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Plans to partially demolish High Road Leytonstone building for flats
Plans have been submitted to tear down the rear extensions on 680 High Road Leytonstone, as well as a former warehouse, and replace them with flats
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Fresh proposal for previously rejected Chingford homes
The scheme, drawn up by Trace Construction Group, were slapped down previously due to parking arrangements and the “scale, sitting and design” of the homes
Soho Theatre Pub to open in Hoe Street this month
Soho Theatre Walthamstow are "soft launching" their new pub from 5pm today (1st May)
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City Hall to launch probe into high service charges for London leaseholders
More than a third of housing stock in London is leasehold, with owners liable to pay service charges imposed by freeholders
Jonathan Ross TV show axed due to 'Wossy' admitting defeat amid 'unresolved issues'
Funnyman Jonathan Ross has quit his TV show Haunted Homecoming, because he couldn't find any.
Hospital charity celebrates independence from NHS trust
The King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity celebrates becoming independent from the trust.
RSPCA labels today 'historic day for pet ownership' as a new law comes into force
The RSPCA has labelled today (May 1) a “historic day for pet ownership” as a new law comes into force.
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.
More protection needed for transport staff in London, says union
There were an average of 200 incidents a week of work-related violence and aggression towards transport workers in the capital in 2023/24
Fivefold increase in London acid attacks since 2023
Met Police data reveals there were 536 acid attacks in 2025 - up from 103 in 2023
Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
Council to roll out more than 40 new cycle hangars across borough
14 will be installed in Leyton and a further 29 have been earmarked for streets in Walthamstow
£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.
Speakers address London Housing Summit amid ongoing crisis
Deputy mayor at City Hall says improvements will be seen soon while senior Tory politician warns against repeating "errors of the past"
City Hall urged to back London-wide repair voucher scheme after successful trial
Residents of eight boroughs were offered 50% off the cost of an electrical repair at the point of sale with 1,200 vouchers issued in total
‘Fighting for the people’: A look at the independents and smaller parties standing in the election
There are a plethora of independents and minor parties standing in this election, with the vast majority of these candidates running on staunchly left-wing platforms
Liberal Democrats: ‘We will take action on long-term empty homes’
The Liberal Democrats are predicting a “six-way fight” in some seats, a situation that could result in some “surprises”, says Grove Green candidate Arran Angus
Reform: ‘There’s finally an alternative on the right’
Reform UK candidate Matt Davis says his party is looking to undo “decades of Labour failing” and run the borough in the “best interest” of residents
Sainsbury’s shoppers can bag hundreds of Nectar points with this simple trick
Many Sainsbury’s shoppers reckon it’s one of the quickest loyalty wins out there right now, with points landing almost instantly.