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Red weather warning for ‘extreme heat’ in Waltham Forest this week
It's the first time such an alert has been issued since the UK temperature record was broken four years ago
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Polanski’s personal tax affairs ‘outside scope’ of GLA’s code of conduct
The Green Party leader and London Assembly member had been accused of breaching the Greater London Authority's code of conduct over a tax issue
Number of empty homes in London up 81% in a decade as City Hall urged to intervene
Last year there were 105,138 empty homes in London, representing 2.7% of the total number of dwellings
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Warning over job losses at Met Police after City Hall blocks Palantir contract
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said the force may need to cut up to 700 roles
Council to award £1.57m contract for refurb of Tramworks
The council will award a firm a £1.57million contract to carry out refurbishment works in Tramworks, Hatherley Mews
Council under strain amid rise in ‘complex’ antisocial behaviour
Pressure is being put on Waltham Forest Council’s resources by “increasingly complex cases” that involve mental health issues, substance abuse, homelessness and exploitation
Brits to face travel chaos at major Spanish airport this week as long queues expected
Workers at Palma Airport in Majorca, Spain, are due to strike this week - see how it will impact travellers.
ITV commissions two new series of 'record-breaking' hit show
The series follows former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher, who played Andy Sugden, as his family transitions to life on a 120-acre farm in the Peak District.
Towie star died 'after colliding with glass door in Spain'
Towie star Jake Hall died after colliding with a glass door in Spain, an inquest in east London heard.
Full list of NatWest branches closing this week as high street bank turns to digital
Another round of high street bank closures is underway as NatWest continues to close branches.
Sara Cox finally confirms when her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show will start
Sara Cox has confirmed the date she will be starting her new BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show.
East London youth dance group in scramble for funding before major event
The East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC), based in Stratford, has been selected to represent London at the U.Dance National Festival in Glasgow but will have to withdraw if the required funding is not raised.
US fast food chain rivalling KFC to open first site in UK after 30 years in business
Louisiana-born chicken brand Raising Cane’s, loved by the likes of Snoop Dogg and Post Malone, is set to open its first UK location.
Popular drag queen to join BBC's EastEnders for 'fun' special episode
A popular drag queen is said to be joining the BBC soap for Pride celebrations with a performance at the Queen Vic.
Emmerdale and Corrie face more TV schedule changes this week due to World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway and the ITV coverage means Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans will see a different schedule this week.
Walthamstow housing proposals could turn back land plot into two-bed house
Here is a round-up of the latest planning applications validated by Waltham Forest Council in the last week.
Leyton students take part in special day of learning at House of Lords
Pupils from Norlington School and Sixth Form in Leyton visited the House of Lords on June 11, as part of the 'Learn with the Lords Day' programme.
Waltham Forest College chair of governors honoured with OBE
Paul Butler, chair of governors at Waltham Forest College, has been made an OBE for services to further education.
Sir Keir Starmer confirms when the social media ban for under 16s comes into effect
A social media ban for under 16s will come into place next year.
Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in 'big moment' for the UK
Sir Keir Starmer announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health.