Builders fined for dumping wet cement in street
A construction firm has been fined more than £1,000 after they were caught dumping waste and pouring wet cement onto a road in Walthamstow.
View ArticleBorough stages events for dementia awareness
Waltham Forest will stage a week-long series of events aiming to raise awareness about dementia.
View ArticleWalthamstow pensioner jailed for historic child sex offences
A Walthamstow pensioner has been jailed for two years after he pleaded guilty to a string of historic child sex offences.
View Article'Hygiene horror' grocers shut down over mouse and cockroach infestations
A Leyton grocery has been ordered to close immediately after health inspectors found a catalogue of hygiene horrors, including infestations of cockroaches and mice.
View ArticleEast 17 to perform at 'pro-Brexit' gig
Their biggest hit may have been “Stay Another Day”, but Walthamstow boyband East 17 are set to perform at a concert supported by the campaign for Britain to leave the EU.
View ArticleCampaigners warn of 'onslaught of gentrification' in Walthamstow
Campaigners have warned an “onslaught” of new housing developments in Walthamstow will lead to gentrification of the area.
View ArticleBurglar jailed after 'distinctive' shirt spotted by crime-fighting software
A burglar has been jailed for stealing computer equipment from shops and schools after he was identified by his “distinctive” t-shirt.
View ArticleTeachers and pupils unite for Ready Steady Cook-style face off
TEACHERS and pupils swapped textbooks for cookery books last week, when they took part in their own version of Ready Steady Cook.
View ArticleAction group ask what mayor can do for women
A Waltham Forest campaign group will ask residents what they believe new London mayor Sadiq Khan can do for women at a meeting next week.
View ArticleLeytonstone tube stabbing suspect admits attempted wounding charges
The man accused of stabbing a stranger at Leytonstone tube station “for Syria” has denied a charge of attempted murder- but admits trying to stab four other commuters.
View ArticleWomen better off remaining in EU, says Green MEP
In the run up to the EU referendum on June 23, the Guardian is asking people for their views on whether the UK should leave or remain.
View ArticleBake Off star on hand to launch new craft market
A new market, showcasing local producers and artists has enlisted the help of a Great British Bake Off star for its launch.
View ArticleArts: The summer getaway garments you need
We have put together a comfortable yet versatile capsule wardrobe with bags of jet set style for day to night beach glamour or city break chic.
View ArticleArts: Moore to know about Bobby
Sports presenter and West Ham fan Matthew Lorenzo grew up knowing one of the greatest footballers in English history - Sir Bobby Moore - who also happened to be a very close friend of his father.
View ArticleDate confirmed for start of Night Tube services
Night Tube services will begin on the Central and Jubilee Lines from August, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced.
View ArticleBorough's Ahmadiyya community come together for charity march
Ahmadiyya Muslims from Waltham Forest will take part in a charity march this weekend aimed at promoting peace and unity.
View ArticlePlans for new Walthamstow medical centre set for green light
Waltham Forest council is set to approve plans for a £1.4 million new medical centre in Walthamstow.
View ArticleArts: Festival fashion
Coachella festival in California kicked off the season late last month, with celebrities establishing the new styles and this year there are two distinct looks to choose from.
View ArticleVIDEO: Celebrations as Lea Bridge Station reopens after 31 years
Crowds celebrated as Lea Bridge Station reopened this morning, welcoming passengers for the first time in 31 years.
View ArticleCouncil to slap fly-tippers with new on-the-spot fines
Waltham Forest council has welcomed new rules which will allow local authorities to issue on-the-spot fines of up to £400 for fly-tipping.
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