East London and West Essex Guardian

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:27:00 +0000
Skies on fire and streets alive: the best from local photographers
The Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society showcases stunning sunsets, sunrises and vibrant parade images in a striking new gallery.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
‘Pie and mash shops have to step into modern times to stay alive’
Alfie Hack or That Pie Guy on TikTok has called for pie and mash shops to modernise in order to stay in business.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:23:31 +0000
SNL UK is 'better than expected' as viewers left 'surprised' despite mixed reactions
Brits are sharing their first reactions to Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK, receiving mixed reactions.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000
Why the Easter story still offers hope in a troubled world
Rev John Fry reflects on spring’s renewal and the Easter message of hope, linking the season’s new life with the Christian belief in Jesus’ resurrection.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Walthamstow named as one of the UK's best places to live
Walthamstow has been named as one of the UK's best places to live this year by The Sunday Times.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:41:48 +0000
Davina McCall forced to apologise for co-star's 'bad language' during live show
Davina McCall was forced to apologise during the live broadcast of Comic Relief after Nick Mohammed swore.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:07:05 +0000
Who is in the cast for Saturday Night Live UK? The 11 comedians and hosts revealed
Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK kicks off on March 21. Find out the full cast and the host.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:25:37 +0000
How much did Comic Relief raise for 2026? Final fundraising total revealed
The final total raised for Comic Relief 2026 has been revealed. See how much was made.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 3 airlines that have entered insolvency in 2026 with 1,000s of flights cancelled
Three airlines, including one in the UK, have entered liquidation or administration in 2026, while another has shut down entirely - see which ones.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:27:47 +0000
Boy, 13, arrested after being taken to hospital in e-bike crash
A teenager has been arrested after a crash between two e-bikes in Mill Hill.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Two Waltham Forest businesses awarded highest food hygiene rating
Baggio's at The Nags Head and Corner Café in Waltham Forest have been awarded five-star food hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Scary' driverless taxis coming to London gets mixed response at Stratford Station
We spoke to residents and a taxi driver outside Stratford Station about the arrival of driverless taxis in London.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The demise of the destroyed Higham's Park boathouse and what is next
The Highams Park Lake boathouse has been demolished after a fire in 2025 - now residents can give their views on plans for the lakeside site.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It is a complete waste of money' - mixed views on Hackney Central regeneration
Residents are divided on the final completion of Hackney Central's regeneration project, after new pavements and flowers were installed in the area.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The pub that feels like it could be the World Cup go‑to this summer after its refurb
If there’s one thing Fulham does well, it’s a pub that knows its crowd.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:12:53 +0000
Iconic action star Chuck Norris dies at 86 after ‘medical emergency’ in Hawaii
Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:52 +0000
JD Wetherspoon reveals plans to open up to 35 new pubs across the UK
JD Wetherspoon currently manages 794 pubs and has 16 franchise locations across the UK

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:05:13 +0000
Radio 1's Greg James gives update on dad's health on final day of Comic Relief cycle
BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James has given listeners an update on his dad's health as he recovers from a stroke.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0000
Rising Middle East tensions highlight courage of UK service personnel
Chris Vince reflects on rising Middle East tensions and pays tribute to the dedication and courage of Armed Forces personnel connected to Harlow.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000
Be the lifeline a homeless cat is waiting for — foster with Cats Protection
Become a Cats Protection fosterer and give vulnerable cats safety, comfort and a second chance at life

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Meet the pie and mash shop owner taking East End grub viral on TikTok
Noted Eel & Pie in High Road, Leytonstone is owned by Alfie Hack or That Pie Guy who has more than 165,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:05:58 +0000
First‑time house buyer average age climbs from 29 to 34 amid 'challenging conditions'
The average age of a first‑time buyer has climbed from 29 to 34 since 1994/5, according to new research.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:38:20 +0000
UK tourists in Tenerife warned amid storm forecasts for wind and rain this week
UK tourists in Tenerife have been warned amid forecasts for strong winds and rain due to Storm Therese

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:34:01 +0000
These are the top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia
These are the top 15 TV shows and films inspiring people to travel to Asia – with Race Across the World topping the list.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:30:35 +0000
Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion in unused supermarket loyalty points
Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion in unused supermarket loyalty points, according to research.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:14:53 +0000
Emergency funds top best money advice as Brits slam ‘just use a credit card’
The best financial advice Brits have ever received is to always have an emergency fund – while some of the worst include being told to ‘just put it on the credit card’ and ‘just enjoy the money now’.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:33:58 +0000
All the London Underground closures to be aware of for this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 20 to 22) and don't be caught out.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:05:06 +0000
One in five small UK firms could close within months after a cyber breach
A survey of small business owners found that many could shut down within months due to the consequences of a cyber breach

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0000
Brits issued travel warning for Spain, Italy, France and more amid new airport rule
UK holidaymakers heading to Europe including Spain and Italy have been issued a warning by travel experts due to new Entry Exit System (EES)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:50:45 +0000
170 pubs at risk of sale or closure as Greene King director steps down
Greene King was founded in 1799 and currently employ around 40,000 staff

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed
Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:17:31 +0000
The two-minute fridge job that could help UK households save up to £534 - it's simple
Energy specialists say a simple two-minute task regarding your fridge could significantly improve efficiency and cut running costs.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:16:35 +0000
Tesco expands in-store feature to more UK shops under new trial
Tesco has begun installing more Evri-branded lockers in some UK locations under a new trial

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:13:00 +0000
Why you should favourite your local Newsquest title as a Preferred Source on Google
This is why you should favourite your local Newsquest title as a Preferred Source on Google

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0000
Watch how to get the news you want to see with Google’s Preferred Sources
Google's Preferred Sources allows users to personalise their results in Google Search and choose news outlets they want to see more of.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0000
Why you should turn on Google’s preferred sources and how to do it
This is how to add your favourite news sources to Google’s preferred sources and make sure you stay up to date with all the news happening near you.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:59:16 +0000
Dragons Den star steps in to rescue homeware company with 93 UK stores
Theo Paphitis featured on Dragons Den from the show's inception in 2005 until 2013 when he left to focus on his business empire

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000
Plans for shared living hub plan to transform former Crownlea site in Walthamstow
The latest Waltham Forest Council planning applications include: home extensions, roof alterations, shopfront changes, new outbuildings and window replacements.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000
South Woodford home care provider wins award at Home Care Awards 2026
GoodOaks Homecare wins Best Start-up at the Home Care Awards 2026 for services in Woodford Green, Loughton & Waltham Forest and new community coffee mornings.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:34:32 +0000
All the latest Redbridge planning applications including factory conversion
Plans to convert the upper floors of a former factory in Ilford's Oaklands Park Avenue into flats are among the latest planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
East Londoners jailed in March so far including killer driver and strangler
Our round-up of the east London criminals who have been jailed in March 2026 so far.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Potentially life-saving cancer test event in Ilford this weekend
Men in Ilford can book subsidised prostate cancer tests at Ilford Wanderers RFC on National Prostate Cancer Screening Day, March 21.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:26:41 +0000
Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments 
Presenter Alexander Armstrong revealed how he once had to talk his son through how to cook mince at university – and enjoys going into ‘dad mode’ at every opportunity.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:23:13 +0000
The top 30 moments Brits would love to freeze and relive include their first kiss
The top 30 moments Brits would love to freeze and relive include their first kiss, landing their dream job and getting the keys to their first home.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:21:28 +0000
Two in three Brits stay up late just for uninterrupted ‘me time’
Two in three Brits have deliberately stayed up later than the rest of their household – just to enjoy uninterrupted ‘me time’.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:11:52 +0000
Graham Norton breaks silence on 'his pals' new programme The Claudia Winkleman Show
Graham Norton has reacted to 'his pals' new show, The Claudia Winkleman Show

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:37:22 +0000
Warning after meningitis outrbreak - symptoms, treatment and different variations
The outbreak, believed to have affected mostly people aged 18 to 21, has prompted the UK Health Security Agency to contact more than 30,000 students

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:37:49 +0000
WhatsApp to launch new premium subscription with users to pay for certain features
A new optional premium subscription called WhatsApp Plus is under development for Android and iOS - here is what is known so far.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:36:43 +0000
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more UK retailers adopting new '£13 rule'
This is a list of UK retailers and supermarkets set to adopt the '£13 rule'.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:10:08 +0000
Is a yoghurt maker worth it? I put Lakeland’s £21.99 Multi Yoghurt Maker to the test
I’ve always liked the idea of making yoghurt at home, but I assumed it would be fiddly or require lots of equipment. The Lakeland Multi Yoghurt and Soft Cheese Maker has completely changed that for me

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