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The George opened in 1716 as The George & Dragon Inn

Wetherspoon accused of 'ignoring community views' over historic pub closure

The George pub will be closing

The George pub will be closing

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Closing date revealed for historic Wetherspoons pub

Brett Ellis hoped to surprise his children with a meal at Karen's Diner (Image: Newsquest)

Brett Ellis hoped to surprise his children with a meal at Karen's Diner (Image: Newsquest)

Surprise for kids ruined by a disclaimer!

Cllr Paul Donovan is looking forward to the return of the Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan is looking forward to the return of the Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

A bigger, better Wanstead Beer Festival next month

SZA on the Pyramid Stage at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival Image: PA

SZA on the Pyramid Stage at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival Image: PA

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'2024 Glastonbury line-up was the weakest in the history of the festival'

Nominate your favourite local fashion boutique to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local fashion boutique to enter our competition.

In Vogue: It's time to nominate your favourite fashion boutique

The Red Lion, in Leytonstone, has been acquired by Urban Pubs & Bars

The Red Lion, in Leytonstone, has been acquired by Urban Pubs & Bars

Historic pub continues to roar following acquisition by Urban Pubs & Bars

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

The George, Wetherspoons Wanstead pub future still hangs in the balance

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the volunteers of London's Green Lungs

Enter our competition to win a £100 Amazon voucher to use for senior school essentials.

Enter our competition to win a £100 Amazon voucher to use for senior school essentials.

Back to School: Win £100 to for the senior school essentials

Street parties have been a traditional way of bringing communities together for a long time

Street parties have been a traditional way of bringing communities together for a long time

Cllr Paul Donovan

Bringing neighbours and the community together with a street party

Enter our competition and win a £100 Amazon voucher to help you gather all the back-to-school essentials.

Enter our competition and win a £100 Amazon voucher to help you gather all the back-to-school essentials.

School's In: Win a £100 Amazon Voucher and beat the back to school rush

The Prince Albert Pub in Chingford Mount c1906 (Image: Gary Stone)

The Prince Albert Pub in Chingford Mount c1906 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Prince Albert pub in Chingford Mount

Waltham Forest College is the only GFE (General Further Education College) in London to be rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College is the only GFE (General Further Education College) in London to be rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your chance to be ‘Outstanding’ at Waltham Forest College

The Railway Bell has won our award 'Your Favourite Pub 2024'

The Railway Bell has won our award 'Your Favourite Pub 2024'

Family-friendly pub which raised money for cancer charity wins award

Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant to enter our competition.

Dinner is Served: Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant

the Epping & Ongar Beer Festival took place on the Epping Ongar railway line

the Epping & Ongar Beer Festival took place on the Epping Ongar railway line

Paul Donovan raises a glass to the local beer festivals

I went to east London's new pizzeria and I honestly think they were the best I've ever had

I went to east London's new pizzeria and I honestly think they were the best I've ever had

'Each slice of pizza at this east London pizzeria will leave you craving more'

Brett Ellis admits to getting excited over a kitchen gadget (Wikimedia)

Brett Ellis admits to getting excited over a kitchen gadget (Wikimedia)

A middle-aged man and a kitchen gadget

Brett Ellis says that there is nothing finer than a well cooked Full English breakfast

Brett Ellis says that there is nothing finer than a well cooked Full English breakfast

'Care and love taken over breakfasts is becoming outdated'

Enter our competition to win a Blackstone Original 22” Tabletop Griddle and enjoy a delicious BBQ.

Enter our competition to win a Blackstone Original 22” Tabletop Griddle and enjoy a delicious BBQ.

BBQ Bliss: How to win the perfect tabletop griddle this summer

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest gets Green Flag award for 22 years running

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College ESOL Department Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

The End of Year Creative and Fashion Exhibition not only celebrated the students' hard work and achievements but also served as a vibrant conclusion to the academic year.

The End of Year Creative and Fashion Exhibition not only celebrated the students' hard work and achievements but also served as a vibrant conclusion to the academic year.

Waltham Forest College: End of year creative and fashion exhibition

Brett Ellis gets angry when buying ice cream in the summer (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis gets angry when buying ice cream in the summer (Image: Pixaby)

Strike of the fair weather cold snack fans

Brett Ellis has been helping his daughter get ready for her prom (Image: Brett Ellis/Pixaby)

Brett Ellis has been helping his daughter get ready for her prom (Image: Brett Ellis/Pixaby)

My daughter will go to the ball... in a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

Film crews seen shooting inside east London pub

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the helping hands of Epping Forest

Brett Ellis wonders what woman would want to go The Garrick Club (Image: PA)

Brett Ellis wonders what woman would want to go The Garrick Club (Image: PA)

Membership of private members clubs

Cllr Jo Blackman joined fellow councillor Paul Donovan at last year's Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Jo Blackman joined fellow councillor Paul Donovan at last year's Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The Wanstead Beer Festival is back this autumn

The Odeon Cinema in South Chingford opened in 1935

The Odeon Cinema in South Chingford opened in 1935

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Odeon Cinema in South Chingford

We've teamed up with Brewers to help you avoid any costly DIY mistakes

We've teamed up with Brewers to help you avoid any costly DIY mistakes

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Top tips on how to avoid costly mistakes when decorating your home

Check out the reviews of leading brands and read through our buyer's guide to get yourself familiar with the industry

Check out the reviews of leading brands and read through our buyer's guide to get yourself familiar with the industry

Leading CBD Vape Pen brands in the UK – Buy Now With Free Delivery

Brett Ellis used a picnic bench as an office while on holiday (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis used a picnic bench as an office while on holiday (Image: Pixaby)

A brief love affair with a static caravan

Nominate your favourite local fish and chip shop to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local fish and chip shop to enter our competition.

It's time for tea and to nominate your favourite fish and chip shop

Bertha contemplating life...

Bertha contemplating life...

The Pet Gallery: Our editor's top picks for Pet Idol 2024

Paul Donovan enjoys the model of a micropub (Image: Paul Donovan)

Paul Donovan enjoys the model of a micropub (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Could this model of pub work in east London?

Nominate your favourite local pub to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local pub to enter our competition.

Calling time at the bar: Nominate your favourite local pub

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

'The benefits of volunteering are enormous'

Brett Ellis remembers his clubbing days (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis remembers his clubbing days (Image: Pixaby)

Tales to tell of a teens night out

Paul Donovan is enjoying the bluebells in Chalet Wood

Paul Donovan is enjoying the bluebells in Chalet Wood

Spring is a great time to be alive

The Kings Head pub on Lougton's Kings Green c1905

The Kings Head pub on Lougton's Kings Green c1905

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Kings Head in Loughton

Londoners of all ages love to cycle (Image: LCC)

Londoners of all ages love to cycle (Image: LCC)

London Cycling Campaign

'We need to tell our next Mayor that London Loves Cycling'

A campaign has been started to stop J D Wetherspoon selling The George in Wanstead (Image: Google)

A campaign has been started to stop J D Wetherspoon selling The George in Wanstead (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The power of the public campaign

Brett Ellis will be set-jetting to St Albans (Image: Google)

Brett Ellis will be set-jetting to St Albans (Image: Google)

Set jetting - but not to California!

Snap a pic of your fur-ever friend and upload it for a chance to win £50 worth of Tesco vouchers and for them to be named our 2024 Pet Idol.

Snap a pic of your fur-ever friend and upload it for a chance to win £50 worth of Tesco vouchers and for them to be named our 2024 Pet Idol.

Pet Lovers: Could your beloved family pet be a Pet Idol winner?

Cllr Paul Donovan is concerned about the impact The George in Wanstead will have on the community (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan is concerned about the impact The George in Wanstead will have on the community (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Reasonably priced pubs help foster vital community spirit

The George could be taken over by another pub company

The George could be taken over by another pub company

Historic Wetherspoon pub under offer from mystery buyer

You are invited to nominate your favourite cafe.

You are invited to nominate your favourite cafe.

Community contribution

You are invited to nominate your favourite cafe.

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

Cllr Paul Donovan urges visitors to Wanstead Flats to respect the nature (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

We need to value the diverse nature of Wanstead Flats

Enter our competition to win a £100 Sainsbury's voucher and purchase seasonal ingredients for a stunning spring dish.

Enter our competition to win a £100 Sainsbury's voucher and purchase seasonal ingredients for a stunning spring dish.

Spring dinner ideas: How you can WIN a £100 Sainsbury's voucher

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Epping Forest is exploring the growing impact of climate change on site

Treat mum to an amazing experience, like a hot balloon ride, this Mother's Day by entering our competition to win a Red Letter Day gift voucher.

Treat mum to an amazing experience, like a hot balloon ride, this Mother's Day by entering our competition to win a Red Letter Day gift voucher.

How to WIN the perfect Mother's Day Treat

Nominateyour favourite pet shop or pet groomer

Nominateyour favourite pet shop or pet groomer

Nominations are in for your favourite pet shop or pet groomer