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East London And West Essex Guardian

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
How vocational qualifications can help you stand out from the crowd
Jahan Hussain: "Why I chose to Study a Vocational Course in IT at Waltham Forest College instead of going straight to University after my A Levels."

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:54:17 +0100
Cost of living: Inflation rises to 10.1 per cent in September
Rising food costs may have seen inflation return to double figures in September.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:06:58 +0100
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Walthamstow - recap
Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are visiting a youth project in Walthamstow this morning.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:41:55 +0100
Leyton Orient's Omar Beckles praises King Charles' Walthamstow visit
A professional footballer has praised the King and Queen Consort for visiting a youth centre and said he hopes that it will lead to more support for the organisation in the future.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:41:36 +0100
Met Police officer charged after indecent images of kids found
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with three counts of possession of indecent images of children.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:01:35 +0100
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Project Zero in Walthamstow
Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla greeted school children as they toured a Walthamstow community youth hub that aims to promote social inclusion and lessen anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:52:11 +0100
Channel 4 throws 'shade' as BBC celebrates 100th anniversary
The BBC marks its centenary on October 18, 100 years on from when it was founded in 1922 under its original name, British Broadcasting Company.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:50:53 +0100
Asda announces first Express store as supermarket to open locations across UK
There are 30 more stores planned for 2023 which are expected to create 500 new jobs.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:49:22 +0100
BBC reveals full centenary TV schedule with Doctor Who, Strictly and more
The broadcaster will air a week of special programming as part of its centenary celebrations. 

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:19:07 +0100
M25 shut after car on fire near Waltham Abbey
A car on fire has caused the M25 to shut.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:14:16 +0100
Redbridge councillor and campaigner would be worthy award winner
There was fantastic news last week that Redbridge Labour councillor Rosa Gomez has been shortlisted for a prestigious local government award.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:35:42 +0100
Graham Norton deletes Twitter account amid cancel culture
Talk show host Graham Norton has seemed to deleted his Twitter account, seeing many loyal fans saddened.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:12:16 +0100
McDonald's to remove Chicken Legend from menus this week
The Chicken Legend is leaving all McDonald's in all forms from Wednesday, October 19.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:54:26 +0100
Just Stop Oil protestors climb QE2 bridge causing closure and delays
Two Just Stop Oil activists have climbed to the top of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, causing delays at the Dartford Crossing.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:03:55 +0100
UK to enter recession until summer 2023, experts warn
The UK economy could be in recession until next summer, financial experts have said.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of south approach to Epping a century apart
The approach to Epping from the south where little has changed to the buildings since 1900.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:27:26 +0100
Just Stop Oil protestors spray paint Aston Martin showroom
Just Stop Oil protestors have blocked off Park Lane and spray painted the Aston Martin showroom in London.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:23:47 +0100
'Breakthrough’ new cancer vaccine could be available by 2030
The team behind the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 have said a cancer vaccines could be available by 2030.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The grand Walthamstow house that is now Comely Bank Clinic
Remnants of a pre-urbanised Walthamstow can be found dotted around and about the area, although some are more hidden than others.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:14:58 +0100
Animal Rebellion protestors pour milk in shops across the UK
Animal Rebellion protestors coordinated action in stores such as Harrods, Waitrose and Marks and Spencer.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:21:04 +0100
Rylan Clark recreates X Factor audition look 10 years after ITV talent show appearance
Watch Rylan Clark's iconic X Factor audition from 2012 as he marks a decade in showbiz.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:38:41 +0100
Ex BBC Eastenders star Martine McCutcheon breaks silence after brother's death
The former Eastenders star and Love Actually actress opened up on social media following the tragic death of her brother Laurence John, or LJ.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:49:24 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters throw soup over Van Gogh's Sunflower painting
The soup covered the painting, which is covered by a slim sheet of glass and placed in a golden frame. 

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 14: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:10:52 +0100
Royal Mail to cut 6000 jobs as strikes blamed for financial losses
Royal Mail has announced it will consult on up to 6000 redundancies before August 2023.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:35:26 +0100
Netflix to offer new subscription with adverts for just £4.99
Global streaming service Netflix has today (October 13) announced that it will begin offering a cheaper subscription for just £4.99 a month.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:15:43 +0100
Burger King launches brand new Memphis Crispy Chicken burger
Burger King has launched a brand new burger in stores today.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:58:15 +0100
Why was a Jet2 flight diverted to Stansted?
A flight that was due to land in Manchester was escorted to London Stansted where it landed.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 Grand Designs: Londoner builds tight extension at Sydenham Hill
Now, this week sees London-based Corinne look for a fresh start in a tight and awkward extension.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Traffic crackdown to help Redbridge students
An extra 2,000 pupils will enjoy healthier and safer trips to and from schools with the creation of more low-traffic zones.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
BBC EastEnders change iconic credits in aid of climate change
The closing credits for EastEnders will be transformed to highlight how the challenges frozen regions are facing could affect London. 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:11:12 +0100
BBC News presenter George Alagiah to take break as his cancer spreads
The popular newsreader, 66, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2014 and had recently returned to his broadcasting role.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:08:33 +0100
Netflix The Crown slammed for 'cruel' and 'tasteless' new scene after Queen's death
Netflix has come under fire over a “cruel” and “tasteless” upcoming scene in the new series of The Crown, weeks after the late monarch’s funeral.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:41:10 +0100
BBC Eastenders stars to return for Dot Cotton funeral episode
Eastenders is set to pay tribute to one of its most iconic stars,  June Brown OBE MBE, with many familiar faces returning to the square to pay tribute.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:45:00 +0100
Trainee solicitor died from ‘rare complication’ of AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab
A trainee solicitor died as a result of a “very rare complication” caused by an AstraZeneca vaccine about a month after getting the Covid-19 jab, a coroner has concluded.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:45:00 +0100
East London mother who lost baby urges people to talk
A mother who lost her baby when she was 38 weeks pregnant has urged families not to “bottle up” their feelings.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:00:33 +0100
Ilford South MP loses reselection battle to council leader
Two years after his dramatic suspension from the party ended, Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal is finally within reach of becoming an MP.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
The Epping Forest and east London schools in Guardian pull-out
The Guardian’s special ‘First Class’ school supplement will be on sale on Thursday.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:40:00 +0100
Sam Tarry de-selected as Labour candidate in Ilford
Jas Athwal will go forward as the party’s candidate for Ilford South at the next general election.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:40:39 +0100
Virgin Media down: How to check Virgin Media status
Users of Virgin Media have been reporting issues with their service this morning.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:42:23 +0100
Waltham Forest boy wins Jack Petchey Environmental Award
A teenage boy has won a prize his efforts in encouraging more people to use cycling as a mode of transport.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:03:12 +0100
Looking back at the opening of Walthamstow Wetlands
A "special place for nature and relaxation" was preparing to open to the public five years ago this week.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:06:12 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters block The Mall outside Buckingham Palace
Environmental protesters blocked The Mall outside Buckingham Palace this morning in a demonstration against the new fossil fuel licences.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:31:33 +0100
Prime Minister Liz Truss doesn't have mandate for her policies
What sort of democracy is it that operates on these islands? The Conservative Party were elected in 2019 on a manifesto to get Brexit done. They certainly got it partially done – Northern Ireland Protocol exempted. But there were other things, like...

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:09:07 +0100
Life of Pi review: Yann Martel's classic novel hits London's West End - how to get tickets
Cast members include the charismatic Nuwan Hugh Perera as Pi and former Eastenders actor Ameet Chana

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:54:18 +0100
Tottenham striker Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story tonight
England captain and Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read tonight's CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story on Monday, October 10
Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright on CBeebies Bedtime Story

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:37:00 +0100
Rock choir launches in Chingford
Singers of any ability can get involved as the world’s largest amateur contemporary choir has launched a new location.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:42:36 +0100
Quaker family of large house in Woodford that gave name to Glebelands Avenue
If you know the area of Woodford just south of the George and the cinema, you will know there is a road called Glebelands Avenue. Glebelands was the name of a large house which in the 1840s was the home of a man called Lewis Doxat who was a journalis...



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