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TfL approves new Superloop bus route from Stratford to Chingford

The SL14 will be an express bus service from Stratford Bus Station to Chingford Hatch when it launches next year

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Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected

Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.

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Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on

The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on, seeing your old clothes come back into fashion - and saying ‘who?’ when watching the BRIT Awards.

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Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer's means she's 'slipping away' each day

Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis

Waltham Forest Echo

Nearly half of cyclists ‘still feel unsafe’ on London’s roads

Two-thirds of riders feel their local area also has inadequate cycling infrastructure

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Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape

Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court this morning (February 24).

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Medical group urges caution as further cold weather predicted

Greater London had the highest number of searches for both hip and knee replacements of the 12-month period analysed

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Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest

Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.

Waltham Forest Echo

Council urges Home Office to rethink changes to permanent settlement

Cabinet member for stronger communities Andrew Dixon has warned that the proposals could “deepen child poverty and increase homelessness” amongst people with asylum or refugee backgrounds

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Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Coronation Street and Emmerdale set to 'evolve' as big changes coming for ITV soaps

ITV soap boss Iain MacLeod has said that a huge upgrade is on the way for the production and filming of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

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New KitKat flavour rolling out in UK supermarkets this month - but there's a twist

A brand new KitKat bar has finally been spotted on shelves.

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Man charged with murder following fatal Walthamstow stabbing

Eugeniu Neamtu, 58, has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in a Westbury Road property on Friday evening (20th February)

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Iconic band to tour UK to celebrate 50th anniversary of punk music

The Sex Pistols are going on tour around the UK and Ireland tour to mark 50 years of punk.

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Sex Pistols announce new Anarchy in the UK and Ireland tour - God Save the...King?

The Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour for 2026.

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Man charged with murder after man, 60s, stabbed to death in Walthamstow

Eugeniu Neamtu has been charged with murder after a man in his 60s was found dead in Westbury Road in Walthamsotow.

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How to watch 2026 BAFTA's as Hollywood elite expected to descend on London tonight

The 79th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, will be on tonight - how to watch.

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Sir David Jason admits the Only Fools and Horses joke that would never air now

Sir David Jason has shared the one joke from Only Fools and Horses that would never air now.

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The lost Tube station that became a Chinese restaurant

Marlborough Road was one of the earliest stations on the Tube network but closed in 1939 and for many decades its ticket hall operated as a restaurant