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Walthamstow musician and devoted spud grower honoured with potato tribute
Friends and family of Mark Urwin, who had passionately grown potatoes in his allotment for 25 years, paid tribute to him with a basket of his own spuds
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Wetherspoons’ January sale at Waltham Forest pubs to include 99p pints
Wine drinkers will be able to snag a 250ml glass of their favourite grape at just £2.99 from Friday 2nd January until Thursday 15th January inclusive
Chingford care home resident and long-time donkey admirer given Christmas present of dreams
Donkey lover Joan Banks, 96, has sponsored a donkey for over a decade and was finally given the chance to caress one at Christmas
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NHS staff across capital recognised in New Year’s Honours List
Honours have been given to staff ranging from hospital chief executives to diagnostic imaging specialists and oral surgeons
Man dies after being hit by lorry on North Circular near Chingford
The man, in his 30s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Ambulance service set for one of the busiest nights of year as London gears up to ring in 2026
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is set to see up to 2,000 more calls than the daily average tonight
Plans submitted to replace Walthamstow service garage with new homes
The homes would be spread across two two-storey buildings
UK Power Networks complete £18m energy improvement works in Walthamstow
The £18million project, which began in July 2017, required the installation of 22km cable and ducting in Walthamstow as well as Hackney
Walthamstow civil servant awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) employee Kemi Ademola has been awarded an OBE for services to bereaved families across faith communities
Solidarity through sound
Anne Quesney from refugee charity Waltham Forest Migrant Action writes about Connection in Sounds, an eclectic live gig in Walthamstow earlier this month that celebrated music from across the globe
Herbal winter warmers
Rasheeqa Ahmad from Community Apothecary Waltham Forest shares traditional winter food and plant practices rooted in community herbal knowledge
Festive period bin collection dates
Here are the revised bin collection dates in Waltham Forest over Christmas and New Year
Eden Girls’ School pupils hand deliver Christmas hampers to care home residents
Carefully prepared hampers and goodies were also shared with a wide range of organisations supporting families, children, and individuals in need, including The Salvation Army, Blackhorse Road Baptist Church, Christian Kitchen, and Lloyd’s Park Children’s Centre
Whipps Cross Hospital post-hip surgery recovery programme nominated in health awards
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery programme is a finalist in the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards in March next year
US firm to test trial its driverless vehicles in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is among 19 London boroughs where Waymo will 'soon begin' 24-hour trialling of its autonomous vehicles
Council withdraws objection to Walthamstow Trades Hall ‘Eve of New Year’s Eve’ Party
The venue, in Hoe Street has been granted permission to host a late party on Tuesday, 30th December, running until 1am
Khan ‘defending the government rather than doing what Londoners need’ claims Green leader
London Assembly member Zack Polanski, who has shot to national fame in recent months after becoming leader of the Green Party
Questions raised over Khan’s backing for EU student exchange scheme
The £570m cost of rejoining the EU's Erasmus scheme could be better spent on transport upgrades according to Conservatives on the London Assembly
Advertorial: Family Changes and How Local Support Networks Help
Separation and divorce affect many families across the UK. Adjustment after separation involves more than legal paperwork.
Firefighters tackle flat blaze in Priory Court in Walthamstow
A small part of the first floor of a three bedroom flat was damaged by the fire this morning