East London and West Essex Guardian

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0100
Films showing at Odeon South Woodford this weekend
THE Odeon in South Woodford has a busy weekend, with blockbusters and family favourites set to run throughout

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Billboard art forces people to notice pollution-choked river
Art created to draw attention to pollution in a river that flows through Ilford has been put up on a public billboard.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Husband takes on marathon challenge following wife's cancer diagnosis
A father-of-two is running this year’s London Marathon in support of life-saving cancer research

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100
All 40 of UK fashion retailer's stores could close this month amid administration
Administrators are set to review Quiz's remaining 40 stores in the UK and seven concession stores in Ireland at the end of April, according to reports.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:22:45 +0100
Man escapes terraced house fire sparked by toaster in Walthamstow
A man escaped unharmed after a fire broke out at a terraced house in Walthamstow.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:20:17 +0100
Wireless Festival cancelled and refunds to be issued after Kanye West barred
Wireless Festival 2026 has been cancelled amid headliner Kanye West being barred from entering the UK

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:40:06 +0100
Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK to perform at Wireless Festival 2026
Kanye West has been blocked from travelling to the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival as "it would not be conducive to the public good".

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:03:20 +0100
London the only UK area to choose charcoal BBQs over gas
As the UK starts to see warmer weather heading into spring, LPG experts Jefferson Gas have investigated the country’s BBQ habits

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs most affected by hearing loss revealed
Havering and Bromley have been revealed as London’s hearing loss hotspots, with around one in six residents affected.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:26:55 +0100
EastEnders 'hints' at permanent return of star 33 years after first featuring
Gemma Bissix recently returned to EastEnders as Clare Bates for a few episodes, but some fans think the BBC has hinted she'll be back for more

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:12:09 +0100
Calls for Keir Starmer to ban Kanye West from UK amid Wireless Festival performance
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to ban American rapper Kanye West from the UK ahead of his Wireless Festival performance.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:19:54 +0100
Woman dies at scene of early morning crash in Limehouse
A female passenger has died at the scene of a serious crash in Limehouse.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:19:27 +0100
RECAP after 70 firefighters swarm to scene of fire
An emergency service incident in Walthamstow has resulted in the closure of a residential road.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Factory could be converted to create four new homes
A scheme to convert a factory in Ilford into four new homes is among the latest batch of planning applications validated by Redbridge Council.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
EastEnders to see TV schedule shakeup this week - when to watch
EastEnders will see a schedule change this week due to the Easter weekend altering the usual running time on Monday, April 6.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:05:59 +0100
London has the most searches for Boating Holidays in the UK
London saw 256,610 monthly searches for boating holidays in 2025

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Killer driver and man who blackmailed paedos among east Londoners jailed in March
Our round-up of the east London criminals who have been jailed in March 2026.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:54:43 +0100
Three from Waltham Forest charged after Jewish ambulances set alight in arson attack
Three people have been charged after four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire in an anti-Sematic attack in Golders Green

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
£1.45m Victorian lodge house has historic grandeur and mod cons
A detached period home on the edge of open countryside in Horseshoe Hill, Waltham Abbey, has come onto the market with an asking price of £1,450,000.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
This week's Waltham Forest planning applications
A homeowner in Chingford has submitted plans to Waltham Forest Council to build a single‑storey rear extension topped with a new terrace.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Spring projects showcase heritage and conservation work across Epping Forest
Chair of Epping Forest and Commons Committee Caroline Haines highlights spring projects showcasing heritage, conservation and wildlife across Epping Forest, from ancient sites to new restoration work.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Redbridge becomes first UNICEF Child Friendly Community in England
The borough of Redbridge has become the first place in England to be officially recognised by UNICEF UK as a Child Friendly Community.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:36:36 +0100
Millions of Brits issued home emergency callout warning as issues expected to soar
Emergency callouts for problems around homes often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0100
Questions about cost and impact of plans for new West Essex Council
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart A look at the Government’s five‑unitary plan for Essex, exploring what a new West Essex Council could mean for local services, elections and residents.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:03:43 +0100
Two men who died in Walthamstow house fire named for the first time
Two men who died in a house fire in Forest Road, Walthamstow in April 2024 have been named for the first time.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:47:59 +0100
Man, 25, charged with double murder after two dead in Walthamstow house fire
A man has been charged with murder after two men died in a house fire in Forest Road, Walthamstow on April 21, 2024.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:09:19 +0100
UK airline cancels flights from today due to ‘huge rise in the global cost of fuel’
A UK airline operating between London and Cornwall has cancelled flights from today (April 3) partly due to the 'huge rise in the global cost of fuel’

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
District Line to shut across east London over Easter weekend
There is no service on the east London section of the District line over the Easter weekend.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this Easter weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this Easter weekend (April 3 - 6) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:39:25 +0100
Lakeland’s huge Easter sale is live - these are the deals people are rushing to buy
Lakeland is offering up to 25% off popular kitchen appliances including air fryers, slow cookers and stand mixers.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:57:56 +0100
Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Co-op slash prices with best buys from 4p
Supermarkets slash Easter prices with veg from 4p, meals from £1.25, Tesco’s half-price toy sale and Aldi wine deals.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
New public artwork unveiled at Fairlop Waters
New artwork about Fairlop Waters celebrates memories including a couple’s sunset walk, a school sailing trip that went awry and a family wedding.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:30:33 +0100
Armed police rush to shooting with in Walthamstow
Armed police responded to a shooting in a quiet area of Walthamstow.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:22:44 +0100
Shock pictures show ‘bullet casings’ and smashed motorbike abandoned in Walthamstow
Concerning pictures appear to show bullet casings on the floor next to an abandoned motorbike after an incident in Walthamstow.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Work on 583 new homes on former Homebase site reaches 'highest point'
A 'topping out' celebration took place as the The Patchworks and Walthamstow, scheme to build 583 new homes on a former Homebase site reached its highest point.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:20:20 +0100
Police shut multiple roads after ‘shooting’
Emergency services have shut off multiple roads after an ‘overnight incident’ in Walthamstow. Follow our blog for updates.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:36:44 +0100
Scott Mills breaks silence after BBC sacking saying he 'greatly misses' his listeners
Former DJ Scott Mills has broken his silence for the first time since being sacked by the BBC.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
19 new London family hubs offering free stay and play sessions
Families across London struggling with the cost of living can save money on services including free stay and play sessions for babies and young children.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:53:08 +0100
Sandwich chain Subway to open new East London restaurant
Sandwich chain Subway will open its latest restaurant in Roman Road, Bow, in time for lunch on April 1.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:55:31 +0100
17,000 young people homeless in London as crisis deemed ‘incredibly traumatic’
Centrepoint reports youth homelessness in London rose 13 per cent to 17,000 in 2024-25, with 123,934 young people homeless UK-wide. Calls for urgent government action.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:35:09 +0100
New recycling rules come into force today across London - what changes mean
Households in England will have to change the way they recycle from today (March 31), including how they dispose of food waste.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Meet the nurse who earned NHS trust one of four nominations for training awards
Aine Crowe a long-serving nurse praised for the support she gives students has earned an NHS trust one of four nominations for national awards.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:56:59 +0100
Man, 34, dies after falling from height in Stratford
A 34-year-old man has died after falling from height in Stratford.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:20:37 +0100
Four rushed to hospital after crash in Chadwell Heath
Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash in Chadwell Heath.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
First phase of improvements to Walthamstow High Street complete
The first phase of improvements to Walthamstow High Street is now complete, delivering clearer pedestrian zones, new trees, planting, seating and cycle parking.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:03:03 +0100
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:24:17 +0100
Emmerdale and Corrie face more TV schedule changes this week – when to watch
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week due to an England football match being aired on ITV1 on Tuesday, March 31.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:27 +0100
ITV's Susanna Reid absent from Good Morning Britain as presenter ‘takes a break’
This is why Susanna Reid isn't presenting Good Morning Britain on ITV1 today (March 30) as star reveals she is 'taking a break'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:54 +0100
Nestle issues update on KitKat shortage fears after 12 tonnes of chocolate stolen
Nestle said 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate were stolen while in transit between the factory and their destination

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:41:22 +0100
How to stop a dog biting a postman? Royal Mail urges Brits to use vital 4-word sign
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks

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