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Festive period bin collection dates
Here are the revised bin collection dates in Waltham Forest over Christmas and New Year
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Eden Girls’ School pupils hand deliver Christmas hampers to care home residents
Carefully prepared hampers and goodies were also shared with a wide range of organisations supporting families, children, and individuals in need, including The Salvation Army, Blackhorse Road Baptist Church, Christian Kitchen, and Lloyd’s Park Children’s Centre
Whipps Cross Hospital post-hip surgery recovery programme nominated in health awards
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery programme is a finalist in the 2026 HSJ Partnership Awards in March next year
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US firm to test trial its driverless vehicles in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is among 19 London boroughs where Waymo will 'soon begin' 24-hour trialling of its autonomous vehicles
Council withdraws objection to Walthamstow Trades Hall ‘Eve of New Year’s Eve’ Party
The venue, in Hoe Street has been granted permission to host a late party on Tuesday, 30th December, running until 1am
Khan ‘defending the government rather than doing what Londoners need’ claims Green leader
London Assembly member Zack Polanski, who has shot to national fame in recent months after becoming leader of the Green Party
Questions raised over Khan’s backing for EU student exchange scheme
The £570m cost of rejoining the EU's Erasmus scheme could be better spent on transport upgrades according to Conservatives on the London Assembly
Advertorial: Family Changes and How Local Support Networks Help
Separation and divorce affect many families across the UK. Adjustment after separation involves more than legal paperwork.
Firefighters tackle flat blaze in Priory Court in Walthamstow
A small part of the first floor of a three bedroom flat was damaged by the fire this morning
Leytonstone festive foodbank to open for third year running
FoodHub will be open in No.1 Church Lane for residents in need of food, drinks, and support between 12pm and 2pm every day from Christmas Eve up to and including New Year's Day
Khan insists Reeves is still his ‘friend’ after reported row over funding for London transport
The London mayor was allegedly told to “get out” of the chancellor's office as he tried to negotiate more funding
Much-delayed Leytonstone estate rebuild to begin in ‘mid 2027’
Current Avenue Road Estate residents will be allowed to move into new social rented homes by mid-2030, as the council pursues an institutional investor to fund the scheme
Waltham Forest’s emergency social care bill to increase by over 11% next year
Next year, Waltham Forest will pay £201,801 for emergency social care support - up from £180,998 – an increase of around 11.6%
High levels of hate crime on public transport in London still fuelled by Middle East war
Incidents of both antisemitism and Islamophobia have still not returned to levels seen before the current conflict in Israel and Gaza began in October 2023
British Gas is giving some customers half price electricity when it's windy
British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity tomorrow ( Friday, December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.
Expert Warns Budget 2025 Leaves Construction Facing 2026 Challenges
While billions are pledged for roads, infrastructure, and housing, construction experts highlight delivery risks from skills shortages, supply-chain pressures, and rising costs in 2026.
Strictly star 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and withdraws from 2025 final
Star of The Apprentice Thomas Skinner has withdrawn from the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final amid reports he's suing the BBC.
DO NOT TRAVEL warning on London train until Christmas Eve as track underwater
Passengers that they should avoid travelling on a train route to London due until Christmas Eve due to flooding.
LIVE as 'operational incident' causes Bakerloo line to be part suspended
There are delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, after an operational incident at the depot has resulted in the partial suspension of the line.
Strictly star 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and withdraws from 2025 final
Star of The Apprentice Thomas Skinner has withdrawn from the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final amid reports he's suing the BBC.