach filled with 53 Carols and Noels singing festive tunes
The nation’s most Christmassy coach has been revealed – filled with 53 people named Carol and Noel singing festive songs.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:15:04 +0000
Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m of tour proceeds to 22 animal charities
Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m from his Mortality tour proceeds to animal charities

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:03:28 +0000
HMRC warns millions of 'fast approaching' deadline with £900 fine
With less than two months until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging people filing their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year to start now.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:59:25 +0000
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce Christmas 2025 posting deadlines revealed
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:32:37 +0000
Royal Mail warns these UK postcodes may not receive mail deliveries 6 days a week
Royal Mail has issued an important update for customers this week, relating to the frequency of mail deliveries - is your postcode affected?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000
Boy stabbed to death and teen fighting for life in stabbings hour apart in London
A teenager has died and another one is fighting for his life after two horrific knife attacks across two parts of London in less than nine hours.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000
All the Christmas concerts at London's most iconic concert hall
The Kensington concert venue puts on an annual feast of entertainment and is the most iconic place to enjoy a Christmas concert

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police data has revealed which borough in east London had the most crime in November 2025.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:50:54 +0000
Police update on man's condition after Walthamstow 'assault'
Police have shared an update on the condition of a man who was feared to have suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in Walthamstow.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:31:13 +0000
Woman, 39, found dead inside property in London
Police are have launched a murder investigation into the death of a woman found dead inside a property in London.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:50:10 +0000
Busy central London road remains shut days after gas leak sees hundreds evacuated
New Bridge Street, in Blackfriars, remains partly closed after hundreds of people were evacuated from the area due to a gas leak.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:26:08 +0000
Central and Northern lines severely delayed in rush hour
The Central and Northern lines were severely delayed today (December 10) during the morning rush hour today (December 11).

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 12-14) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Are there dangerous sharks lurking in the River Thames? What you need to know
Discover what types of sharks live in the River Thames and why ZSL is helping them live in the London landmark.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:10 +0000
Channel 4 confirms 2 Hollywood stars will join Celebrity Gogglebox line-up this week
Channel 4 has announced two Hollywood stars have joined the Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Gogglebox special this week (December 12)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:38 +0000
When to get yellow sticker Christmas bargains: Lidl, Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury's
Bargain hunters who leave their festive food shopping until Christmas Eve can save a packet, say experts, but are you brave enough to risk bare shelves?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:45 +0000
Which? says EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air 'deserve to be called out' over bag issue
Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:23 +0000
Amazon stops sale of product over fire and electrocution risk as shoppers warned
Amazon halts sales of JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight in UK after fire and electric shock risks flagged by safety watchdog

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