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Council to award £1.57m contract for refurb of Tramworks
The council will award a firm a £1.57million contract to carry out refurbishment works in Tramworks, Hatherley Mews
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Council under strain amid rise in ‘complex’ antisocial behaviour
Pressure is being put on Waltham Forest Council’s resources by “increasingly complex cases” that involve mental health issues, substance abuse, homelessness and exploitation
Sadiq Khan confirms opposition to Israeli settlement real estate event in London
The Mayor of London said he shared concerns raised by Green Party leader Zack Polanski reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
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Dutch-style zero emissions zone needed to clamp down on diesel van use in London, Mayor told
Sadiq Khan's plans for cleaner air in the capital are being hampered by record numbers of diesel vans reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Norway offers lessons for London on self driving taxis
Former TfL director Thomas Ableman said Oslo’s approach to robotaxis could inspire the capital’s model reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter London should look to Oslo when preparing for the imminent flood of self-driving taxis on the capital’s roads, a former TfL director has said. ...
Council tells homeless mum to find housing in days or risk losing all support
A homeless mother says the council is pushing her to accept distant or unsuitable accommodation, as she insists she needs to stay close to her ten-year-old son's school
Are data centres undermining London’s climate goals?
With concerns growing over the environmental impact, Sir Sadiq Khan has vowed to make London a global hub for ‘green’ data centres reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter With 99 sites already in place and more than two dozen in the pipeline, the debate over whether more data centres wil...
Owners of former Walthamstow pub ordered to stop using it as Buddhist temple
Waltham Forest Council has ordered the Confucius and Tao Association (CTA) to stop using the Lord Brooke, in Shernhall Street, as a temple
Sainsbury’s to open new store in High Road Leytonstone
The new store will be situated at Peabody Housing Association's old offices near Harrow Green
Family launch funeral fundraiser after Walthamstow dad dies weeks after shock cancer diagnosis
A local family is raising funds to pay for the funeral of Michael Slinn, who died just weeks after he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer
Wizz Air will be first European low-cost airline to offer internet onboard
Texts and calls could soon be possible in the sky as Wizz Air becomes the first budget airline to launch in-flight internet.
John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Lammas School in Leyton could close amid falling pupil numbers
The secondary has said it may shut as soon as August 2027 amid "sustained reductions in intake” which has contributed to a fall in funding
All the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council
Below is a summary of the most recent planning activity from Waltham Forest Council this week.
Soho Theatre Walthamstow welcomed 130,000 visitors in first year of being open
Since opening in May 2025, the 960‑seat theatre has staged over 100 shows spanning comedy, theatre, cabaret and music
Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw
The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.
BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed
The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year.
Woodford veterinary college launches wellbeing space
A new wellbeing space has been introduced at Goddard Veterinary Nursing College in Woodford, to support students in their studies.
Gordon Ramsay to bury hatchet with Marcus Wareing on brand new BBC cookery show
Marcus Wareing and Gordon Ramsay are teaming up for a brand new cookery show.
Grant will help London's homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.