East London and West Essex Guardian

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Five pie and mash shops that closed across east London in the last three years
Here are five pie and mash shops that closed across east London in the past three years.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Park reveals 24 festive events in 24 days in run-up to Christmas
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is launching a new Winter Adventure from December 1 to 24, featuring 24 free events in 24 venues.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'proper cosy' Kent seaside town perfect for a winter getaway
Deal in Kent has been named one of the best places to visit for a winter getaway, and it's less than two hours from London.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:39:24 +0000
What is Kelly Brook's net worth and how much is she paid for I'm A Celeb?
Here is how much Kelly Brook is paid to appear on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! as well as her overall net worth.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:55:15 +0000
Man jailed for life after stabbing teenager three times in 'horrific' attack
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a teenager.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:11:56 +0000
Four stabbed in 5 days across London in restaurant, market and near train station
Four people have been stabbed in a violent five days in London.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:42:20 +0000
Met Police officer suspended as ‘inappropriate comments’ caught on video
A Metropolitan Police officer has been suspended following footage shared by the BBC.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:07:03 +0000
Met Police officer under investigation after 'striking man's head with handcuffs'
An officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly striking a man's head with handcuffs.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
'We went to the Winter Wonderland opening night - there's mega new attractions'
Ice palaces, cosy alpine lodges and tobogganing are all part of the winter season and you can find them all at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:17:34 +0000
Hour-by-hour weather as Storm Claudia hits London bringing heavy rain and disruption
Storm Claudia has hit the UK bringing heavy rain, with yellow warnings in place for London for rain.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:17:42 +0000
Rail worker threatened by erratic trespasser on train tracks in London
A member of railway staff was been threatened by a trespasser on the tracks in London.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:19:42 +0000
RECAP of London travel as Storm Claudia brings rain warning
London is set to feel the impacts of Storm Claudia today, as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning for rain.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts
TfL has announced that the Congestion Charge will increase to £18 from January 2026, and that electric vehicles will now pay the fee.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 'delightful' and 'delicious' London pub named one of the UK's best
The Royal Forest pub in London has been named one of the best in the UK to visit this Autumn. Find out why.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:55:14 +0000
Why is it called Storm Claudia? All the storm names coming this 2025 season
Storm Claudia is bringing impactful rain and amber warnings to parts of England and Wales. Here is how it got its name.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:39:06 +0000
British Gas issue urgent November warning to Brits - 'you must act now'
British households have waited longer than ever to turn up their thermostats this year.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:39:34 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing star opens up about 'final goodbye' in heartbreaking post
Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has shared a heartbreaking update as he opened up about 'final goodbye' to his dad following his death.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:38:27 +0000
See how much all the contestants taking part in I'm a Celebrity 2025 are getting paid
I'm a Celebrity is set to return to ITV this weekend, along with regular hosts Ant and Dec.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:41:00 +0000
How many British and English flags have Redbridge Council taken down since summer?
A Freedom of Information request to Redbridge Council revealed how many British and English flags it removed in the borough since July 2025.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:10:03 +0000
Traffic builds after 'incident' near central London college
There is heavy traffic following reports of an incident near a college in central London. Live updates here.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:15:29 +0000
Man arrested after being stabbed ‘in restaurant’ on busy Leyton road
A man has been arrested after he was stabbed on a busy road in Leyton.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0000
A pair of charming chaps looking for their forever home together
Ronnie and Reggie are a charming and affectionate bonded pair of cats looking for a new forever home together.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:58:00 +0000
Pam St Clement 'excited' to make sensational return as Pat Butcher on EastEnders
EastEnders character Pat Butcher is to make a return as part of a storyline involving Nigel Bates.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:43:55 +0000
Aldi apologises to 'annoyed' shopper after selling her food with no filling
An Aldi shopper was stunned to find her 'no sausage and bean' pasty really was a no sausage and bean pasty

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:15:38 +0000
Surge in Home Camera Searches as Crime Fears Grow
Homeowners across England are taking security more seriously than ever, with searches for home security cameras surging nationwide.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
7 London state schools ranked among the most well-behaved in England
Seven state schools in London have been named among the most well-behaved in England by the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG).

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0000
Police investigation into death of girl, 11, in Thames ends without charges
The police investigation into the death of Kaliyah Coa in the River Thames has concluded without criminal charges.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000
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 October 2025.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:04:54 +0000
Road closed outside station in Chigwell after 'horrible' crash
A busy road outside a station in Chigwell is closed by police following a "horrible" crash. Live updates here.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Lifelong West Ham fan surprised with award by Jarrod Bowen
West Ham fan David Foster was surprised by Jarrod Bowen with the 2025 JustGiving outstanding commitment award after raising £12,000 for Rape Crisis in memory of his daughter Emily.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:42:40 +0000
Trains from major London station cancelled due to trespasser with arrest made
Trains from a major London station are facing delays and cancellation due to a trespasser. Live updates here.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:22:05 +0000
London hit with two-day yellow weather warning for rain this weekend
London has been hit with a two-day weather warning for rain this Friday and Saturday.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:41:43 +0000
Met Police officer who sent messages about sexual abuse of kids sacked
A Met Police officer who sent messages about the sexual abuse of children has been sacked. 

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:03:00 +0000
Opening date revealed for major new east London museum
The opening date for the V&A East Museum in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford has been revealed.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
The Highams Park comedy club showcasing emerging east London comedians
Founded by Highams Park resident Amanda Goodwin, Boom Boom Comedy Club brings audiences together with emerging comedians from east London.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:09:14 +0000
Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:55:18 +0000
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car for peace and quiet
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car – for some peace and quiet away from partners, kids and work colleagues.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:53 +0000
The 'extra special' 50p coin sold for nearly £300 on eBay - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin inspired a mini bidding war with 36 bids placed during the online auction before selling for £296.21 on eBay

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:26 +0000
ITV bosses make major change to I'm A Celebrity rules
ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has had a major rule change affecting the show's trials.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:00 +0000
BBC TV Licence fee set to rise above £180 next year
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:51:32 +0000
Grand Designs revisits 'peaceful' barn on a tight budget 6 years on
Kevin McCloud revisits Greg and Georgie from Sevenoaks, who are building a peaceful barn in brand new Grand Designs on Channel 4.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Fascinating draft of iconic London Underground map on sale for £100k
Harry Beck’s own annotated proof of the London Underground map - the working draft that changed how the world sees cities - is up for auction.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:43:00 +0000
Walthamstow shopping centre welcomes new street food seller from market
Rice n Spice, a Walthamstow Market street food vendor, has opened a permanent spot at CRATE Walthamstow inside the 17&Central shopping centre.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
West Ham launch new shirt in collaboration with legendary rock band
West Ham United and Iron Maiden have teamed up to release a special edition shirt celebrating the 50th anniversaries of the Hammers’ 1975 FA Cup win and the band’s formation.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:51:00 +0000
Odeon South Woodford reveals weekend film listings
Odeon South Woodford has revealed its weekend lineup from November 14–16, featuring Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, Nuremberg, Gabby’s Dollhouse, A Paw Patrol Christmas, and festive favourites like The Snowma...

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:57:53 +0000
Mum criticises 'cruel' hospital staff as ward manager sentenced over daughter's death
North East London NHS Foundation Trust and a ward manager were convicted of offences in relation to Alice Figueiredo's death.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
A look at the latest planning applications submitted in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest Council has received a new set of planning applications, including home extensions, roof conversions, dormers, and infrastructure works across Walthamstow, Chingford, Leytonstone, and Woodford Green.

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:42:07 +0000
Tesco shoppers cry 'game changer' as 'irresistible' world-first snack released
Tim Tam has released a world-first Twin Pack, available at Tesco Express stores across the UK as part of the supermarket's Meal Deal (or on its own).

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:28:03 +0000
Dead Man Walking - gut-wrenching story is unexpectedly beautiful
The story of a death row prisoner who befriends a nun was turned into an Oscar winning movie but also an opera which gets its first London outing after 25 years

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