East London and West Essex Guardian

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major traffic restrictions to hit Waltham Forest this month
Major traffic restrictions are set to hit Waltham Forest this month following two new orders, effective from April 13.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the first doctor to graduate as a 'resus fellow' from hospital's ED academy
Mustafa Khalif, a doctor who became the first 'resuscitation fellow' at Queen’s Hospital in Romford's Academy of Emergency Medicine, says it was the best thing to happen to him.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:20:12 +0100
Tesco and Barclays customers urged to check bank statements for new cashback payment
Drivers are being told to check their bank statements for a new payment labelled “Barclays Fuel CB” with money back on fuel.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:21:18 +0100
Sainsbury’s shoppers can bag hundreds of Nectar points with this simple trick
Many Sainsbury’s shoppers reckon it’s one of the quickest loyalty wins out there right now, with points landing almost instantly.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:19:41 +0100
Sainsbury’s shoppers can bag hundreds of Nectar points with this simple trick
Many Sainsbury’s shoppers reckon it’s one of the quickest loyalty wins out there right now, with points landing almost instantly.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:19:11 +0100
Tesco expands Clubcard Prices deal giving UK shoppers 54,000 cut price options
Tesco has expanded its “3 for £8” Finest deli offer to a whopping 68 items, giving shoppers more than 54,000 mix-and-match combinations

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:04:52 +0100
Heathrow Airport issues warning as it faces impact of Middle East war
Some 18.9 million people passed through Heathrow airport's terminals during the first three months of the year.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:15:52 +0100
UK airline goes into liquidation after 'impact of fuel prices' - are you affected?
Many airlines have felt the effects ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and now Hertfordshire-based Ascend Airways has reportedly entered liquidation.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs with the most noise complaints revealed
Data has revealed the London boroughs with the most noise complaints according to research by Cash House Buyers at Sell House Fast.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:36:52 +0100
Man taken to hospital after stabbing near busy road in Leytonstone
A man is in a major trauma centre following reports of a stabbing in Leytonstone last night.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Monster Truck Motorfest bank holiday weekend: Lingfield Racecourse, Surrey
RA Monster Events announces that its high-energy Monster Truck Motorfest will arrive in Surrey for the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:53:13 +0100
'Hugely popular' Strictly Come Dancing star reveals they're quitting the BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has shared that he is stepping away from the hit BBC show.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
The genius water bowl hack that will clean your entire oven in less than 20 minutes
Tired of taking forever to clean an oven? Well, now an ingenious hack has been revealed that can clean it in just 20 minutes.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:59:24 +0100
Lidl reveals 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas where it wants to open new stores
Lidl has revealed a 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas in the UK where it wants to open new stores - see the full list.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:17:42 +0100
McDonald’s customers devastated as ‘best’ menu item being discontinued from today
An extremely popular McDonald’s menu item is being discontinued, leaving fans devastated.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:16:01 +0100
The little-known McDonald’s receipt trick to get a full meal for £2.99
It all comes down to something most customers chuck away which could actually be the key to big savings.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:08:41 +0100
Nearly half of Brits say they’d be more productive if working hours were halved
Nearly half of Brits think they could get just as much done in half the time – as new research reveals Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to using AI and productivity tools in the workplace.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100
Luxury UK holiday company closes after 23 years after falling into administration
Luxury UK holiday company, Salamander Voyages, has been forced to close after falling into administration.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Acclaimed Alice in Wonderland musical to come to east London
Alice in Wonderland returns to Soho Theatre, Walthamstow, for a special two-week run from August 5 to 16.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:01:12 +0100
The East London hospital pharmacy offering cutting-edge trial medications
Patients in east London hospital can get access to new medications after a specialist pharmacy at Newham Hospital.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:22:12 +0100
First picture of man, 24, stabbed to death after 'fight' in Leyton
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Leyton last week has been pictured for the first time.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:24:17 +0100
Man, 24, stabbed to death in Leyton named for the first time
A 24-year-old man found fatally stabbed in east London has been named for the first time.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:23:41 +0100
Claire’s Accessories falls into administration 154 stores shut and 1,300 jobs gone
Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:05 +0100
More than half of Gen Z will switch brands for a better deal
Gen Z loyalty comes with a price tag - more than half will switch brands for a better deal.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:03:01 +0100
Santander, HSBC UK and Barclays cut mortgage rates again - how to get the best deals
Santander, HSBC UK, Barclays, Skipton Building Society and Virgin Money cut mortgage rates again, offering fresh deals

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:03:31 +0100
Hollyoaks star welcomes first child with boyfriend in heartwarming post
Former Hollyoaks stars Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan have welcomed their first child together

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 05:00:00 +0100
Death-positive festival coming to east London libraries this summer
A festival that uses creativity and storytelling to open up conversations about death and end-of-life choices will be coming to Redbridge libraries this June.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:53:21 +0100
British Airways forced to downgrade thousands of members after 'technical issue'
British Airways' parent company, IAG Loyalty, has been forced to downgrade thousands of members of its loyalty scheme

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:31:47 +0100
London Marathon 2026 - tracker, course details and celebrities to look out for
The 46th TCS London Marathon is underway - here is how to use the event tracker to keep up to date with family and friends running the race.

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 10:48:03 +0100
New principal appointed to 'inspirational' college
Jane Button takes up the role of principal at Waltham Forest College.

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.

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