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Ageing Edmonton Incinerator will stay in use ‘well beyond original lifespan’

The Edmonton EcoPark, built in the mid 1970s, will remain operational 'up to and beyond 2030'

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GLL launches new health and fitness app

The comprehensive platform will be free to local Better members and £9.50 per month to non-members

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River Island confirms closure dates for 27 stores this month - see the full list

River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.

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Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year

Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.

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The 10-minute task that decluttered my house and made me money in the process

As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.

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Virgin Media customers getting access to new 24/7 channel free of charge

This week, Virgin Media TV customers have gained access to a new 24/7 club rugby channel.

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From gravel pits to wildlife haven: explore Fishers Green’s stunning transformation

West Essex Ramblers guide a 4-mile flat walk at Fishers Green near Waltham Abbey. Enjoy wildlife, scenic lakes, and historic sites on this dog-friendly route.

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Harlow Paralympian made honorary member of the Rotary Club of London

A Harlow paralympian and patron of an Essex children's charity has been made an honorary member of the Rotary Club of London

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Cancer patient, nine, joins MPs for debate on therapeutic play

Nine-year-old leukaemia survivor Hari Owen joins MPs in Parliament to call for therapeutic play to be embedded in children’s healthcare, backed by charity Starlight.

Waltham Forest Echo

Bus drivers to go on strike amid management ‘bullying’ at Leyton depot

13 bus routes will be affected by the strike as drivers at Lea Interchange Bus Company picket tomorrow and Saturday

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RECAP - Heathrow Terminal 5 station evacuated with train lines blocked

A fire alarm sounding at Heathrow Terminal 5 has led to the station being evacuated.

Waltham Forest Echo

Nicolas Cage war film stopped from filming at town hall amid Nazi flag concerns

Operation Fortitude was blocked from filming after producers 'abruptly' asked to move the shoot from October to 15th September, leaving the council unable to consult with local residents about Nazi flags

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Two children rescued after getting stuck in frozen pond in Leytonstone

Children had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in the middle of a frozen pond in Leytonstone.

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Firefighters rescue two children trapped on frozen Leytonstone pond

Two boys were rescued after being stuck on an island in the middle of Hollow Pond yesterday afternoon

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10 luxury hotels named among the most popular in the UK amid 'remarkable growth'

10 luxury UK hotels have been named among the most popular in online searches amid a "remarkable growth" compared to 2024.

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Who is the 'secret' Traitor? The Traitors viewers 'annoyed' at 'obvious' reveal

Fiona, from Swansea, has been revealed as the 'secret' Traitor on series 4 of The Traitors UK - did you guess correctly?

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Hour-by-hour London weather during 'multi-hazard' Storm Goretti

The Met Office has warned Storm Goretti will be a "multi-hazard event" - with London most likely to be hit with rain.

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'Classical' Leytonstone building home to NatWest bank for more than a century on sale

A building which housed a NatWest bank for more than 100 years is now available to buy on the market.

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The trains to and from London cancelled or delayed ahead of Storm Goretti

Trains to and from London are set to face major disruption this evening due to warnings of ice, strong winds and snow during Storm Goretti.

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Brits who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks

People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.