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Greggs’ pays tribute to Harry Kane by renaming Blackhorse Road store

Greggs' Blackhorse Road store has been renamed KANES

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City Hall urged to give Londoners the ‘right to grow’

The policy would make it easier to convert wasteland into new allotments, community gardens and orchards

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Fire Brigade praised for containing huge Walthamstow fire

The blaze destroyed one house as well as numerous sheds and outbuildings across more than 30 gardens

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Antisocial behaviour blamed for declining bus usage in London

Bus ridership in the capital is down nearly 23% over the past decade despite below-inflation fare increases over that time

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Fire Brigade: Huge Walthamstow blaze ‘under control’

A massive blaze near Vallentin Road which forced people out of their homes has now been brought under control

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Mayor failed to hit reduced affordable housing target, new report reveals

City Hall began construction of just 14,335 affordable homes against a revised government target of 17,800 and an original target of 23,900

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Londoners pushed to ‘outskirts’ of city by ultra wealthy, housing expert tells assembly

Luxury homes in central London are often left empty by foreign investors

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Leyton restaurant shut down over noise complaints must install sound limiter before reopening

Mez Lounge was served an abatement notice in April after Waltham Forest Council found the venue was playing music “at an unreasonable level”

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Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet

VodafoneThree users have reported issues with the broadband provider.

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Minister criticises London councils over evictions prompted by house purchases

Some families have been evicted by landlords during the purchase process for new homes now being used by councils as temporary accommodation

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London Assembly backs extra protections for bus drivers amid warning over ‘unbearable’ conditions

Bus drivers in North London are currently being balloted for strike action after trade union accused operator of "putting profits before people"

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Teen arrested after man, 34, stabbed in Chingford Mount

The incident occurred near Papa John's in Old Church Road at around 5pm yesterday (8th July)

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EastEnders star lands role in new drama following Cadbury's origin story - full cast

A new drama series which tells the story of the family behind iconic chocolate brand Cadbury will air in 2027.

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Council approves demolition of Wood Street building emblazoned with mural

176 Wood Street – emblazoned with a popular cultural mural – will be torn down and replaced with a five-storey block of six flats

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Council approves new SEND school in Walthamstow

It will operate as an extension of the Lime Academy Hornbeam, which is based across three schools

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Aldi to rebrand as 'Baldi' for one day to help break Guinness World Record

Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10)  in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.

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Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

Finding a parking spot without driving around, realising it’s a Thursday when you thought it was Wednesday and finding £10 in a pair of jeans you haven’t worn in ages are among life's top unexpected moments of joy.    

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Brits swear by six non-negotiable routines to stay on track with life goals

Brits rely on six non-negotiable routines to achieve life goals – ranging from the weekly food shop and morning rituals to money management strategies.

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Holidaymakers claim foreign crisps are one of their favourite things about going away

Six in 10 are also more likely to try new flavours when on holiday abroad than at home.

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Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things

Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things – including applying for jobs, online shopping, and booking holidays.