East London and West Essex Guardian

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:42:25 +0100
Wetherspoon fans hail ‘genius’ £4 ‘secret menu’ dessert hack
The video has prompted praise from social media users who called it a smart way to replicate a restaurant dessert on a budget.

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:11:21 +0100
EastEnders confirms special week of episodes that will change everything
BBC's EastEnders has confirmed that the soap will have a special week of episodes next month.

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:51:00 +0100
Gunshots fired at Walthamstow home sparks hunt for suspects
Gunshots were fired at a residential address in Russel Road in Waltham Forest.

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:27:46 +0100
Gunshots fired at east London home sparks hunt for suspects
Gunshots were fired at a residential address in Russel Road in Waltham Forest.

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:37:00 +0100
Free befriending service helps tackle loneliness
Karen Fulcher from Mind in West Essex explains how a free befriending service is helping people across the area feel less alone.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:49:14 +0100
King 'shocked' and 'saddened' by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show
King Charles has shared he is "greatly shocked" after a soldier fell from their horse and died at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:08:33 +0100
UK aerospace firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets falls into administration
Aeralis was vying to build the next jets to be flown by the Red Arrows, but it has fallen into administration

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:10 +0100
Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 miles of loo paper annually
Kids in Britain are using more toilet paper than anyone else, flushing up to 13,476,238 MILES down the loo every year.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:40:10 +0100
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:36:17 +0100
The best British Eurovision entry of all time has been revealed
Sam Ryder's 'Space Man' (26 per cent) and Brotherhood of Man’s ‘Save Your Kisses for Me’ (22 per cent) came in second and third place

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:54 +0100
The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed
Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Spotify fans divided by new 20th anniversary app design - 'Thought it had glitched'
Spotify fans have been left divided after the streaming giant changed its app design as part of its new 20th anniversary campaign.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Exotic animal sanctuary offers weatherproof half-term fun
Donna Rose invites families to enjoy feel-good May half-term fun at Get to Know Animals, Epping’s indoor exotic animal sanctuary.

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:00 +0100
How poor communication is worsening Thames Water chaos in Chingford
Chingford MP Iain Duncan Smith criticises Thames Water over ongoing road closures, delays and a lack of clear communication with residents.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:24:46 +0100
Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:57 +0100
Walkers launches exciting range of crisps for the World Cup that are available now
Limited-edition crisps from Walkers are arriving in shops as part of a brand-new football-themed promotion.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:29:27 +0100
ITV Coronation Street legend Bill Roache on retirement and feeling 'lucky to be here'
Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the hit ITV show, says he’s not retiring from Coronation Street just yet.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:28:46 +0100
Sainsbury’s shoppers can double Nectar points on Merlin theme parks and attractions
Sainsbury’s Nectar members can now double the value of their points on tickets for Alton Towers, LEGOLAND, Thorpe Park, the London Eye and more

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:00 +0100
UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:34 +0100
BBC comedy that ‘continues to capture hearts of the nation’ renewed for third series
Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, will return to the BBC for a third series in the near future

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:29 +0100
‘Petrol head’ dad spends 100 hours creating perfect replica of dream car in LEGO
A self-confessed ‘petrol head’ dad has spent 100 hours building his dream car from 1,200 Lego pieces – and could soon see it become a real toy for sale in stores.

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:53:49 +0100
EastEnders serial killer to return to BBC soap for 'explosive' storyline
An EastEnders villain is expected to return to Albert Square four years after he went to prison, according to reports.

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:46:00 +0100
Multi-storey building with 36 flats and commercial space planned in Chingford
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council this week.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:13:00 +0100
Looking for love? Piggy Wig is pawsitively ready
Piggy Wig is a gentle, cheeky cat with a tough past and a big heart, now searching for a loving forever home.

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:28:44 +0100
Jess Phillips resigns from Keir Starmer's cabinet after declaring 'Decency is vital'
The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
All the latest planning applications received by Redbridge Council
This week's planning applications received by Redbridge Council.

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
London walk to raise funds for prostate cancer passes famous landmarks
A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Free creative arts summer programme for young adults to launch in Redbridge
Young artists in Redbridge are being invited to apply for a free summer programme of masterclasses and workshops at East Bank in Stratford.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
'Urgent action' needed after child spends 77 days in Queen's Hospital A&E
Matthew Trainer, chief executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, says children and young people can end up staying in emergency departments for weeks because of a lack of suitable placements.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition
TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:33:09 +0100
Green Party take control of Waltham Forest Council for the first time
The Green Party has taken control of a London borough council for the first time with Green party Cllr Rob Gardner elected in Leyton.

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:56:00 +0100
What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth? Prime minister under pressure
Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:47 +0100
New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today - see what's changed
New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:35:37 +0100
First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to 'do the right thing'
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Helpers needed to save hundreds of hens from being killed every week
The British Hen Welfare Trust rehomes former commercial laying hens with families and is appealing for volunteers for its new Ilford rehoming site.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Paramedic invited to royal garden party after Hainault sword attack response
Lachlan Allan, a London Ambulance Service paramedic who faced Hainault sword attacker Marcus Monzo while attending the scene to help his victims, has been invited to a Royal Garden Party.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
World's last seagoing paddle steamer to visit the Thames this summer
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:12:18 +0100
Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement
It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:07:32 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing new hosts 'confirmed' as popular household names
It's been reported that Emma Willis will be one of the new hosts for Strictly Come Dancing.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:45:00 +0100
Holiday hotspot to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol from tomorrow - here's why
The Bahamas is set to temporarily suspend the sale of alcohol on Tuesday (May 12) while the country holds its general election.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular Strictly star lands big job just weeks after 'upsetting' exit from BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing pro Karen Hauer has landed her first big role after her 'upsetting' exit from the BBC show.

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Beloved BBC character will speak for first time in over 40 years in new short film
BBC Children In Need mascot Pudsey Bear will break his silence in a short film to help raise awareness of children's mental health.

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:22:00 +0100
Raising a glass to beer, pubs and community in Wanstead
As the Wanstead Beer Festival returns, Paul Donovan reflects on pubs, micropubs and the enduring appeal of real ale.

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
All the planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council
This week's planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Essex church that raises money for people living on a dollar
Barkingside Holy Trinity Church is inviting people to a concert raising money for people in Africa living on less than a dollar a day on May 16.

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:36:00 +0100
Spring sunshine brings people and wildlife together in Epping Forest
From returning wildlife to dedicated volunteers, Caroline Haines reflects on springtime in Epping Forest and what visitors can enjoy.

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
All the latest planning applications in front of Waltham Forest Council
A summary of the latest batch of planning applications validated by Waltham Forest Council.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East London market to host Eurovision watch party
Old Spitalfields Market is hosting a Eurovision watch-party and London Craft Week as part of its activities from May 11 to May 17.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Deaf ambulance worker gives England rugby shirt to mentor in emotional moment
Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A hideous pile' - London's first high-rise building now lost forever
London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.

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