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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
100-year-old picture of an East London pub in a small village
Pictured at the top of this page is charming photo of The Prince of Wales from c1913 when Chingford Hatch was just a small village .

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey reveals housing plans for London
Shaun Bailey has revealed plans create a taxpayer-funded housing company and ban high-rise tower blocks in outer London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:25:58 +0100
City Hall pays tribute to the late Prince Philip
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today joined with his fellow election candidates and members of the London Assembly to pay tribute to the late Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:27:41 +0100
When Prince Philip visited Hertfordshire and East London
The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, visits to Hertfordshire and East London in the past including opening a new science buildings and gardens at a historic house.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:22:41 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:57:12 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:04:42 +0100
Leave tributes to Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip here
THE Guardian Series has opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:31:37 +0100
Recap: London Fire Brigade rescue men from Walthamstow fire
Fire crews are on the scene of a fire in Hoe Street this morning.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry launches manifesto to make London 'greenest city'
Mayoral hopeful Sian Berry today launched her election manifesto as she outlined plans to make London “the greenest city in the world”.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:32:50 +0100
London Fire Brigade subdue Hoe Street, Walthamstow, fire
Three men have been hospitalised after they were rescued from a fire in Walthamstow this morning.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:28:13 +0100
Crime: East London weed farms raided by police
A man has been arrested after police raided a suspected cannabis farm in South Woodford.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:25:30 +0100
Inquest into death of Evan Nathan Smith at North Middlesex Hospital
An inquest into the death of a 21-year-old in hospital has found his life could have been saved if doctors acted sooner.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:11:54 +0100
Record number of parties to contest London-wide Assembly seats
A record number of political parties are standing to win the London-wide seats in the upcoming London Assembly elections.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:14:11 +0100
BHRUT doctor reflects on Covid-19 pandemic
"There were times I felt helpless" – a chief medial officer reflects on a year of the Pandemic.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3food4u charity hands out almost 1,000 donated Easter Eggs
A community project was once again blessed with a visit from the Easter Bunny as almost 1,000 chocolate eggs were given out to families and communities.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:22:24 +0100
What has Sadiq Khan promised in his election manifesto?
Sadiq Khan yesterday (April 6) launched his election manifesto with a pledge to support the creation of 170,000 new green jobs in London.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Transgender woman at Queen's Hospital opens up about loving workplace
A domestic staff member at Queen’s Hospital says she was disowned from her family after telling them about her plans to transition.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Childline team manager reflects on 'challenging' past year
As the country marks the one year anniversary of the first lockdown restrictions, Edmond Chan from Waltham Forest is continuing to put in shifts as team manager at Childline’s London base.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Waltham Forest Council 'in dispute' with maintenance company
Waltham Forest council homes have “come on in leaps and bounds" from the "dark days” after the council parted from a company that allegedly charged for repairs it never did.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow pub named the best in East London
The owners of this pub had good reason to celebrate ten years ago this week.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan launches election manifesto with green jobs pledge
Sadiq Khan today revealed plans to support more than 170,000 environmentally friendly “green jobs” if re-elected in May as he unveiled his campaign manifesto.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:51:00 +0100
'Giant' who led Waltham Forest Labour to victory has died
The “giant” who led Waltham Forest’s Labour party to victory after eight years out of power has unexpectedly died.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:01:41 +0100
Sadiq Khan says Boris Johnson 'lied again' over TfL comments
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has hit back at comments made by Boris Johnson about TfL finances at a Covid-19 press conference yesterday.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:53:36 +0100
If you get this WhatsApp from your friends or family, don't reply - it's a scam
Fraudsters are posing as your friends, family and any other contacts you may have on WhatsApp.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:37:24 +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.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:17:51 +0100
Free twice-weekly Covid tests to be offered to everyone in England
Everyone in England is to be offered free, twice-weekly coronavirus tests as ministers prepare for the next stage of easing lockdown restrictions.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Netflix has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this in April.

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.



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