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Sat, 22 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Onlookers gather as firefighters tackle East London hotel fire a century ago
The Royal Forest Hotel pictured above in 1912 with onlookers as Chingford’s volunteer fire fighters tackle a devastating blaze at the hotel.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
You could face a £1,000 fine if you don't act this weekend
Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Mayor visits new Tube station as Northern Line extension nears end
Sadiq Khan visited the new Nine Elms Tube station today as the Northern Line extension nears completion.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:32:00 +0100
6 areas of concern identified in England amid spread of Indian variant
The Indian Covid variant has now been found in a multitude of places across the country.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Friends reunion: When can you watch in the UK?
Friends was one of the biggest sitcoms on the planet in the 90s before it ended in 2004 and will return after more than two decades.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:25:45 +0100
City Hall Labour calls for TfL rail devolution
The London Assembly’s Labour group has called on the Government to “urgently reconsider” its plans for overhauling Britain’s rail network.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:46 +0100
Met Police appeal to parents in bid to halt gang recruitment
Parents and carers of youngsters in Redbridge at risk of being drawn into gangs and criminal life are being urged by the Met Police to “take action”.

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:56:29 +0100
Men appear in court charged with Chigwell rabbi attack
A rabbi attacked just meters from his Synagogue was hit in the head with a brick after being knocked to the floor by a barrage of punches, a court has heard.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:21:08 +0100
Rapist forced woman in car from Ilford High Road and attacked her
A man who forced a woman into a car and raped her has been jailed for ten years.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
World's first clinical trial on Covid booster jab launched in the UK
Some 2,886 people aged 30 and older are being recruited at 18 NHS sites from London to Glasgow.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce new 'McDonald's' menu including 'Big Mac'
Everyone knows a McDonald’s order isn’t complete without a serving of classic chicken nuggets, and Aldi’s version will be no different.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:31:59 +0100
London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan visits Yorkshire to show London's role in recovery
Sadiq Khan today visited Yorkshire as he doubled down on his pledge to “build bridges” between London and the rest of the country.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:43:53 +0100
Disabled Leytonstone woman left with 'dangerous' leak
A disabled Leytonstone woman has been left in potential danger for years after her housing association failed to fix a long-standing leak.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:12:27 +0100
Men charged in connection with Chigwell rabbi assault
Two men have been charged in connection with an assault on a rabbi just meters from his Synagogue in Chigwell.

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:38:26 +0100
Redbridge Council hoping to extend ban on buying sex
Three years after the creation of the UK’s first boroughwide no-prostitution zone, Redbridge Council wants residents’ support to keep cracking down.

Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prestigious final date for hard-hitting Leyton Sixth Form College play Just My Boy
The highly acclaimed play Just My Boy, performed by Leyton Sixth Form College's On Point Theatre Company, has been accepted by the prestigious International Youth Arts Festival for what will be the final performance of this acclaimed, hard-hittin...

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Gas boilers could be banned from 2025
The plan to cut emissions also includes an end to sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2035.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Nick Knowles faces sack from BBC show DIY SOS for his role in Nestle advert
Nick Knowles has hosted DIY SOS for over two decades, since it debuted in 1999. 

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:17:23 +0100
TfL announces June start date for rental e-scooter trial
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June, TfL has today confirmed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:24:00 +0100
Man jailed after indecent exposure in Haringey and east London
A moped rider who indecently exposed himself to lone women in Haringey and east London has been jailed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:48:00 +0100
East London pub-goers return in force as lockdown eases
East London pubs got a much-needed spending boost on Monday, new figures suggest, as thirsty customers were allowed indoors for the first time this year.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:55:52 +0100
Park School for Girls, Ilford, to open co-ed prep school
A highly sought-after independent prep school will be welcoming boys for the first time at the start of the next school term.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:22:25 +0100
Man obsessed with The Punisher jailed for east London stabbing
A man who believed he had a comic book alter-ego has been jailed for repeatedly stabbing and almost killing a young woman in a park toilet.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Government extends TfL funding deal by 10 days
Transport for London’s emergency funding deal from the Government has been extended until May 28, the Department for Transport has announced.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:23:25 +0100
Councils cannot enforce blanket bans after landmark case
Redbridge and Havering Council can no longer place a blanket ban on travellers stopping on public land, following a landmark trial.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Warning over ‘highly convincing’ Royal Mail scam targeting your details
Customers have taken to social media to share examples of scammers using highly “sophisticated tactics” to defraud the public.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan launches 'London Eats' as indoor dining returns
Sadiq Khan yesterday (May 17) launched the ‘London Eats’ campaign as indoor hospitality venues welcomed back customers for the first time since January.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When hundreds protested in East London against Mini Holland cycle scheme
Protesters gathered outside an East London town hall to oppose plans for a cycle scheme five years ago this week.

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:59:12 +0100
Businesses call for TfL funding deal extension as lockdown eases
Business leaders in London have urged Sadiq Khan and the Government to agree to an extension of TfL’s emergency funding deal.

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:35:44 +0100
Ofsted finds Leytonstone academy not teaching 'effectively'
Care workers training at a Leytonstone academy have only “a limited understanding” of what they are learning, Ofsted has found.

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:44:00 +0100
Chigwell rabbi attacked by youths in Limes Estate
A rabbi was attacked yesterday in what police have labelled a ‘religiously-aggravated assault’.

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The minimum floorspace required for new housing developments
New homes built through Permitted Development (PD) rights must meet the Government's new space standard introduced on April 6, 2021. A recent planning appeal shows the necessity for the new standards.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:35:10 +0100
Netflix reveal new TV series and films coming this week
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this week.

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:11:49 +0100
McDonald’s offers amazing discounts today as indoor dining resumes
For safety and convenience, table service and app ordering is encouraged, meaning customers can order and eat their meals without leaving their table.

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How to uncover local businesses across Essex this summer
Reaching step 3 of the government’s roadmap brings with it hopes of a summer well spent.

Sun, 16 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Green jobs can replace those lost in pandemic in East London
It is a sobering thought that the dip in carbon dioxide emissions over the past 12 months, falling up to 17 per cent due to the pandemic, meant the world was back to 2006 levels for the year.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures showing how Loughton has changed in 120 years
The wonderful postcard above from c1900 shows Old Station Road near the junction of Loughton High Road with two men in the foreground posing at the camera.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Parents warned of nationwide baby milk shortage
Ready-made Cow & Gate and Aptamil formula milk are both in short supply due to “an issue with an ingredient used to prevent foaming”.

Sun, 16 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Matt Lucas confirms Channel 4's Great British Bake Off will be back 'very soon'
Matt also confirmed he will be working with Little Britain and Come Fly With Me co-star David Walliams again soon.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Compare historic pictures from Leyton, Walthamstow and Wanstead with modern day
A mother pushes a pram as two children walk in the opposite direction and a tram appears in the background. The bustling scene at the top of this page was taken in Walthamstow almost a century ago.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:20:30 +0100
Woman who was attacked in Ilford dies of injuries
A woman who was attacked in Ilford last month has died of her injuries.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
An occasional East London fairground pictured 90 years ago
The view above is of Old Church Road at the junction of Hall Lane in Chingford c1930.

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Never mind the politics, I just want to be entertained
In their 1980 hit That's Entertainment, the Jam sang: "Opening the windows and breathing in petrol. An amateur band in a nearby yard, watching the telly and thinking about your holidays…that’s entertainment."

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest motorists will pay 'huge price' for London Mayor's re-election
Epping Forest motorists will pay a huge price after the re-election of Sadiq Khan as London Mayor.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
7 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban
If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan to push ahead with ULEZ expansion in October
Sadiq Khan has announced plans to push ahead with the planned expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) later this year.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:18:25 +0100
Woodford Green man charged following death of a 16-year-old
A Woodford Green man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy who was riding pillion on a moped when it crashed.



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