East London and West Essex Guardian Series | Features

HISTORY: Diana, the bodyguard and one rainy evening in South Woodford

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:14 +0100

In 1987, one of Princess Diana's bodyguards was killed in an horrific crash in South Woodford. Everyone assumed it was just a tragic accident. But was it? Reporter DANIEL BINNS decided to find out more.

Lovebox Festival announces thrilling line up

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:16:56 +0100

EAST London's premier festival have announced their stellar line up for this year's musical extravaganza.

Students showcase sartorial talent

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:10:49 +0100

WALTHAM Forest College was given a taste of the catwalk as fashion students staged their end-of-year show.

Fond memories of life in Nissen huts

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:05:16 +0100

THOUSANDS of east Londoners were left homeless during the Second World War when their houses fell victim to the Blitz.

WANSTEAD: Vote band to festival main stage

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:07:01 +0100

With the festival season of welly-wearing well underway, a group of Wanstead amateur rock stars are appealing for votes, as they wing their way through a national competition in a bid to reach main stage stardom.

Tackling domestic violence against men - a victim speaks out

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:56:50 +0100

MANY male victims of domestic violence are too ashamed to report the abuse. Carl Brown talks to a man who is willing to break his silence in a bid to raise awareness of the widespread, but often ignored, problem.

New Leyton brewery goes from strength to strength

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:55:51 +0100

BREWING beer used to be big business in Waltham Forest but like the pub trade is regarded today as a dying industry.

Students showcase art in end of year show

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:40:05 +0100

STUDENTS of art and design at Waltham Forest College have taken part in an exhibition celebrating their projects over the course of the year. CLAIRE HACK talks to two of them about their work.

LOCAL HISTORY: A remarkable tale of a fantastic flight

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:23:00 +0100

JUST over 60 years ago this week London took to the streets to celebrate the first anniversary of victory in the Second World War. And one young man from Walthamstow enjoyed a remarkably unique view of it all.

CHIGWELL: Our apprentice gives his verdict on last night's show

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:43:19 +0100

HE'S the apprentice who said ‘you’re fired’ to Sir Alan Sugar.