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East London And West Essex Guardian

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Mottingham swimmers contest loss of school pool
Members of a community centre in Mottingham are ‘up in arms’ after new rules will restrict their use of swimming and gym facilities.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
An Essex road that is unrecognisable a century later
A rural picture of Loughton High Road at the turn of the 20th century with just a few scattered shops and the Old Bank.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
East London pubs that have closed their doors in Walthamstow
Walthamstow has seen more pubs close than any other part of East London covered by the Guardian - and this week we complete our look at those that have pulled their final pints in E17.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The East London forge with stables for fire brigade horses
The photo above from 1888 shows Jones Forge, locally known as the Smithy, in Chingford.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Belfast is a great place to visit, but you won't escape the Troubles
Whenever I hear of Northern Ireland, I think of Ian Paisley. Sitting at home during my childhood, after ham, egg and chips for tea I would, due to father being back from work, be forced to watch the news. The city of Belfast is synonymous with the Tr...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:14:00 +0100
RMT threatens tube driver strikes over TfL pension changes
London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year as a leading transport union announces plans to oppose a review into TfL’s pension scheme.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:35:28 +0100
TfL consultation on Red Route fine increase
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face an increased fine of £160 under new plans.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:14:07 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth next week - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:11:41 +0100
15 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:12:26 +0100
Thousands of children in Essex suspended from school last year
Almost 8,000 children were suspended from school in 2019/2020 – despite lockdown restrictions severely limiting numbers able to be taught in classrooms for a large part of the year.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:18:23 +0100
Guns factory discovered as men arrested in Chigwell
Police officers uncovered a guns factory and arrested four people as part of a crackdown on violent crime in east London.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:56:51 +0100
Highland Spring issues urgent recall amid reports of exploding bottles
A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100
EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest food charity raising money for school supplies
A charity that has provided a lifeline for so many people during the pandemic is now raising money to help give children the right start to a school year.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:57:27 +0100
Unions protest as Waltham Forest Council asks mum to move
A single Walthamstow mother told by Waltham Forest Council to move into a pest-ridden shared home and then to Stoke-on-Trent has been forced to move once again.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0100
London Triathlon: east London hospitals raising in memory of woman, 22
Staff from a hospital trust will be taking part in the London Triathlon in memory of a 22-year-old woman who died earlier this year.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100
Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:57:58 +0100
London parking: Residents making thousands by renting drives
Home owners in London can make thousands a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:37:15 +0100
£5m violence reduction unit cash to support young people
London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is to expand its work following investments from City Hall and the Home Office in a bid to tackle violent crime.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:13:23 +0100
LONDON CITY HALL: Tube strikes called off
This week’s planned strikes across the Tube network have been called off following “last ditch” talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:21:28 +0100
Kenny Jackett hopes Leyton Orient can share goals
Leyton Orient boss Kenny Jackett has told his players they all have to pitch in with goals this season, if they are to be promoted.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. 

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100
Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow Stadium greyhound racing claims played down ten years ago
It is ten years ago this week that two animal welfare groups distanced themselves from claims they would back the return of greyhound racing to the area.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:29:28 +0100
350,000 Londoners were on furlough just before 'freedom day'
Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions, according to new Government figures.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:21 +0100
Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:41:28 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in August
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for August.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Latest ACAS guidance on hybrid home/office working
New guidance on hybrid working has been published by ACAS to help employers consider, discuss and introduce this flexible way of working in their workplace.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Buildings and transport biggest carbon emitters in Redbridge
Redbridge Council has just launched its Climate Change Action Plan and Green Urban Landscape Policy.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Two vintage cars pictured outside Essex garage a century ago
Pictured above are two vintage cars outside Herbert M Cottee & Sons garage in the High Street, Epping, around 1920.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:19:00 +0100
Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change
The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:22:00 +0100
8 business ideas you can actually make money from
Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
East London businessman who founded Pontins holiday camps
As we enter the summer holiday season many people will be heading coastwards to the seaside, a fine summer holiday tradition. Some will stay in caravans, others in hotels and guest houses, and some will venture to all-inclusive resorts and holiday pa...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London Retreat opened in year of Queen Victoria's Jubilee
The photo at the top of this page from c1910 shows Jubilee Retreat on Bury Road, Chingford.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Branson, Bezos and Musk should help on earth, not go to space
Space: the final frontier - unless you are a pampered billionaire where this supposed ‘frontier’ is breached twice in little over a week. So finally, after years of planning and preparation, the Amazonians only managed to come in second place aft...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0100
McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Calls for motorway speed limits to be cut in certain weather
Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:21:10 +0100
Kayne Gardner inquest: jury finds Newham man died by misadventure
A young father killed after police chased him against the flow of traffic died by “misadventure”, a jury has ruled.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:12:18 +0100
London TFL: Four-day strike set to cause 'severe disruption'
Train passengers and commuters are being warned of "severe disruption" as rail workers are set to strike for four days.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:54:57 +0100
Leytonstone's Beth Shriever wins BMX Olympic gold at Tokyo
Leytonstone-born rider Beth Shriever has won Britain’s first BMX gold medal at the Olympic Games.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:04:04 +0100
Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:49:38 +0100
Waltham Forest's Blackhorse Lane to be Creative Enterprise Zone
London’s creative sector is to receive a £3 million boost to support its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced.



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