East London and West Essex Guardian

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0100
Mollie the mellow moggy seeks a peaceful pad
Meet Mollie at Cats Protection Epping Forest, a gentle two-year-old cat seeking a calm, quiet home with no other pets.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports sessions launched for homeless people near London stations
A charity is using sport and physical activity to help homeless people rebuild their lives and regain independence.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chigwell children spend day in Hainault Forest learning about bees
Nearly 20 children spent an afternoon in Hainault Forest learning about bees and pollination during World Bee Day week.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:05:44 +0100
Starbucks confirms the return of viral drink this summer as Brits left 'screaming'
Starbucks has confirmed that its viral Unicorn Frappuccino is returning to stores this summer.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:40:00 +0100
When Harry met Harry - Harry Kane figure unveiled at popular London venue
The Baker Street attraction has unveiled its first waxwork of England football captain Harry Kane, just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:47:14 +0100
Universal names new UK theme park that's set to open in 2031
Universal’s first UK theme park, due to open in 2031, now has a name - will you be visiting?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:51:15 +0100
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login
Halifax users have been reporting issues with the bank this morning (June 3) and have struggled to login, use the app and make payments.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:42:31 +0100
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:25 +0100
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones by offering them holidays and bucket list experiences - on the condition they agree to leave 'immediately.'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:37:40 +0100
Pizza Express announces the return of fan-favourite £1 mains deal
Pizza Express is offering customers a second main dish for just £1 when they purchase another main.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:10:39 +0100
UK brewery enters administration as survival crisis mounts amid 'challenging costs'
A brewery has entered administration as the UK’s beer sector faces mounting pressure.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:49 +0100
McDonald's announces major menu change with brand new burgers and collectible cups
McDonald's has announced a limited-edition menu for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See all the new menu items.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0100
Leyton HMO retention among new plans sent to council
Here are the latest planning applications received by Waltham Forest Council this week.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0100
Walthamstow dad wins £29k car after a year 'unable to afford one'
Mazin Ali from Walthamstow won a brand new Jaecoo 7 Delux, worth £29,355, through an online BOTB competition after spending a year without a car.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0100
Redbridge volunteer says 'I'm proud to be part of changing someone's day'
Jaspreet Kaur, who volunteers at Citizens Advice Redbridge, has spoken about her experience during Volunteers Week.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Essex fire service outreach event offers safety and recruitment advice
The event, held in Waltham Abbey and by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS), featured teams from Epping Forest District Council.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crematorium to host free Father's Day event for bereaved families
Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium in Hainault is opening its doors to anyone in the community from June 15 to 21.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:21:53 +0100
High street fashion chain enters liquidation with 'closing down' sales
The company’s website is now offline, calls to its customer service line go unanswered, and emails bounce back.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:02:40 +0100
Sir David Attenborough not slowing down at 100 as energy remains ‘strong as ever’
Sir David Attenborough is not slowing down on his passion for the natural world despite recently turning 100 years old.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:24:09 +0100
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know for Soccer Aid 2026 including how to watch and the line-ups
From actors like Tom Hiddleston and Danny Dyer to football legends Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott, there are plenty of huge names taking part.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:04:00 +0100
Why the fight to keep phones out of schools must go further
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart explains why he is campaigning to keep smartphones out of schools and push for stronger protections for children online and on social media.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
Here's why the Champions League final is on earlier this year and what time it's on
Arsenal and PSG are facing off in the the 2026 Champions League final, but while it typically starts at 8pm UK time, this year there has been a change.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:06:00 +0100
Summer solstice arrives with longest daylight and striking planet pairing
Discover June’s night sky highlights as Venus and Jupiter align, a crescent Moon shines nearby, and the summer solstice brings the longest day of the year.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:57:00 +0100
WATCH - CCTV shows teen throw 15kg sofa from Westfield Stratford top floor
The moment a teenager threw a 15kg sofa from the top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre was captured in newly-released CCTV footage.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:15:07 +0100
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:47 +0100
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:21:45 +0100
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s as it confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:33:32 +0100
McDonald's launches new 'drink of the summer' from next week
A new iced drink will be coming to McDonald's in time for summer and it's a twist on the classic matcha.

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:19:39 +0100
Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:28:10 +0100
UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:08:17 +0100
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’ - as 68 per cent often feel stuck in a food rut when deciding what to eat for dinner.

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Opposition victory in battle to protect pensions
MP Alex Burghart says stronger protections are now in place after Government powers over pension investments were scaled back following opposition pressure.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Call to act as residents prepare for key referendum
Richard Mathams from the Epping Society urges Epping residents to vote ‘yes’ in the neighbourhood plan referendum, saying the result will shape the town’s development and protect its future.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:42:48 +0100
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Uber makes big change to journeys in UK to give passengers better ‘peace of mind’
Uber passengers can now record audio during their journey in a move designed to offer "extra peace of mind" to users.

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:56:00 +0100
Paramedics launch dragon boat race fundraiser to get defibs in 'red zones'
The London Ambulance Charity is hosting its Dragon Boat Race event in Surrey Quays on July 16, to raise money for its Heart Starters campaign.

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Former British soldier's gift to east London pharmacy sparks nationwide search
The Green Howards Museum in Richmond, north Yorkshire is helping to track down the family of Victor Benjamin Eason, a former soldier who served in the Second World War and lived in east London.

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:27:55 +0100
EastEnders fans to see another secret character return tonight ahead of wedding
EastEnders fans will see another character return in tonight's (Tuesday, May 26) episode, following the return of Shona McGarty as Whitney Dean.

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:09:44 +0100
NHS issues 11am to 3pm 'stay inside' warning for thousands of Brits amid heatwave
Thousands of Brits are being urged to stay indoors as forecasters predict another day of extreme heat.

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter book sells for record £17,000 - how to spot rare copy worth £1,000s
A first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has sold for £17,000 at auction - how to tell if you have one just as valuable.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the woman who started 'extraordinarily popular' Tube tradition 40 years ago
Judith Chernaik will be at Keats Library in Hampstead to explain how she and her neighbours dreamed up the Poems on the Underground series 40 years ago.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I've visited every pie and mash shop in London and these are my top five'
Norman Osland has eaten in every traditional pie and mash shop in London and has revealed his favourites.

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:33:20 +0100
UK breaks record for hottest May day after 82 years with temperatures still rising
Temperatures reached a scorching 32.9C to break the record at Heathrow and have since risen to 33.5C.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:03:00 +0100
Greens surge as election shifts reshape Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Paul Donovan reflects on local election results, as Green gains reshape politics in Redbridge and Waltham Forest and raise fresh challenges.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow pensioner walking 700km to support The Mill community centre
Walthamstow pensioner Richard Bennett is taking on a 700km fundraising challenge in honour of his 70th birthday for The Mill, a well-loved community hub.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heroic NHS therapist awarded for saving life on A13 bridge
Tolu Adebayo, a therapist for North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), has been honoured for helping to save a man's life on the A13 in east London.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Walthamstow hair salon opens with 'design-led' approach inspired by local area
New salon Blue Tit London, has opened its doors in Walthamstow, bringing its design-led, community-rooted approach to Blackhorse Road.

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Red Arrows announce major change as fewer aircraft to fly displays from 2026
The Red Arrows have announced a major change to their displays from 2026, with fewer aircraft set to take part - here's why.

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