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City Hall report claims reforms could cut cost of new transport projects by half
Budget committee recommends planning and financing reforms and a clear timeline for future projects to help drive down costs
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Not enough being done to reduce road casualties in London, mayor warned
Sadiq Khan has pledged to eliminate all deaths and serious casualties by 2041 but last year's number was 3,707
New tourism tax powers welcomed by Khan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in last week's budget that metro mayors would be able to charge visitors for overnight stays in a move long demanded by the London mayor
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Khan vows to protect free school meals funding despite £19m budget hole
The scheme for primary school pupils in London is set to cost City Hall £151m next year
Walthamstow Griffin sculpture celebrates third birthday
Mounted on the corner of Carisbrooke Road and the High Street, the Walthamstow Griffin is a celebration of the history and heritage of Walthamstow Market
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Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter peer support worker Mellissa Brown shares her experience as a homeless single mother
Mapping the Marshes
Local artist Angry Dan writes about the inspiration behind his vibrant and colourful map of Walthamstow Marshes and Walthamstow Wetlands
Protestors toss ‘blood money’ at Waltham Forest councillors over pension links to Israel
Activists from Waltham Forest for a Free Palestine and Shake the Civ tossed fake "blood money" from the public gallery at a meeting on Wednesday (26th November)
Thousands of London families to benefit from two child benefit cap being lifted, Labour says
Early figures presented by Labour show the end of the cap will benefit 7,900 children in Waltham Forest
The ‘vital’ Walthamstow mental health service that faces closure
The Snug, which supports adults with severe mental health conditions, could face closure
Preliminary ‘station box’ works for new Walthamstow Central entrance complete
The first works on the long-awaited new entrance hall were completed at the end of October
Alarm at state of ‘crumbling’ Thames Water site in Walthamstow
Thames Water first admitted fears of “serious” risks to water supply at Coppermills in 2019 but renovation work will only finish in 2032, prompting concern that the ageing site could fail before then
Lidl shoppers complain 'what a joke' after 'ridiculous' 10p increase for carrier bags
Lidl has increased the price of its plastic carrier bags by 10p (from 30p to 40p), leaving shoppers outraged.
Discontinued Sky product to shut down in coming days - have you received £290 refund?
Sky Live is set to shut down for good on December 4, and customers are entitled to a refund of up to £290.
Aldi Christmas 2025 opening hours confirmed as stores close for three days
Aldi has confirmed its Christmas 2025 opening hours, with stores open until 10pm on December 22 and 23, closing at 6pm on Christmas Eve, and closing fully on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will reopen on December 27.
Disabled man sexually assaulted on train to London Euston
A disabled man has been sexually assaulted on board a train from Liverpool to London Euston.
Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell
"I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell."
Disneyland Paris has opened its doors for an exclusive look at World of Frozen
Once complete, Disney Adventure World will have almost doubled in size, offering new experiences that it says will push the boundaries of storytelling
'It smells like a rotten egg' - 7 funniest one star reviews of the River Thames
From calling it a giant sewer to smelling like a rotten egg, many have taken to Tripadvisor to share thoughts on the River Thames.
Tube chaos sees SEVERE DELAYS on four lines across London - Recap
There are severe delays across the London transport network. Live updates here.