East London and West Essex Guardian

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Every London Underground line and station closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (December 19-21) and don't be caught out.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:51:56 +0000
Tube station in Redbridge closed by police after 'customer incident'
An Underground station is Ilford is closed due to an ongoing incident. Live updates here.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000
The world's top 100 clubs have been named and three are in London
The International Nightlife Association’s list of the top 100 clubs includes the Ministry of Sound in Elephant & Castle, Fabric in Farringdon and Drumsheds in Tottenham.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:31:48 +0000
Tube stabbing, mass gas leak and man hit by train in two days across London
In the space of just two London days, 30 people were treated after a carbon monoxide leak at a shop, a man was stabbed and a man was hit by a train.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Odeon cinema in South Woodford announces festive weekend schedule
Odeon South Woodford has revealed a festive weekend lineup featuring Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootropolis 2, Wicked, Home Alone, The Polar Express and more, with screenings for all ages.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:25:02 +0000
Major police presence outside London Underground station after man in his 20s stabbed
Pictures from the scene show a Northern line station has been closed for over four hours after a stabbing in Colliers Wood station.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:24:52 +0000
Man 'stabbed in head' arrested after group fight at Northern line station
A man who was stabbed in the head has been arrested after a fight between three people in Colliers Wood station.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:52:30 +0000
Man taken to hospital after stabbed in head at London Underground station
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the head at a Northern line London Underground station in Colliers Wood.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:01:22 +0000
LIVE updates as severe delays hit Northern line and station after 'incident'
There are severe delays across the Northern line following an incident today (December 17). Follow our blog for live updates

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:04:41 +0000
Christmas miracle reunites brothers 81 years after one 'abandoned' in WW2 chaos
The spirit of Christmas delivered a life-changing gift John Moore when he was reunited with his brother.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:26:28 +0000
£1 Poundland rule they brought back to all UK stores after 'listening to customers'
Poundland has brought back a £1 rule in UK stores amid a huge shake-up and 68 store closures.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:24:45 +0000
Joel Dommett ‘on the naughty step’ after revealing Masked Singer’s real identity
Joel Dommett said he was 'put on the naughty step' by ITV bosses after accidently revealing a celebrity's identity during 2025 Christmas Special

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
BBC Strictly Christmas special 2025 - all to know for Tess and Claudia's final show
This is all you need to know about the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 - see full cast, dance routines, songs and when it's on TV

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:22:13 +0000
Police seek man after woman 'sexually assaulted' on District line train
An investigation is underway following an alleged assault at Upton Park, with police picturing a man they wish to speak to.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:13:02 +0000
Met Office issues yellow warning as fog set to hit London this week
London is set to be hit by dense fog, with reduced visibility expected to cause some travel disruption.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:04:45 +0000
Doctor who rushed to scene of shooting praised for life-saving actions
Dr Timothy McMillan has received a Certificate of Commendation for his life-saving actions after rushing to help victims of a Dalston shooting that left four people critically injured, including a nine-year-old girl.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:21:38 +0000
'Magical' performance by primary school children brings Christmas to life
Reception pupils at Lime Academy Larkswood performed The Sleepy Shepherd, delivering a heartwarming Nativity that parents described as “magical” and full of confidence and festive joy.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:54:42 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train at Loughton station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Loughton station, which caused major delays across the Central line.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000
Iconic singer to reunite with former boyband members for special show
Irish singer Ronan Keating will join forces with ex-Boyzone members Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch for a nostalgic New Year’s Eve special on the BBC.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:36:36 +0000
Type these 2 numbers into Google for this special effect in nod to viral meme
What does 6-7 even mean as Google launches a new search feature that is based on the 'exhausting' trend?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:44:14 +0000
Corriedale crossover episode release date confirmed amid ITVX schedule change
The special crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale, has confirmed its release date.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:44:44 +0000
Amazon blocking 'dodgy' Fire TV Stick apps as it intensifies piracy crackdown
Amazon is blocking apps used to help gain illegal access to pirated content on 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:43:42 +0000
'End of an era' - Good Morning Britain star reveals why he is leaving ITV show
Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter Andrew Pierce has revealed why he is leaving the ITV show this week in 'end of an era' statement

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:41:37 +0000
Thousands of drivers could see speed fines reimbursed and licence points removed
Thousands of drivers in England could see their speed fines reimbursed and points removed from their licence as National Highways issues apology

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Call The Midwife stars reveal all ahead of new two-part Christmas special
Stars of Call the Midwife have discussed the new two-part Christmas special and filming in Hong Kong.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Sir David Jason to reunite with ex-cast members for new Only Fools and Horses series
Sir David Jason is set to reunite with ex-cast members for a brand-new Only Fools and Horses TV series, which will air on U&GOLD in 2026.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:58:01 +0000
Children’s mentor kissed young students in empty classrooms of London school
A “predatory offender” touched and kissed young students at a central London school as he pretended to support them.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:21:58 +0000
Person fighting for their life after being 'hit by train' in Loughton
A person is fighting for their life after being hit by a train in Loughton, with the Central line delayed.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:54:28 +0000
Central line suspended in east London after 'casualty on track'
There is no service on the Central line between Woodford and Epping today (December 15).

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:05:00 +0000
Taste Kitchen opens at Walthamstow’s CRATE offering comfort food favourites
The new outlet serves stuffed baguettes, jacket potatoes, hot dogs, pittas and Hackney Gelato, focusing on affordability and high quality.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:22:24 +0000
Investigation launched after 40 firefighters tackle blaze in Walthamstow
40 firefighters are at the scene of a blaze on a busy street in Walthamstow

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:44:09 +0000
The pre-Christmas London forecast with cloud, rain and brighter end to the week
London is set to face a cloudy start to the week, midweek rain and a wet Thursday before conditions clear for a sunny, cooler Friday with highs around 10°C, according to the Met Office.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:53:33 +0000
Professional basketball player to inspire schoolchildren in Woodford Green
BBL champion Chris Tawiah will visit Roding Primary School in Woodford Green in February 2026 for a Sports For Champions workshop to inspire pupils and raise vital funds.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:55:39 +0000
Former Strictly Come Dancing finalist to make big return to replace 2025 star
A former Strictly Come Dancing finalist has been revealed to be returning, joining some of this year's cast on the 2026 Live Arena Tour across the UK.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:51:26 +0000
Sir Cliff Richard reveals battle with prostate cancer and tells people to get tested
Sir Cliff Richard has shared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (December 15) that he has prostate cancer.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:50:56 +0000
Morrisons urges shoppers to check More Card points now as £30 million unclaimed
Morrisons is urging its shoppers to check their More Card points balance now as nearly £30 million worth is unclaimed just before Christmas

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:00:27 +0000
Man rushed to hospital after crash near major London airport
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash near London's biggest airport.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue
Following a year-long redevelopment, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is set to open its new upstairs music venue: Upstairs at Ronnie’s.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
London man suing Lime after a bike accident snapped his leg 'like a twig'
A London cyclist whose leg was snapped “like a twig” in a near-fatal Lime bike accident is suing the company as he faces life-changing injuries.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0000
Who left Strictly tonight? See which contestant was eliminated in Week 12 semi-final
See who left Strictly tonight (December 14) as the next contestant was eliminated in Week 12 semi-final dance-off ahead of grand final

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0000
Who is in the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2025? See all 3 couples confirmed
Find out which three couples have made it to the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 after the semi-final dance-off on Sunday (December 14)

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:48:53 +0000
British-born rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:14:34 +0000
Bruce Forsyth to return to Strictly Come Dancing for Tess Daly's last show
Bruce Forsyth is to be featured in the Strictly Come Dancing final for Tess Daly's last show.

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:40:01 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing semi-final exit leaked as fans slam 'cruel' results
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 week 12 semi-final exit has been leaked, and fans are so 'sad' after finding out who has been eliminated just before the finals.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Self-driving cars hit London's streets as they prepare to welcome passengers
Waymo self-driving cars have been spotted in trials across London as the company gears up to launch its passenger service next year.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000
Essex police officer has stalking charges dropped after 'admin error'
An Essex Police officer has had his stalking charges dropped due to an “admin error”.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:20:42 +0000
Trains cancelled at major London station after emergency incident
Trains at a major London station are facing disruption due to an emergency incident. Live updates here.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:49:00 +0000
Dozens of new ambulances to hit the streets of London with changes to reduce strain
Sixty new low-emission ambulances are being rolled out across London ahead of winter, boosting patient comfort and crew safety as part of a major LAS fleet upgrade.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Doris celebrates 101st birthday with Christmas light switch-on and penguin visit
Doris Griffiths celebrated her milestone birthday by switching on the care home’s Christmas lights alongside Humboldt penguins Pringle and Widget.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:41:00 +0000
Are stamps with Queen Elizabeth's head on still valid? Royal Mail explains
See if first and second-class stamps with the late Queen Elizabeth II's head on are still valid - Royal Mail explains

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