East London and West Essex Guardian

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Major works set to disrupt trains into London Waterloo over festive period
Network Rail will carry out essential upgrade works on routes into London Waterloo station.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:58:36 +0100
Police incident causes HUGE 90 minute delays on M11
A police incident has brought 90 minute delays and miles of traffic to the busy M11.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:50:14 +0100
Boy, 15, injured and man found stabbed after groups fight in west London
A 15-year-old boy has been injured and a man in his 20s has been found stabbed following reports of a fight in west London.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100
'We need to make £15m more cuts - there is no magic solution'
Waltham Forest Council will need to make £15million in cuts this year as financial challenges continue to worsen, its leader Grace Williams has said.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:28:00 +0100
Dramatic moment of 100mph police chase from Essex onto M25 with man arrested
This is the dramatic moment of a police chase that led to an arrest and disruption to drivers in Essex.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Released east London rapist sexually assaulted two young children
Timothy Harris, of Lea Bridge Road in Leyton, sexually assaulted two children after he was released from prison.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:29:00 +0100
Listed: The latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council
A listed summary of the most recent applications validated by Waltham Forest Council.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s
London’s Eadn Lounge has opened its new St. Paul’s branch with a complete heating, cooling and refrigeration system designed and installed by Debonair Cooling

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:35:18 +0100
Investigation launched after smoke pours from fire at laundry in west London
An investigation is underway after a fire in a west London laundry sent fumes billowing into the sky.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:27:35 +0100
Chocolate fans 'can't believe' new Creme Egg flavour launched by Cadbury
Hitting shelves this Easter, the new filled egg is said to combine two iconic tastes into one small but delicious sweet treat.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:48:02 +0100
LIVE as Underground line hit by SEVERE delays after 'incident' at station
There are severe delays on the Underground after an incident at a station. Live updates here.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:48:39 +0100
Underground line hit by SEVERE delays after 'incident' at station
There are severe delays on the Underground after an incident at a station. Live updates here.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:18:21 +0100
Man and teen fighting for lives after assault and stabbings across London
A man and a teenager are fighting for their lives and another has been stabbed after a violent three days across London.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100
We tried a magical afternoon tea that left us as excited as a kid at Halloween
With colour changing potions and dry ice rolling over your cake stand this candlelit tea in a five star City of London hotel has plenty of tricks and treats

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:14:00 +0100
Source of mystery foul east London smell may have been found
The source of an unpleasant smell reported across Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham has been traced to a farm, according to Redbridge Council.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Man who cut down ULEZ camera before explosion says he embarrassed his kids
Stephen Harwood-Stamper used an angle grinder to cut down a ULEZ camera.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:54:23 +0100
Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight - how best to see
The Met Office has forecast that the Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:33:05 +0100
Imam in hospital after being stabbed in ‘unprovoked’ west London attack
An imam at a west London mosque is in hospital after allegedly being stabbed in an unprovoked attack.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:12:26 +0100
The Met Office weather forecast for London this week as autumn hits
Londoners can expect a largely settled spell of early autumn weather this week.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:52:46 +0100
Queen Camilla pays tribute to 'wonderfully witty' friend Dame Jilly Cooper
The Queen has paid tribute to her friend and author Dame Jilly Cooper after the writer died unexpectedly on Sunday morning after a fall.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:41:46 +0100
Who was Dame Jilly Cooper's husband? Profile of publisher Leo Cooper
The author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88. She was married to publisher Leo Cooper for much of her life

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:44:54 +0100
Dame Jilly Cooper's books and TV shows including Rivals and Rutshire Chronicles
Author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at the age of 88 - here is a list of all her books and TV shows, including information on how to read the Rutshire Chronicles in order.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:25:30 +0100
When and why did Rivals author Jilly Cooper become a dame?
Beginning as a journalist, Dame Jilly Cooper wrote several popular romance novels and is most famous for penning the Rutshire Chronicles.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:49:10 +0100
Author Dame Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
Author Dame Jilly Cooper's children said her "unexpected death" came as a "complete shock"

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:41:58 +0100
Walkers 'sorry' as it discontinues 'moreish' crisps that were fan favourite
Walkers has confirmed its Max Pizza Hut Texan BBQ Crisps have been discontinued.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:41:28 +0100
Sainsbury's and Argos hiring 19,000 workers ahead of the Christmas period
Sainsbury's and Argos are looking to hire some 19,000 staff members to help handle the surge of shoppers expected over the festive period.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:21:54 +0100
EastEnders icon could be back for Christmas as fans ‘spot her return to filming’
As part of some drone footage showing filming for EastEnders' Christmas episode, fans believe they have spotted Sam Mitchell's return to the BBC soap

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100
East London restaurant named among UK's best for plant-based food
Dishoom Shoreditch in east London has been named among the best in the country for vegan and vegetarian food.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:21:23 +0100
Police arrest almost 500 people in London over Palestine Action support
Almost 500 people were arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London, which took place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:24 +0100
David Walliams speaks out about time he 'flirted' former UK Prime Minister
Little Britain creators David Walliams and Matt Lucas talked about the time the former 'flirted' with the then-Prime Minister.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:55:54 +0100
Judge Rinder reveals the stupidest case he has ever heard on his show
Barrister Robert Rinder has shared the stupidest case he has ever heard on the hit ITV show Judge Rinder.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:12:35 +0100
'I went to Europe’s largest scream park and it terrified me in the best possible way'
I’ve been to Tulley’s Farm Shocktober Fest three times now, and yet every year it manages to feel fresh, darkly magical, and utterly terrifying.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
East Londoners jailed in September including paedo teacher and car theft gang
Our monthly round up of the east Londoners who were sentenced to prison time.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:45:42 +0100
Hour-by-hour London weather forecast as Storm Amy sparks yellow wind warning
Londoners are being warned to brace for strong winds as Storm Amy moves across the capital.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:33:33 +0100
Man missing for five days after last being seen on Blackfriars Bridge
Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen on London Blackfriars Bridge.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:33:00 +0100
When Catholicism returned to North Chingford
Local historian Gary Stone looks at the the building of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in North Chingford

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Halloween events coming to one London high street
Kensington High Street will host Halloween festivities from October 24–31, featuring a costumed dog parade, Holland Park shows, haunted house tours, and family trails.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The ‘intriguing’ town 30 minutes from London among the best places to live
Royston in Hertfordshire, just 30 minutes from London, has been named one of the best places to live. Find out why.

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:07:21 +0100
Big Brother fans call for major show change after 'wrong person' evicted
One Big Brother fan complained about the ITV show only 'keeping the boring ones in'.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:37:21 +0100
Trains between London and Stansted STOPPED after signal failure
A fault with the signalling system in the Stansted Airport area means all lines are currently closed today (October 3).

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Hollywood star to play evil president as The Hunger Games hits London stage
Hollywood legend John Malkovich will play President Snow on screen when The Hunger Games On Stage premieres at the brand new Troubadour Theatre in Canary Wharf.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:38:56 +0100
Yellow warning in place for wind in London as Storm Amy hits
As Storm Amy hits the UK, a yellow weather warning has been issued for wind across London tomorrow.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
One of London's narrowest homes is on sale for £1.19m - Take a look inside
London's second narrowest home at 7ft wide is on sale for £1.19 million. Take a look inside.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:25:07 +0100
Why is it called Storm Amy and when the Met Office says it will hit the UK
The Met Office has named Storm Amy. Find out when the storm will hit and why it's called Amy.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:01:01 +0100
Brits have revealed where they'd like AI to take control of their lives
Brits would like AI to take control of doing the weekly shop, planning meals – and sending birthday messages.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:54:18 +0100
Troy Deeney is eyeing up a move to MasterChef or The Great British Bake Off
Troy Deeney is eyeing up a move to MasterChef or The Great British Bake Off after getting a taste of reality TV.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:50:50 +0100
Mesmerising image of 3.2 billion characters to show our genetic make up
This mesmerising image is scrolling through 3.2 billion characters – showing our genetic make-up.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:41:12 +0100
Manchester synagogue victim believed to have been shot by police
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said one of the victims died after apparently being injured by a police gunshot.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:26:21 +0100
EastEnders legend poised for a return to show despite being 'killed off'
An EastEnders legend might be about to make her return to the BBC show.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:25:06 +0100
Aldi makes 'powerful' change that aims to 'provide comfort' for shoppers
Aldi is making a "powerful" change to the packaging of its Mamia Baby Wipes, offering mental health messaging to signpost services to parents

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