East London and West Essex Guardian

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:15:51 +0000
LIVE as commuters face severe delays at London station after person hit by train
Commuters are facing severe delays at London Liverpool Street station after a person was hit by a train.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:35:00 +0000
Duke of Gloucester visits the inspirational place behind the Brambly Hedge books
Superintendent of Epping Forest Jacqueline Eggleston, reveals what the Duke of Gloucester got up when he visited to celebrate his Golden Jubilee of being a Ranger of Epping Forest.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the London Underground stations and line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:59:44 +0000
North Circular BLOCKED by 'police incident' in Chingford - recap
The North Circular is blocked by a "police incident", reports the AA, with heavy traffic in Chingford - live updates here.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Teen boys and five men injured in violent four days of stabbings across London
Two teenage boys and five men have been stabbed in a violent set of four days across London in March.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The 'amazing' London restaurants named among the UK's top new spots
From AngloThai to Ambassadors Clubhouse, discover the new London restaurants that have been named the best for 2025 according to Condé Nast Traveller.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:24:00 +0000
Met officer sent sexual messages to woman in 70s and called teen girl ‘cute’
PC Andrew Gilligan sent inappropriate Twitter messages to three members of the public.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Famous lawyer fears 'AI will cause miscarriages of justice, like Post Office scandal'
Barrister Michael Mansfield - famous for the Michael Barrymore, Stephen Lawrence and Mark Duggan cases - gives a rare interview to this paper about the impact of AI on miscarriages of justice and racism in the police.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:18:00 +0000
More prison time for delivery driver who sexually assaulted lost woman near bar
A Leyton sexual predator has been given more prison time for sexually assaulting a lost woman in Stratford after she left a bar in Hackney Wick.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:05:00 +0000
Railway arches to be transformed into shopping hotspot
Plans to turn derelict railway arches next to the St James Street London Overground station in Walthamstow into a trendy shopping destination have been approved.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Met officer cleared of being ‘new Wayne Couzens’ after allegations by ‘fantasist’
A Met Police officer who was accused of sexual assault was cleared after it emerged that the female officer who accused him was an alleged fantasist.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:58:00 +0000
Woman at risk of abuse not rehoused for 14 months
Waltham Forest Council has apologised after it failed to relocate a mother suffering from domestic abuse for 14 months.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:25:36 +0000
Man arrested after King’s Cross station evacuated due to ‘suspicious item’
A man has been arrested after King’s Cross station was evacuated due to a security alert.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 2 'lavish' retirement villages in London named the best places in the UK
The Mail Online has released a list highlighting the best places to enjoy life after work across the country, including two London retirement villages.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:13:37 +0000
Old school staples that have 'gradually disappeared' over the last 10 years
Reddit users have shared some of the once common things that have 'gradually disapeared' over the last 10 years.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:42:11 +0000
Royal Mail makes 'really important' change to postbox parcel delivery service
Royal Mail customers will now get proof of postage at postboxes when posting small parcels and packets.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
McDonald's launches new Shamrock Shake in UK today but you'll need to be quick
McDonald’s is launching its minty Shamrock Shake in UK restaurants today (March 12).

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:08:07 +0000
I stayed at the Manchester hotel with rooms bigger than many flats in London
A room in CitySuites Manchester is bigger than some of my friends’ homes, and perhaps better stocked. 

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:06:21 +0000
King's Cross station evacuated after 'reported emergency': 'Leave immediately'
King's Cross station was evacuated following a 'security alert' during the busy evening rush hour.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:57:42 +0000
Three brothers jailed over death of 'hero' ex-soldier in Ealing pub fight
Three brothers have been jailed after a pub fight which ended in the death of a “hero” soldier who served in Afghanistan.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:25:00 +0000
EastEnders icon shocks fans after making surprise appearance at London cafe
BBC EastEnders star Jessie Wallace surprised fans at the London cafe E Pellicci recently.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000
William Morris Gallery shuts for major renovations
The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow is closing for major upgrades.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000
New skills centre in Woodford Green to help train next generation of vets
Goddard Veterinary Nursing College's new mock vet practice includes a consult room, operating theatre, laboratory, X-ray, kennels, and more.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:32:39 +0000
Triple killer Kyle Clifford given whole-life order for crossbow and knife murders
Triple killer Kyle Clifford will be given a whole-life order at Cambridge Crown Court for the murders of Louise, Hannah and Carol Hunt.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:54:33 +0000
Hollyoaks star Paul Danan's cause of death revealed during inquest
Well-known Hollyoaks star Paul Danan's cause of death has been revealed during an inquest into his passing.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000
TikTok launches brand new feature that's been made just for teenagers
TikTok is launching a new mindfulness tool that will help teenage users wind down before bed.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:51:43 +0000
Tower Bridge closed while 'man scales railings' - recap
Tower Bridge was closed by emergency services today (March 10).

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:04:52 +0000
Imperial War Museum evacuated after man brings in WWII military items
The Imperial War Museum was evacuated after a man brought in WWII military equipment.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Coronation Street to come to London as part of a special live show - Get tickets
An Audience with Coronation Street is coming to London, find out how you can get tickets.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:02:40 +0000
Beautiful London street Sicilian Avenue will reopen this summer
The grade II listed Sicilian Avenue in Holborn will reopen this summer including shops and food and drink outlets

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:40:09 +0000
Man 'safely brought down' from Tower Bridge after climbing landmark
A man has been safely taken down from Tower Bridge after scaling the landmark and staying up there for nearly two hours.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:33:50 +0000
‘AVOID area’ warning as Tower Bridge closed after man climbs onto railings
Tower Bridge has been closed after a man climbed up the landmark to sit on the railings.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:20:41 +0000
Man charged after protester spotted climbing Big Ben's clock tower
A 29-year-old man has been charged after climbing onto the clock tower of Big Ben, Metropolitan Police said.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:33:23 +0000
Is X down? Thousands report issues with app and website
X, formerly known as Twitter, is down as users complain about their app and the website not working.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:23:15 +0000
More than half of office workers would be happy to go in five days a week
More than half of office workers believe they would be more productive if they were in the office five days a week.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:33:43 +0000
Major Culture Clash music event raises roof in its London return after near decade
There was an ethereal energy in Drumsheds as the major Red Bull Culture Clash event in London returned in 2025.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Locals fear return to Soho's past as 'full nudity' strip club approved planning
Locals have shared concerns as new strip club, The Penthouse Club, will open in Soho.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Which east London borough has the most fly-tipping?
The government has released data on the number of fly-tipping incidents in each east London borough across 2023/24.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:46:08 +0000
Man arrested after climbing Big Ben clock tower and staying there for 16 hours
A man has been arrested after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower and spending more than 16 hours there.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:21:00 +0000
'What will peace in Europe look like?'
Labour councillor for Wanstead Village ward Paul Donovan discusses the prospect of peace in Ukraine and Europe's relationship with Donald Trump.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Crimestoppers' London most wanted including 'child sex offender and gym thief'
Crimestoppers has named the most wanted men and women in London in March 2025.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Discover the National Trust gem an hour from London for a great day out
National Trust site Standen House and Garden is just over an hour's drive from central London and is great for a day out.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:20:00 +0000
This simple life hack costing just £1.35 gets rid of unwanted pet smells easily
Experts reveal how to get rid of unwanted pet smells at home for as little as £1.35 using this one common item.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 09:15:53 +0000
Recap after Westminster Bridge shuts as 'man climbs Big Ben'
A man climbing Big Ben has shut off Westminster Bridge as police tried to bring him down safely.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Historic London pub 'saved' from closure amid noise complaints from neighbours
The Sekforde pub in London future was at risk following neighbours complaints about noise, it will now stay open.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Comfort food at its finest - I scoffed the lot at upmarket hotel's lounge bar
Something I did not expect at the Radisson Blu hotel restaurant off Tottenham Court Road was a dish of heartwarming comfort food.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 09:57:22 +0000
Barefoot man climbs Big Ben as emergency services work towards ‘safe conclusion’
Emergency services have been called to big ben as a man continues to scale the tower.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000
The musicians sparking memories and emotions for people with brain injuries
Live music performed by musicians is being used to help patients in hospital recovering from brain injury.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The real people and places behind Disney East End boxing saga A Thousand Blows
Steven Knight's hit boxing drama A Thousand Blows starring Stephen Graham was inspired by real life characters and places in East London

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Ceramic poppies set for Tower of London return
Almost 30,000 ceramic poppies will return to the Tower of London in May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

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