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More protection needed for transport staff in London, says union
There were an average of 200 incidents a week of work-related violence and aggression towards transport workers in the capital in 2023/24
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Fivefold increase in London acid attacks since 2023
Met Police data reveals there were 536 acid attacks in 2025 - up from 103 in 2023
Council to roll out more than 40 new cycle hangars across borough
14 will be installed in Leyton and a further 29 have been earmarked for streets in Walthamstow
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Speakers address London Housing Summit amid ongoing crisis
Deputy mayor at City Hall says improvements will be seen soon while senior Tory politician warns against repeating "errors of the past"
City Hall urged to back London-wide repair voucher scheme after successful trial
Residents of eight boroughs were offered 50% off the cost of an electrical repair at the point of sale with 1,200 vouchers issued in total
‘Fighting for the people’: A look at the independents and smaller parties standing in the election
There are a plethora of independents and minor parties standing in this election, with the vast majority of these candidates running on staunchly left-wing platforms
Liberal Democrats: ‘We will take action on long-term empty homes’
The Liberal Democrats are predicting a “six-way fight” in some seats, a situation that could result in some “surprises”, says Grove Green candidate Arran Angus
Reform: ‘There’s finally an alternative on the right’
Reform UK candidate Matt Davis says his party is looking to undo “decades of Labour failing” and run the borough in the “best interest” of residents
Man hospitalised after ‘fight’ in High Road Leytonstone
Police were called to reports of a fight at Harrow Green near the junction with Cathall Road at around 10.30pm yesterday (27th April)
Conservatives: ‘Hands off Chingford’
Waltham Forest Conservatives leader Emma Best says her party’s ten-point “contract” with residents would rein in “wasteful” town-hall spending, restore free 15-minute parking and prioritise building homes for families not investors
Greens: ‘We want a town hall that listens and leads with integrity’
An insurgent Green Party is pledging to protect green spaces, build genuinely affordable housing, and involve residents as much as possible in decision-making
Recording the river
Violinist and local composer Ellie Wilson has recorded an album that captures the sounds of flowing water, birds and the surrounding urban environment around the River Ching
Highams Park Tesco shoplifters charged after stealing £2,000 worth of alcohol and toys
A man and a woman were chased down and detained by two plain-clothed police officers on Friday 10th April
Waltham Forest College appoints new principal and chief executive
Jane Button, who is currently principal of Southwark College, will begin her post at the start of the autumn term
Waltham Forest Council cancels most meetings until election
A full council meeting, alongside planning and budget scrutiny committee meetings have been cancelled
‘Amazing uncle’ who was fatally stabbed in Leyton named
Suhayb Abdulkadir, 24, was stabbed to death in Leyton last Thursday (23rd April)
‘We’re feeling good about our chances in May’: Greens buoyed by ‘positive’ reception in St James
As a recent YouGov poll projects the Greens will have the biggest vote share of all parties in Waltham Forest at next month's local election, the Echo speaks to their candidates as they go out canvassing
Labour: ‘We’re proud of our track record in the town hall’
Promising continued investments in education, children's services, affordable housing, leisure centres and cultural venues, Waltham Forest Council leader Grace Williams says Labour is the right choice for voters on Thursday, 7th May
Row erupts between Tories and council over ‘purdah breaching’ resident survey
Waltham Forest Tory leader Emma Best has accused the town hall of breaking electoral sensitivity rules by conducting its annual resident survey during purdah
Growing frustration as review into Whitefield School abuse beset by delays
38 pupils were subjected to physical and psychological abuse while placed in so‑called “calming rooms” at the school between 2014 and 2017