Pictured at the top of this page is The Shaftesbury Holiday House & Retreat in Staples Road, Loughton, in 1917.

The poet Benjamin Zephaniah recently made a very valid point when he said that we don't need to get back to normal, after the pandemic.

No part of the areas of East London covered by the Guardian has lost more pubs than Walthamstow - and this week we take a look at some more that have closed over the years.

Police are urgently searching for a 12-year-old girl who has been missing for more than 36 hours.

Dating from 1857 and well known in Chingford for many years was Mrs Nash’s Laundry, situated behind the almshouses and later taken over by the Edmonds family, before first becoming a sweet factory and then an up-market housing estate in Carbis Clos...

In a past life as a trader, I was taught rule number one, which I sadly failed to heed: ‘love your losers’. In effect, this equated to taking a bad trade on the chin, keeping your emotions in check and learning from them as there will be many mor...

Childcare experts have revealed some great ways to keep kids entertained over the summer while sneakily helping them learn at the same time.

On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault of a young boy on a bus.

Some county councillors walked out of a meeting after they found out a fellow councillor had been 'pinged' by NHS Track and Trace.

THE family of Mick Norcross revealed he “changed in himself” during lockdown and his mood deteriorated during the pandemic.

A BUSINESSMAN tragically took his own life over worries he faced “the loss of a lifetime’s work”.

Essex, a stunning coastline spanning over 36 miles combining the traditions of the seaside with a modern twist.

‘Spider-Man’ can be seen kicking and punching the worker as a mass brawl spills out into the aisle.

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.

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.

The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

A family evicted by their Walthamstow landlord, rehoused in Bromley and then told to move 150 miles away are facing homelessness once more.

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”.

CYCLING permission has been extended to more areas of a popular park, after plans were agreed by bosses of a London authority.

Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.

Downing Street has said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate after receiving an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app.

Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.

The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021.

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.

A tightly-knit community enjoyed welcomed hundreds of Waltham Forest residents to street party earlier this month.

Redbridge's park rangers have issued a plea to public as littering soars in the borough’s parks.

A football supporters' club is celebrating after receiving a prestigious Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Golden Award.

Dawn Butler MP is the newest recipient to be honoured with a blue plaque as part of Waltham Forest’s ’Pick our Plaques’ scheme.

The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Car-hailing app Uber has issued an update to users across the UK following a change in the law surrounding Coronavirus.

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.

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”.

A police officer in a feud with his neighbours told an Asian woman to “go back to her village” and called the couple “rodents”.

A man fled police in Ilford, crashing into a police car, with a baby inside his vehicle.

Ruel Sotiriou was on target for Leyton Orient as they drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly.

Leyton Orient have signed defender Tom James from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian.

A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.

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.

Police are hunting England football thugs who caused violence and disorder at the Euro 2020 final.

Plans for a 29-storey development that includes the demolition of a supermarket, probation centre, car park and gym – have won planning permission.

A mother who died after accidentally overdosing on her medication was treated “like a guinea pig” by her GP, her grieving family claims.

Four people fled a burning house in Chingford in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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.

Toy retailer The Entertainer has issued a major warning about Christmas 2021 to parents planning to get gifts for their children.

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.

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.

The success of the England football team has rightly been acclaimed throughout the land.