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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Figures show Waltham Forest's tragic suicide rate
Figures reveal how many Waltham Forest residents have lost their lives to suicide – as campaigners call for the Government to bolster prevention services across the county following the pandemic.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:45:07 +0100
Boris Johnson's mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies aged 79
Boris Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, has died at the age of 79.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Petrol and alcohol among things considered overpriced since Brexit – see the full list
Cinema popcorn, alcohol and petrol are considered by Brits to be some of the most overpriced items out there, according to VoucherCodes.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Remembering former Walthamstow pub landlord's fury at council last orders
It is five years ago this week since claims of 'double standards' were made after last orders were called for the final time at a Walthamstow pub.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:26:22 +0100
Walthamstow home enjoy first outing since lockdown
Senior residents at a retirement home in Walthamstow have worked hard to orgainse their first day trip since the start of the lockdown last March.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Nominate a charity to receive a share of £20k in East London
Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:26:28 +0100
Met Office weather warning for Hertfordshire, Essex, London
A warning of heavy rain and flooding has been issued for tomorrow (Tuesday) covering Hertfordshire and most of London.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:42:57 +0100
TfL considers gambling advert ban after Mayor's intervention
TfL has confirmed it has begun looking into how it can implement a ban on gambling adverts across its advertising network after an intervention from Sadiq Khan.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Government extends remote right to work checks
The Government has further extended the concession allowing right to work checks to be conducted remotely rather than in person.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:52:35 +0100
Insulate Britain: Who are they and why did they block the M25?
Insulate Britain caused disruption along the M25 earlier today. But who are the group and what are their aims.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:26:05 +0100
Boris Johnson Covid-19 announcement: When is it? Will there be another lockdown?
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding another lockdown.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:54:16 +0100
Boris Johnson announcement expected to address Covid rules, restrictions: What we know
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding another lockdown.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:58:33 +0100
Impersonation scams double in first half of 2021. How to spot and avoid them
Impersonation scams in the UK have almost doubled in the first half of 2021.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:24:43 +0100
Primark sales see hit as 'pingdemic' affected shoppers
Primark have seen a lower number of sales in recent months, largely due to lower footfall caused by the 'pingdemic'.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:31:45 +0100
Universal Credit cut to go ahead, Health Secretary confirms. When the £20 boost will end
The Health Secretary has confirmed that plans to reverse the £20 uplift in Universal Credit will happen at the end of September.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:44:44 +0100
Will there be an October UK lockdown? Boris Johnson is 'dead set' against it
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding further lockdown.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Coronation Street air pollution plot resonates in Wanstead
Air pollution has hit the cobbles in the latest plotline of the soap Coronation Street.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Whipps Cross patient, 103, mistakenly had no food before his death
A 103-year-old hospital patient was left without food for his final two days after a miscommunication between staff, an inquest has heard.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100
23-storey tower near Ilford station approved by Redbridge Council
A high-rise block of flats almost as tall as Big Ben is set to be built on a car park near Ilford station.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Former Wheatsheaf Inn in Loughton that became Italian restaurant
Pictured above is The Wheatsheaf Inn, York Hill, Loughton around 1910.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:05:06 +0100
South Woodford fostering agency receives 'inadequate' Ofsted rating
A private fostering agency in Redbridge put a child "at risk of harm" three separate times, an Ofsted inspection revealed.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:34:00 +0100
DVLA issue urgent scam warning to UK drivers and anyone booking a test
The DVLA has urged drivers to be more vigilant than ever.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
HMRC issue urgent scam warning to anyone starting university in September
Ahead of the new University term students are being warned about HMRC scams.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Electric House where many have worked and visited in East London
An imposing neo-Georgian building on Walthamstow’s Church Hill is a familiar part of the local streetscape. Now a retirement housing complex, clues to its original use are seen in the Walthamstow Borough Coat of arms in the pediment and its name, E...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The sleepy lane that became a major East London route
Above is a nostalgic photo from c1905 showing Church Hill, now Old Church Road, Chingford.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tribute to the youngest British 9/11 victim from Redbridge
Twenty years ago the 9/11 tragedy claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people – among which was the youngest British victim from Redbridge.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Extinction Rebellion and GB News highlighted amid 'cancel culture cull'
I find easily offended people offensive and take offence at the ease of their offence.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:32:00 +0100
9/11: Watch the 2 minute video which shows why people will 'never forget'
Footage captured on 9/11 still strike up emotions of the sheer panic felt by anyone watching, not least those caught up in the attacks.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Fresher Week 2021 student discounts let you eat cheap at KFC, Subway and more
A benefit for students on Freshers Week is all the food and drink discounts you can get.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi issue urgent health warning over items in store
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:33:04 +0100
Waltham Forest STI rates plummet sparking diagnosis fears
Sexually transmitted infection rates plunged in Waltham Forest as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, figures suggest.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:16:31 +0100
9/11 attacks: US Secret Service release 'never-before-seen' photos
Saturday, September 11 will mark two decades since the world stood still as the terror of the 9/11 attacks were broadcast around the world.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:16:27 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 Covid policy: Everything you need to know
The Covid policy for Wireless Festival 2021 needs attendees to show the results of a negative lateral flow test if not fully vaccinated.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:36:59 +0100
Amazon Prime to document 'special' Justin Bieber show - how to watch
Justin Bieber has announced a new documentary set to launch on Amazon Prime Video next month.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:18:29 +0100
The Wanted have announced new UK tour for 2022
The Wanted has taken to social media to announce a UK tour for March 2022. This comes after an announcement of a new Greatest Hit album this week.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:46:16 +0100
Tui, British Airways and easyJet giving false Covid testing info, Which? warns
A watchdog warned that some airlines are giving out incorrect information regarding Covid testing requirements which could mean passengers are unable to catch flights.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:45:59 +0100
Phil Collins fans 'incredibly sad' after concerning BBC interview
The 70-year-old music legend appeared to be slurring his words as he spoke on BBC Breakfast.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:04:49 +0100
Gants Hill research to help shape the community
Gants Hill residents are being called upon to share their experiences of their local neighbourhood as part of a new research project to help shape the community.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:29:33 +0100
Morrisons warn customers could see a price hike in UK stores
Morrisons has issued a warning to customers over price hikes in UK stores.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
9/11 attack: Documentaries to stream on BBC, Netflix and Disney+ and more
In the days leading up to the anniversary major networks and streaming platforms are rolling out a range of programmes to look back on 9/11.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Universal Credit claimants face £1,000 losses as Boris Johnson faces pressure
The £20 weekly uplift was introduced temporarily to help claimants weather the storm of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:23:20 +0100
Katie Price's children 'unfollow' fiance Carl Woods amid Instagram statement
Carl Woods has said he “never would do anything to hurt” her, after the former glamour model was taken to hospital with a facial injury.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:11:47 +0100
Lloyds Bank is offering £100 to current account customers in the UK
The Club Lloyds current account has no fee for maintaining it as long as people pay in £1,500 each month.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:43:13 +0100
National Television Awards 2021: How to vote and how to get tickets
The National Television Awards (NTAs) is live from The O2 London on September 9.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:06:14 +0100
Disney's Frozen is now a West End musical. How to get £20 tickets
Disney’s Frozen film is now a musical as it arrives at London’s West End.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
JD Wetherspoon boosted hopes of iconic Wanstead tree campaigners a decade ago
It is ten years ago this week since pub chain J D Wetherspoon boosted hopes that a tree once occupied by protesters could be returned to its East London home

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:27:08 +0100
Police name teen who was shot at illegal rave
Police are investigating the murder of Alex Ajanaku,18 who was fatally shot in Waltham Forest they continue to appeal for information.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:42 +0100
How the National Insurance rise for social care reform will impact payslips
A UK-wide 1.25% health and social care levy based on National Insurance (NI) contributions will be introduced.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons is slashing food and drink prices in September
The pub chain has said the discount will be available at 870 of its pubs.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:32:29 +0100
The Wanted is back with a new album and live show. Everything we know so far
Boyband The Wanted has taken to social media to announce a new album and some live performances.



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