East London and West Essex Guardian

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000
Roman history comes alive in major new museum exhibition
Victoria Mitchell introduces the Epping Forest District’s new Roman Durolitum exhibition and highlights the events, activities and community programmes inspired by life in Roman Essex.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Monthly data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in February 2026.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:09:44 +0000
BBC suggests licence fee could be cut in the future 'if more people start to pay it'
The BBC has suggested the cost of the TV licence fee could be cut in the near future if more people started paying for it

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:08:39 +0000
Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’
Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’ – but an expert has revealed it can be as effective for children as traditional physical books.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:26:20 +0000
Aldi’s viral £24.99 ice bath returns to the middle aisle and it’s tipped to sell out
The viral ice bath is tipped to sell out as Harry Styles, David Beckham and Kendall Jenner have all publicly backed cold plunges

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
UK retailer no longer accepting gift cards or loyalty points despite Next acquisition
Next has confirmed that shoppers can no longer use Russell & Bromley gift cards or loyalty points.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:41:43 +0000
Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries
Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100 million - here's how deliveries will be affected.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:52:29 +0000
Longest-serving East London hospital boss heads back to where career began
Matthew Trainer, CEO of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), to become chief executive at King’s College Hospital NHS Trust.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:44:00 +0000
Revealed - The 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers
The government’s immigration enforcement team has released the latest list of 24 east London businesses fined for having illegal workers.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Family move into social house after 13 years on waiting list
A Barkingside family move into a new social rent home after 13 years on Redbridge’s housing waiting list, as 98 affordable homes open near Barkingside Tube.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands fewer flights possible at London City Airport
London City Airport launches Airspace Change Proposal consultation on new landing approach for quieter, larger aircraft, aiming to cut flights and noise.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
POLL - Did social media make the ‘Red vs Blue’ London school wars trend worse?
After days of warnings, patrols and dispersal orders, the widely publicised “Red vs Blue” school wars trend appears to have passed without the large-scale clashes some had feared. Vote in our poll on whether social media made it worse.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:30:06 +0000
Tesco shoppers complain ‘screaming’ self-checkouts leave them avoiding supermarkets
Tesco customers have taken to social media to complain that the supermarket's self-service checkouts are 'too loud' - what do you think?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:29:11 +0000
Rare Royal Mint coin sells for 500 times face value because of the Queen's head
The item is mis-struck, meaning it was incorrectly imprinted while being minted, and so the image of Queen Elizabeth II's head appears upside down

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:54:39 +0000
RECAP after Elizabeth line disruption at major London station
A fault on a train at London Paddington has resulted in disruption across the line.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:25 +0000
Man and boy arrested over ‘Red vs Blue’ school wars social media posts
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with the “London Red vs Blue school wars” social media trend.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:14:44 +0000
Fundraiser for bench in memory of Chingford cricket lover Jim
Jim Mitchell, beloved Chingford Cricket Club member, remembered as a “legend” by daughter Cassie. Fundraiser launched for funeral and memorial bench.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:54:58 +0000
Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams
Claudia Winkleman hosts Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz at The Underglobe, London, raising funds for youth homelessness and affordable housing.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:46:59 +0000
Rescue flight set to run in 'coming days' for Brits stranded in Middle East nation
The Government will run a rescue flight to Muscat in Oman to help Britons stranded out in the Middle East

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Call the Midwife star makes ‘truthful’ confession about BBC show ahead of series end
Call the Midwife star Helen George (Trixie Aylward) has made a 'truthful' confession about the BBC show ahead of series 15 end this weekend

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0000
Could you give shy, sweet Pru the peaceful life she deserves?
Cats Protection Epping Forest is helping sweet, shy Pru find a calm forever home.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:39:18 +0000
More than 100,000 Brits may need evacuating from Middle East as flights cancelled
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:38:12 +0000
March Premium Bonds winners revealed - see if you won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the March 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:24:17 +0000
Royal Mail warns of more delays across UK - full list of 20 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0000
4 UK travel companies close with all flights and trips cancelled - are you affected?
Four UK travel companies have ceased trading (so far) in 2026, resulting in the cancellation of flights and holiday packages - have you been affected?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000
UK Government 'advises against all travel' to 21 countries in latest travel update
The UK Government has advised against travelling to 21 countries in the Middle East in the latest travel update - see those affected.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:30:07 +0000
EastEnders star reveals emotional ties to storyline after 18 years away from BBC soap
It's been 18 years since Gemma Bissix was on EastEnders as Clare Bates but now she's back for an emotional dementia storyline.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Ex-Wetherspoon pub Sutton High Street up for grabs
The former Grapes Wetherspoons pub in Sutton is available to rent for £55,000 a year, despite having planning permission for 25 flats.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The man who has delivered 50,000 books recalls the very first one
Emdad Rahman’s BookBike project has delivered 50,000 books and vital supplies across east London, promoting literacy and wellbeing in local communities.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000
How our Butterfly Volunteers bring comfort when it’s needed most
How the Butterfly Volunteers bring comfort, company and support to patients and families at The Princess Alexandra Hospital when they need it most.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
East London criminals jailed in February including revenge murderer
Our round-up of the east London criminals sentenced to prison in February 2026.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:16:14 +0000
Fire by tracks near major London station disrupts trains - recap
There is major travel disruption to London trains today caused by a fire near the tracks close to Paddington Station.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free photo portraits on offer at exhibition celebrating local women
Celebrate Women’s History Month in Ilford with free portraits by photographer Nyla Sammons at SPACE Ilford, March 10 and 11.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Workshop could be demolished to make way for new Walthamstow hotel
The latest Waltham Forest Council planning applications include home extensions, roof alterations, tree works, business use changes, and new windows.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
West Ham Stars give kids footballing and career tips
West Ham United stars visited The Foundry in East London, inspiring young people at a girls’ football tournament and supporting community education programmes.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thames Boat Project gets £8,000 boost to help children on River Thames cruises
The Thames Boat Project receives £8,000 grant from London Freemasons to fund educational and therapeutic River Thames cruises.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The lost north London Tube station that's helping to heat a school
Located between Old Street and Angel on the Northern line, City Road station is now part of a heating scheme recycling air from London Underground tunnels.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The lost east London train station that is now a betting shop
We shine a light on the history of a lost east London rail station that is now a betting shop.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
McDonald's team raise hundreds in Valentine's sponsored walk
McDonald’s staff in north east London raised £780 for Ronald McDonald House Charities UK with a seven-mile Valentine’s walk.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:49:56 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer says British planes are in Middle East for 'defensive operations'
US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning (February 28) in a “pre-emptive” strike against the Tehran government.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:17:09 +0000
Bridgerton fans shocked by 'startling' revelation of a new Lady Whistledown
Bridgerton Series 4 on Netflix revealed that an unknown person had taken up the mantle of Lady Whistledown, and fans are trying to guess their identity

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:52:06 +0000
I’m a mortgage expert – this is what buyers should do to avoid overlooked headaches
A mortgage expert has advised budding buyers on what to do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:52 +0000
Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick
A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:06:59 +0000
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:45:26 +0000
Police rush to 'serious' van crash with M25 closed
The M25 is partially closed after a "serious" crash involving a van. Live updates here.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:13:44 +0000
New Superloop bus route set to link two east London boroughs
TfL has confirmed that a new Superloop route will go ahead next year following a public consultation.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:43:00 +0000
Playful, loving and full of charm: Maisie needs her perfect match
Cats Protection Epping Forest Branch introduce Maisie, a sweet and playful four‑month‑old kitten who loves cuddles and adventure, ready to bring joy and affection to her forever home.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:09:56 +0000
Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.

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