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Faiza Shaheen backed political group to field candidates in May local election
Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents (CWGCI) will stand candidates in two Waltham Forest wards on 6th May
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Council unveils plans for new SEND school site in Walthamstow
The proposed site is a council-owned building currently occupied by Chapel End Early Years Centre on Brookscroft Road, and it is set to host up to 100 children
Council paid out £274k in compensation to residents in 2024/25
Successful complaints during the 2024/25 financial year cost Waltham Forest £274,850
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Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'
More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026
MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition
£2 flights go on sale today - how to grab British Airways’ summer Avios-only deals
British Airways has launched £2 flights to Madrid and Toulon for summer 2026 today. Here’s how to book the Avios-only reward seats before they sell out.
Amazon launches new Fire TV app with more than 4,000 games on selected devices
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW app launched on selected Amazon Fire TV devices on Thursday (February 12).
Principal who led college to 'outstanding' status to step down
Janet Gardner OBE to retire as Waltham Forest College principal and CEO in August 2026 after leading it from financial intervention to Ofsted ‘outstanding’ status.
LIVE updates as Elizabeth line hit by SEVERE delays in morning rush hour
The Elizabeth line is facing serious delays as commuters travel to work this morning. Live updates here.
UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers
Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.
This ‘authentic’ London pizzeria has just been ranked the 3rd best in the world
Short Road Pizza has been named the third-best pizza in the world for pizza. Find out why.
Kylie Minogue launches 'special' new Barbie doll but it will set you back £70
Kylie Minogue has created another Barbie doll with Mattel, which sports her standout red outfit from the Padam Padam music video.
The latest hygiene scores for Waltham Forest restaurants and cafes
Latest Waltham Forest food hygiene ratings revealed: Chartwells, Cove17, Mexican Fried Chicken and Olfaclub score top marks; Taro rated satisfactory.
Council to raise rent for garages and caravan owners
The cost of renting a garage for council tenants and leaseholders will rise by 90p, while travellers will be charged an extra 4.8% to park on council-owned caravan sites
More than one in 10 Brits would refuse to share the last of their dessert with a date
More than one in 10 Brits would refuse to share the last of their dessert with a date, according to research.
Waltham Forest College principal announces retirement
Janet Gardner OBE will leave the college in August in order to focus on family caring responsibilities
Date set for $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by President Trump
A 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit brought against the BBC by US President Donald Trump will go to trial in 2027, a Florida judge has ordered.
Man, 19, found dead in Hollow Pond, Leytonstone
Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious
Man, 19, dies after being found unconscious in Leytonstone
A 19-year-old man has died after he was found unconscious near a lake in east London.
M&S named UK’s favourite supermarket but shoppers say there's a catch
Marks and Spencer tops the latest Which supermarket survey, but shoppers say its higher prices make it a treat or yellow-sticker shop rather than a weekly shop.