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Campaigners demand action as disabled high-rise tenants left at risk of Grenfell-style tragedy
Despite new regulations many disabled tenants continue to feel unsafe reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter Disabled Londoners in high rise flats are still living in fear over their safety if a fire was to break out, a leading campaigner has said. Fifteen of the 37 disabled residents livin...
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Forest Road and Wood Street junction to shut for works this weekend
Between 8pm and 5am until Monday 24th August, the junction will be completely closed to traffic
Waltham Forest set to pay for police officers’ salaries following Met deal
The town hall will begin paying towards the salaries of the Met's coroner officers from 2028
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London is building too many small flats instead of family homes, new report claims
Long-serving Conservative on London Assembly warns families are "leaving the capital en masse" thanks to current City Hall policies
Popular West African restaurant reopens in Leyton after refurb
Tasty African Food in Church Road has reopened after a year of refurbishment works
London City Airport says expansion would be ‘part of the East London growth story’
The Newham-based airport is on a PR drive as it bids to win approval for its controversial expansion plans
Advertorial: Why Independent Shops in Waltham Forest Are Building Their Own Online Stores
A growing number of independent retailers across Waltham Forest are launching their own e-commerce websites, not to replace the market stall or corner shop, but to reach customers who never walk past.
Five Whipps Cross wards receive award for ‘outstanding’ end-of-life care
ICU, Syringa Ward, Sage Ward, Sycamore Ward and the Margaret Centre were all recognised by the Gold Standards Framework, a charity which campaigns for dignity and compassion in end-of-life care
24/7 community mental health hub to open in Waltham Forest in 2028
The North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) has unveiled plans for three ‘community mental health hubs’ in Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, and Redbridge
London bus drivers pissing in bottles thanks to lack of toilets
Campaign launched calling on TfL to provide accessible toilet facilities for drivers
Man murdered Walthamstow flatmate over money dispute
Eugeniu Neamtu, 59, was found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey today of the murder of 63-year-old Gheorghe Trica, who he fatally stabbed following an argument over money
‘Proper oversight’ needed for police using facial recognition technology
Polling reveals that while most Londoners support the technology’s use there remains concern over how data is stored and whether safeguards are in place
Heatwaves cause construction setback for Highams Park’s Regal Cinema
Recurrent heatwaves this summer have caused construction setbacks that may mean the site opens in Spring 2028 rather than Autumn 2027 as previously hoped
Greens launch public consultation on bringing dockless e-bikes to Waltham Forest
The previous Labour administration did not allow Lime, Forest and other bike-rental companies to operate in the borough, but now residents are being given a say on the issue
Step change needed in tube station escalator upgrades across London, says assembly member
Figures show more than a quarter of escalators on the London Underground are operating beyond their expected lifespan
Chingford HMO plans submitted
HMOs are properties where individual residents rent rooms with shared amenities such as kitchens and toilets
Waltham Forest College recognised as ‘national leader’ in essential skills development
Waltham Forest College has become one of only two colleges in the country and the only one in London to achieve Skills Builder Flagship status
‘Absolutely delighted’: Waltham Forest students receive A Level results
Sixth form colleges across the borough hailed the hard work of their students at A Level results day yesterday (13th August)
Burnham urged to reconsider aviation expansion plans across London
The new prime minister has previously criticised plans for a new third runway at Heathrow Airport
Residential plans submitted for offices above former Leytonstone bank branch
The branch of Santander closed in 2021 as part of a nationwide sweep of closures across the country