East London and West Essex Guardian

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:20:03 +0000
LIVE updates as 'all traffic stopped' after TWO crashes at same junction on M25
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 means traffic is being held with long delays. Live updates here.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:22:12 +0000
LIVE updates as London Overground line suspended for hours by signal failure
A London Overground line is predicted to be suspended for hours after a signal failure. Live updates here.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London bin crowned as best in the world by son and dad on 'rubbish' mission
A rubbish bin enthusiast is on the hunt to find the best in the world.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the ‘fabulous’ hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a historic building
Discover the fabulous hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a Grade II listed building in London, Sessions Arts Club.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
New exhibition opening this weekend brings together everyday objects and stories
Ley Lines exhibition at SPACE Ilford showcases Redbridge residents’ stories using digital art, 3D scanning and AI, exploring memory, identity and technology.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The key London Underground closures to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 23 to 25) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:42:24 +0000
House of Lords backs calls to ban social media for under 16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been backed by the House of Lords following growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:16:17 +0000
Martin Lewis issues alert to 14 million Brits who could save hundreds
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice everyone should follow to reduce their annual bills.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:15:23 +0000
Amazon Fire TV device to stop working within weeks with support for product ending
Amazon has confirmed it will be discontinuing support for its Fire TV Blaster, with devices to stop working over the coming weeks.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:08:06 +0000
Prue Leith replacement on Great British Bake Off 'revealed' as popular TV cook
TV cook Nigella Lawson is rumoured to be replacing long-standing judge Prue Leith on the Great British Bake Off after she revealed she is leaving.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +0000
Woman dies and six in hospital after double stabbing, crash and large fire in London
Two men and four children are in hospital and a woman has died after a double stabbing, a large fire and a crash across London in two days.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
What's on at the ODEON This Weekend? Full cinema listings for Saturday and Sunday
Cinema listings for this weekend at the ODEON South Woodford: new releases, blockbusters, family films, and accessible screenings.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Tom Daley and other divers honoured with special stones at Olympic venue
Britain’s top divers, including Tom Daley and Noah Williams, honoured at London Aquatics Centre with Champion Stones for Olympic and international success.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
East London teacher, 49, who distributed child sexual abuse videos avoids prison
Former Woodford County High School teacher Iain Saxton distributed videos of child sexual abuse and has now been banned from the profession.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London's best and worst train stations have been revealed - Do you agree?
A travel expert has named the best and worst train stations in London. Do you agree with the ranking?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chaos as mouse spotted running around the Ritz as guests enjoy afternoon tea
The Ritz London has launched an investigation after diners spotted a mouse running around the restaurant.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New centre for families dealing with separation and conflict opens its doors
Tiny Hearts Family Contact Services opens in Ilford, offering supervised contact, safeguarding, and emotional support for children and families going through separation and conflict.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000
'It’s like travelling back in time' - My inside look at Dennis Severs House
Take a look inside Dennis Severs House as I head back there for the first time since directing Clubs & Styx there in 2012.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
New Italian restaurant serving rustic, heartfelt dishes opening in London
Tiella Trattoria and Bar will open in Bethnal Green in January and has been praised by The Good Food Guide.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:40:24 +0000
Two stabbed in one horrifically violent day across London
Two people have been stabbed in horrifically violent attacks across London in just one day during the weekend.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:51 +0000
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:46:00 +0000
Brazen overnight burglary at east London court being probed by police
Police are investigating after East London Coroner's Court was burgled overnight.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:11:00 +0000
Kit and Ari are the ultimate sibling duo looking for their forever home
Cats Protection Epping Forest on Kit and Ari, an adorable sibling duo looking for a loving forever home. Playful, sweet and inseparable, these two cats are ready to bring joy to their new family.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The major road closures in Epping Forest and Harlow over the next 18 months
Essex County Council announces major road closures and creation of clearways across Epping Forest and Harlow in 2026 for essential roadworks.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:10:37 +0000
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons to pay customers to return bottles and cans
Customers will be able to get money back on bottles and cans under new government rules to reduce waste at supermarkets and convenience stores.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:39:29 +0000
Ambulance volunteers to go to life-threatening emergencies near their own homes
London Ambulance Service launches first Community First Responder volunteer recruitment drive. No medical experience needed—help save lives in London.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman 'mortified' as stranger tells her off for being too loud in handwritten note
A London teacher was left 'mortified' after a stranger passed her a handwritten note in a café, accusing her of being so loud she had to leave.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London dethroned as UK’s best city as ‘magical’ hotspot wins – do you agree?
The Telegraph has revealed its ranking of Britain’s 20 biggest cities from worst to best, and London is not in the top spot.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:28 +0000
Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns
The Northern Lights could be be visible across parts of the UK again tonight (January 20) following Monday's Aurora Borealis display - see where

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:11:35 +0000
HMRC data shows house sales 8 per cent up as average house prices increase by £10k
Rightmove said the £9,893 average asking price increase is the biggest for the month of January in its 25 years of house price studies as the number of sales also jumps

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:10:05 +0000
'Very rare' Royal Mint 50p sells for 64 times face value because of this one error
The 'very rare' Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for 64 times its face value because of one error

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:09:18 +0000
Starbucks new limited-edition range including designer dog coats, T-shirts and cups
Starbucks has a new limited-edition range of merchandise, including a K-Way waterproof jacket, a pair of Nordica skis, and a dog puffer jacket developed with Poldo Dog Couture.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:59:30 +0000
Brooklyn Beckham 'doesn't want to reconcile with family' as he breaks silence on feud
Brooklyn Beckham publicly accuses parents David and Victoria of family rift, claims “Brand Beckham” pressured his marriage to Nicola and personal life.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:32:14 +0000
UK government considers banning social media for under 16s - what to know
The UK government is considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s as it beings a new consultation this week.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +0000
Waltham Forest planning applications include home extension and workshop
Waltham Forest Council receives new planning applications for home extensions, energy efficiency upgrades, and residential conversions.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:56:29 +0000
Major disruption expected until end of day on London King’s Cross line
Train passengers are facing a day of major disruption after overrunning engineering works blocked lines near London King’s Cross.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:26:01 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with rail line closed from London
Trains on a busy train line from London have been closed by the emergency services. Live updates here.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Figures reveal shocking number of London firefighters injured on duty
London Fire Brigade staff injuries top 1,000 in three years, with rising cases linked to inadequate PPE, training, and staffing.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:08:51 +0000
Tesco Clubcard offering trick to turn £10 in vouchers into £30 to spend
Tesco Clubcard has a deal where you can triple voucher rewards at restaurants, meaning £10 in vouchers becomes £30 to spend on food and drink

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:07:06 +0000
Why is Prince Harry suing the Daily Mail publisher? All to know as London case begins
Prince Harry and six others are taking legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:06:42 +0000
Zoe Ball admits she would 'love' to host Strictly following Tess and Claudia's exit
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has admitted she would "love" to host Strictly Come Dancing following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:04:09 +0000
Piers Morgan in hospital after tripping on a step in London hotel restaurant
Piers Morgan has been taken to hospital for treatment after he tripped on “a small step” in a London hotel restaurant.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:38:31 +0000
Delivery driver 'kidnapped at knifepoint' by in central London
A delivery driver was kidnapped at knifepoint while delivering packages near central London in Farringdon.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:04:03 +0000
14 arrested after man climbed Iranian embassy in London and removed flag
14 people were arrested and four officers were injured during a protest at the Embassy of Iran in London.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The cosy London pub everyone’s calling a ‘real delight’ and 'superb'
The Gun in the Docklands is regarded as one of London's cosiest pubs and has been described as a "real delight".

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I live in Barcelona and commute to London, it's cheaper than living in capital'
A man quit his job and sold his house to move to Barcelona, but still commutes back to London.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:26:12 +0000
Fans wish former GMB star Piers Morgan a ‘speedy recovery’ after latest health update
Fans have wished former Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan a 'speedy recovery' following his latest health update

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:37:35 +0000
EastEnders recasts character after 10 years as star joins soap following one-off ep
EastEnders confirms recast for Mark Fowler Jr as character returns to BBC soap after 10 years - see which star is heading to Walford

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:04:46 +0000
BBC issues warning to The Apprentice after racist and sexist posts from contestant
The BBC has demanded the makers of The Apprentice tighten up the vetting process after racist and sexist posts were found on social media from a new candidate.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000
UK travel company closes with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?
UK travel company Regen Central Ltd has ceased trading after entering liquidation, with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?

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