East London and West Essex Guardian
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Iconic east London art trail returns this summer for 20th anniversary
The Walthamstow Art Trail will return to east London, transforming the area into a free, living gallery on June 5 to June 14 for the 20th anniversary.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Domed structure at Chingford sports ground could stay up all year round
Here all all of the most recent planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest.
Wed, 20 May 2026 07:41:02 +0100BA issues update to passengers after cancelling flights to 7 major destinations
British Airways has cut flights to seven major destinations amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:53 +0100Strictly's new hosts confirmed as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe
The BBC has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:24 +0100Is Halifax about to disappear? Lloyds breaks silence on shock claims
Reports suggested Halifax could stop taking new customers later this year before existing account holders are gradually moved to Lloyds Bank
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:59 +0100M&S launches salad that lasts five days longer due to one clever trick
Marks & Spencer shoppers will soon find salad leaves that stay fresher for up to five days longer thanks to a new vertical farming method
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:44:19 +0100UK radio hosts set to make 'dream' cameo appearances in new Toy Story film
Capital hosts Jordan North and Sian Welby will make cameos in the new Pixar film Toy Story 5.
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:38:48 +0100UK charity shop chain with 500 stores announces more closures
Barnado’s, which operates more than 500 stores UK-wide, is shutting more stores this month, following a series of closures across the country.
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:19:41 +0100Channel 4 removes all MAFS UK episodes from streaming after sex assault allegations
Channel 4 has removed all seasons of Married at First Sight UK after "very serious allegations" made against former "contributors" of the show.
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:11:23 +0100Major UK train operator slashes services on its busiest routes this summer
Avanti West Coast has cut one-in-seven services on its busiest routes after a government request.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100Green Party announces joint leaders to run Waltham Forest Council
The Green Party has named its new joint leaders, who will head up a 'values-led' council group in Waltham Forest.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:38:27 +0100More than 23,000 people rushed to A&E after getting rings stuck on their fingers
There were 23,228 hospital visits between 2021 and 2025 linked to rings becoming painfully wedged.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:24:02 +0100Mrs Hinch fans reveal clever soap hack solving common household problem
One woman described the switch from liquid handwash to bars of soap and asked how to make use of the tiny Dove pieces
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:23:25 +0100Tesco shoppers baffled after being asked for ID to buy mangoes - this is why
Multiple customers reported being stopped at the tills and told they needed staff approval to complete their purchase.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:12:02 +0100Can you spell? The words most get wrong
In the digital age, it seems no one is immune from a moment of doubt about how to spell even the words we use every day.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100Red Arrows announce 2026 schedule - full list of 23 displays and flybys in the UK
The Red Arrows have announced their schedule for 2026 - see the full list of displays taking place in the UK and around the world.
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:04 +0100UK cinema chain to give free drinks to customers if you have this common name
Showcase Cinemas is giving customers a chance to get a free treat at the cinema but you must have this name to claim it.
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:25 +0100Wetherspoon fans hail ‘genius’ £4 ‘secret menu’ dessert hack
The video has prompted praise from social media users who called it a smart way to replicate a restaurant dessert on a budget.
Mon, 18 May 2026 06:11:21 +0100EastEnders confirms special week of episodes that will change everything
BBC's EastEnders has confirmed that the soap will have a special week of episodes next month.
Sun, 17 May 2026 15:51:00 +0100Gunshots fired at Walthamstow home sparks hunt for suspects
Gunshots were fired at a residential address in Russel Road in Waltham Forest.
Sun, 17 May 2026 15:27:46 +0100Gunshots fired at east London home sparks hunt for suspects
Gunshots were fired at a residential address in Russel Road in Waltham Forest.
Sat, 16 May 2026 07:37:00 +0100Free befriending service helps tackle loneliness
Karen Fulcher from Mind in West Essex explains how a free befriending service is helping people across the area feel less alone.
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:49:14 +0100King 'shocked' and 'saddened' by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show
King Charles has shared he is "greatly shocked" after a soldier fell from their horse and died at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:08:33 +0100UK aerospace firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets falls into administration
Aeralis was vying to build the next jets to be flown by the Red Arrows, but it has fallen into administration
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:10 +0100Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 miles of loo paper annually
Kids in Britain are using more toilet paper than anyone else, flushing up to 13,476,238 MILES down the loo every year.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:40:10 +0100More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:36:17 +0100The best British Eurovision entry of all time has been revealed
Sam Ryder's 'Space Man' (26 per cent) and Brotherhood of Man’s ‘Save Your Kisses for Me’ (22 per cent) came in second and third place
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:54 +0100The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed
Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100Spotify fans divided by new 20th anniversary app design - 'Thought it had glitched'
Spotify fans have been left divided after the streaming giant changed its app design as part of its new 20th anniversary campaign.
Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0100Exotic animal sanctuary offers weatherproof half-term fun
Donna Rose invites families to enjoy feel-good May half-term fun at Get to Know Animals, Epping’s indoor exotic animal sanctuary.
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:00 +0100How poor communication is worsening Thames Water chaos in Chingford
Chingford MP Iain Duncan Smith criticises Thames Water over ongoing road closures, delays and a lack of clear communication with residents.
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:24:46 +0100Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:57 +0100Walkers launches exciting range of crisps for the World Cup that are available now
Limited-edition crisps from Walkers are arriving in shops as part of a brand-new football-themed promotion.
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:27 +0100ITV Coronation Street legend Bill Roache on retirement and feeling 'lucky to be here'
Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the hit ITV show, says he’s not retiring from Coronation Street just yet.
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:28:46 +0100Sainsbury’s shoppers can double Nectar points on Merlin theme parks and attractions
Sainsbury’s Nectar members can now double the value of their points on tickets for Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, Thorpe Park, the London Eye and more
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:00 +0100UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:34 +0100BBC comedy that ‘continues to capture hearts of the nation’ renewed for third series
Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, will return to the BBC for a third series in the near future
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:29 +0100‘Petrol head’ dad spends 100 hours creating perfect replica of dream car in LEGO
A self-confessed ‘petrol head’ dad has spent 100 hours building his dream car from 1,200 Lego pieces – and could soon see it become a real toy for sale in stores.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:53:49 +0100EastEnders serial killer to return to BBC soap for 'explosive' storyline
An EastEnders villain is expected to return to Albert Square four years after he went to prison, according to reports.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:46:00 +0100Multi-storey building with 36 flats and commercial space planned in Chingford
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council this week.
Thu, 14 May 2026 16:13:00 +0100Looking for love? Piggy Wig is pawsitively ready
Piggy Wig is a gentle, cheeky cat with a tough past and a big heart, now searching for a loving forever home.
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:28:44 +0100Jess Phillips resigns from Keir Starmer's cabinet after declaring 'Decency is vital'
The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100All the latest planning applications received by Redbridge Council
This week's planning applications received by Redbridge Council.
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100London walk to raise funds for prostate cancer passes famous landmarks
A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100Free creative arts summer programme for young adults to launch in Redbridge
Young artists in Redbridge are being invited to apply for a free summer programme of masterclasses and workshops at East Bank in Stratford.
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100'Urgent action' needed after child spends 77 days in Queen's Hospital A&E
Matthew Trainer, chief executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, says children and young people can end up staying in emergency departments for weeks because of a lack of suitable placements.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition
TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:33:09 +0100Green Party take control of Waltham Forest Council for the first time
The Green Party has taken control of a London borough council for the first time with Green party Cllr Rob Gardner elected in Leyton.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:56:00 +0100What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth? Prime minister under pressure
Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:47 +0100New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today - see what's changed
New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.