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The Forgotten Ilford Castle That Stood in Valentines Park — And the Boy Who Tried to Blow It Up

History

Jul 27, 2026

The Forgotten Ilford Castle That Stood in Valentines Park — And the Boy Who Tried to Blow It Up

Cranbrook Castle was built in 1756 and demolished in 1923. A resident who grew up near it in the Edwardian era left behind a vivid account of life — and one memorable failed act of childhood demolition.

Fatal A12 Hit-and-Run: Victim Named, Suspect Sought — Police Ask Public Not to Approach

AI-Assisted

Jul 25, 2026

Fatal A12 Hit-and-Run: Victim Named, Suspect Sought — Police Ask Public Not to Approach

A follow-up to our earlier report on the Chadwell Heath junction collision. Anwar Shinwari, 28, has been named, and police are urgently seeking a man connected to the incident.

From Isolation to Leadership: How Hainault Youth Club Changed One Member's Life

AI-Assisted

Jul 25, 2026

From Isolation to Leadership: How Hainault Youth Club Changed One Member's Life

Nicholas Dowson arrived at the club struggling with social anxiety and spent most sessions alone. Two years on, he's leading cooking sessions and representing his peers in borough-wide youth forums.

13,500 Illicit Cigarettes Seized in Ilford Lane Raids — Linked to Unregistered HMO

AI-Assisted

Jul 24, 2026

13,500 Illicit Cigarettes Seized in Ilford Lane Raids — Linked to Unregistered HMO

Redbridge Trading Standards and the Metropolitan Police executed warrants at an Ilford Lane business and a connected residential address as part of a national anti-tobacco operation.

Council

Jul 22, 2026

Ilford Lane Restaurant Seeks 2am Licence — Police, Council and Community All Object

Naan Staap at 209 Ilford Lane has applied to serve food until 2am seven days a week, in an area already subject to a Public Space Protection Order for anti-social behaviour.

Thames Water Hosepipe Ban Comes Into Force This Thursday

London

Jul 21, 2026

Thames Water Hosepipe Ban Comes Into Force This Thursday

Water use is running above normal levels across London. The ban prohibits hosepipes for garden watering, car washing, paddling pools and hot tubs.

Central Line Suspended Between Leytonstone and Newbury Park After Incident at Wanstead Station

Travel

Jul 21, 2026

Central Line Suspended Between Leytonstone and Newbury Park After Incident at Wanstead Station

A person has died at Wanstead station. The eastbound suspension is affecting Central line services through Redbridge this afternoon.

Event

Jul 20, 2026

Walthamstow Flea Market

Over 60 traders selling vintage furniture, retro homeware and antiques — all for £2 entry.

Ilford Man Jailed for Three Years After Stealing £40,000 From ATMs Across Essex

AI-Assisted

Jul 20, 2026

Ilford Man Jailed for Three Years After Stealing £40,000 From ATMs Across Essex

Artur Sutu fitted homemade cash-trapping devices to machines late at night, then forced them open when customers' withdrawals became stuck.

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The Forgotten Ilford Castle That Stood in Valentines Park — And the Boy Who Tried to Blow It Up

Fatal A12 Hit-and-Run: Victim Named, Suspect Sought — Police Ask Public Not to Approach

From Isolation to Leadership: How Hainault Youth Club Changed One Member's Life

13,500 Illicit Cigarettes Seized in Ilford Lane Raids — Linked to Unregistered HMO

Ilford Lane Restaurant Seeks 2am Licence — Police, Council and Community All Object

Thames Water Hosepipe Ban Comes Into Force This Thursday

Central Line Suspended Between Leytonstone and Newbury Park After Incident at Wanstead Station

Walthamstow Flea Market

Ilford Man Jailed for Three Years After Stealing £40,000 From ATMs Across Essex

Ilford Weekly