East London and West Essex Guardian

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
London Aldi, Asda, Tesco & more stores Easter opening hours
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons will all be closing stores over the Easter weekend in London.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
London weather: Met Office hints of warm Easter bank holiday
Check the Easter bank holiday weather forecast for London according to the Met Office.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
London Tube closures Easter March 29- 31: See the full list
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming Easter weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:25:00 +0000
Barnet rogue trader given ban after Redbridge building scams
Matthew Collins, a builder from Barnet, conned residents in Redbridge, South Woodford, Woodford Green and Wanstead out of nearly £70,000 for works he never completed.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Rainham cold case solved after terror threats sent to schools
A court has been told the extraordinary story of how a man was caught for a horrific knifepoint sex attack in Rainham after he sent terror threats to schools and shopping centres 25 years later.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:12:19 +0000
Hounslow Parkside Road: Fourth man charged with murder
A fourth man has been charged with the murder of a man in Hounslow.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Blood Donor appointments Easter / Bank Holidays NHS appeal
Blood donors are being urged to fill appointments over Easter and into April and May to help meet a shortage of supplies in London.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:31:26 +0000
Police seek 20 witnesses after teenager shot in Leyton
A £20,000 reward has been issued for information leading to the killers of a teenager who was gunned down at a music festival.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square: Is it free and what is it?
The Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square returns for Easter in 2024, find out what is it, the timings, if you need a ticket and what to expect.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Easter weekend TfL closures on London Overground and DLR
Londoners have been warned to check before they travel this Easter weekend with planned closures across the TfL services.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:51:55 +0000
Barclays issues apology after payment system and app down
Barclays has issued an apology to customers on X after issues with payment systems and the banking app last night (March 26) which are now resolved.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:06:27 +0000
BBC confirms new The Weakest Link series with Romesh Ranganathan
The BBC has confirmed a new series of The Weakest Link with host Romesh Ranganathan which is set to air on BBC One and iPlayer later in 2024.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Are trains running on Easter? Bank Holiday travel advice
Are trains running over the Easter Bank Holiday? National Rail issues travel advice.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Best time to use washing machine, dishwasher and more
These are the best times and days to do your chores from using your washing machine to cooking your dinner.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Kerry Goodyear School of Dance perform in Ilford
DANCING divas from Loughton-based Kerry Goodyear School of Dance performed songs from Matilda, Godspell and Alicia Keys at the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:15:00 +0000
The George, Wanstead Wetherspoons pub 'under offer'
A Wetherspoon spokesperson has confirmed The George in Wanstead is 'under offer' from another pub company.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:47:58 +0000
How you can get free tickets to Girls Aloud at the O2 Arena
London's O2 Arena is giving away a pair of free tickets to see Girls Aloud, find out how you can claim yours.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:58:34 +0000
Full list of London Papa John's to shut down in 2024
Pizza chain Papa John's is set to be closing down 43 restaurants in the UK, with 16 in London, full list.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:16:51 +0000
Hoe Street, Walthamstow serious crash leaves two critical
A serious crash in Walthamstow where two cars collided head on has a pair in critical condition.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:31:27 +0000
McDonald's cuts price of Happy Meals to £1.99 for Easter
McDonald’s will cut the price of its Happy Meals ahead of Easter and customers can take advantage of the offer via the McDonald's app.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:52:40 +0000
Revolution reportedly planning mass closures and job cuts
According to Sky News, Revolution Bars is reportedly planning to close several bars across the UK putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:30:37 +0000
Papa Johns closing 43 UK restaurants - see the full list
Pizza chain Papa Johns has revealed it will close 43 “underperforming" restaurants in the UK in the next two months.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Is charging your phone at an airport safe? Expert reveals
This is why you should never charge your phone at a public USB station in the airport and what you can do instead.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:01:00 +0000
Bed bugs in UK hotels to reach worst levels yet in 2024
Despite a 278% increase in bed bug levels in UK hotels over the past two years, recent research suggests 2024 is set to be the worst yet.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:20:00 +0000
Elizabeth line delays due to 'trespasser on tracks'
A trespasser on the tracks has caused severe delays on the Elizabeth Line today, affecting east London stations.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:25:30 +0000
62 and 145 east London routes run vintage buses - photos
Vintage buses hit the streets of the likes of Chadwell Heath, Dagenham and Barking for a heritage day.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:24:27 +0000
Oxford Circus tube station closed after fire alert
A major London underground station has been evacuated after a fire alert during rush hour.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:20:54 +0000
M4 Heathrow Airport police: All traffic stopped
All traffic has been stopped on the M4 near Heathrow Airport as police investigate an “incident”.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:23:42 +0000
NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse
Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand abuse in all its forms and how to ask for help.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:30:41 +0000
Greene King offering free pints if you say these 4 words
Greene King is offering 100,000 free pints at their pubs today - but you have to say these four words.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:14:30 +0000
Travel warning for UK drivers ahead of Easter weekend
The RAC has warned UK drivers about long delays on the roads over the Easter bank holiday weekend as 14 million getaways are planned.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:34:00 +0000
Paul Donovan discusses the difficult topic of assisted dying
In this column, Wanstead Village ward councillor, Paul Donovan, discusses assisted dying.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:27:08 +0000
The evolution of Harley Street: the epicentre of elite healthcare
Harley street: healthcare central for celebrity clients, modern technologies, and beautiful buildings. But what is the history of this iconic street?

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Man dips Domino's pizza into Guinness at King's Cross pub
A video of a man dipping his Domino's pizza into a pint of Guinness has divided the internet and gone viral.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Man loses 64kg after girlfriend left him over weight gain
Meet the man who lost 64kg and became a personal trainer after girlfriend left him

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:55:47 +0000
Man suffers injury after South Grove, Walthamstow stabbing
A man has suffered injuries after being stabbed in a residential area in Walthamstow.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:23:00 +0000
Gary Stone on photos of Loughton High Road 100 years apart
Then and Now: Historian Gary Stone compares photographs of Loughton High Road taken over 100 years apart.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:40:34 +0000
What is Spotify Playlist Analyzer and how to use it
New software Spotify Playlist Analyzer breaks down your listening taste, find out how to use it.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:13:36 +0000
Elizabeth Line to shut partly on Easter holiday weekend 2024
Easter season is almost upon us!

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:49:54 +0000
Man with links to Ilford and Walthamstow wanted by police
An appeal has been issued by Herts Police to find a suspected drug dealer with links to east London.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:12:22 +0000
Jordan Briscoe murder, Tottenham: Four found guilty
Four people have been found guilty of murder after a drug dealer was violently attacked in Tottenham, north London.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:05:07 +0000
Chima Osuji, Chingford murder: Teens sentenced to prison
Two teenagers found guilty of fatally stabbing a fellow teen after ambushing him in Chingford have been jailed.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Most Instagrammable and TikTok-friendly London restaurants
London is officially home to the most 'Instagrammable' and TikTok-friendly restaurants in the country.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:33:00 +0000
Gary Stone looks at photos of Albert Crescent, Chingford
Then and Now: Historian Gary Stone compares a photograph of Albert Crescent taken in 1934 to one taken today.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Review: Savage Garden Rooftop Bar near Tower Bridge
Nestled close to the Tower of London, Savage Garden, at the top of the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, offers stunning views of Tower Bridge and oozes opulence.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
BBC Radio 4's Emma Barnett and husband's Colour Your Streets books
The presenter of BBC Women's Hour and her husband have created colouring books for more than 30 London neighbourhoods featuring local landmarks.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
London buses final ride: Inside the TfL bus scrapyard
The London double decker bus is iconic with the city- but what happens when they retire?

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:33:37 +0000
Death in Paradise star quits BBC drama after five years
Star of BBC’s Death in Paradise Ralf Little to leave crime drama as DI Neville Parker after five years.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:13:09 +0000
M25 Waltham Abbey serious crash involving lorry
A crash on the M25 has caused queuing traffic to back up between J27 of the M11 and J26 of the A121

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Horror 42 hours in London after four stabbings
A horror 42 hours across London has seen four people stabbed with two of the victims left dead.

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