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Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
All Points East Festival: Line up, set times, gate times and more
For two weeks, Luno presents All Points East will be taking place and we have everything you need to know from door times to the lineup.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
All Points East Festival: Bag Policy and banned items
All Points East Festival is heading to Victoria Park and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:47:46 +0100
Thomas O'Halloran: Arrest after fatal stabbing of man on mobility scooter
A 44-year-old man was arrested at an address in Southall, west London, in the early hours of Thursday

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:41:22 +0100
Thames Water hosepipe ban date confirmed for London
Thames Water, which supplies 15 million people, will put a hosepipe ban in place next week.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:30:22 +0100
87-year-old stabbed to death on mobility scooter named
Thomas O’Halloran was riding a mobility scooter when he was the victim of a “shocking act of unprovoked violence”

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:54:49 +0100
Boy, 11, plans to launch online organic sport shirt business
An 11-year-old entrepreneur is looking to launch an online business after winning big at a business fair.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Is the Elizabeth Line running during August strikes?
See if the Crossrail line is running as London Underground workers take strike action in August 2022.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
London Tube Strikes August: Everything you need to know
What lines are affected, how long the strikes are taking place, and more; everything you need to know ahead of the tube strikes this August.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:04:00 +0100
London Tube Strikes August: How to avoid chaos and get around London
Travel chaos is expected in the capital this week as national rail strikes, tube, overground and bus strikes take place.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:17:12 +0100
Disability Awareness Festival in Wanstead returns
Thousands of people can enjoy activities and live music in a festival that celebrates the talents of people with disabilities.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:01:28 +0100
BBC Eastenders star Jessie Wallace slams The Tyre Extinguishers Land Rover car attack
The group of activists made headlines earlier this years after they deflated tyres on SUVs in cities across Britain.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:07:34 +0100
Romford grandad to climb Cutty Sark for charity
A Romford grandfather of eight will be climbing the Cutty Sark’s masts in one of his latest daredevil challenges to raise money for charity.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:59:55 +0100
Chris Jaques wins award for Blackhorse View housing
A building site manager has won a national award for his work on new homes in Walthamstow.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:56:45 +0100
Date set for RideLondon 2023 cycling event
The date has been set for a mass cycle event for tens of thousands of people to ride through some of Essex’s prettiest countryside from London and back next year.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:07:49 +0100
Kacey Boothe named as Walthamstow shooting victim
A man killed in a shooting has now been named by police.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:49:07 +0100
Redbridge domestic abusers programme accredited by Respect
A programme to help perpetrators of domestic abuse tackle their abusive behaviours is the first of its kind to achieve accreditation in London.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:16:57 +0100
Redbridge Young Carers take Barnardo's Thames river cruise
Young carers in Redbridge have been rewarded with a Thames riverboat cruise.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:38:00 +0100
Three injured in shooting in Brent, north London
Police including armed officers were called to Dog Lane in Brent just after 7pm on Monday.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:20:00 +0100
From Clearing to the University of Hertfordshire, now an award-winning graduate!
Nerves are jangling across the country this week as young people prepare to find out their exam results and whether they have a place at university.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Coldplay at Wembley Stadium: Support acts, tickets, door times and more
For six nights Coldplay will be performing at the iconic Wembley Stadium and we have everything you need to know from door times to support acts.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:29:01 +0100
First monkeypox dog case diagnosed as pet owners warned after first suspected case
A dog has been diagnosed with monkeypox as pet owners are warned over the first suspected human-pet transmission.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:33:00 +0100
Andrew Tate Big Brother: White Ribbon calls on TikTok to remove kickboxer from platform
Andrew Tate's videos have been described as “extremely misogynistic” that could have “concerning” long term effects.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids
The Barbie Fashionistas line is available in the UK from Thursday.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:39:58 +0100
Police appeal to partygoers after Forest Rise fatal shooting
Attendees at a party are being asked to come forward after a man was shot dead.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:26:25 +0100
London hosepipe ban to come within days as 15 million customers impacted
Thames Water will ban the use of hosepipes and unnecessary water use within days.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Memories of campaign to save Birkbeck Tavern in Leytonstone
It's ten years ago this week since a resident started an online petition to save a popular pub from being redeveloped.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:40:10 +0100
Sadiq Khan warns of cost of living 'national disaster'
Sadiq Khan has urged the Government to step in and prevent the cost of living crisis becoming a “national disaster” amid soaring energy prices.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:59:48 +0100
Mayor ‘concerned’ about London's flash flood risk
Sadiq Khan has said he is “seriously concerned” that London may experience severe flash flooding following the extended period of dry weather, with the capital “unprepared” for the heavy rain that may yet come.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:01:52 +0100
Man avoids fine as school streets restriction 'not legal'
A pensioner successfully appealed a traffic fine after the council failed to prove the ‘school streets’ restriction he drove through was legally enforceable.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:50:08 +0100
KFC branch shut down amid 'rat infestation'
A KFC was shut down by food hygiene inspectors after they discovered signs of a “rat infestation” and “very poor cleaning”.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:51:09 +0100
London Met Office weather: Yellow warning issued for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for much of England and Wales, including London.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:30:53 +0100
Crash causes M11 and M25 traffic by Epping Forest
Motorists have been warned of long delays and miles of congestion after a multi-vehicle crash on the M11.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:27:11 +0100
Hearing loss needs better care and treatment on NHS
One in six (11 million) people have hearing difficulties. Some 40% of those over 50 have hearing problems, with that figure rising to 70% at the age of 70.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:20:16 +0100
Cost of living: Train ticket price rise will be below inflation rate
A DfT spokesperson said the increase, which usually comes in effect in January, will be delayed until March

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:50:00 +0100
Local Government Ombudsman slams Redbridge Council over complaints
The local government watchdog has criticised Redbridge for the second year in a row for hindering its investigations into residents’ complaints.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:20:00 +0100
Developer warned over plans for B&M Leytonstone site
A developer hoping to build 175 new flats on the B&M site in Leytonstone has been warned about “overdevelopment” by Waltham Forest Council officers.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
London Met Office weather: Extreme heat continues across the region
The last few weeks have seen heat, sweat and dryness across London, with the Met Office placing another warning for extreme heat in the region, seeing hot temperatures continue.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Why is there litter and flytipping all over the place?
Quite rightly, the one issue designed to get the locals to polish up their pitchforks is littering. In ‘my’ village we have a green. It is a pleasant space with weeping willows, a river, a large green grassy area, a pub, and numerous benches desi...

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:47:25 +0100
Firefighters tackle large Leytonstone grass fire - recap
Follow our live-blog as firefighters tackle a large grass fire in Leytonstone today, (August 12). Follow our blog for updates.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:36:33 +0100
Beat the Heat 2022: How to cope in the hot weather
What is the official guidance on how to stay cool in this August heatwave?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:53:00 +0100
London officially in drought as heatwave continues
Thames Water has said that it will be implementing a hosepipe ban in the coming weeks.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:41:58 +0100
Drought areas UK: Is there a ban in London?
Four days of extreme heat are in full swing in London and now drought has been declared in parts of England.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:53:02 +0100
Wanstead teen tackles school's 'boat load' of plastic waste
A local teenager is determined to tackle the “boat load” of plastic waste binned daily at her school in Wanstead.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:39:32 +0100
TfL running on cash reserves and may have to make cuts
Transport for London is running on its cash reserves and may be forced to make emergency cuts as the stalemate over a long-term funding agreement with the Government drags on.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:17:13 +0100
London Tube closures August 12 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:12:00 +0100
Two charged with creating suspected fake Covid-19 vaccination records
Police investigating the suspected creation and sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination records have charged two people.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:05:16 +0100
London Fire Brigade says they dealt with 340 fires in first week of August
The brigade has said that London grass is "tinderbox dry".

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:45:02 +0100
Travelodge London is looking to fill over 170 jobs – find out how you can apply
Travelodge is today launching a nationwide recruitment drive, with 170 positions to be filled in London.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:10:00 +0100
Teenager charged with murder after High Road stabbing in Leytonstone
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after a fellow teenager was stabbed in a busy street.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:31:00 +0100
Coldplay at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
Coldplay is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.



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