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Two Waltham Forest Wetherspoons recognised in Loo of the Year Awards
The King's Ford in Chingford and The Walnut Tree in Leytonstone have both been awarded a platinum grading or above by inspectors for their 'excellent' toilets
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Stella Creasy calls government’s planned asylum overhaul ‘performatively cruel’
The Walthamstow MP has heavily criticised plans by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to end permanent status for refugees
Local young people win Jack Petchey achievement awards
Young Scouts aged 11 to 25 were recognised for their contributions to their Scouts unit, where winners received medallions and framed certificates from the foundation along with a £300 grant for them to spend to benefit their unit
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Selfless Leytonstone ex-nursing assistant nominated for friendship award
Linda Dennison has been recognised by disability chairty Contact for looking after her friend Melanie's critically ill daughter
Rail worker threatened by erratic trespasser on train tracks in London
A member of railway staff was been threatened by a trespasser on the tracks in London.
LIVE updates on London travel as Storm Claudia brings rain warning
London is set to feel the impacts of Storm Claudia today, as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning for rain.
Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts
TfL has announced that the Congestion Charge will increase to £18 from January 2026, and that electric vehicles will now pay the fee.
The 'delightful' and 'delicious' London pub named one of the UK's best
The Royal Forest pub in London has been named one of the best in the UK to visit this Autumn. Find out why.
Pam St Clement 'excited' to make sensational return as Pat Butcher on EastEnders
EastEnders character Pat Butcher is to make a return as part of a storyline involving Nigel Bates.
How many British and English flags have Redbridge Council taken down since summer?
A Freedom of Information request to Redbridge Council revealed how many British and English flags it removed in the borough since July 2025.
Pedestrian injured in Crooked Billet Roundabout accident
Police have said a pedestrian was injured in a serious road traffic accident at 1.30pm at the Walthamstow roundabout today (13th November)
Papi’s Munchies to serve pizza at Pretty Decent Beer’s new Forest Gate taproom
Papi’s are offering 100 free slices - classic Margherita, Marinara, and Pepperoni - from 6pm on Friday 5th December at the Sheridan Road taproom
Weirs in River Ching may be removed to boost fish population
Environmental charity Thames21 is studying the feasibility of removing physical barriers like weirs in a bid to increase fish biodiversity and migration in the River Ching
Aldi apologises to 'annoyed' shopper after selling her food with no filling
An Aldi shopper was stunned to find her 'no sausage and bean' pasty really was a no sausage and bean pasty
Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
Traffic builds after 'incident' near central London college
There is heavy traffic following reports of an incident near a college in central London. Live updates here.
Man arrested after being stabbed ‘in restaurant’ on busy Leyton road
A man has been arrested after he was stabbed on a busy road in Leyton.
Surge in Home Camera Searches as Crime Fears Grow
Homeowners across England are taking security more seriously than ever, with searches for home security cameras surging nationwide.
A pair of charming chaps looking for their forever home together
Ronnie and Reggie are a charming and affectionate bonded pair of cats looking for a new forever home together.
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.