East London and West Essex Guardian

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
London's lost Guinness brewery that had its own trains and pub
Beer giant Guinness may have just opened a central London micro brewery - but new book Lost London looks back at the huge factory that was one of the capital's lost treasures.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0100
London Marathon 2027 ballot - How to apply for a spot in next year's race?
The ballot for the 2027 TCS London Marathon is now open - here's all you need to know.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’
Four Seasons holds its reputation for its high-quality luxury hotels, but even with that knowledge I was blown away here’s my Tower Bridge review.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0100
Art comes alive as pupils and families get creative in school and forest
Pupils and families at Oakhill Primary celebrated art through gallery visits, forest creations inspired by Andy Goldsworthy and hands-on workshops in school.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Homes could be built on Leytonstone warehouse site
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Waltham Forest Council.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:28:00 +0100
All Saints Church offers a journey through 1,500 years of Nazeing history
Explore the rich 1,500‑year history of All Saints Church, Nazeing, in an article by Sue Brindley of the Nazeing History Workshop, uncovering stories of faith, conflict and community through the centuries.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The little green huts that are now protected London icons
When a little green hut in Wellington Place, St John's Wood was granted listed status two years ago - it was the final protection for a quirky slice of London history. We explore the story of Cabmen's shelters in the capital.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Elizabeth line and DLR among east London routes facing May bank holiday closures
The Elizabeth line, Liberty line and DLR are all facing closures on the first May bank holiday.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs with the most grass fires revealed
London Fire Brigade has revealed where the most grass fires take place - and urged Londoners to give their gardens a spring clean to reduce the risk of potential blazes.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Jet2 issues surcharge update amid rising fuel prices - are flights/holidays affected?
Jet2 has confirmed whether or not it will be introducing surcharges to flights and holidays as jet fuel prices continue to rise.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
London charity tackling domestic abuse gets funding boost
Let Me Know (LMK) has been given £9,600 to deliver workshops to 180 young people across London.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:19:53 +0100
Mum left in coma after running through Chingford house fire to rescue daughter
A mum was left in a coma after running through a devastating house fire to rescue her child before the roof collapsed.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:32 +0100
Tesco launch new £3.75 sandwich meal kit but shoppers notice glaring omission
The Tesco Finest kits are designed to let customers build their own premium sandwiches at home

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:48 +0100
Lidl Big Green Egg BBQ dupe is £900 cheaper - here's how to beat the crowds
Lidl’s egg BBQ is expected to sell out quickly as it's £900 cheaper than the Big Green Egg - act fast or risk missing out.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'We're fining riders for bad parking - but pavement cycling is hard to stop'
As it extends its presence in Haringey, Lime admits it is finding it hard to crackdown on pavement cycling.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:55:41 +0100
Woman fighting for her life after van and pedestrian crash in Leyton
A woman has been critically injured in a crash involving a van and pedestrian in Leyton.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:21:34 +0100
Four murder suspects arrested after man, 24, stabbed to death in Leyton
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Leyton.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:50:18 +0100
Man dies after stabbing on busy road outside shops in Leyton
A man has died after a stabbing on Leyton High Road.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
All the best recent food hygiene ratings for Waltham Forest
From takeaways to cafés, the latest food hygiene ratings have been published covering the past two weeks across Waltham Forest.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:52:00 +0100
Changes in planning policy raise concerns over the future of green belt
Richard Mathams of the Epping Society warns that new planning policies risk putting added pressure on local infrastructure and protected green belt land.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:01:48 +0100
McDonald's reveals it will raise prices due to the Iran war and inflation pressures
Budget burger chain McDonald's has revealed it will raise prices due to the Iran war.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:05:12 +0100
A quarter of Brits are getting by on just five hours of sleep a night
A quarter of Brits are getting by on just five hours of sleep a night - with pain, anxiety and needing the loo keeping them up at night.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:01:53 +0100
Experts have identified the eight different roles parents could benefit from
Experts have identified the eight different roles parents could benefit from in their ‘village’ to make pregnancy and early parenthood easier.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:46:14 +0100
The top places you can stay for £100 or less have been revealed
The top places you can stay for £100 or less have been revealed – including 4-star accommodation in the UK and 5-star stays abroad.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:54:36 +0100
Stars join 20,000 runners raising £18m in London Landmarks Half Marathon
Stars incuding Jo Whiley, Alexandra Burke, and Sophie Rayworth were among 20,000 runners raising more than £18 million for more than 500 charities at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Car is the star in video as school band records first song with garage grant
A school band were able to record their first song after Trinity Catholic High School in Woodford Green received £1,600 through the Toyota Community Fund.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0100
Baroness Karren Brady steps down from West Ham United role
Baroness Karren Brady is stepping down as vice-chair of West Ham United after more than 16 years of service.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
KSI to bring 'more opportunities' to Dagenham and plots new east London studio
KSI believes more opportunities will open up in Dagenham after his investment in Dagenham and Redbridge FC, claiming that as attendance grows there will be "more people maybe even wanting to move here".

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:10:55 +0100
East London rally to remember those who died at work
Trade unionists in east London will gather next week in memory of those who have lost their lives at work on April 28 in Fellowship Square.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:25:44 +0100
West Ham stars Tomas Soucek and Ollie Scarles cheer on marathon kids
West Ham stars turned out to cheer on schoolchildren running a combined 26.2 miles on the track - ahead of club staff taking on the London Marathon on April 26.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:55:28 +0100
EastEnders legend to be killed off as Ross Kemp returns for 'heart-breaking' story
There are some emotional scenes ahead in EastEnders next week as an iconic character will bid farewell.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:53:04 +0100
easyJet issues flight schedule update as fuel crisis fears grow among UK passengers
easyJet has issued an update on its May flight schedule for UK passengers amid growing fears over jet fuel shortages due to the Middle East conflict

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:51:46 +0100
Royal Mail set to make major change to delivery service with aim of cutting delays
Royal Mail is scrapping Saturday deliveries of second-class post as part of a wider overhaul and a £500 million investment plan to meet delivery targets.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
All the latest planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council
Here are the latest planning applications registered by Redbridge Council.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Seven arrests after young estate agent killed in M25 crash near Hornchurch
Redbridge woman Aliyah Hoque was killed in a four-vehicle collision on the M25 near Hornchurch and seven people have been arrested in connection with her death.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:46:00 +0100
Bella is looking for a loving home where she can be part of the action
Bella is a confident, curious and people‑focused companion looking for a loving home where she can be part of everyday life and enjoy plenty of interaction.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:07:32 +0100
Epping Forest family bakery that became a 'household name' closes after 63 years
The family-run Spray's bakery in Chigwell has closed its doors for good after serving the Epping Forest community for 63 years.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:34:33 +0100
Team of 16 to tackle London Marathon for children's hospice
A team of 16 runners will take on the London Marathon on Sunday in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs with the highest rise in homelessness due to breakups
The London councils with the biggest rise in homelessness due to relationships breaking down has been revealed rising by 712.5 per cent between 2020 and 2025.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:36:19 +0100
Phone bans in England's schools to be enforced by law under new plans
The Department for Education has said that phone bans in England's schools will be enforced by law under new plans

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Aer Lingus cancels 500 flights due to 'maintenance' with thousands affected
Aer Lingus has cut more than 500 flights from its upcoming schedule, according to reports - see which services are affected.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The ghost London Tube station that was Churchill's wartime bunker
Down Street Tube station in Mayfair was closed to the public in 1932 but became a government wartime bunker where the cabinet met to take decisions.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the London venues benefiting from a £30m arts and culture funding boost
Cultural venues, museums, and libraries are set to receive a £30 million boost to improve access to arts and culture from the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:19:05 +0100
Line-up for first Celebrity Apprentice revealed from Gladiators star to soap legend
There will be 12 famous faces that will be taking on Lord Alan Sugar’s ultimate business challenge.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Criminals with east London links jailed in April so far include cancer-faking woman
We round-up the east London criminals who have been sentenced to prison time in April so far.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Extra storey could be added to Walthamstow flats
Plans to add an extra storey to a block of flats in Walthamstow are among those submitted to Waltham Forest Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties
The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:08:25 +0100
Downton Abbey star dies aged 77 following battle with dementia
Downton Abbey star Nathalie Baye has died aged 77, following a battle with dementia.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:08:21 +0100
Evil EastEnders villain to return to BBC soap for new storyline after 2 years away
An EastEnders villain will return to our screens soon after a two-year break.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation
Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

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