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Met Police boss explains decision to not use facial recognition at far-right protest
The force had recently deployed facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival but denies accusations of double standards
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‘This journey has been delightful’: The man waving goodbye to his Wood Street health shop after three decades
A retiring entrepreneur is to close his much loved Wood Street health food shop after more than three decades of service
NHS North East London ranked first in England for diabetes care
73.1% of the 158,405 NHS NEL patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes received all eight essential annual health checks compared to 57.6% across England
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Easier PrEP access in borough after Elton John AIDS Foundation funds £1m scheme
The Elton John AIDS Foundation has invested £1m towards a scheme making it easier for people to access pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) which reduces HIV risk by 99%,
Iconic actor and director Robert Redford dies aged 89
Iconic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid star Robert Redford has died aged 89
Why the Trump blimp won't be flying above London for this week's state visit
President Donald Trump is heading to the UK for a state visit this week. Find out why the Trump blimp will not be flown.
East London comedian and broadcaster awarded honorary doctorate
Comedian and broadcaster Judi Love has received an honorary doctorate of arts from the University of East London.
Drivers warned that coffee or tea while driving could land them with £200 fine
Drivers warned that morning cup of tea or coffee could land them with £200 fine if they are fiyund
Homeless family forced to stay in B&Bs for nine MONTHS gets compensation
A family was forced to stay in temporary housing for nine months due to delays by Waltham Forest Council and a borough-wide shortage of homes.
DWP State Pension set to rise by more than £500 from April, figures suggest
Pensioners on the new DWP full state pension are set for a rise of over £500 a year from next April following the latest official earnings data
Thousands plan protests for arrival of Donald Trump on UK state visit
The US president will arrive in the UK for his second state visit, an unprecedented gesture for an American leader, on Tuesday
Inside 'elegant' refurbished Victorian house in Leyton for sale
Take a look inside a refurbished four-bedroom Victorian terrace in Leyton for sale.
Cemetery and bank among latest Waltham Forest planning applications
The week's planning applications to Waltham Forest Council.
I tried Black Sheep Coffee's new Autumn menu and I may have found my new fave
Black Sheep Coffee’s new Autumn Unlocked menu, launched September 10, brings seasonal favourites like Pumpkin Spice Latte alongside inventive drinks such as Lychee Matcha Lemonade, plus comforting snacks and açai bowls.
Constance Marten and rapist partner jailed after baby's death while on the run
Aristocrat Constance Marten and her convicted rapist partner have been jailed for 14 years for killing their newborn baby while on the run.
Secretary of state welcomed to Waltham Forest College
The new Secretary of State for Work and Pension Pat McFadden visited Waltham Forest College on Thursday 11th September
Leytonstone residents remove ‘threatening’ St George cross graffiti
Over 40 crosses were daubed on homes, walls, and street furniture and in and around Bushwood early on Saturday morning (13th September)
London ‘postcode lottery’ for accessing weight loss drug on NHS
Popularity of Mounjaro since being approved in June has soared but senior doctors warn of severe inequality within London
Former Doctor Who star David Tennant 'thrilled' about new role
David Tennant, known for his role as the Doctor in Doctor Who, has become an ambassador for the Multibank charity set up by Gordon Brown.
Virgin Media O2 to resume switch off in coming days leaving some with no internet
Virgin Media O2 will continue its 3G switch off on Wednesday (September 17) - see the area and devices affected.