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East London And West Essex Guardian

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:51:07 +0100
Ilford: Man in court charged in connection with sexual assault
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault of a young boy on a bus.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Councillors walk out of meeting after member is 'pinged' by NHS Covid app
Some county councillors walked out of a meeting after they found out a fellow councillor had been 'pinged' by NHS Track and Trace.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:27:13 +0100
TOWIE Mick Norcross: Son Kirk says his dad 'changed in himself'
THE family of Mick Norcross revealed he “changed in himself” during lockdown and his mood deteriorated during the pandemic.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:25:41 +0100
Inquest: Former Towie star Mick Norcross took his own life
A BUSINESSMAN tragically took his own life over worries he faced “the loss of a lifetime’s work”.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Essex - from Clacton to Harwich - 36 miles of stunning coastline
Essex, a stunning coastline spanning over 36 miles combining the traditions of the seaside with a modern twist.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:28:34 +0100
Watch as 'Spider-Man' punches Asda worker to the floor amid huge brawl
‘Spider-Man’ can be seen kicking and punching the worker as a mass brawl spills out into the aisle.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns Brits they have just days to claim free £125
The Money Saving Expert founder shared his urgent warning in his weekly newsletter full of tips and tricks to make the most of your finances.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
A record 618,903 people in England and Wales pinged by NHS Covid app in a week
It comes after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarten said there will be a “very narrow” list of sectors whose workers will be exempt from isolation rules.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:28:34 +0100
16 sectors where workers will be exempt from Covid-19 self-isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:48:36 +0100
'No justification' for Waltham Forest Council eviction threat
A family evicted by their Walthamstow landlord, rehoused in Bromley and then told to move 150 miles away are facing homelessness once more.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:09:50 +0100
Sadiq Khan ‘not in favour’ of vaccine passports on TfL
Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in London, including on TfL services, as they would be a “bureaucratic nightmare”.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:09:30 +0100
Cycling routes extended into popular park after plans agreed by London authority
CYCLING permission has been extended to more areas of a popular park, after plans were agreed by bosses of a London authority.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:30:40 +0100
Met Office predicts second UK heatwave in August
Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:58:41 +0100
Weddings to be cancelled if bride or groom pinged by NHS Covid-19 app
Downing Street has said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate after receiving an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn
Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce heart-warming gesture to UK stores throughout school holidays
The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest charity 3food4u to continue Covid safety measures
Users of the largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest are being asked to continue to do their bit to promote a Covid-safe environment following the lifting of legal restrictions on Monday.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:18:08 +0100
Francis Road, Leyton, hosts street party for residents
A tightly-knit community enjoyed welcomed hundreds of Waltham Forest residents to street party earlier this month.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:10:32 +0100
Redbridge park ranger's plea as litter in public parks soars
Redbridge's park rangers have issued a plea to public as littering soars in the borough’s parks.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:58:49 +0100
Leyton Orient Supporters Club wins prestigious CAMRA award
A football supporters' club is celebrating after receiving a prestigious Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Golden Award.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:44:57 +0100
Former Leytonstone resident Dawn Butler honoured by council
Dawn Butler MP is the newest recipient to be honoured with a blue plaque as part of Waltham Forest’s ’Pick our Plaques’ scheme.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:21:23 +0100
NHS staff receive 3 per cent pay rise after 'unprecedented year'
The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:18 +0100
5 things we learned from Dominic Cummings' 'bombshell' BBC interview
Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Uber issues update on face mask rules following changes in UK Covid laws
Car-hailing app Uber has issued an update to users across the UK following a change in the law surrounding Coronavirus.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:10:59 +0100
Young father killed in police chase was driving stolen car
A young father who died during a police chase made “bad choices with his friends” because he “craved acceptance” – but had recently decided to change, his grieving partner says.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:01:38 +0100
Waltham Forest Council rejects Little Vegas licence bid
Waltham Forest Council has refused to let a gambling arcade open in a deprived part of Leyton because it would “pose clear harm to vulnerable adults”.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:50:22 +0100
Police officer told neighbour 'go back to your village'
A police officer in a feud with his neighbours told an Asian woman to “go back to her village” and called the couple “rodents”.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:49:08 +0100
Met Police appeal after man flees officers in Ilford
A man fled police in Ilford, crashing into a police car, with a baby inside his vehicle.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:06:18 +0100
Leyton Orient draw with Tottenham Hotspur
Ruel Sotiriou was on target for Leyton Orient as they drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:42:46 +0100
Orient sign Tom James from Hibernian
Leyton Orient have signed defender Tom James from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:36:10 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
BBC to air special interview with Dominic Cummings - what time will it be on?
The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Leyton Orient's World War One Somme memorial unveiled decade ago
It's ten years ago this week since a monument to commemorate the sacrifice of players, staff and fans of Clapton Orient at the Somme was unveiled.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:06:53 +0100
Police hunt England football thugs following final violence
Police are hunting England football thugs who caused violence and disorder at the Euro 2020 final.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:13:40 +0100
Plans for 29-storey tower approved for Ilford Retail Park
Plans for a 29-storey development that includes the demolition of a supermarket, probation centre, car park and gym – have won planning permission.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:37:26 +0100
Ilford mum's GP did not review medication despite overdose risk
A mother who died after accidentally overdosing on her medication was treated “like a guinea pig” by her GP, her grieving family claims.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:00:50 +0100
London Fire Brigade called to Chingford fire
Four people fled a burning house in Chingford in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:56:35 +0100
Met Office issues UK's first-ever 'extreme heat' warning as temperatures soar
The Met Office has issued its first amber 'extreme heat' warning for parts of the UK as temperatures continue to soar over the coming days.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:12:45 +0100
Why parents have been urged to shop early to get presents for Christmas 2021
Toy retailer The Entertainer has issued a major warning about Christmas 2021 to parents planning to get gifts for their children.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:02:57 +0100
Sadiq Khan affirms ULEZ commitment after asthma study
More than 300,000 Londoners have said that their asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution as Sadiq Khan today doubles down on his commitment to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:35:46 +0100
This is why frontline NHS staff won't need to quarantine if they get pinged by Covid app
Frontline NHS staff in England who are fully vaccinated will be permitted to carry on working in 'exceptional circumstances' if they are “pinged” by the Covid contact tracing app - the Government has announced.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Racist abuse of England players 'unacceptable face of Britain'
The success of the England football team has rightly been acclaimed throughout the land.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:33:10 +0100
Waltham Forest staff member lied in attempt to secure her brother a job with council
A council employee who recruited her brother for a role, despite his lack of experience and knowledge, has been handed a suspended sentence.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:26:20 +0100
Extinction Rebellion protesters found guilty over printing press blockade
A Walthamstow Extinction Rebellion protester on trial for blockading the printing press of some of the UK’s major newspapers has been found guilty.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:45:03 +0100
Spurs star Japhet Tanganga recalls Eriksen collapse as he learns CPR
Spurs star Japhet Tanganga joined school children learning CPR in memory of a former Tottenham player who died from cardiac arrest.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Snapshot in time of an Essex church tower under construction
A snapshot in time from c1908 with the construction of St John's Church tower in Epping.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow flats that were once a grand East London house
The two-storey brick building with the fancy entrance at the corner of Walthamstow’s Pretoria Avenue and Mission Grove is barely recognisable as the grand residence it once was.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
East London and Epping Forest schools featured in leavers picture special
The pandemic has meant many children leaving school may not have been able to enjoy their final term with their classmates as they would have hoped.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London shops where buildings remain from a century ago
Pictured at the top of this page are the shops of Station Road, Chingford, in c1918.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Suicide statistics show a painful truth
Some statistics are reliable, and that includes suicide. Much of the crisis is due to coronavirus, modern stresses, financial worries or the overuse and reliance on technology in the young.



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