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Waltham Forest Echo

Family issues appeal to neighbours after beloved parrot goes missing

Massa Britton’s pet parrot Ozzy escaped and flew from her Pevensey Road home in Forest Gate on Saturday evening

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Waltham Forest Echo

Hundreds left without water at botched dog stadium redevelopment

Families with young children and others who are disabled or critically ill, were forced to cook, bathe, and flush toilets with bottled water after repeated water stoppages at Stadium Place in Chingford this month

Waltham Forest Echo

Council pushes back against growing demand for Lime bikes

Hundreds have signed a petition calling for dockless hire bikes in the borough, but the town hall says theft and pavement clutter are major concerns

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Waltham Forest Echo

Council left domestic abuse victim in unsafe housing for months

The survivor fled an abusive ex-partner late last February and was repeatedly ignored by the town hall after asking for emergency housing

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated after fire alert with huge queues

Part of Heathrow Airport has been evacuated as the fire service responds to an alarm.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

LIVE updates as Heathrow Airport evacuated after fire alert with long delays

Heathrow Airport has been evacuated after a fire alert in one of the terminals. Live updates here.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Wembley is being taken over by Oasis fans - here's where you can get official merch

Fans are arriving at Wembley ahead of tonight's Oasis reunion gig - the first of seven dates the band will play at the national stadium

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Council's £45m deficit forecast sparks concern

Redbridge Council is predicting an annual overspend of more than £40million just two months into the financial year.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could help obese people control asthma

Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could also help minimise asthma symptoms in obese people, says a new study, as the NHS rolls out treatment for patients

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Tesco brings back free fruit for kids and makes big Clubcard changes

Tesco is bringing free kids' fruit back, along with Clubcard deal changes to help families this summer

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Warning issued after London girls drown in the River Thames

A warning has been issued about the dangers of the River Thames after two girls from London drowned in the river this year.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

6 wonderful London hidden gems open to the public this September

The Open House Festival in September will see a wide range of hidden gems open their doors across London. Here are six unmissable locations.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

East London chef gets national award recognition

Ravindra Singh Rawat of Namak Restaurant in South Woodford has been named runner-up at the Asian and Oriental Chef Awards.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Man strangled unconscious at Bank station prompting manhunt

 A man was strangled unconscious at Bank Underground station, prompting a police appeal to identify a man captured on CCTV.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

All rise for Rosamund Pike in searing new legal drama

The Saltburn star gives a gripping performance as a feminist judge whose ideals are compromised when someone close to her is accused of assault

Waltham Forest Echo

Police pursue three suspects after girl, 17, sexually assaulted in Leytonstone park

The teenager was reportedly attacked near Hollow Pond in Leyton Flats between 9pm and 10pm on Sunday (20th July)

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Tributes paid to WWE 'legend' Hulk Hogan after death aged 71

American wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71, and fans and friends have shared tributes following the news.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

The surprisingly easy place to get unreal salads for lunch this summer in London

Finding a quick lunch in central London that’s both satisfying and healthy can feel like a compromise.

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Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71 after 'suffering cardiac arrest at home'

Wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after 'suffering a cardiac arrest at home'.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series | News

Closed bridge set to be bulldozed and replaced - with £80m expected bill

Redbridge Council's cabinet agreed a recommendation to demolish and replace Broadmead Road Bridge in Woodford, which has been closed to traffic for two years.