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Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Madeleine McCann case could be solved in 'months', German police claim
Madeleine was three years old when she went missing on May 3 2007 while on holiday in Portugal.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:29:29 +0100
Solar eclipse set to be visible across the UK on Thursday
A solar eclipse is set to grace skies this week as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of the planning battle over Walthamstow Stadium future
It's ten years ago this week since Chingford's MP put his weight behind plans for dog racing to return to the historic East London venue.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Rapid Covid testing drive among east London's south Asian community
A new campaign encouraging rapid testing, particularly among south Asian communities in east London, has been launched to coincide with the end of Ramadan and the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Trial of e-scooter rentals kicks off in London
TfL and London Councils have today launched a trial of e-scooter rentals across London that will last for 12 months.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:47:00 +0100
Body of baby who died in English Channel found in Norway, police say
The child, named Artin, died along with four family members when the boat they were travelling on sank in October last year.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:33:48 +0100
Boris Johnson refuses to condemn booing of England players taking the knee
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “The Prime Minister supports individuals’ rights to protest.”

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Maternity Action model proposed to reform Shared Parental Leave
Maternity Action recommends reforming Shared Parental Leave (SPL) as it views the current scheme as not fit for purpose.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Redbridge councillor blasts litter louts in Wanstead area
The level of rubbish and plastic being created does not seem to be in anyway decreasing.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:35:00 +0100
Andrew Abbott jailed for revenge porn internet posts
A PERVERT who posted revenge pornography from two women he was previously in relationships with has been jailed.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of an Essex town's market that dated back to 1253
Pictured at the top of this page is a scene from market day in Epping in the 1890’s.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
How to make sure your workers know you value them
A client was recently complaining that she’d heard that one of her team was calling in sick when they wanted a free day’s holiday.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The East London venue where Churchill spoke and Pavarotti recorded
Walthamstow’s Assembly Hall on Forest Road is a magnificent Grade II listed building of 1937 to 1942, part of the municipal Town Hall complex. Its striking Swedish inter-war design was the work of Philip Dalton Hepworth, the winner of an archite...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newly-discovered picture of an East London village pub from 1905
Above is a newly-discovered version of a c1905 photo of the Bull & Crown on Chingford Green showing the placement of George Bartrip's coal merchants weatherboarded cottage on the left.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Escaping lockdown to taste freedom and lager in South Wales
Thankfully, I have never been to prison as a guest of Her Majesty. I am no McVicar, and for me the pleasures of day release will, touch wood, never be an experience to endure or enjoy. Yet, with the topsy turvy state of affairs over the past year ...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Kylie Minogue has launched her own wine - and it costs £20 a bottle
“Drink freely the wine life offers you and don't worry how much you spill.”

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
How you can get a free pint at the pub on first day of Euro 2020
Customers across the UK will be able to claim a free pint of Ice Breaker at more than 1,000 participating Greene King pubs nationwide.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:38:33 +0100
Thousands of Covid vaccination slots at Walthamstow Library
A rise in Covid-19 hospital admissions in people in their 30s has sparked a drive to get thousands vaccinated this weekend.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
E-scooters involved in more than 500 crimes in the past year
E-scooters were involved in more than 500 recorded crimes in London over the past year, according to data from the Met Police.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
City Hall Labour blocked 'embarrassing' questions to Sadiq Khan
A leaked email has revealed that the London Assembly Labour group blocked questions that could be “deeply embarrassing” to Sadiq Khan in the run up to the mayoral election.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:31:13 +0100
Council criticised for demanding stolen dog posters removed
Waltham Forest Council has been criticised for asking a family whose dog was stolen to take down posters offering a reward for her return.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:10:49 +0100
UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi, Tesco and Asda - UK's cheapest supermarket revealed
Its latest win means the supermarket has maintained an unbeaten record since it was first included as a ‘guest retailer’ in the Grocer 33 in 2014.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:25:32 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:10:26 +0100
City Hall marks fourth anniversary of London Bridge attack
City Hall has today paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack as the capital marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic event.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Nando's is offering 50% for all over 65s for heartwarming reason
The campaign will allow all over-65s to dine 50% off at Nando’s from the 7- 9 of June and catch up with family over a PERi-PERi feast.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:07:20 +0100
Police investigating stabbing near Wanstead Flats in east London
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 35-year-old man was found with stab wounds.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:46:24 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Teen football coach to run London marathon for grandad
An 18-year-old girl is taking on the London marathon to make her grandad proud.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:21:00 +0100
Mum publishes children's book Margot and the Magical Plant
A mother-of-three hopes to sow the seeds of children's love for nature with her first book.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:39:16 +0100
Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0100
Downing Street issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Back in February, the Prime Minister announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
5 tips for treating, soothing and healing your sunburn
Sunseekers flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the sunny weather across the UK over Bank Holiday weekend.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:28 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:53:15 +0100
King George Hospital reopens service shut for eight months
King George Hospital will resume treating children’s emergencies overnight next week after stopping the service for eight months.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:10:09 +0100
Redbridge boy missed months of school after council fault
A Redbridge mum claims her son missed six months of education because the council withdrew his school place the day before he was due to start.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of a historic East London pub reopening
The new owner of a Leytonstone pub was hoping it would be breath fresh life in the area as it prepared to reopen ten years ago this week.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:28:56 +0100
Redbridge councillor of almost 30 years deselected
A Redbridge Conservative councillor of almost 30 years is “very disappointed” with the group’s leadership after being denied the chance to run next year.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:04:27 +0100
Government agrees new £1 billion funding deal with TfL
The Government has today agreed a new £1.08 billion funding package for TfL that will extend financial support to December 11.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:23:45 +0100
School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans
Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Team pictures from sports club in Epping Forest, East London and Essex
Sports clubs provide an opportunity for children and young people to learn skills that will help them in school and their future careers and personal lives.

Mon, 31 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Millions risk long-term damage to their hair by making 11 simple mistakes
Celebrity hair stylist Sarrah Hamid, has teamed up with Vitabiotics Perfectil to warn people of the damage they are causing to their hair.

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
30 things Brits wish could last longer
Things Brits would like to savour include a first kiss, the ‘newborn’ baby stage, time with the children – and Line of Duty.

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in June
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in June.

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
How a deed of variation can alter a last will and testament
A last will is not necessarily the final word on how an estate will devolve on the testator's death. It is possible to vary a testator's will through a deed of variation.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:57:32 +0100
Households warned over 'aggressive spreading' bamboo
Householders are being urged to select and plant certain types of bamboo carefully to prevent the spread of invasive types that can damage properties.

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of same location in Essex town 45 years apart
Taken 45 years apart, these photos from the same location show the changes in Loughton since the start of 20th century.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
5 free things to do this Bank Holiday Monday
As travelling is still uncertain, and many choosing to stay local this bank holiday, how can we make the most of an extra day off?



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