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Network Rail admonishes Blackhorse Road Station litter louts amid ‘disgusting’ rubbish build-up
Land behind the station's southbound Overground platform is strewn with rubbish The post Network Rail admonishes Blackhorse Road Station litter louts amid ‘disgusting’ rubbish build-up appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Council seeks views on local housing plan
The council has opened a public consultation on the second part of its Local Plan, which will see 27,000 new homes built in the borough by 2035 The post Council seeks views on local housing plan appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Suspended Labour councillor pleads not guilty to violent disorder charge
Ricky Jones was arrested and charged with the offence after addressing a crowd at the huge Hoe Street anti-fascist demonstration on 7th August The post Suspended Labour councillor pleads not guilty to violent disorder charge appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
14 TfL bus timetables changing in London this weekend
14 bus routes will be undergoing changes throughout the upcoming weekend in September across London.
London Ambulance Service crews up for Parliamentary award
Emergency ambulance crews have been shortlisted for an NHS Parliamentary award for speeding up the waiting time for getting patients into A&E.
V&A completes biggest collection move in history
The landmark cultural institution, based in South Kensington, has moved garments from some of the world's most influential designers to its new Olympic Park storehouse The post V&A completes biggest collection move in history appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
TfL podcast explores history behind the Suffragettes ahead of London Overground rebrand
The line formerly known as 'Goblin' will be getting a rebrand this autumn to celebrate the history of the Suffragettes The post TfL podcast explores history behind the Suffragettes ahead of London Overground rebrand appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
ANOTHER man shot with one dead in grim 42 hours across London
A grim 42 hours across London has seen a shocking three men shot with one of the victims left dead.
Havering and Redbridge councils respond to Grenfell report
Council officials in Havering and Redbridge have reported that ‘Significant steps’ have been taken to improve building safety since the Grenfell fire.
Want to see London from the sky? The capital's tallest free viewing platform
See London from above and take a visit to Horizon 22, the tallest free viewing platform.
Stunning Instagram-famous apple orchard near London set to open
A popular pick-your-own apple orchard that’s a hotspot for Instagrammers just 30 minutes from London is opening tomorrow.
Leyton Station step-free upgrade works pushed back
Works on the station upgrade were expected to start in the summer, but detailed designs of the project are not yet finished The post Leyton Station step-free upgrade works pushed back appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
How early do I need to be at London Heathrow Airport before my flight?
Find out how early you need to be at London Heathrow Airport before your flight departs.
Pretzel chain to open second Walthamstow store
Auntie Anne’s will give free pretzels away between 11am-1pm when they open a new store in Walthamstow’s 17 & Central on Saturday 7th September The American pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s will open their second Walthamstow store this Saturday (7th September). The chain, who already operate a s...
Two men shot with one dead in HORROR 24 hours across London
A horror 24 hours across London has seen two men shot with one of the victims left dead.
Search for 16 witnesses after fatal attack on chef outside restaurant
Detectives have released pictures of 16 witnesses they want to speak to after a fatal attack in Queensway close to Notting Hill Carnival.
Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut by Royal Mail
Reforms are being considered to allow Royal Mail not to deliver second class letters on Saturdays in the UK
Every London Underground station and line closed this weekend - full list
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
‘It could happen again,’ warns Khan as Grenfell report published
London mayor says the “systemic dishonesty” and “corporate greed” cited by the Grenfell Inquiry has not been fully addressed The post ‘It could happen again,’ warns Khan as Grenfell report published appeared first on Waltham Forest Echo....
Council to use Walthamstow hotels to house homeless
The London Walthamstow Hotel, as well as the Sleeping Beauty Motel, will be converted into temporary accommodation later this year, reports Sebastian Mann, Local Democracy Reporter Two Waltham Forest hotels that previously housed asylum seekers will now be used to shelter residents facing homelessne...