East London and West Essex Guardian
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:33:58 +0000All the London Underground closures to be aware of for this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 20 to 22) and don't be caught out.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:05:06 +0000One in five small UK firms could close within months after a cyber breach
A survey of small business owners found that many could shut down within months due to the consequences of a cyber breach
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0000Brits issued travel warning for Spain, Italy, France and more amid new airport rule
UK holidaymakers heading to Europe including Spain and Italy have been issued a warning by travel experts due to new Entry Exit System (EES)
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:50:45 +0000170 pubs at risk of sale or closure as Greene King director steps down
Greene King was founded in 1799 and currently employ around 40,000 staff
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed
Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:17:31 +0000The two-minute fridge job that could help UK households save up to £534 - it's simple
Energy specialists say a simple two-minute task regarding your fridge could significantly improve efficiency and cut running costs.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:16:35 +0000Tesco expands in-store feature to more UK shops under new trial
Tesco has begun installing more Evri-branded lockers in some UK locations under a new trial
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:13:00 +0000Why you should favourite your local Newsquest title as a Preferred Source on Google
This is why you should favourite your local Newsquest title as a Preferred Source on Google
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0000Watch how to get the news you want to see with Google’s Preferred Sources
Google's Preferred Sources allows users to personalise their results in Google Search and choose news outlets they want to see more of.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0000Why you should turn on Google’s preferred sources and how to do it
This is how to add your favourite news sources to Google’s preferred sources and make sure you stay up to date with all the news happening near you.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:59:16 +0000Dragons Den star steps in to rescue homeware company with 93 UK stores
Theo Paphitis featured on Dragons Den from the show's inception in 2005 until 2013 when he left to focus on his business empire
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000Plans for shared living hub plan to transform former Crownlea site in Walthamstow
The latest Waltham Forest Council planning applications include: home extensions, roof alterations, shopfront changes, new outbuildings and window replacements.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000South Woodford home care provider wins award at Home Care Awards 2026
GoodOaks Homecare wins Best Start-up at the Home Care Awards 2026 for services in Woodford Green, Loughton & Waltham Forest and new community coffee mornings.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:34:32 +0000All the latest Redbridge planning applications including factory conversion
Plans to convert the upper floors of a former factory in Ilford's Oaklands Park Avenue into flats are among the latest planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000East Londoners jailed in March so far including killer driver and strangler
Our round-up of the east London criminals who have been jailed in March 2026 so far.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Potentially life-saving cancer test event in Ilford this weekend
Men in Ilford can book subsidised prostate cancer tests at Ilford Wanderers RFC on National Prostate Cancer Screening Day, March 21.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:26:41 +0000Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments
Presenter Alexander Armstrong revealed how he once had to talk his son through how to cook mince at university – and enjoys going into ‘dad mode’ at every opportunity.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:23:13 +0000The top 30 moments Brits would love to freeze and relive include their first kiss
The top 30 moments Brits would love to freeze and relive include their first kiss, landing their dream job and getting the keys to their first home.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:21:28 +0000Two in three Brits stay up late just for uninterrupted ‘me time’
Two in three Brits have deliberately stayed up later than the rest of their household – just to enjoy uninterrupted ‘me time’.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:11:52 +0000Graham Norton breaks silence on 'his pals' new programme The Claudia Winkleman Show
Graham Norton has reacted to 'his pals' new show, The Claudia Winkleman Show
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:37:22 +0000Warning after meningitis outrbreak - symptoms, treatment and different variations
The outbreak, believed to have affected mostly people aged 18 to 21, has prompted the UK Health Security Agency to contact more than 30,000 students
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:37:49 +0000WhatsApp to launch new premium subscription with users to pay for certain features
A new optional premium subscription called WhatsApp Plus is under development for Android and iOS - here is what is known so far.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:36:43 +0000Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more UK retailers adopting new '£13 rule'
This is a list of UK retailers and supermarkets set to adopt the '£13 rule'.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:10:08 +0000Is a yoghurt maker worth it? I put Lakeland’s £21.99 Multi Yoghurt Maker to the test
I’ve always liked the idea of making yoghurt at home, but I assumed it would be fiddly or require lots of equipment. The Lakeland Multi Yoghurt and Soft Cheese Maker has completely changed that for me
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000Who is Banksy? Artist's identity 'revealed' after more than 26 years of speculation
The identity of British artist Banksy may finally have been revealed after years of speculation.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:04:44 +0000The 25 countries the UK Government is 'advising against all travel' to - full list
There are several countries in the Middle East that you should not travel to, but the Foreign Office has warnings in place for many more.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:30:18 +0000King Charles praised for 'vital' action in stripping 9 people of their MBEs and OBEs
Media commentators have praised King Charles and the government's "vital" action in stripping nine people of their MBEs and OBEs
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:31:37 +0000Huge UK car park company enters administration leaving hundreds of locations at risk
Car park operator NCP is at risk of collapsing as administrators have been appointed.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:47:09 +0000Chinese retail giant to launch in UK and rival Amazon with next-day delivery option
Chinese online retail giant JD.com is launching its UK site Joybuy, in a move to take on major rivals like Amazon by offering next-day deliveries.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:47:39 +0000Shoppers warned 'do not eat' Walkers crisps sold at UK supermarkets due to recall
A six pack of Hot Honey Walkers crisps has been recalled as it may contain milk that is not declared in the ingredients on the packaging.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:47:46 +0000UK's 'best' fast food retailer set to close after 5 years as it enters liquidation
British fast food retailer Tings N Wings is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation in March 2026.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:28:00 +0000The roots of Nazeing’s nursery boom and the growers who built it
Discover the story of Nazeing’s nursery industry with Joy Tizard from Nazeing History Workshop, tracing its growth from early growers to the glasshouse heritage seen today.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:04:33 +0000Woman and child in hospital after blaze causes ‘partial collapse’ at Chingford Subway
A woman and child are in hospital after a fire caused a branch of Subway to partially collapse.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:57:09 +0000‘Avoid area’ as HUGE fire destroys Chingford Subway and house
People are being urged to avoid a road in Chingford after a fire at a shop with flats above caused road closures and major disruption.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:09:44 +0000Fire damages Subway and flats on busy road with two injured
A Subway sandwich shop has caught fire on a busy road with heavy traffic in the area. Live updates.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:43:00 +0000The Leytonstone school with a secret garden at its heart
Miss Haywood from Buxton School in Leytonstone reveals how the school's secret garden transforms pupils’ wellbeing and strengthens connections across the community.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000The latest Redbridge Council planning applications
A disused industrial building on Oaklands Park Avenue is among the latest planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000More than 30 extension schemes in latest planning applications
Waltham Forest Council receives new planning applications for home extensions, roof alterations, and upgrades in Chingford.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000I spent a day in London's 'worst' borough to live in
Barking and Dagenham was recently named the worst borough to live in Greater London so I spent a day there and this is what I thought.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:37:18 +0000Viewers react to The Claudia Winkleman Show 'replacing' BBC's Graham Norton Show
The Claudia Winkleman Show has finally made its debut, and viewers have been comparing it to the Graham Norton Show.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:50:34 +0000RECAP after Elizabeth line hit with SEVERE delays due to overhead wire fault
The Elizabeth line is currently experiencing severe delays following a fault with overhead wires.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:28:00 +0000From rescue to breaking records - help Lacoste take her next step
Lacoste the alligator escaped a cramped fish tank to find freedom at GTKA. Founder Donna Rose shows how your support can fund the new home she needs.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Major airline enters administration as 4,000 flights cancelled - are you owed refund?
Major budget airline Royal Air Philippines has entered administration, resulting in the cancellation of around 4,000 flights.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Film about 'legendary' music star to be screened at east London cinema
Broken English, the Marianne Faithfull film, screens at Forest Cinemas, Walthamstow, March 21.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:22:00 +0000Shy but affectionate Misty seeks calm, adult‑only home
Cats Protection Epping Forest are looking for a home for Misty, a sweet and gentle cat who needs a calm, adult‑only home with no dogs or children.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Check all the London Underground closures and changes for this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 13 to 15) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'I'm a surgeon using the latest technology - people are surprised I'm a woman'
Consultant surgeon Roopa Nair discusses battling sexism in the NHS while earning national recognition pioneering robotic urogynaecological surgery.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:27:21 +0000Millions of Windows 10 users warned to act now before support ends completely in 2026
Tech experts have issued a warning to millions of Brits as official support for Windows 10 will completely stop in October 2026
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:26:50 +0000BBC TV Licence cost set to rise again for millions of UK households next month
From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:59:13 +0000Travel warning for Brits heading to popular tourist destination this summer
Penalties for breaking these new regulations have been reported to range anywhere from £180 to a whopping £30,000