East London and West Essex Guardian

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The area of London with the most stalkings as offences rise in 2025
The area where you are most likely to be stalked in 2025 has been revealed in the latest police data.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
London council starts issuing speeding fines to cyclists amid locals complaints
A London council has begun issuing speeding fines to cyclists after locals complained of "numerous near misses".

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:14:55 +0000
Man dies day before Christmas Eve after flat fire in Walthamstow
A man has died a day before Christmas Eve after a flat fire in Darndale Close, Walthamstow.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 5 best fish and chips in London according to reviews you need to visit
Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in London.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000
All the movies at Odeon South Woodford over post-Xmas weekend
Odeon South Woodford will show Avatar: Fire and Ash, The SpongeBob Movie, The Housemaid and Anaconda from December 26–28, offering 3D, open-captioned and family-friendly screenings.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:30:10 +0000
Person hit by train on Kent line to major London station
A person has been hit by a train in Kent, with lines closed to a major London station. Live updates here.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:23:00 +0000
Wanstead raises £700 for charity as Santa's milk float tours streets
Wanstead’s Santa drive-by has marked its sixth year, raising £700 for the Wanstead Charity and continuing a festive tradition started during lockdown.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:15:04 +0000
Bayswater artwork showing two figures lying down confirmed as Banksy creation
Banksy has confirmed he is the artist behind an artwork of two figures that has appeared on the side of a building in Bayswater, London.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Tower Hamlets residents 'like living there and community gets on well'
Most Tower Hamlets residents like living in the borough and think the community gets on well together, a survey has found.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Potatoes tribute for Walthamstow musician and allotment holder
A basket of his own homegrown spuds, his allotment hat and his original songs formed a personal tribute to Walthamstow musician Mark Unwin.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:31:00 +0000
A round-up of 32 new planning applications in Waltham Forest
The latest planning applications received by Waltham Forest Council include rear extensions, shopfront works, changes of use, roof alterations and new residential proposals across the borough.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:46:23 +0000
Revealed: Redbridge's best performing primary schools in 2025 by government data
Data from The Department for Education (DfE) reveals which primary schools were the best performing in Redbridge in 2025.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:56:43 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with lines closed for major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train, with lines for a major London station closed and trains cancelled.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:44:32 +0000
London train lines closed after person hit by train
Trains at a major London station are cancelled or delayed due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:05:00 +0000
The 5 best walking routes to enjoy this Boxing Day around London
Looking for a walking trail in London? These are the five best walks you can do in London this Boxing Day.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Recycling rates improve in Tower Hamlets
Recycling rates have risen in Tower Hamlets, the council has said.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:13:41 +0000
Globe-trotting fashion designer turns waste into clothing for dolls
The UK throws a collective 216 million pieces of children's clothing into landfill each year - a pile 244 times the height of Mount Everest.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:04:27 +0000
Home Alone epic dash home ranks as the ultimate festive travel moment
The mum's epic dash to rescue her son in Home Alone is the most iconic travel moment in a festive movie, according to research.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:17:39 +0000
King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on chocolate coins
King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on a set of chocolate coins.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:18:48 +0000
EastEnders legend confesses why it was 'strangely difficult' to return after 14 years
Pam St Clement’s return to Albert Square as Pat Butcher wasn’t easy she said

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
How to watch Jools Holland's 2025 Annual Hootenanny (and the celebrities joining him)
Jools Holland will welcome in the New Year with the likes of Olivia Dean, Jessie J, Craig David, Ronnie Wood and Lulu - how to watch and the full lineup.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
TfL to completely stop all bus services on Christmas Day
There will be no bus services in London on Christmas Day.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:18:50 +0000
RECAP after Windrush line part suspended following 'customer incident'
The Windrush line is part suspended this afternoon following a 'customer incident'.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
I stayed at a London Heathrow hotel that completely changed how I see airport stays
I thought the night before a flight was just something to get through, until a stay at Hyatt Place turned it into a calm, comfortable start to the holiday itself.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:37:35 +0000
Trains and Underground hit by delays due to failure
Trains and Underground are facing delays due to a points failure. Live updates here.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:43:56 +0000
London weather forecast shows a mostly dry Christmas Day with colder temperatures
Londoners can expect a mostly dry festive week with bright spells and falling temperatures, with cold mornings and crisp conditions forecast through Christmas and beyond.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:49:00 +0000
Spurs stars spread Christmas joy with visits to children's wards
Tottenham Hotspur men’s and women’s teams delivered gifts and shared special moments with children in hospitals across London and Essex, moving one young fan to tears.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Call the Midwife two-part Christmas Special 2025: Full cast list and how to watch
BBC's Call the Midwife is airing a special two-part Christmas special for 2025, see the full cast list and how to watch.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Unreleased Queen song that 'no one has ever heard' set to make public debut
Sir Brian May will unveil the unreleased track Not For Sale (Polar Bear) during a festive radio broadcast on Planet Rock.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000
5 of the best pubs in London you need to visit for a pint according to reviews
Fancy a pint? Discover 5 of the best pubs in London according to Tripadvisor reviews that you should visit.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:52:13 +0000
Waltham Abbey foodbank 'significantly damaged' after crash days before Christmas
3Food4U, a Waltham Abbey foodbank, has been significantly damaged with services suspended after a car crash just days before Christmas.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
London's smiling criminals jailed in 2025 - with killer and sex offenders
We look at the stories of five criminals who were pictured smiling before they were jailed in 2025.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000
EastEnders character set to return to soap after 30 years for special story
Debbie Bates, played by Nicola Duffett, will reappear as part of a dementia storyline centred around her husband Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley).

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:20:46 +0000
Strictly star confirms future on BBC show after cryptic post during final
Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal has confirmed her future on the show after concern from fans.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:42:18 +0000
Tess Daly shares emotional statement with fans after final Strictly live show
Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly has shared an emotional statement after bidding farewell to the BBC show.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:30:53 +0000
Two men dead after separate shooting and stabbing across London in just SEVEN minutes
Two men in London have died from a shooting and stabbing within the space of just seven minutes.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Jarrod Bowen and Nuno Espírito Santo spread Christmas cheer across east London
West Ham’s men’s, women’s and academy teams visited hospitals, fan groups and community projects as part of the club’s ‘United at Christmas’ campaign, bringing gifts, support and festive spirit across east London.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:35:09 +0000
Family's heart-breaking tribute after girl, 16, dies on tracks at Loughton station
A family have shared a heart-breaking tribute to a 16-year-old girl who died in Loughton station, which caused Central line delays.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Stylish three-bedroom Leyton townhouse with balconies hits the market
A stylish three-bed townhouse on James Lane, Leyton, with balconies, a luxury master suite and a south-facing garden, is up for sale for £835,000+.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Solar panels on market roof among latest Waltham Forest planning applications
Waltham Forest Council has received dozens of new planning applications, including dormers, rear extensions, tree works, school landscaping details and home alterations across the borough.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
The sustainable shop selling affordable gifts for Christmas
From toys to decorations, the Kings Road Reuse and Recycling Centre shop is helping residents buy low-cost, sustainable presents while supporting the circular economy.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I stayed at a Tenerife hotel in a nature reserve - and it was a true paradise'
With nights now impossibly long and temperatures hitting freezing, catching some winter sun in Tenerife can make you feel like a different person.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
5 of the best Chinese takeaways in London you need to order from
From Gouqi London to Phoenix Palace, discover the best places for a Chinese takeaway around London according to Tripadvisor.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the changes to London buses and underground services this Christmas
TfL has shared the full details of schedule changes to the London Underground and buses this Christmas and New Years.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:44:39 +0000
Strictly fans praise 'well-deserved' winner Karen after claiming Glitterball trophy
Strictly fans have praised former lioness Karen Carney and partner Carlos Gu after they were crowned the 2025 winners of the BBC show.

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