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Thu, 13 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Martin Lewis slams government plans that 'fails to protect millions'
It was hoped a crackdown on online scams would be part of the Online Safety Bill but it was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Spain announce new rules for British holidaymakers from next week
The news was shared by Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:10:27 +0100
Local election results for Waltham Forest and Redbridge
This year’s local elections saw no change of political parties across Waltham Forest or Redbridge but a new role for one Waltham Forest councillor.

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:53:14 +0100
East London Indian takeaway fails hygiene inspection
An Indian takeaway in Chingford has been given the worst possible hygiene rating.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Architects criticise Waltham Forest Council in open letter
More than 20 leading London architects have openly criticised Waltham Forest Council for valuing cost over quality and planning to withhold fees.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:14:38 +0100
Trafalgar Square Euro 2020 fan park confirmed by Sadiq Khan
Football fans will be able to watch all of England’s rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 games at a fan park in Trafalgar Square, Sadiq Khan has confirmed.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Who are the new members of the London Assembly?
There will be 12 new members of the London Assembly this term following the conclusion of the GLA elections this weekend.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:43:46 +0100
New Covid-19 testing site opens in Chingford
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened in Chingford.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
East London hospital receives money from Captain Sir Tom Moore fundraiser
More vulnerable elderly patients will be able to get home quicker after the King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity secured funding from NHS Charities Together.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:59 +0100
Local lockdowns could return in England after easing of restrictions on May 17
Boris Johnson said England remains “on track” to see an end to lockdown restrictions completely by June 21.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:40:50 +0100
eBay and PayPal users warned over new payment rules starting this month
New rules from May 31 will see changes to its payment system and new restrictions on controversial listings. 

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:01:00 +0100
30 UK hotspots for 'crash for cash' scams revealed
Crash for cash is an insurance scam where fraudsters deliberately cause dangerous road collisions, often targeting innocent people.

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
How your diet can help tackle stress and anxiety
Ali Todd, a registered dietician at the Functional Gut Clinic, advises sticking to some basic rules to help keep your mind and body happy. 

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:48:00 +0100
Waltham Forest man on trial over Extinction Rebellion protest
A Waltham Forest man is standing trial after Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked deliveries of some of the UK’s major newspapers.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Mum praises Queen's Hospital staff for saving newborn baby
A grateful first-time mum says that it was the work of Queen’s Hospital NHS staff that saved her new-born baby.

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:41:25 +0100
Secret Cinema withdraw plans for Walthamstow sports grounds
An open-air cinema operator has cancelled plans to use a Walthamstow sports ground this summer, citing “ongoing uncertainty around the hosting of mass gatherings” due to Covid.

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:26:57 +0100
Sadiq Khan reveals details of £6 million tourism campaign
Newly re-elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan has revealed details of a £6 million campaign to bring visitors back to London.

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:55:16 +0100
Man charged with murder of Chelmsford woman found in Romford
A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a mother-of-two who is thought to have been attacked after leaving a hospital.

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Commendable classes: Waltham Forest College praised for their career's program
Proving once again the dedication to their learners, Waltham Forest College has been highly commended for their outstanding achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks, with the award panel going so far as to single out Careers Leader, Ali Yusuf, for the...

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Asda announce major changes coming to every UK store
The report interviewed 3,000 customers and found that shoppers had three priorities.

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When East London park decision left community group 'up in the air'
A community group felt like it had been 'kicked in the teeth' after plans to bid for lottery funding to restore an East London park were shelved ten years ago this week.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:53:48 +0100
East London wards to receive food hygiene-style star ratings
Hospital wards will soon receive food hygiene-style star ratings after the first cleaning standards revamp in 14 years.

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Statutory checks to prevent illegal working resume on May 17, 2021
Temporary measures enabling employers to conduct right to work checks throughout the pandemic will come to an end on May 16, 2021.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:09:41 +0100
Nando's release brand new menu coming tomorrow
With something for everyone, Nando’s new menu with veggie options, new burger and pitta recipes and a range of brand-new fiery side dishes.

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Memories of a branch of Woolworths in East London
It may no longer exist but Woolworths is one of those high street chains that is remembered with great affection by so many people from across our areas and beyond

Sun, 09 May 2021 11:51:51 +0100
Full results for the 2021 GLA elections
Last night, Sadiq Khan was re-elected as Mayor of London for the next three years following a two-day ballot counting process.

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Essex town hall that became a cinema and a Tesco supermarket
Originally built as a town hall in Epping, the Picture House opened in 1912, shortly after the photo at the top of this page was taken.

Sun, 09 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
'Absurd' number of car parking spaces for Epping Forest housing development
I see on your front page (April 29) that Epping Forest District Council subsidiary Qualis is to build 272 new homes. However there will only be 91 car parking spaces.

Sat, 08 May 2021 09:23:13 +0100
Recap: London Mayoral election results - Khan wins on second preference votes
Live coverage of the London mayoral race as the votes are counted and results come in.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:43:55 +0100
Sadiq Khan is re-elected Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Sat, 08 May 2021 20:07:54 +0100
London Assembly election latest results as counting nears end
Labour has held on to four of its London Assembly constituency seats as the second day of vote counting begins to wind down.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
The rich history of an area of East London worthy of a film
The history of Wanstead and the surrounding area makes for a fascinating study.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:27:13 +0100
Sadiq Khan extends lead over Shaun Bailey in mayoral election
Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Conservative rival Shaun Bailey as the Mayor of London election count enters its second day.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:10:19 +0100
Met Police appeal following Walthamstow fatal stabbing
Detectives have released images of members of the public who they believe may have witnessed a fatal stabbing Walthamstow.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Grand East London house once home to one of first infant schools
Church Hill, leading from Hoe Street to Prospect was once known as Parsonage Hill, and was where the Rectory Manor house once stood in Walthamstow. In 1784-5 a large three storey house was built on the opposite side of the road, later known as Church...

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London pub that was once a hotel named after Queen Elizabeth
Pictured above is the Queen Elizabeth Hotel on Forest Side (formerly Queen Elizabeth's Hill) in Chingford in 1911.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Breaking the Groundhog Day cycle of lockdown life
‘They’ say life imitates art. I guess if televisual fare is art, then this is a truism, with the gamut of channels and cheap fly on the wall shows and documentaries making art out of life.

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Praise for former Buckhurst Hill and Loughton South county councillor
I write to say a public thank you to former Essex County Councillor Valerie Metcalfe who stepped down as the elected representative for Buckhurst Hill and Loughton South at the elections held [on Thursday].

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Calling all local sports teams
Sport clubs provide an opportunity for children and youth to learn skills that will help them in school, as well as in their future careers and personal lives. Through engagement in sport, they learn leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, respo...

Fri, 07 May 2021 20:50:00 +0100
London Assembly election: The results so far
The Conservative Party has held the London Assembly constituency seat of West Central, as the first election results roll in.

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:36:35 +0100
London Mayor election: Sadiq Khan has narrow lead
Sadiq Khan currently has a narrow lead over Shaun Bailey in the early stages of the race to become Mayor of London.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:35:54 +0100
Stella Creasy MP says pregnant women can't book best Covid vaccine
Pregnant women face barriers in getting the coronavirus vaccine because clinics may not have the jabs known to be safest, an MP has warned.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Greggs urgently recall bakes over fears they may contain glass
Customers are being warned not to eat the products and return for a full refund.

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:33:34 +0100
Walthamstow east London's biggest Japanese knotweed hotspot
Walthamstow has been named as the third biggest hotspot for Japanese knotweed in London and is the worst east London area when it comes to the damaging weed.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:33:02 +0100
Plans for 18-storey tower on Hoe Street submitted
An “underutilised” bank could be replaced with an 18-storey block of flats, if a developer gets planning permission.

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:30:01 +0100
Met Police appeal following east London knifepoint robbery
Police are hunting a knifeman who robbed a woman of her mobile phone in Woodford Green.

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:04:53 +0100
London Mayor and Assembly elections - when to expect results
Voters casting their ballots for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members today will have to wait until the weekend to find out the results.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:35:16 +0100
Newsquest hiring digital journalists - how to apply
NEWSQUEST has announced a major new £1.5 million investment into local journalism with the recruitment of 50 new roles.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:36:59 +0100
Watch: Netflix release new trailer for Stranger Things season 4
The Netflix original sci-fi drama is set to return to the streaming platform after season three ended in the summer of 2019.



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