East London and West Essex Guardian

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:03:22 +0000
LIVE updates as 'track fault' causes SEVERE Elizabeth line delays
A track fault on the Elizabeth line has resulted in "severe delays" between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:27:29 +0000
RECAP after 'police investigation' SHUTS tube station and road in Walthamstow
A road and Underground station in Walthamstow have been shut in a police investigation this morning.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Historic Tottenham estate to get £3.4m revamp
Haringey Council’s Cabinet approved a contract this week for almost £3.4m to start refurbishment of 77 historic properties at the estate in Tottenham, which was built in the Arts and Crafts style in the early 20th century and is protected by Conse...

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
I went to London's Designer Outlet and bagged some huge Christmas bargains
Armed with a strict budget and a long wish list I visited the London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park - and as well as bagging Christmas bargains I even met Santa

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington second youngest killed in London this year
A 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in Islington is the second youngest to be killed with a knife in London during 2025.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:59:25 +0000
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce Christmas 2025 posting deadlines revealed
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:32:37 +0000
Royal Mail warns these UK postcodes may not receive mail deliveries 6 days a week
Royal Mail has issued an important update for customers this week, relating to the frequency of mail deliveries - is your postcode affected?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000
Boy stabbed to death and teen fighting for life in stabbings hour apart in London
A teenager has died and another one is fighting for his life after two horrific knife attacks across two parts of London in less than nine hours.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000
All the Christmas concerts at London's most iconic concert hall
The Kensington concert venue puts on an annual feast of entertainment and is the most iconic place to enjoy a Christmas concert

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police data has revealed which borough in east London had the most crime in November 2025.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:50:54 +0000
Police update on man's condition after Walthamstow 'assault'
Police have shared an update on the condition of a man who was feared to have suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in Walthamstow.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:31:13 +0000
Woman, 39, found dead inside property in London
Police are have launched a murder investigation into the death of a woman found dead inside a property in London.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:50:10 +0000
Busy central London road remains shut days after gas leak sees hundreds evacuated
New Bridge Street, in Blackfriars, remains partly closed after hundreds of people were evacuated from the area due to a gas leak.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:26:08 +0000
Central and Northern lines severely delayed in rush hour
The Central and Northern lines were severely delayed today (December 10) during the morning rush hour today (December 11).

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 12-14) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Are there dangerous sharks lurking in the River Thames? What you need to know
Discover what types of sharks live in the River Thames and why ZSL is helping them live in the London landmark.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:10 +0000
Channel 4 confirms 2 Hollywood stars will join Celebrity Gogglebox line-up this week
Channel 4 has announced two Hollywood stars have joined the Stand Up To Cancer Celebrity Gogglebox special this week (December 12)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:58:38 +0000
When to get yellow sticker Christmas bargains: Lidl, Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury's
Bargain hunters who leave their festive food shopping until Christmas Eve can save a packet, say experts, but are you brave enough to risk bare shelves?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:45 +0000
Which? says EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air 'deserve to be called out' over bag issue
Analysis of cabin bag prices charged by three budget airlines found their lowest advertised rates were not available in the vast majority of cases.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:57:23 +0000
Amazon stops sale of product over fire and electrocution risk as shoppers warned
Amazon halts sales of JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight in UK after fire and electric shock risks flagged by safety watchdog

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000
Teen fighting for life and boy, 15, stabbed to death in HORROR 24 hours across London
A horror 24-hours across London has seen two people stabbed with one of the victims a 15-year-old boy left dead.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:37:00 +0000
Man arrested after trespasser found on Overground tracks causing SEVERE delays
A man has been arrested after a trespasser was found on the tracks near Dalston Kingsland station.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Pop legend Robert Smith reveals epic line up for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs
The Cure's Robert Smith has announced the Royal Albert Hall line-up with My Bloody Valentine Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, Garbage and Wolf Alice.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Odeon in South Woodford's film listings for this weekend
Odeon South Woodford has released its weekend cinema listings featuring Zootropolis 2.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:35:58 +0000
'Trespasser on tracks' causes SEVERE delays on Overground: Recap
The Mildmay and Windrush lines both experienced severe delays due to a trespasser on the tracks.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0000
'Ridiculous' new six-person Christmas jumper to keep London pub-goers warm
Southern Comfort has launched a six-person Christmas jumper, “The Big Comfort,” designed to keep London revellers warm outside pubs, offering a quirky group-hug experience.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:28:43 +0000
Elizabeth line suspended and FIVE others delayed in morning chaos
The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Inside 'artfully extended' Walthamstow Victorian terraced house on the market
See inside a three-bed Victorian terrace in Woodlands Road, Walthamstow, listed for sale.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Planning applications in Waltham Forest: House extensions and spire construction
Waltham Forest Council has received a wide range of planning applications this week, including wraparound extensions, dormers, outbuildings and extensive window upgrades in Leytonstone.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The unknown London Underground rule that could leave you with a hefty fine
If you break the London Underground rule on the maximum journey time, you could be left with a big fine.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:52:26 +0000
Fast food chain Leon to close restaurants and cut jobs after Asda 'destroyed' brand
Popular fast food chain Leon has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:13:33 +0000
'Devastated' fans and fellow authors pay tribute to Sophie Kinsella following death
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55 and tributes have flooded in following the news.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:12:15 +0000
Sophie Kinsella's heart breaking last social media post in tribute to Jilly Cooper
Sophie Kinsella, real name Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was best known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:33:37 +0000
How to read Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic book series in order
Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic series features nine books - this is the order to read them in.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:01:04 +0000
'Our hearts are breaking' - Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series made into 2009 film Confessions Of A Shopaholic, has died at the age of 55

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:35:43 +0000
Morrisons confirms axing of Christmas staple from cafes after more than 20 years
Morrisons has confirmed it is not offering its Christmas dinner in cafes for 2025.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:35:13 +0000
'The best' Coke flavour discontinued in 2024 returns to UK (but there's a catch)
Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla Coke was discontinued in the UK in September 2024, but it has been spotted in the UK again - here's where to find it.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:29:16 +0000
All 17 places where there is a massive crackdown on 'dodgy’ Amazon Fire sticks
There is a full-scale crackdown on ‘dodgy’ Amazon Fire TV sticks in these 17 UK areas.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:26:20 +0000
Virgin Media customers get 2 extra channels totally free - see what they are
See the two extra channels Virgin Media 02 customers have been given for free this week.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:39:28 +0000
‘AVOID area' warning as buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London road
Firefighters have warned the public to "avoid" a busy central London road in Blackfriars after reports of a gas leak.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:36:11 +0000
Buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London
London Fire Brigade are responding to reports of a gas leak in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:08:59 +0000
Man suffering with long-term chemical burn after squirted on the face at Blackfriars
A man has been left with long-term chemical burns after being squirted with a substances in the eyes in Blackfriars station.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:22:42 +0000
Trains face 'major disruption' at busy London station after points failure
Trains at a busy London train station face major disruption with hour delays and cancellations expected. Live updates here.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:13:15 +0000
Two charged after pepper spray and robbery incident at Heathrow Airport
Two men have been charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance after more than 20 people were affected by pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:43:37 +0000
'I only had 42 hours in Barcelona-but the new Moxy hotel made every minute count'
Landing in Barcelona from London for a short but packed 42 hours, I wasn’t expecting the trip to feel like a proper escape.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:25:16 +0000
Four TfL lines face severe delays or no trains
Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. Live updates here.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The unwritten rules of the London Underground that should never be broken
Have you broken one of the unwritten rules of the London Underground? You might want to double-check this list.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:04:20 +0000
Easyjet tickets go on sale for key 2026 dates, but be quick, says Martin Lewis
EasyJet has opened up its flights sale today for the autumn and winter of 2026/27, meaning there's an opportunity to get super-cheap prices.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:39:50 +0000
McDonald's makes major U-turn after less than a year due to customer complaints
McDonald’s has made a major U-turn after less than a year since launching a new product, following customer complaints across the country.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
The new gaming experience in London for competitive fun this festive season
Electric Shuffle Kings Cross delivered a standout work Christmas night, with competitive shuffleboard, great food, creative cocktails and festive events ahead of New Year’s Eve.

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