East London and West Essex Guardian
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:41:00 +0000Stop pitting the young against the old over pensions
Paul Donovan argues that cutting pension support is not the answer and says politicians should stop pitting young against old.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:49:56 +0000Creator of popular BBC show confirms it will be ending after its third series
The creator of Sherwood has confirmed it will be ending after the third series has been broadcast.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:32:43 +0000HMRC Child Benefit rates to rise in April 2027 - new payment amounts explained
HMRC has updated its Child Benefit rates for 2027/28, with millions of parents set to receive higher weekly payments.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:31:22 +0000BBC TV Licence fee reduced from £180 to £7.50 for some in UK - are you eligible?
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:16:59 +0000Post Office urges retailers to keep crucial option open to customers
The Post Office is urging retailers to continue to accept cash payments following digital payment outages.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:05:09 +0000Man fighting for his life after scaffolding falling
A man is fighting for his life after reports of scaffolding falling on Chingford Avenue in Chingford Mount.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:19:09 +0000Sex offender jailed after viewing child sex abuse images of kids as young as two
A sex offender from Waltham Abbey has been jailed after watching extreme pornography of child sexual abuse, including children as young as two.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime reported last month?
Metropolitan Police data has revealed which east London borough saw the most reported crime in October 2026.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:57:52 +0000Government-backed energy company enters administration
Smartway Energy has entered administration, with two Leonard Curtis administrators appointed on November 4.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:40:42 +0000London SMEs Need Cost Certainty to Invest and Grow
Buckle Shipping’s Andrew Cusworth highlights why London SMEs need certainty over business rates and operating costs to invest, recruit and grow.re forcing businesses to put growth plans on hold.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:25:31 +0000Harry Kane waxwork returns to first club ahead of England cap record
Harry Kane’s Madame Tussauds waxwork returns to Ridgeway Rovers as he prepares to become England’s most-capped men’s player, overtaking Peter Shilton’s record.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:44:06 +0000Doctor Who episode removed from BBC iPlayer amid David Walliams allegations
An episode of Doctor Who has been removed from BBC iPlayer following the publication of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against David Walliams.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:33:35 +0000ITV to air David Walliams documentary tonight amid sexual misconduct allegations
ITV is set to air a documentary about comedian and children's author David Walliams tonight (November 10) amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:21:33 +0000David Walliams content removed from iPlayer after sexual misconduct allegations
The BBC is removing content featuring David Walliams from iPlayer following an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:25:02 +0000The nation's favourite mascots of all time have been revealed
The Andrex Puppy, the Dulux Dog and the PG Tips Monkey have been crowned the nation’s favourite mascots of all time.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:18:19 +0000David Walliams tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women have accused David Walliams of sexually inappropriate behaviour and grooming, which he denies
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:39:04 +0000Vodafone axed another 3,000 jobs amid cost-cutting overhaul
Vodafone says it cut 3,000 roles across its UK and European division, but has not disclosed how many were lost in the UK.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:42:33 +0000East London man involved in £13.8m cannabis smuggling plot from Thailand
A man has been jailed for his role in a multi-million pound cannabis smuggling plot.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:44:25 +0000Christmas adventure at Walthamstow Wetlands lets children help save Christmas
Winter at the Wetlands brings Christmas magic, wildlife discovery and Santa to Walthamstow Wetlands from December 5 to 23, supporting London Wildlife Trust.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:52:29 +0000Waltham Forest planning applications include 155 solar panels and new flats
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council this week.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0000Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years for rape and sexual assaults
Former comedian and actor Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than ten years years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:54:06 +0000EastEnders confirms death of popular character 4 years after disappearance
EastEnders has confirmed the death of long-missing character Mick Carter, who was last seen in a dramatic Christmas Day episode in 2022.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:40:17 +0000Construction firm for 'UK's most recognised buildings' to be liquidated
Facade Group, which says it worked on The Shard and Fulham FC's stadium, has been ordered to be wound up by the High Court.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:45:46 +0000Maya Jama quits role as Love Island host after three years and nine series
Maya Jama steps down as ITV Love Island host after three years and nine series; ITV is yet to announce her replacement.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:19:42 +0000Popular high street retailer returns to UK 14 years after chain's collapse
Comet returns 14 years after collapse as an online electrical marketplace, offering more than one million products from 2,500 sellers under Cas Paton.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:40:52 +0000Family, sport and food unite generations while politics and social media divide them
The most common things that unite different generations are family, sport and food - while politics and social media are the most divisive.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:12:43 +0000Russell Brand to be sentenced today for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand will be sentenced on November 9 after being convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. He faces a lengthy prison term.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:36:51 +0000Met Office issues warning to drivers as heavy fog covers much of the UK
UK drivers warned as thick fog cuts visibility to 50 metres, with a Met Office yellow warning placed across much of the UK.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Helping young people take their first steps from classroom to career
Iain Duncan Smith looks at helping young people gain the skills, advice and confidence they need to move from education into work.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000The east London school which is the 'most in-demand' state secondary in the country
Seven Kings School in Ilford is the most "in-demand" secondary school in England for Year 7 places 2026/27, according to analysis of Department for Education data.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two remarkable photos tell the story of London Underground’s deepest Tube station
London’s deepest Tube station at 58.5 metres below street level is Hampstead on the Northern line which opened on June 22, 1907 and boasts 320 steps.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:47:59 +0000UK theme park evacuated after emergency services called to the site
Chessington World of Adventures has been evacuated today after emergency services were called to the site today (Sunday, November 8).
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:29:43 +0000Investigations ongoing as Briton among 6 killed in Poland mass shooting
One British citizen was among six killed in a Krakow shooting on November 7. Police say the suspected far-right-inspired gunman remains in hospital.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:08:00 +0000Students turn classroom creativity into T-shirts to support good causes
Big Creative Education students have turned their design and digital skills into a live T-shirt project raising money and awareness for charitable causes.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:05:00 +0000Remembering a devoted Verderer as Epping Forest prepares to mark 150 years
Caroline Haines pays tribute to Verderer William Kennedy and looks ahead to Epping Forest’s 150th anniversary celebrations and volunteering opportunities.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Tea, small talk and the rather costly art of Britishness
Comedian Steve Allen takes a wry look at Britishness as a council spends £52,744 on activities including lessons in tea traditions and small talk.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:04:15 +0000Coronation Street star forced to pull out of Channel 4 show at the last minute
Will Mellor has been forced to pull out of appearing on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch tomorrow (Sunday, November 8).
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:44:19 +0000Strictly Come Dancing star signs up for BBC game show as full line-up revealed
A Strictly Come Dancing star has signed up to join Michael McIntyre's popular game show, The Wheel.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:42:21 +0000Zoe Ball says cyclist punched her car window during 'violent' incident
Zoe Ball says a cyclist punched her car window during a “violent” London road incident, as the Greatest Hits Radio presenter calls for calm on the roads.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:21:39 +0000Stephen Fry ‘not looking where he was going’ before horror stage fall, companies say
Sir Stephen Fry sues CogX Festival firms for up to £100,000 after falling from a stage in September 2023, as lawyers dispute liability.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:49:06 +0000EastEnders favourite expecting first child as fiancée shares baby news
EastEnders star Danny Hatchard and fiancée Kerry Scouler are expecting their first child, a baby girl due in January 2027, following their engagement.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000I tried baking viral dot cakes and they came out better than a store-bought one
Dot cakes have taken over the internet so I tried baking them to see if they are better than just buying a store-bought option.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:48:35 +0000Newsquest awarded £125,000 to launch London local news pilot
Newsquest wins £125,000 Local News Fund grant for London Local News Lab, using AI to support reporting and launch hyperlocal coverage in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:56:51 +0000How 1980s grandparents’ garish home décor became kitsch again
Nostalgic look at 1980s grandparents’ home décor, from garish carpets and ornament cabinets to Chinese fishermen, tearful prints and kitsch furnishings.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:05:55 +0000Unclean toilets could be costing UK hospitality half a billion pounds a year
The UK hospitality industry could be missing out on half a billion pounds - because of unclean or unsuitable toilet facilities, according to a report.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:03:32 +0000Brits spend nearly four days a year on their phone doing ‘life admin’ jobs for others
Brits spend nearly four days a year on their phone doing ‘life admin’ jobs - for other people.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:09:20 +0000Parents say their children's imaginations are being held back by screen time
Three quarters of parents say their children's imaginations are being held back by screen time, homework and packed schedules.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:07:04 +0000Brits biggest house-share 'icks' revealed including kitchen horrors
The biggest house-share 'icks' are never cleaning up after cooking, a dirty bathroom, and leaving dishes in the sink for days, according to research.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:32:21 +0000Seven in 10 Brits fear impact autumn budget could have on household finances
Seven in 10 Brits fear the autumn budget could put further pressure on their household finances, according to research.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:45:41 +0000Rivals star says role is a 'dream' that has 'completely changed' her life
Emily Atack has revealed her role in Rivals has "completely changed" her life and helped her get back into acting.