East London and West Essex Guardian

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:41:00 +0000
Stop 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.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:33:00 +0000
Welcome to the Prank War, where hacked fridges are the latest weapons
Comedian and broadcaster Steve Allen looks at the bizarre new ‘Prank War’, where hacked supermarket fridges and bomb hoaxes can cause chaos across Europe.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:26:55 +0000
Bake Off host Noel Fielding 'deeply disturbed' by Russell Brand's crimes
The Great British Bake Off host Noel Fielding said he was "horrified" to hear of Russell Brand's crimes and didn't know about them until the public did.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'One man crime wave' raided Boots, pubs and funeral directors in £20,000 spree
Chadwell Heath's Lee Lendl, described as a “one-man crime wave”, stole £20,000 worth of goods from Boots and repeatedly burgled pubs, restaurants and other businesses across east London.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:15:06 +0000
Met Police opens investigation into David Walliams after sexual offences allegations
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into David Walliams after a number of allegations of serious sexual offences

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:51:03 +0000
How to protect your boiler as freezing temperatures set to hit UK
An expert has shared his tips for combating problems with broken boilers and heating as temperatures are expected to hit freezing this week. 

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:48:08 +0000
Four in 10 Brits holding off on buying a house in the hope prices will drop
Four in 10 aspiring homebuyers are holding off on buying a property in anticipation that house prices will go down, however half of people feel confident they already have enough money in the bank.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:44:54 +0000
Six in 10 Brits return from holiday needing another one
Six in 10 Brits have returned from holiday - needing another holiday.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:42:58 +0000
Nothing puts Brits in the Christmas spirt like decorations and a light switch on
Forget the mince pies, Christmas adverts and Mariah Carey – nothing gets people feeling festive quite like seeing the Christmas decorations go up and the lights switched on.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:13:48 +0000
Microsoft outage leaves rail passengers unable to access e-tickets - What to do
Microsoft outage disrupts UK rail e-tickets, with National Rail, GWR, Southeastern and LNER urging passengers to use apps or online accounts before travel.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:24:00 +0000
What we know and don't know so far about the global Microsoft outage
A global Microsoft outage has impacted a number of services, and here's what we know so far about the incident

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:19:12 +0000
Microsoft outage disrupts UK crime reports and NHS prescription processing
Global Microsoft outage disrupts UK police crime reports and NHS prescriptions, with Outlook and Teams affected.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:26:52 +0000
Star of The Bill, Lisa Maxwell’s daughter Beau Jessup dies unexpectedly aged 27
Beau Jessup, daughter of The Bill actress Lisa Maxwell, has died aged 27 while studying at Columbia Journalism School in New York.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:58:29 +0000
Channel 4 confirms release date for 'seductive' thriller with Bridgerton star
Channel 4 has confirmed when its new thriller Careless will be released and viewers do not need to wait long.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:49:56 +0000
Creator 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 12:27:00 +0000
Food, fun and zoomies: Simba is searching for a home to call his own
Meet Simba, a playful and independent 20-month-old cat looking for a loving new home where he can be the only pet.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:39:44 +0000
Is Microsoft down? Users report issues with website and apps including Outlook
On DownDetector, thousands of Outlook users have said they are facing problems with the streaming service.

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:22:26 +0000
Woman discovers aunt's heroic wartime efforts risking her life for British soldiers
A woman has discovered the amazing wartime role her auntie played when she risked her life hiding British commandoes during WW2. 

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:20:07 +0000
Brits experience 'Wi-Fi rage' in just 12 seconds when a webpage refuses to load
It takes just 12 seconds to experience 'Wi-Fi rage' when a webpage refuses to load, according to research. 

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:32:43 +0000
HMRC 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 +0000
BBC 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 +0000
Post 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 +0000
Man fighting for his life after scaffolding fall
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 +0000
Sex 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 +0000
Revealed - 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 +0000
Government-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 +0000
London 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 +0000
Harry 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 +0000
Doctor 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 +0000
ITV 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 +0000
David 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 +0000
The 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 +0000
David 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 +0000
Vodafone 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 +0000
East 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 +0000
Christmas 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 +0000
Waltham 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 +0000
Russell 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 +0000
EastEnders 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 +0000
Construction 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 +0000
Maya 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 +0000
Popular 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 +0000
Family, 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 +0000
Russell 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 +0000
Met 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 +0000
Helping 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 +0000
The 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 +0000
Two 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 +0000
UK 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 +0000
Investigations 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.

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