East London And West Essex Guardian
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Compare aerial pictures of Chingford in East London in 1920s with modern day
This is an aerial photo of North Chingford in the 1920s showing Station Road.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:34:24 +0000TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:10:56 +0000Lack of safety measures revealed following Eden Park inquest
At least 79 London train stations have platforms that are dangerous to blind or partially-sighted people, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:03:23 +0000Covid-19: Every London borough coronavirus infection rate
Coronavirus infection rates continue to fall across London and are way below the level they were at when the second national lockdown ended.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:43:59 +0000Uber: Supreme Court ruling 'will have consequences' for London
The Supreme Court’s decision to class Uber drivers as workers “will have consequences” for the private hire sector in London, according to the London Assembly.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000Redbridge and Havering given most Covid jabs in east London
Redbridge and Havering residents have received more Covid vaccines than anywhere else in east London, the latest NHS figures reveal.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:04:11 +0000Knoll House Covid-19 party rental property closed by police
A lockdown party rental property has been shut down by police – after playing host to four illegal parties since New Year’s Eve.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:52:06 +0000Video: Met Police appeal following Ilford assault
A man was hospitalised with a serious head injury after being kicked and punched repeatedly in an unprovoked attack.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:36:11 +0000Emails from Tesco, Asos, HSBC and more could be tracking your activity - what you need to know
Some of the largest brands in the UK including Tesco, Asos and HSBC use email pixels to monitor a person’s activity on their device.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:43:17 +0000Tonight's EuroMillions jackpot could create UK's biggest ever lottery winner - how to play
The top prize would beat the current record of £170 million won by an anonymous UK winner in 2019.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:34:10 +0000When will non-essential shops reopen in England? - What we know so far
Online retailers have bought brands with plans to move business online suggesting the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on UK retail.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:52:44 +0000When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:36:44 +0000Waltham Forest Council seeks high-tech way to track housing
Waltham Forest Council could start using virtual reality or even images from space to help new build homes, depending on the results of a Government-funded competition.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000GLA Budget 2021-22: What is new in Sadiq Khan's final draft?
The Mayor of London has found an extra £182.8 million of income in his final draft GLA budget for the coming year.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000Covid vaccine 'pop-up' at mosque 'very successful', says GP
A “pop-up” at a Waltham Forest mosque aiming to vaccinate elderly residents who refused the Covid vaccine administered 130 jabs in just two hours.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:25:42 +0000Waltham Forest boy glad for reduced traffic during lockdown
A seven-year-old boy who struggles with breathing says his life has improved dramatically as traffic reduced during lockdown.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:37:16 +0000British Pakistani Christians issued Charity Commission warning
An Ilford-based charity has been issued an official warning over breaches of ‘trust and duty’ and failing to properly safeguard 'vulnerable beneficiaries'.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan announces £5 million plan to aid economic recovery
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to launch a £5 million post-Covid tourism drive to aid London’s recovery from the pandemic once it is safe to reopen.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:58:09 +0000Barts Health NHS Trust's latest Whipps Cross Hospital plans
Updated plans for a new hospital and residential development on the Whipps Cross site include proposals for at least 1,500 new homes but a smaller hospital with fewer beds.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:29:24 +0000Met Police detective dies after Covid-19 diagnosis
A specialist financial investigator who had a police career spanning nearly three decades has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:08 +0000When will gyms reopen in England? - What we know so far
Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:02 +0000Millions face British Gas bill £97 price hike from April
A surge in global energy commodity prices has raised the cost of sourcing gas from the wholesale market, leading to an increase in the cap.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000Luisa Porritt: Apprenticeship hub could help 'lost generation'
Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt has outlined plans to introduce an apprenticeships hub in London to avoid a “lost generation” of young people.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Tens of thousands could become 'undocumented migrants' in June
Tens of thousands of EU citizens living in London could “unknowingly become undocumented migrants” in June when the EU Settlement Scheme ends, with no data on how many people are yet to apply.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:04:32 +0000Council 'taking the lead' on Ilford gyratory redevelopment
Redbridge Council will “take the lead” on the long-anticipated redevelopment of Ilford gyratory after rejecting developers it felt were trying to build too densely on the site.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000Rotary Club of Chingford makes donation to food bank
Although members of the Rotary Club of Chingford are only able meet with one another by holding virtual meetings every two weeks, they continue to support some local charities.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:35:44 +0000Walthamstow tower architect defends segregating tenants
An architect hoping to build an 11-storey tower on a former library site says it has to segregate rich and poor tenants to avoid lowering the value of its market-rate flats.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:50:36 +0000Court trial over east London boy's death at King Harold Pub
The mother of a seven-year-old boy who suffered a fatal shock in a pub beer garden broke down in tears as an electrician was today cleared of his manslaughter.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:38:46 +0000Crime: Met Police appeal following east London stabbing
One man has been arrested and another hospitalised following a stabbing in east London last night.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:35:23 +0000Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip taken to hospital
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:29:56 +0000Redbridge parks Covid-19 lockdown marshals
A dedicated team of Covid-19 marshals will be patrolling Redbridge parks this week.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000Waltham Forest roads to be affected by traffic calming works
Work is due to get underway tomorrow on enhancing traffic calming measures in a number of roads across Waltham Forest over the coming months.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:46:34 +0000Police make arrests following Tavistock Gardens stabbings
Detectives investigating an Ilford doubled killing have charged a woman with perverting the course of justice
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:45:37 +0000When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:05:00 +0000London Mayor Election: Shaun Bailey pledges new Met officers
Shaun Bailey has today unveiled his “Fresh Start Plan” for London and has pledged to put 8,000 new police officers on the streets if he becomes mayor.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0000Nearly two million people to be added to coronavirus shielding list
Almost two million more people are to be told to shield to protect themselves from serious side-effects from Covid-19, officials have said.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Could rapid Covid testing help nightclubs reopen?
The Prime Minister has said rapid Covid-19 testing could help entertainment venues, such as theatres and nightclubs, start to welcome back customers once lockdown restrictions are eased.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:48:50 +0000Leytonstone comedian launches Covid-19 lockdown art career
A comedian has adapted to London under lockdown by becoming one of the world’s first artists to work in the medium of lucid dreams.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:52:24 +0000Pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday
It's Pancake Day, you haven't made them for a year and you can't remember the recipe!
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:59:00 +0000Mature trees by Walthamstow train tracks 'obliterated'
People living beside railway lines have criticised Network Rail for cutting down mature trees to prevent service disruptions.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:17:44 +0000UK risks ‘substantial wave’ of Covid-19 if lockdown is lifted too early
Professor Steven Riley, a member of the Spi-M modelling group, said scientists are "genuinely worried" about another wave in the UK.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +000010 of the best pancake topping ideas for you to try on Pancake Day
The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000Latest vaccination stats for London as target almost hit
Almost 1.5 million people in London have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the capital just shy of hitting its target.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000London Mayor Election: Londoners would prefer postal vote
Around two-thirds of Londoners would prefer a postal vote in the May 6 London Mayor and London Assembly elections, a survey has found.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:30:25 +0000Wanstead homes receive no post in a week due to Royal Mail delays
There have been some areas that have not received Royal Mail deliveries in over a week.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000Views sought on £3million facelift for historic Wanstead Park
There was 'cautious optimism' a grant would be secured to renovate a historic park ten years ago this week.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:29:29 +0000No traces of Covid-19 found on tubes and buses, study finds
No traces of Covid have been found on London’s underground stations, Tubes and buses by scientists investigating the virus.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000More development close to Epping Forest likely following council decision
The decision which was pushed through by the majority group (without any support from across the chamber) at the extraordinary council meeting can only have two outcomes, a lot more development within the close environs of our very special Forest ...
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:42:46 +0000When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.