East London and West Essex Guardian

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:01:41 +0100
Person dies after being hit by train on busy London station line
A person has died after being hit by a train on the London Waterloo station line.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:48:52 +0100
Busy London train line reopens after emergency incident causes major disruption
A busy London train line has reopened after an emergency services incident which caused major service disruption.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Major London festival to return with 'boldest vision yet'
Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights festival returns from January 21–31, 2026, celebrating its 10th year with a Dreamscape theme and light installations.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Whimsical' London named among the friendliest cities in the UK
London has been named among the friendliest cities in the UK. Find out the two reasons why it made the list.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Sir Michael Caine among celebrities urging Prime Minister to ban smacking
Actor Sir Michael Caine is among the celebrities urging the Prime Minister to ban smacking.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:18:34 +0100
Central London trains halted by emergency services with MAJOR delays: Recap
Central London trains at major stations are cancelled and delayed by an ongoing emergency incident. Live updates here

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:44:06 +0100
Train stranded and rescue team sent after trespasser on track
A trespasser on the line between Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs means some lines are blocked.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:23:49 +0100
Major station evacuated as air ambulance lands and emergency services rush to lines
A major station has been evacuated as an air ambulance and the emergency services rush to the area.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:41:00 +0100
The east London pub with two fireplaces named the 'cosiest' in the city
The Gun in Canary Wharf, which dates to the 18th century, has been named the cosiest of all pubs with fireplaces in London.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:35:15 +0100
Is BT internet down? Major broadband outage reported by customers
Around 93% of BT customers affected are reporting issues with their WIFI.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:55:00 +0100
East London schools receive share of £20k from supermarket
Four east London schools have each received £5,000 Golden Grants from Tesco, totalling £20,000, as part of the supermarket’s community funding scheme.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:48:32 +0100
Upmarket steak restaurant moves into one of London's most beautiful dining rooms
Upmarket steak restaurant Hawksmoor is moving into the Gothic splendour of the grand dining room at St Pancras London hotel.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:24:00 +0100
Full list of stops to be served by proposed new east London bus route revealed
A full list of proposed stops has been revealed to be served by the planned Superloop SL14 bus route connecting Stratford and Chingford.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:44:04 +0100
MAPPED: Is Vodafone down in my area? The locations affected by major outage
Over a hundred thousand Vodafone customers have been unable to access the internet after a reported service outage for several networks, leaving many without internet access.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:18:18 +0100
Is Lebara down? Thousands of internet users report 'total blackout'
This comes as customers at a range of providers report issues with their network, including those at BT and Vodafone.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:51:02 +0100
LOCALiQ launches free digital marketing courses to help build AI-ready skills
Interest in artificial intelligence has surged among UK businesses in recent months, with many eager to understand how new tools like Google’s AI Mode will change the way people search and discover brands online.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:08:00 +0100
Costa Coffee lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites £1 in Co-op deal, but be quick
Co-op will be doing Costa Coffee hot drinks for just £1, a saving of up to nearly 70%, tomorrow only, Tuesday October 14.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:08:44 +0100
The £60 item that could help save up to £300 on energy bills
Octopus Energy has shared that a £60 electric blanket could help a person save around £300 a year on energy bills

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Creators of The Inbetweeners tease 'exciting conversations' about show's return
The Inbetweeners' writers and creators have teased a potential return for the popular TV show - here's what they said.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:40:00 +0100
Together, we can address the biodiversity crisis
Councillor of Wanstead ward Paul Donovan on the importance of prioritising the biodiversity crisis.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The young award-winning actor from London taking Hollywood by storm
Actor David Jonsson was born and raised in London and is known for films The Long Walk and Rye Lane.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The luxury spa getaway near London with an outdoor heated pool for autumn
If you’re looking for a spa getaway that isn’t too far from London, you’ll find a spa that’s ideal to visit during the cold months with a heated pool.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
We escaped London for a three-night stay at a magical thatched Devon cottage
Discover Rose Cottage in High Bickington, North Devon – a charming thatched retreat offering peace, romance, and countryside luxury just four hours from London.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
A gorgeous getaway with yoga, spas and a scenic golf course
Staying at a hotel in the countryside when the seasons are changing but the sun is still shining sounds like a beautiful scenario – and it’s exactly what I did.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Animal sanctuary will have more treats than tricks
Donna Rose from Get to Know Animals reminds residents to take care of pets and wildlife during bonfire night and invites everyone to enjoy Halloween and Christmas at the sanctuary.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Lime faces group legal action over 'faulty bikes injuring riders'
Lime bikes is facing a group legal action from riders who claim they have been seriously injured by faulty bikes.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:10:09 +0100
Drill rapper amongst two convicted of 'horrendous' Custom House murder eight years on
A drill rapper and another man have been convicted of the murder of Ahmed Deen-Jah in Custom House, Newham in 2017.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100
I stuffed myself at London's new Indian all-you-can-eat buffet brunch
I often feel that I cannot get enough of an Indian cuisine - so I put my appetite to the test at Farzi's bottomless brunch in Haymarket, London.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:27:39 +0100
Man shot during Walthamstow armed police standoff suffers 'life-changing' injuries
A man shot by armed police in Stow Crescent, Walthamstow on October 10 has suffered life changing injuries.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:16:00 +0100
Remembering the Second World War in the small village of Nazeing
Jacky Cooper from Nazeing History Workshop explains how the group commemorated 80 years since the end of World War Two.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:12:00 +0100
Community spirit is the merry hell of a village 'uncensored' Facebook group
Brett Ellis is big on community and created a village Facebook page.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The 'perfect' Kent spot just an hour away named UK’s most beautiful hideaway
Bedgebury Forest in Kent has been named among the UK’s most beautiful hideaways, and it's just an hour from London.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:30:18 +0100
Who is Cynthia Erivo as she returns to Strictly Come Dancing for new role?
Cynthia Erivo starred in Wicked with Ariana Grande and now has become a guest mentor on Strictly Come Dancing - here's her film appearances and net worth.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:21:03 +0100
New feature set to be added to UK passports to herald in a 'new era'
In the first redesign of the UK passport in five years, King Charles's coat of arms will be added to the cover, alongside some other new additions

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
I went to my first Thorpe Park Fright Night and it made me feel lightheaded
Thorpe Park Fright Nights is a famous Halloween event at the theme park, and I tried it out for the first time in 2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:50:13 +0100
Northern line part suspended after ‘casualty on track’
The Northern line is part suspended as a person has been reportedly by a train at Burnt Oak.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0100
Teen and man fighting for lives as four injured after horror five days across London
It has been a week of terror across London after four stabbings and two shooting incidents in the last five days this week.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:09:06 +0100
Man fighting for life after 'being shot' in Walthamstow armed police standoff
A man is in a life-threatening condition after an armed police standoff in Walthamstow.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The world's 50 best bars have just been named for 2025 and four are in London
Four bars in the capital have been named among the World's Top 50 for 2025 with Tayer + Elementary in Hoxton ranked as London's best

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0100
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Metropolitan Police data has revealed which borough in east London had the most crime in September 2025.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:20:06 +0100
Tickets are now on sale to see Cynthia Erivo's one woman West End show
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is taking on the mammoth task of performing a one woman show taking all 23 roles in the Vampire thriller Dracula in the West End

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:46:20 +0100
Police issue update after ‘stabbing’ near Waterloo station with suspect at large
Police have issued an update following an alleged stabbing at a popular park near Waterloo station.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
‘I faced Lucifer, creepy dolls and killer DJs at Thorpe Park’s Fright Nights’
As a self-confessed rollercoaster addict and Halloween enthusiast, I couldn’t wait to dive straight into the chaos at Thorpe Park’s Fright Nights.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The 'spooky' farm just an hour from London perfect for pumpkin picking
Cammas Hall Farm in Hertfordshire is just over an hour from London and has a large pumpkin patch for Halloween.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:18:03 +0100
Martin Lewis advice to mobile phone users 'everybody do this now'
Martin Lewis has told shared key mobile phone safety advice on This Morning, saying 'everybody do this now'

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:17:32 +0100
Morrisons shoppers can order 30 items and get them in 1 hour with new service
Morrisons Now is available in 158 stores now via Morrisons.com with full rollout across 420 stores by the end of October

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:04:32 +0100
Overground and rail trains to London blocked - recap
A points failure in the Kensal Green area meant the lines towards London were blocked.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:39:42 +0100
Popular park near Waterloo station shut after 'stabbing'
Waterloo Millennium Green is shut by police today (October 9). Follow our blog for updates.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:05:30 +0100
Man in 'life-changing' condition after stabbing at park near Waterloo station
A man is in a life-changing condition after being stabbed at Waterloo Millennium Green, near Waterloo station.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:12:16 +0100
Mum with 'infectious smile' found dead in west London home pictured for first time
A 35-year-old woman who was found dead at a home in west London has been pictured for the first time.

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