Latest Waltham Forest planning applications cover extensions, loft conversions, shopfront works and changes of use in Walthamstow, Leyton and Chingford.

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

From Halloween fun to dazzling festive lights and Santa Specials, Epping Ongar Railway is bringing seasonal magic to families aboard its trains.

Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

Donna Rose invites families to discover the not-so-scary side of exotic animals at GTKA’s Halloween Spooktacular in Epping.

I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors

Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds in partnership with the DWP.

A Bexley SEND specialist has been shortlisted for a prestigious national childcare award.

A police incident has closed a road and caused disruption.

An accident caused delays on the M25 this morning.

Police have closed Hertford Road in both directions after an incident, with traffic queues and bus diversions in place.

The Elizabeth line is facing severe delays following a vehicle striking a bridge.

Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate celebrates World Food Day with international dishes, cultural traditions and community spirit among residents and staff.

Tottenham magistrate Gwilwyn Wright backs Ministry of Justice campaign urging people from diverse backgrounds to become magistrates, with training provided.

Enfield’s 13-year-old Harry Georgiou will represent Cyprus at Junior Eurovision 2026 in Malta on October 24, performing Who I Can Be after Les Misérables.

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

Two Wandsworth areas have been named among the UK's biggest bed bug hotspots in a new nationwide ranking.

Family-run Fulham clinic, Dr Hala Medical Aesthetics, thanks clients after surpassing new review milestones

Five London Beacon Schools lead England’s School Food Project, improving school meals and food education ahead of mandatory standards from September 2027.

More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

The family and friends of Ruby Fuller from Crystal Palace who died of blood cancer are taking on a challenge to visit every London Underground station in one day.

Croydon has been named one of the UK's worst-hit areas for bed bug infestations in a new nationwide ranking.

Sutton Council approves a loft conversion and roofline changes at 62 Connaught Road, including a rear dormer, flank window and front rooflights.

BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.

Croydon Council validates planning applications for tree works, home extensions and new housing.