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East London And West Essex Guardian

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Waltham Forest Council's budget wins cross-party praise
Waltham Forest council has formally agreed its £395 million budget for next year after it was praised even by the leader of the opposition.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Map predicts whether east London will be a Covid-19 hotspot
Scientists believe Waltham Forest and Redbridge have almost no chance of becoming a coronavirus hotspot by the middle of March.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:53:13 +0000
New Covid-19 vaccine hub at Walthamstow Library
A new Covid-19 vaccination hub is set to open in Walthamstow next week.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:02:36 +0000
Sadiq Khan proposes tougher measures for HGV emissions
Over 90 per cent of all cars in central London now comply with the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) minimum requirements, new data from City Hall has found.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Secret meetings over future of Walthamstow Stadium revealed
It is ten years ago this week since the Guardian reported that guidelines for the redevelopment the dog racing stadium had been drawn up three years before its closure was announced.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:46:11 +0000
East London Covid deaths drop for the third week in a row
The number of Covid patients dying in east London hospitals has dropped for the past three weeks in a row.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:01:33 +0000
TfL fares increase from today amid calls to scrap Zones
Fares across TfL services will today increase by 2.6 per cent in line with the national increase in rail fares.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:46:43 +0000
Coronavirus: Hunt for mystery person with Brazilian variant
A hunt is under way to locate one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted the Manaus variant of coronavirus, a new strain that may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: NHS coronavirus vaccine jabs for over 60s
Nearly two million people aged 60 to 63 in England are being invited to book a coronavirus jab as part of the continued expansion of the vaccine programme.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:10:00 +0000
Aldi announce new ban for all stores in England and Wales
The budget supermarket has been carbon neutral since January 2019

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:10:55 +0000
London Fire Brigade called to fire in Leyton
A woman and a baby were rescued from a fire in the early hours of the morning.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:52:58 +0000
All the major changes coming to British roads in 2021
Drivers could be facing several major changes this year as the Government explores new taxes and environmental initiatives.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:37:42 +0000
People over 40 are next in line for the Covid vaccine
The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare pictures of a Cedar tree that still stands in Loughton, Essex, a century later
Pictured above is Church Hill, Loughton, c1904 showing two cedar trees that once stood in the front garden of a large house called ‘Uplands’ that was demolished two years earlier to make way for a new housing development.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
'Preferred option' for Transport for London to plug gap in finances
There have been some recent media reports suggesting that motorists living outside our city could soon be charged £3.50 each time they drive into London.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:46:52 +0000
Woman fined after party in Leytonstone breached Covid regulations
A woman who held a birthday party in her back garden during lockdown has been fined following a court hearing.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
The 120-year history of Lloyd Park in Walthamstow, East London
Since opening to the public in 1900 Walthamstow’s Lloyd Park has been enjoyed by generations of local residents.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare pictures of this rural East London pub dating back to 1559
Pictured above is Larks Hall Farm which dates back to 1559 when it occupied six acres.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Endangered in Wanstead campaign launched to help save ten species
The latest David Attenborough series, Perfect Planet, finished with stark warnings as to how precarious the future looks.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Rishi Sunak urged to extend Universal Credit increase
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Ricky Gervais was right about becoming a grumpy old man
From an entirely selfish perspective, I find lockdowns fail to live up the negative hype. Yes, I fully concur that if alone, at whatever age, you must spend your time going stir crazy as you rattle around the house, contemplating breaking the law ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
How much is New Homes bonus worth to Epping Forest District Council?
Since my letter last week I have been asked how much money Epping Forest District Council will get in the form of the New Homes bonus paid by the Government.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:33:46 +0000
Lidl and Aldi reveal a range of bargains coming this weekend
Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:24:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock gives Covid vaccine update
Hello, we'll be bringing you live updates from Downing Street where Matt Hancock is set to make further announcements about the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:01:31 +0000
Sadiq Khan urged to let public see fire risk assessments
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is being urged to trial a public register of fire risk assessments in London to provide more clarity to new renters and homeowners.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:09:32 +0000
Two men will face trial in relation to Deptford lockdown rave
Two men will face trial this summer for allegedly organising a rave during the second lockdown in November.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:56:54 +0000
Vaccine priority - Khan says 'do more' for frontline workers
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on Government Ministers to “do more” to see if frontline workers should be prioritised in the vaccine rollout.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:08:23 +0000
People over 40 are next in line for the Covid vaccine
The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:41:11 +0000
Matt Hancock press conference - 5 things he could say
The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:25:25 +0000
The Queen calls on Brits to 'think about others' and get Covid jab
The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:44:39 +0000
Council tax set to rise as Sadiq Khan's GLA budget is passed
Sadiq Khan’s GLA budget for 2021/22 has been approved in the London Assembly – despite more members voting against it than supporting it.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:35:55 +0000
Waltham Forest Council raising temporary accommodation rents
Waltham Forest Council will increase its temporary accommodation rents from April this year.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:31:09 +0000
Covid-19: Family fundraise for Queen's Hospital
A family who lost their grandmother to Covid-19 are giving back to the hospital where she was cared for in her last days.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:50:36 +0000
Covid-19: Door-to-door coronavirus testing in Ilford
Door-to-door Covid testing is set to begin in parts of Ilford after a case of the South African variant of the deadly virus was confirmed in the area.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
The rules your children will have to follow when schools reopen
Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
M25 junction improvements to start in Spring 2022
A £124 million contract has been secured for upgrade works to the M25 in Essex.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:34:05 +0000
New Covid vaccine found to be safe and effective - when will the UK get it?
The new vaccine has not been approved for use in the UK yet, but the Government has ordered 30 million doses of the vaccine.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Bailey and Khan clash over £70 million job scheme
Shaun Bailey has clashed with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan following claims that a £70 million project has only delivered 109 jobs since 2017.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:12:49 +0000
Leytonstone estate residents agree to eight-year rebuild
The demolition and redevelopment of a Leytonstone council estate of almost 260 homes is set to begin late next year.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
3food4u charity receives grant to pay rent for Waltham Abbey shop
The immediate future of a hub providing vital support to people in need during the pandemic has been secured after it received financial support.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:39:40 +0000
Violent crime 'not on the up', says Met Commissioner
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has said that violent crime in London is “not on the up” despite recent high-profile incidents.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
London falling behind on housing targets for older people
London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Two new mass Covid vaccines sites to open in Waltham Forest
Two new mass Covid vaccination sites are opening in Waltham Forest as the local NHS prepares to start offering second doses of the jab.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:40:47 +0000
Three-day-old baby died after 111 call handling errors
The parents of a newborn baby who died aged just three days old called 111 three times before an ambulance was sent – and were given incorrect resuscitation advice, an inquest heard.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:25:37 +0000
Covid-19 patient released from Queen's Hospital after 99 days
A Covid-19 patient who hasn't seen her son since October has been released from hospital following 99-day stay.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Silvertown Tunnel: 'Fury boiling over' following tree removal
Campaigners who oppose the Silvertown Tunnel say there is “fury boiling over” after plans including the felling of more than 100 trees were swiftly withdrawn.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Council backs separate floors and lifts for cheaper flats
Waltham Forest Council insists plans to house richer and poorer tenants in separate parts of a new Walthamstow development are still “fully inclusive”.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
'Five dead' as popular chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Matt Hancock and Piers Morgan rage during fiery GMB clash
Tensions were high on Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed on Tuesday morning's show.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:29:22 +0000
When will everyone receive the vaccine? - What we know so far
The UK government had previously revealed plans to vaccinate every adult by September, but this target has now been changed to July.



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