East London and West Essex Guardian

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:24:00 +0100
Ferrari trades petrol roar for plug and puzzlement
Comedian Steve Allen gives his take on Ferrari’s move to electric, from eye-watering cost to baffled fans and a very different driving experience.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:56:40 +0100
Zoe Ball reportedly lands new job at rival radio station after leaving the BBC
Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball is reportedly moving to Greatest Hits station.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:26:35 +0100
Buffy and Ted Lasso stars lead tributes to Anthony Head after death aged 72
Stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso have led the tributes for Anthony Head after his death aged 72.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Volunteers celebrated for keeping Epping Forest community strong
Voluntary Action Epping Forest thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week, highlighting their vital role in supporting local communities and services.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:47:51 +0100
Chief executive of east London hospital trust stepping down
Amanjit Jhund will leave Whipps Cross Hospital later this year to become chief executive at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:35:51 +0100
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso and Merlin star Anthony Head dies aged 72
Anthony Head, best known for his role as Rupert Giles in the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:51:04 +0100
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57 after 'courageous' battle with cancer
MOBO Awards founder Kanya King has died at the age of 57 after a battle with colon cancer.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:07:41 +0100
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor causes fury after profiting on staff living at Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed private income from subletting properties on a royal estate.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:06:55 +0100
M&S axes service that shoppers 'absolutely swear by' from all stores after 16 years
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has confirmed its mobile Scan & Shop service has been discontinued - see shoppers' reaction to the decision.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
My trip to a hair clinic in Istanbul - a mecca for the bold, bald, and beautiful
I visited the hair clinic Esteworld in Istanbul to find out what makes it so special.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0100
A lasting tribute: Hospice invites dedications with handcrafted Forever Flowers
Dedicate a sunshine yellow Forever Flower from St Clare Hospice and help fund compassionate care for patients and families.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0100
Mollie the mellow moggy seeks a peaceful pad
Meet Mollie at Cats Protection Epping Forest, a gentle two-year-old cat seeking a calm, quiet home with no other pets.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports sessions launched for homeless people near London stations
A charity is using sport and physical activity to help homeless people rebuild their lives and regain independence.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:25:14 +0100
New LGBTQ+ pride festival to launch in east London this July
Taking place in Waltham Forest, the festival will run from July 6 to 18 and aims to celebrate queer culture, creativity and community.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chigwell children spend day in Hainault Forest learning about bees
Nearly 20 children spent an afternoon in Hainault Forest learning about bees and pollination during World Bee Day week.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:22:30 +0100
M&S Summer Beauty Bag 2026 is the best £40 I’ve spent on beauty this year, here's why
I tried the M&S Summer Beauty Bag 2026 - it’s one of the best beauty deals of the year. Here’s what’s inside the £40 beauty edit worth over £230.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:09:37 +0100
UK charity shop chain with 640 stores announces it will close 150 locations
The British Heart Foundation, which operates 640 stores UK-wide, has revealed it is set to shut 150 of its sites.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:51:07 +0100
Sainsbury’s to stop selling popular kitchen ingredient in major eco shake-up
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced it will phase out the sale of its own-brand brown eggs and instead sell white eggs.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:05:26 +0100
Lingerie brand that introduced Wonderbra to the UK liquidated
Gossard Limited appointed administrators on May 14, 2026, and has officially ceased trading.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:07:14 +0100
Asda to cut 1000 jobs as supermarket chain makes further push into automation
Asda is undergoing a major restructuring of its logistics operations, which will see more roles replaced or redefined by automated and robotic systems.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:05:44 +0100
Starbucks confirms the return of viral drink this summer as Brits left 'screaming'
Starbucks has confirmed that its viral Unicorn Frappuccino is returning to stores this summer.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0100
When Harry met Harry - Harry Kane figure unveiled at popular London venue
The Baker Street attraction has unveiled its first waxwork of England football captain Harry Kane, just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:47:14 +0100
Universal names new UK theme park that's set to open in 2031
Universal’s first UK theme park, due to open in 2031, now has a name - will you be visiting?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:51:15 +0100
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login
Halifax users have been reporting issues with the bank this morning (June 3) and have struggled to login, use the app and make payments.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:42:31 +0100
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:25 +0100
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones by offering them holidays and bucket list experiences - on the condition they agree to leave 'immediately.'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:37:40 +0100
Pizza Express announces the return of fan-favourite £1 mains deal
Pizza Express is offering customers a second main dish for just £1 when they purchase another main.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:10:39 +0100
UK brewery enters administration as survival crisis mounts amid 'challenging costs'
A brewery has entered administration as the UK’s beer sector faces mounting pressure.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:49 +0100
McDonald's announces major menu change with brand new burgers and collectible cups
McDonald's has announced a limited-edition menu for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See all the new menu items.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0100
Leyton HMO retention among new plans sent to council
Here are the latest planning applications received by Waltham Forest Council this week.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0100
Walthamstow dad wins £29k car after a year 'unable to afford one'
Mazin Ali from Walthamstow won a brand new Jaecoo 7 Delux, worth £29,355, through an online BOTB competition after spending a year without a car.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0100
Redbridge volunteer says 'I'm proud to be part of changing someone's day'
Jaspreet Kaur, who volunteers at Citizens Advice Redbridge, has spoken about her experience during Volunteers Week.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Essex fire service outreach event offers safety and recruitment advice
The event, held in Waltham Abbey and by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), featured teams from Epping Forest District Council.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crematorium to host free Father's Day event for bereaved families
Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium in Hainault is opening its doors to anyone in the community from June 15 to 21.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:21:53 +0100
High street fashion chain enters liquidation with 'closing down' sales
The company’s website is now offline, calls to its customer service line go unanswered, and emails bounce back.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:02:40 +0100
Sir David Attenborough not slowing down at 100 as energy remains ‘strong as ever’
Sir David Attenborough is not slowing down on his passion for the natural world despite recently turning 100 years old.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:24:09 +0100
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know for Soccer Aid 2026 including how to watch and the line-ups
From actors like Tom Hiddleston and Danny Dyer to football legends Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott, there are plenty of huge names taking part.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:04:00 +0100
Why the fight to keep phones out of schools must go further
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart explains why he is campaigning to keep smartphones out of schools and push for stronger protections for children online and on social media.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
Here's why the Champions League final is on earlier this year and what time it's on
Arsenal and PSG are facing off in the the 2026 Champions League final, but while it typically starts at 8pm UK time, this year there has been a change.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0100
Onboard dining experiences and a wartime weekend planned at heritage railway
Step aboard for heritage dining train experiences and a 1940s wartime weekend at Epping Ongar Railway, with themed nights, live re-enactments and family fun.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0100
Summer solstice arrives with longest daylight and striking planet pairing
Discover June’s night sky highlights as Venus and Jupiter align, a crescent Moon shines nearby, and the summer solstice brings the longest day of the year.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:57:00 +0100
WATCH - CCTV shows teen throw 15kg sofa from Westfield Stratford top floor
The moment a teenager threw a 15kg sofa from the top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre was captured in newly-released CCTV footage.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:15:07 +0100
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:47 +0100
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:21:45 +0100
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s as it confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:33:32 +0100
McDonald's launches new 'drink of the summer' from next week
A new iced drink will be coming to McDonald's in time for summer and it's a twist on the classic matcha.

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:19:39 +0100
Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:28:10 +0100
UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.

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