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Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Waltham Forest Council slammed for family's eviction threat
A homeless family were told to leave their temporary accommodation by Waltham Forest Council – after missing an appointment almost 150 miles away.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:18:20 +0100
Protester gather at Whipps Cross to call for NHS payrise
Protester amassed outside Whipps Cross Hospital to call for a decent pay rise for NHS staff in recognition of their efforts during the pandemic.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The East London pub from 1859 that made way for a supermarket
Pictured above is The Prince Albert in Chingford in 1906.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Leyton businesses fight Waltham Forest Council over parking
Business owners in an industrial street fear the council’s plan to remove parking due to “constant abuse” threatens their livelihoods.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:21:48 +0100
Urgent warning to parents as teens fake Covid tests thanks to TikTok trend
Videos are uploaded under the search term #fakecovidtest where teenagers can find them with more than 6.5 million views.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:31:11 +0100
Met Police officers face probe over stopping Bianca Williams
Three Metropolitan Police officers face a misconduct hearing over breaches of police standards of “equality and diversity” after Team GB sprinter Bianca Williams was subjected to a stop and search.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:16:31 +0100
Waltham Forest Council new leader set to be Grace Williams
Cllr Grace Williams is set to become the new leader of Waltham Forest Council after being backed by Labour group members in a vote last night.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:04:03 +0100
Waltham Forest Council apologises as eviction sparks protest
Waltham Forest Council has apologised “unreservedly” after trying to house a family of four in one room of a house that had dead mice in the kitchen.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:29:55 +0100
easyJet partners Boots to offer Covid-19 travel tests for holidaymakers
The new partnership will enable customers to find information and book or order the necessary COVID-19 travel testing services.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:44:39 +0100
Hertfordshire Mark Masons donate car to blood bike service
A car that delivers blood transfusions, breast milk for newborn babies and Covid test results around the clock is already making emergency deliveries after a charitable donation.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:46:10 +0100
Check how busy the Tube is with new TfL Go app update
The TfL Go travel app has been updated to provide real-time information on how busy Tube stations are, TfL has today confirmed.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:07:21 +0100
Homes on Leytonstone garage land approved after seven years
Plans to build two homes on Leytonstone garage land were finally approved last night after seven years of failed applications.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:10:36 +0100
Tower block on old Wood Street Library site approved
Plans to build an 11-storey block on the former site of the Wood Street Library were approved last night by Waltham Forest Council’s planning committee.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan urged to expand TfL cycle hire to reach net-zero
The Mayor of London is being urged to investigate the potential of expanding TfL’s cycle hire scheme in a bid to reduce the capital’s carbon emissions.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:16:23 +0100
Chingford shisha restaurant given permission to sell alcohol
A shisha lounge and restaurant has won the right to sell alcohol, despite the concerns of a local councillor.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New flats on Wanstead estate move ahead
Plans to add new flats on top of Wanstead blocks of flats have moved a step closer, despite the objections of existing residents.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:46:16 +0100
Craig Alcock takes on player-coach role at Harlow Town
Harlow Town defender Craig Alcock has agreed to extend his stay with the club for the upcoming campaign as both a player and an assistant coach.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:14:01 +0100
Love Island designs replace iconic Tube roundels at weekend
A collaboration between Transport for London and ITV2 saw iconic London Underground branding replaced with designs inspired by Love Island over the weekend.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:21:26 +0100
Ilford GP building may be knocked down for new homes
The NHS’s property company has asked for planning permission to turn a GP practice building into new homes.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of an exhibition about history of East London church
It's ten years ago this week since the fascinating history of an East London church was the subject of an exhibition.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:16:34 +0100
Burnham murder investigation: Second man charged after death of Beau Robinson
A second man has been charged with murder following the death of 35-year-old Beau Robinson in Burnham. 

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Standard pub in Loughton pictured as the Royal Standard 100 years ago
The Royal Standard in Loughton is pictured above in c1922.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Once-'inadequate' Walthamstow nursery now 'good' says Ofsted
A nursery deemed ‘inadequate’ two years ago after an inspector found unauthorised visitors could enter unchallenged has improved its rating to ‘good’.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The East London pubs we've lost in Leytonstone and Wanstead
Do you remember visiting any of the pubs on this page with family or friends for a drink?

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Level crossing in East London village pictured in 19th century
Pictured above is a rural scene at Chingford Hatch level crossing from c1885.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow mum's council flat leaking for more than a year
A Walthamstow mum has had foul-smelling liquid leaking into her council flat for over a year after repeated failures to fix the problem.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:08:27 +0100
Where to get a Covid-19 jab in London this weekend
Londoners are being urged to get a Covid-19 vaccine “as soon as possible” as the capital races to end lockdown restrictions.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:32:18 +0100
Grade-II listed Waltham Forest Town Hall reopens to public
Waltham Forest Town Hall has reopened following the completion of a new square – larger than Trafalgar Square.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:29:26 +0100
Met urged to review hiring process after 'serious misconduct'
The Metropolitan Police Service has been urged to review its application and recruitment process following several high-profile incidents of “serious misconduct” involving officers.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:32:31 +0100
East London 'super-clinics' aim to clear surgery wait lists
King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital are seeing hundreds of patients a day in “super-clinics” in a bid to clear their huge waiting lists.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:38:35 +0100
Chingford Chicken Village and Yildrim Bakery hygiene reports
A Chingford chicken shop and a Walthamstow bakery have been given the worst possible hygiene ratings following council food safety inspections.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:26:49 +0100
New report to examine London's preparedness for terror attack
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed plans to commission a new report examining London’s counter-terror preparedness.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:48:56 +0100
Met Police appeal following Leyton Central Line assault
Two women were violently assaulted on a Central Line tube train between Leyton and Leytonstone.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:34:28 +0100
Redbridge Council lose tribunal to employee Ian Stevenson
A long-standing council employee has won a tribunal after being sacked for using the 'n-word' in full during an internal meeting.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:17:04 +0100
British foods at extinction risk without action on biodiversity
Brits have been urged to take urgent action in a biodiversity crisis that could wipe out many of our most treasured crops.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:30:47 +0100
Sadiq Khan accused of 'patronising' Londoners over ULEZ comments
Sadiq Khan has been accused of “patronising” Londoners and being “out of touch” after suggesting people could buy a second-hand car to avoid the ULEZ charge.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:43:13 +0100
Leyton Orient to start League Two season at Salford City
Kenny Jackett’s opening season as Leyton Orient manager will get underway with a trip to Salford City on Saturday, August 7.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:39:35 +0100
Man convicted of Walthamstow knife attack
A man has been convicted after being linked with three stabbings.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:19:03 +0100
Council leaders meet in Town Hall after £25m revamp
Waltham Forest Council’s leadership met for the first time today in the new Town Hall after its £25 million refurbishment.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:46:06 +0100
Redbridge Council repeatedly failed disabled man for years
Redbridge Council has repeatedly failed a disabled young man for more than half of his life, according to the watchdog for local councils.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
London gets England's first hydrogen double decker buses
London will be the first city in England to put hydrogen-powered double decker buses on the streets as a new fleet is launched today.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:20:59 +0100
Longshaw Primary School in Chingford's new after-school club
When the breakfast- and after-school club provider at Longshaw Primary School in Chingford gave a month’s notice that it was pulling out, it put headteacher Jane Woods in a tight spot.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:44 +0100
Euro 2020: West Ham United's Declan Rice helps England win group
Declan Rice was victorious against two of his West Ham United teammates last night as England beat the Czech Republic to win Group D at Euro 2020.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:37:39 +0100
Cash payments to be reinstated at Tube stations
TfL will reinstate the ability to pay with cash at its stations following a successful campaign by a travel watchdog.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:53:54 +0100
Which London boroughs handed out the most fines last year
New data shows which London councils handed out the most fines last year.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:22:08 +0100
Tube network to get 4G coverage by 2024, TfL confirms
High speed mobile network coverage will be rolled out on the entire Tube network by 2024, TfL has today confirmed.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:11:57 +0100
Mark Cavendish to compete in Tour de France for first time since 2018
Mark Cavendish will return to the Tour de France for the first time since 2018 this summer as his resurgence continues.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:05:34 +0100
Defender Dan Happe signs new Leyton Orient contract
Leyton Orient defender Dan Happe feels he has a point to prove after signing a new two-year contract with the club.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:31:01 +0100
Flexible rail pricing 'does little for Londoners', says Labour
City Hall Labour has criticised a new flexible rail ticket scheme that does not include journeys between stations in London.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When East London Victorian coach house garage plans were passed
It is ten years ago this week since these controversial plans for a historic building were given the go ahead.



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