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Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Vaccines offer the path to the new post-Covid pandemic world
One of the big questions going forward is what will the new normal look like?

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The church in Loughton, Essex, built by Thomas Henry Watson in 1871
The view at the top of this page of St Mary's Church dates to around 1905.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter egg tradition explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:15:00 +0100
Best and worst motorway service stations in the UK
A survey by Which has ranked the best and worst motorway service stations across the UK.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of East London high streets over the years
Our high streets have changed a lot in the past 20 years but do you ever wonder how they looked a century ago?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Stop the myths of a housing shortage and affordable homes
Well, the Covid ‘be at one with your environment and love all things green’ honeymoon is well and truly over. The Government's plan to build, build, build continues unabated and, much like the Covid restrictions, it is a plan that looks like i...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:21:04 +0100
Care homes will allow two visitors from April 12
New Covid guidelines will allow two regular indoor visitors at care homes from April 12.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
12th Century church oldest building in an area of East London
Pictured at the top of this page is All Saints (the Old Church) at the top of Chingford Mount from c1910, just five years after the nave roof collapsed due to neglect.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Why was the Redbridge Quiet Streets trial cancelled without consultation?
As local residents living in Redbridge, we are experiencing everyday issues of pollution, noise and dangerous driving but despite raising this with the council, we have to date received an inadequate response. Living in the Evanston Gardens area ...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Amazon Prime has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Six common mistakes we all make when enjoying a barbecue
Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
BBC, ITV and more - Your Easter TV guide for Bank Holiday weekend
Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:17:25 +0100
Appeal for information over Amaan Shakoor murder in Walthamstow
The detective leading the search for the gunmen who killed a 16-year-old boy has urged anyone with information “to break the wall of silence” surrounding his death.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:14:08 +0100
Hospital patient rang 999 after being refused oxygen, inquest hears
A football stats analyst suffering a sickle cell crisis called 999 while in hospital because nursing staff refused his request for oxygen, an inquest has heard.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
An Easter message from the Bishop of Barking
Easter changes everything! And as we begin to emerge from this cruel pandemic we so long for change!

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:46:11 +0100
Leytonstone woman sentenced for selling knock-off makeup
A Leytonstone woman narrowly avoided a jail sentence after Waltham Forest Council officers caught her selling knock-off makeup on eBay.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:43:16 +0100
Thousands queue for Walthamstow Library unused vaccinations
Thousands of people turned up in a rush to claim surplus Covid-19 vaccine stock at a Walthamstow vaccination centre.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Record number of candidates standing in London Mayor election
Londoners will head to the polls on Thursday May 6 to vote for the next Mayor of London, and we now know all the candidates who will be appearing on the ballot.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Secret Cinema granted permission to use Walthamstow grounds
An open-air cinema was granted planning permission for screenings this summer to cries of “shame on you”.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3food4u charity open on Good Friday and Easter Monday
A community project that has been helping those in need throughout the pandemic will be offering its vital service over the Easter weekend thanks to the dedication of its selfless volunteers.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Record number of candidates standing in London Mayor election
Londoners will head to the polls on Thursday May 6 to vote for the next Mayor of London, and we now know all the candidates who will be appearing on the ballot.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:52:53 +0100
Family takes legal action after baby left brain damaged
A newborn baby was left brain damaged after his mother suffered two cardiac arrests in labour following a series of alleged blunders by hospital staff while she was giving birth.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:55:34 +0100
Waltham Forest hate crime rise not due to Covid conspiracies
The huge surge in racist hate crimes in Waltham Forest last year was not caused by anti-east Asian Covid conspiracies, new data indicates.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:59:02 +0100
Aldi join Sainsbury's in announcing a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:04:51 +0100
Oxford vaccine halted for people under 60 in Germany - this is why
A number of other countries have paused their use of the vaccine in younger people until more evidence can be gathered.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Jack Petchey Foundation recognises Redbridge youngsters
Students from schools and colleges across Redbridge have received awards in recognition of their contributions to their communities.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:38:42 +0100
Met acted 'appropriately' at Sarah Everard vigil, says report
A police watchdog has concluded that the Metropolitan Police acted “appropriately” in its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard earlier this month.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:24:58 +0100
London Fire Brigade: LTNs had no impact on response times
Low traffic neighbourhoods did not affect London Fire Brigade response times last year, according to new data.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Wes Streeting talks about LGBT+ experience with West Hatch High School
West Hatch High School students interviewed the Ilford North MP to discuss LGBT+ History Month.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:31:00 +0100
Drivers over the age of 70 could be banned from driving at night
Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:16:27 +0100
Much-loved Wanstead home to be demolished for new flats
Councillors defied the wishes of conservationists and almost 200 people to replace an "attractive" Victorian home with a three-storey block of flats.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Boris Johnson may face City Hall probe over Jennifer Arcuri
Boris Johnson may be made to give evidence at City Hall as part of a probe into his relationship with Jennifer Arcuri, it has been claimed.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Chingford Library revamp plans shrink after feedback
Waltham Forest Council is shrinking the controversial Chingford Hub development after opposition from residents.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow Stadium owner to reconsider redevelopment plans
Concerns about plans to redevelop the East London dog racing track were making our headlines ten years ago this week.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
The area of East London that is a magnet for migrating birds
It was great to see the temporary fences going up recently on part of Wanstead Flats to protect the nesting skylarks.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New Covid-19 lockdown rules as restrictions eased
Lockdown restrictions in England have been eased as of today.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:08:24 +0100
Boris Johnson's road map 'at risk' as Brits urged not to 'overdo it
The warning comes as the government’s lockdown exit strategy gathers pace.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan pledges 4G roll out across Tube network
Sadiq Khan has pledged to roll out 4G mobile phone coverage across all Tube stations and tunnels if re-elected on May 6.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:09:14 +0100
Vaccine passports 'last straw’ for pubs - Wetherspoon boss
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said vaccine passports would be “the last straw” for struggling pubs and force bar staff into a “bitter civil liberties war” with customers.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid lockdown eases today in next step of Johnson's roadmap
Friends and families will be reunited and team sports will resume in a major easing of England’s lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 a disease from animals due to wildlife trade or factory farming
The effects of Covid-19 have been devastating – and continue to be - causing an estimated 2.64m deaths worldwide, shutting down countries and pushing healthcare services to unprecedented limits. Covid-19 originated in the animal markets of China...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:51:24 +0100
South East England set for record March temperatures
The UK could see record-high March temperatures as restrictions on outdoor gatherings are eased in England.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
People urged to maintain community spirit after lockdown
A year ago Epping Forest like the rest of the UK entered the uncharted territory of the Covid pandemic and the first national lockdown.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of Epping Town from 1912 and the modern day
Pictured above is Epping Town in c1912 showing St John’s Church built in 1889 on the site of an earlier building. The tower was completed in 1909.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Wines to enjoy with friends when lockdown is lifted
"Making wine is like having children; you love them all, but boy, are they different."

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Am I a cat person? Here's what I found myself googling
One cold winter's day, 13 years ago, I felt as fully prepared as any man could for impending fatherhood. The spare room, although not being used for a few months hence, had a fresh lick of paint. I had paid employment and we made plans to move to a n...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
East London theatre where a young Charlie Chaplin performed
The Walthamstow Palace Theatre was an imposing landmark in the High Street from 1903 until it was demolished in 1960.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Walthamstow law student killed in designer clothes robbery, court told
A law student was fatally stabbed in the neck during a designer clothes robbery, a court has heard.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
London mayor criticised for comments on policing of Clapham Common vigil
Reading the mayor of London’s comments on the front page has angered me so much I felt I needed to voice my opinion.



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