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Bus drivers to go on strike amid management ‘bullying’ at Leyton depot
13 bus routes will be affected by the strike as drivers at Lea Interchange Bus Company picket tomorrow and Saturday
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Nicolas Cage war film stopped from filming at town hall amid Nazi flag concerns
Operation Fortitude was blocked from filming after producers 'abruptly' asked to move the shoot from October to 15th September, leaving the council unable to consult with local residents about Nazi flags
Firefighters rescue two children trapped on frozen Leytonstone pond
Two boys were rescued after being stuck on an island in the middle of Hollow Pond yesterday afternoon
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Reform UK announce London mayoral candidate for 2028
Laila Cunningham is currently a councillor in Westminster and will make tackling crime her priority if elected to run City Hall
Comment: ‘Rampant bike thefts damage the borough’s cycling credentials’
There is much to admire about Waltham Forest Council's support for cycling but bike theft, especially outside major train stations, is putting residents like me off cycling
Council sets sights on boosting night-time economy
The town hall has highlighted Walthamstow, Blackhorse Lane, Leyton, Leytonstone, Lea Bridge, Highams Park and North Chingford as areas it wants to see more night-time activity
Six-fold rise in electric vehicle use in Waltham Forest
There were 2,965 electric vehicles (EVs) registered in March 2024, up from 395 in 2019 – an increase of 650%,
LIVE updates as SNOW falls on London after 'coldest night in winter'
Snow is falling across London as a cold weather warning is forecast for the capital. All the pictures and video with live updates here.
Amazon Prime Video to make massive change in huge quality boost to subscribers
Amazon Prime Video is set to implement a massive improvement in a huge boost to subscribers.
LIVE updates as all-day major disruption hits trains to and from Paddington
Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).
Royal Mail unveils new set of stamps inspired by one of UK’s biggest Netflix shows
Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things - see what they look like and when they will be available.
'AVOID' area warning as 60 firefighters tackle HUGE golf club fire in Chingford
A fire has broken out at a golf club in Chingford, prompting a large emergency response.
Ofcom statement over concerns Grok on X is producing ‘sexualised’ images of children
Elon Musk's social media site X is under fire after its AI chatbot, Grok, produced undressed images of people.
Firefighters tackle HUGE blaze at Chingford golf club
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at West Essex Golf Club in Chingford
Barts Health NHS Trust racks up £3m bill for radiology mistakes since 2020
The trust, which manages Whipps Cross Hospital, settled 15 out of 31 radiology-related claims against it between 2020 and 2025
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
People taken to safety after dog rescue attempt in icy Epping Forest lake
A member of the public fell through ice in an attempt to rescue a dog in Connaught Water near Chingford, before a passer-by entered the water to try to help
British Gas issue warning to 54,000 homes as temperatures set to plummet even lower
British Gas has issued a warning as temperatures across the UK are set to plummet below freezing next week,
'Surprising' £2 Aldi hack that prevents icy driveways according to motoring experts
Select Car Leasing has revealed a surprising household item that can be purchased at Aldi for £2 that is perfect for preventing icy driveways.
Rise of hygiene poverty in London a ‘scandal’, says charity boss
New figures show nearly one-in-five children in the capital are struggling with basic hygiene essentials