East London and West Essex Guardian

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Santa’s Little Helpers Top 10 Christmas toys kids’ wish list
The top 10 toys for Christmas has been revealed by Santa’s Little Helpers with the ‘must-have’ gadgets on children’s wish list inspired by trending items and building sets.

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'timeless' village just 30 minutes from London named UK's prettiest
The village of Hambleden in Buckinghamshire is just 30 minutes from London and was recently named the prettiest winter village in the UK.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:29:27 +0000
Man taken to hospital and another arrested after stabbing in west London
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Church Road, Northolt last night (November 6).

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:45:25 +0000
Sex offender re-arrested in Islington after wrongly freed from HMP Wandsworth
Police have arrested sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, who was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:42:29 +0000
Police close Tower Bridge due to emergency services incident - Recap
Tower Bridge is closed in London as the police and emergency services respond to an incident. Live updates here.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
The floating east London hotel named among the 'quirkiest' in the country
Good Hotel London has been named as one of the quirkiest in the UK.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:26:00 +0000
Charity seeks volunteers to be digital champions to break the digital divide
Lisa Sharp from Voluntary Action Epping Forest explains why the charity wants volunteers with a bit of digital knowledge.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:53:08 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train on busy London station route
A person has died after being hit by a train in Essex, effecting routes to and from London.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:47:41 +0000
Person hit by train causing major disruption on busy London station route
A person has been hit by a train, causing major disruption on a busy London station route.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:03:00 +0000
Met Police officer expressed sexual interest in new-born babies
Grant Long expressed a sexual interest in new-born babies and discussed arrangements to abuse a 10-year-old girl.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Can you name every Tube stop in 1 minute? Play this fun game to find out
How good is your London Underground knowledge? Play the metroguessr to find out by naming as many Tube stations as you can in one minute.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Fancy a stroll? The best walks along the River Thames you can try now
Looking to go for a walk but aren't sure where? See the 3 best walks along the River Thames you can try now.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:02:25 +0000
Nestlé confirms future of 'favourite' chocolate that has been discontinued twice
Nestlé has confirmed whether or not fans can expect to see its Drifter chocolate bar back in the UK any time soon.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:01:48 +0000
Celebrity Traitors fans demand Alan Carr's Chatty Man returns 'immediately'
Celebrity Traitors fans have demanded Alan Carr's Channel 4 show Chatty Man returns 'immediately' after almost 10 years

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:41:42 +0000
EastEnders star Patsy Palmer slams 'rude' agent who ruined Hollywood career
EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, who played the role of Bianca Jackson, has slammed a 'rude' agent who ruined her Hollywood career.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:41:41 +0000
Rumoured I'm A Celebrity star 'leaks' cast announcement to fans
A rumoured I'm A Celebrity star has 'leaked' her involvement in the ITV show after sharing a post with fans.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:29:43 +0000
Former Met officer banned from seeing kids alone after child sex abuse messages
A former Metropolitan Police officer who sent messages about the sexual abuse of kids has been sentenced.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:25:38 +0000
Major road closed by multiple crashes with police on scene - Recap
A major road is facing multiple closures after a number of collisions, with severe delays

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:32:01 +0000
Man, 47, taken to hospital after stabbing outside busy London Underground station
A 47-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing outside Green Park Underground station.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:59:41 +0000
West Ham United champions accessibility through Purple Tuesday
 

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:33:34 +0000
Men charged with conspiracy to commit murder after shooting in Walthamstow
Two men have been charged after emergency services were alerted to reports of gun shot in Walthamstow.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:51:06 +0000
Mistakenly released HMP Wandsworth prisoner hands himself in after three days
A prisoner who was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth has handed himself in.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:44:56 +0000
Tesco issues warning to Clubcard members as vouchers set to expire in coming weeks
Tesco has warned Clubcard members to check their vouchers as £16.5 million worth are set to expire on November 30.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:36:00 +0000
Antisocial behaviour is undermining confidence among residents and shopkeepers
Conservative MP for Chingford and Woodford Green Iain Duncan Smith has been talking to shopkeepers about antisocial behaviour.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:41:42 +0000
Busy London Underground station closed causing travel CHAOS due to faulty escalator
An issue with the escalators at London Victoria station is causing major disruption to services this morning.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Every line and station closure on the London Underground this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 7 - 10) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:55:59 +0000
Domino’s launches festive treat for pizza lovers with new advent calendars
Domino’s are unwrapping a new festive treat for pizza lovers this December with the launch of its first ever advent calendar – with Garlic & Herb dip in place of chocolates.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:49:19 +0000
AI will be the ultimate peacekeeper in family disputes - according to expert 
AI could help defuse family flare ups caused by decision fatigue - by making choices and settling disputes before they arise, according to an expert. 

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:43:20 +0000
Four in 10 men say they're 'full of testosterone', yet don't know what it does
Four in 10 men consider themselves ‘full of testosterone’ – despite many having no idea what it actually does.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:45:31 +0000
Marks and Spencer and John Lewis shoppers urged to check their wallets
Marks and Spencer and John Lewis shoppers are being urged to check their wallets, drawers and inboxes for forgotten gift cards before they expire

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:45:56 +0000
Royal Mint reveals the 18 rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation
These are the rare coins to look out for in your change, including a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:44:23 +0000
John Lewis warns parents to 'immediately stop' using baby product due to safety risk
John Lewis has issued an urgent product recall about the Maxi-Cosi Jay Plus Booster Seat removable feeding tray

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:27:21 +0000
Thorpe Park announces mega Black Friday Fastrack deal
Thorpe Park is set to offer thrill-seekers a “not-to-be-missed” Black Friday deal.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:43:23 +0000
Second man accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth in less than week
HMP Wandsworth has accidentally released William 'Billy' Smith - the second man in less than a week.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:14:41 +0000
Released HMP Wandsworth prisoner 'intentionally exposed genitals in park'
A prisoner who has been accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth has been named as a convicted sex offender who 'exposed his genitals'.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
East London pizza joints share a slice of victory at National Pizza Awards
Two East London pizza businesses have scooped honours at the National Pizza Awards

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:23:09 +0000
Person fighting for life after being hit by train on busy London station line
A person is fighting for life after being hit by a train, causing major disruption to several London King Cross services.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:45:56 +0000
Person hit by train causing MAJOR disruption on busy London station line
A person has been hit by a train, causing major disruption to several London Kings Cross station services.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:32:21 +0000
LIVE updates as Algerian man mistakenly released from south London prison
An Algerian man has been accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth. Follow our blog for live updates.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Odeon South Woodford reveals weekend line-up of films
Odeon South Woodford’s weekend lineup includes blockbusters like Predator: Badlands, family films such as Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie and A Paw Patrol Christmas, and dramas like Regretting You and Die, My Love.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:57:27 +0000
Manhunt begins as Algerian man accidentally released from south London prison
A manhunt has begun after an Algerian man has been accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council
Waltham Forest Council has received a range of new planning applications this week, including home extensions, lawful development certificates, and commercial changes of use. Proposals span Walthamstow, Chingford, Leyton, and Leytonstone.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Inside three-bed terraced house with previous planning permission to extend for sale
A three-bedroom terraced house in Tufton Road, Chingford, is for sale with offers more than £550,000.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:17:24 +0000
Sky discontinues TV product after just 2 years and users can claim £290 refund
Sky is offering customers a refund of up to £290 after announcing Sky Live has been discontinued, and will stop working on December 4 - how to claim.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:15:50 +0000
Mum issues passport warning after son barred from flight due to sticker mark
Meghan Law was due to fly with Qatar Airways to Phuket, Thailand, for a two-week holiday with her two children in October

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:54:36 +0000
Former candidate to star in The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas shows - full line-up
See the full line-up for The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas specials in aid of BBC Children in Need, including Tom Skinner, Rob Rinder and more.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:51:27 +0000
Shocking 24 hours in London sees two ‘stabbings’ leave woman and teen in hospital
A woman and 15-year-old boy are in hospital after two stabbings were reported in a shocking 24 hours in London.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:27:23 +0000
Police give major update on investigation into mass stabbing on London-bound train
The British Transport Police has provided a major update following a mass stabbing on a London-bound train.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:41:14 +0000
Road closed by bus crash outside Walthamstow station with woman injured - Recap
A major road is closed in Walthamstow following a bus crash outside a train station. Live updates here.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:48:00 +0000
Waltham Forest businesses get food hygiene scores after inspections
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Waltham Forest restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

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