East London and West Essex Guardian
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:37:47 +0000Disabled man sexually assaulted on train to London Euston
A disabled man has been sexually assaulted on board a train from Liverpool to London Euston.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000'It smells like a rotten egg' - 7 funniest one star reviews of the River Thames
From calling it a giant sewer to smelling like a rotten egg, many have taken to Tripadvisor to share thoughts on the River Thames.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:01:25 +0000Discontinued Sky product to shut down in coming days - have you received £290 refund?
Sky Live is set to shut down for good on December 4, and customers are entitled to a refund of up to £290.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:01:59 +0000Lidl shoppers complain 'what a joke' after 'ridiculous' 10p increase for carrier bags
Lidl has increased the price of its plastic carrier bags by 10p (from 30p to 40p), leaving shoppers outraged.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:00:23 +0000Aldi Christmas 2025 opening hours confirmed as stores close for three days
Aldi has confirmed its Christmas 2025 opening hours, with stores open until 10pm on December 22 and 23, closing at 6pm on Christmas Eve, and closing fully on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will reopen on December 27.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:44:15 +0000Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell
"I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell."
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:37:10 +0000Disneyland Paris has opened its doors for an exclusive look at World of Frozen
Once complete, Disney Adventure World will have almost doubled in size, offering new experiences that it says will push the boundaries of storytelling
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:34:36 +0000Tube chaos sees SEVERE DELAYS on four lines across London - Recap
There are severe delays across the London transport network. Live updates here.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000The new London brewery where you can learn to pour the perfect pint of Guinness
Guinness is opening a £73 million brewery in Covent Garden on December 11 with restaurants, a bar, tours, and tastings.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:42:20 +0000Ant McPartlin sells £6m London mansion after 'planning row' with neighbours
I'm a Celeb presenter Ant McPartlin has reportedly sold his £6 million London home after a "planning row" with neighbours.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:01:49 +0000Police hunt after man 'touched himself while staring at woman on London train’
A man allegedly touched himself inappropriately over his trousers on a London train while staring at a woman.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:40:00 +0000The 'trailblazing Bangladeshi pioneer' honoured with plaque
A commemorative plaque honouring 'Bangladeshi pioneer' Ayub Ali Master has been unveiled in Christian Street, near the site where he and Shas Abdul Majid Qureshi ran the Indian Seamen’s Welfare League office in 1943.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:05:00 +0000'It will be lovely to see Bethnal Green bustling again': Saturday market opens
Bethnal Green has welcomed a new Saturday Market this month.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:39:03 +0000Tube chaos as 'animal on track' causes severe delays on Jubilee and Metropolitan line
Chaos has erupted on the London Underground as the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines face severe delays due to an animal on the track.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:07:36 +0000Major British 90s dance duo to play last show ‘for foreseeable future’ in old IKEA
A major British 90s dance duo are to play their last show ‘for the foreseeable future’ in London.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:20:19 +0000All trains cancelled on central London route after cable theft
All trains are cancelled on a major route into central London after cables were stolen. Live updates here.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:21:49 +0000Mumford & Sons to play huge homecoming gig in Hyde Park
The Londoners will play BST Hyde Park on July 4, 2026 saying 'London is and always will be the band's home'
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:36:54 +0000Central London street shut for SECOND day after traffic chaos from underground fire
Roads in Holborn are closed for a second day after a major blaze in an underground utilities tunnel.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Films showing at South Woodford cinema this weekend
Odeon South Woodford has a packed weekend lineup from November 28–30, featuring new releases like Wicked: For Good, Zootropolis 2, and Christmas Karma, alongside classics including The Snowman™ & The Snowdog and a Westlife concert screening.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:57:06 +0000Call the Midwife creator on 'money' 'values' and 'walking away from the BBC'
The beloved BBC show Call the Midwife has its 13th Christmas special on the way, but will there be more?
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:26:32 +0000River Island apologises after 'serious chemical risk' product recall
River Island is urgently recalling a handbag which presents a "serious chemical risk" as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:47:19 +0000BT warns thousands of customers over landline shutdowns in these 12 areas
BT has warned thousands of customers of major landline shutdowns in these 12 areas across the UK.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:32:41 +0000Aldi cuts price of festive vegetables to 8p - 'hurry up if you want some'
Aldi is cutting its festive veg prices straight down to 8p this Christmas including potatoes, carrots and parsnips
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:29:55 +0000ASDA limits popular drink to 3 per person after massive price cut from today
ASDA has limited a popular Christmas item to just 3 per person after announcing a massive price cut until, Sunday, November 30.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000The most and least expensive areas to live in Redbridge revealed
Data has revealed where are the most and least expensive areas in Redbridge to buy houses in 2025.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:37:01 +0000'Avoid Holborn area’ after 70 firefighters tackle underground fire
The London Fire Brigade is urging people to avoid Holborn this afternoon following a major blaze in an underground utilities tunnel.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:34:00 +0000Victoria Park voted one of the country's 10 best parks
Members of the public have voted Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets one of the ten best green spaces in the UK.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:56:44 +0000Man rushed to hospital after hit by train at Piccadilly Circus station
A man has been hit by a train at Piccadilly Circus station, causing severe delays on the Piccadilly line.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:56:00 +0000RECAP of Piccadilly line delays after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train on the Piccadilly line today (November 26)
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:02:18 +0000Tesco issues warning as £16.5 million of Clubcard vouchers set to expire this week
Tesco has warned Clubcard members to check their vouchers as £16.5 million worth are set to expire on Sunday (November 30).
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:09:40 +0000RECAP after 70 firefighters tackle underground blaze in Holborn
A fire in an underground tunnel is causing major disruption in Holborn, with ten fire engines, multiple road closures and bus diversions in place. Follow below for the latest updates.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:41:37 +0000Man ‘rescued’ after being hit by double decker bus outside London war memorial
A man was rescued by firefighters after he was hit by a double decker bus outside a central London war memorial.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:45:23 +0000Police investigate after 1000 evacuated due to ‘explosion risk’ from fireworks blaze
Police are investigating the cause of a huge blaze that ripped through a warehouse containing exploding fireworks.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Latest weekly planning applications in Waltham Forest
The latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council include new home extensions, tree works, shopfront alterations, and amendments to earlier permissions across areas including Walthamstow, Chingford, and Leytonstone.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000The highest rated Indian restaurant in London with 'superb' and 'delicious' food
Amrutha is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in London, with a nearly perfect score and has been praised for its 'delicious' food on Tripadvisor.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:16:57 +0000What does the budget mean for me? 11 key points from the Budget 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second Budget, laying out a series of tax rises as she aims to fill a black hole in the public finances.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:04:19 +0000No change to Income Tax in Rachel Reeves budget 2025 but you could pay more
HMRC Income tax brackets and National Insurance rates remain unchanged at this year's budget, despite initial speculation that they may see increases.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:03:51 +0000Rachel Reeves' OBR budget leak could constitute 'criminal act'
The leaked independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) analysis of the budget could have been a 'criminal act.'
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:21:17 +0000Chancellor announces major change for pensioners in Budget
Pensioners will be set for a boost of around £500 next year as Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's commitment to the triple lock at today's Budget.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:22:35 +0000'Mansion tax' could see Council Tax double for many in 2025 budget
More than 100,000 high-value properties will have to pay a new 'mansion tax' for homes worth more than £2 million.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:04:12 +0000'Cheeky' Mum charging kids and family £20 a head for the 'luxury' of Christmas dinner
We're just a few weeks out from the big day, but the age-old Christmas dinner argument has already started.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:01:47 +0000Octopus Energy urges UK homeowners to get 99p item that 'warms houses quicker'
Octopus Energy has revealed they have (a very cheap) answer to warming up homes.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:51:37 +0000Major fire, three stabbed and death on Tube in shocking 24 hours across London
In just one shocking day, London has been the scene of a major fire, three stabbings and a death on the Underground.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:47:25 +0000Three schools evacuated after explosions heard from fireworks warehouse inferno
Three schools were evacuated after explosions erupted from a blaze at a warehouse containing fireworks.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:40:58 +0000Person dies after being hit by Victoria Line train at Green Park station
A person has died after being hit by a Victoria line train at Green Park underground station.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:01:56 +0000Victoria line severely delayed after ‘casualty on the tracks’
There is currently no service between Warren Street and Brixton, with severe delays on the rest of the line.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:47:39 +0000Man in hospital after crash ‘involving bus’ on famous central London road
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash allegedly involving a bus on a renowned London road.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:27:27 +0000Works set to bring major disruption to London Waterloo over Christmas
Passengers are being warned of major festive disruption as Network Rail carries out engineering works between Queenstown Road and Nine Elms, closing London Waterloo from December 27–28 and running reduced services until January 4.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0000RAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday with aviation-themed party
Second World War veteran Ken Marsh celebrated his 100th birthday at The Spinney Care Home in Chingford with an aeroplane-themed party, honouring his lifelong passion for aviation and his service as an RAF truck driver during the war.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:45:00 +0000Walthamstow theatre to host top comedians for fundraiser
An all-star comedy night, Comedy Sans Frontières, will take place at Soho Theatre Walthamstow on January 31, 2026, with performances from Dylan Moran, Ardal O’Hanlon, Grace Campbell and more.