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Bin workers confirm Christmas and New Year strike dates
Outsourced refuse and ground maintenance workers for Waltham Forest will go on strike this month and in January following a row over pay
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Blackhorse Road Station shortcut shelved
The shortcut would have significantly cut walking time between Sutherland Road and Blackhorse Road Station
'Cheeky' Mum charging kids and family £20 a head for the 'luxury' of Christmas dinner
We're just a few weeks out from the big day, but the age-old Christmas dinner argument has already started.
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Tesco issues warning as £16.5 million of Clubcard vouchers set to expire this week
Tesco has warned Clubcard members to check their vouchers as £16.5 million worth are set to expire on Sunday (November 30).
Octopus Energy urges UK homeowners to get 99p item that 'warms houses quicker'
Octopus Energy has revealed they have (a very cheap) answer to warming up homes.
Man ‘rescued’ after being hit by double decker bus outside London war memorial
A man was rescued by firefighters after he was hit by a double decker bus outside a central London war memorial.
Police investigate after 1000 evacuated due to ‘explosion risk’ from fireworks blaze
Police are investigating the cause of a huge blaze that ripped through a warehouse containing exploding fireworks.
Latest weekly planning applications in Waltham Forest
The latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council include new home extensions, tree works, shopfront alterations, and amendments to earlier permissions across areas including Walthamstow, Chingford, and Leytonstone.
The highest rated Indian restaurant in London with 'superb' and 'delicious' food
Amrutha is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in London, with a nearly perfect score and has been praised for its 'delicious' food on Tripadvisor.
Major fire, three stabbed and death on Tube in shocking 24 hours across London
In just one shocking day, London has been the scene of a major fire, three stabbings and a death on the Underground.
Three schools evacuated after explosions heard from fireworks warehouse inferno
Three schools were evacuated after explosions erupted from a blaze at a warehouse containing fireworks.
Person dies after being hit by Victoria Line train at Green Park station
A person has died after being hit by a Victoria line train at Green Park underground station.
Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as he shares touching tribute for 'guiding light' Joan
Owner of Virgin Sir Richard Branson has announced that his wife Joan has died and shared a touching tribute to her.
Victoria line severely delayed after ‘casualty on the tracks’
There is currently no service between Warren Street and Brixton, with severe delays on the rest of the line.
New dental practice opens in Chingford Mount
The Chingford Smile Club offers both general and specialist dental services, and a seven-day-a-week commissioned urgent dental care service
Man in hospital after crash ‘involving bus’ on famous central London road
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash allegedly involving a bus on a renowned London road.
Wood Street café stripped of license after indoor smoking
The move means the café will not be allowed to sell alcohol or hot food after 11.30pm
Works set to bring major disruption to London Waterloo over Christmas
Passengers are being warned of major festive disruption as Network Rail carries out engineering works between Queenstown Road and Nine Elms, closing London Waterloo from December 27–28 and running reduced services until January 4.
New Real Living Wage will see workers paid £13.45 an hour
Almost half a million workers paid the Real Living Wage are set to receive an increase of more than 6% after new rates were announced today.
RAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday with aviation-themed party
Second World War veteran Ken Marsh celebrated his 100th birthday at The Spinney Care Home in Chingford with an aeroplane-themed party, honouring his lifelong passion for aviation and his service as an RAF truck driver during the war.