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Call for free public transport in London as high fares ‘exacerbate social inequality’
Fare Free London insists free public transport would stimulate economy, reduce inequality and assist cut car usage
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Labour reveals list of incumbent candidates ahead of 2026 local elections
The list excludes several current councillors, including Tom Connor and Jonathan O’Dea, who are generally seen as being on the left-wing of the party
Fresh concerns raised about ‘ten hour’ A&E wait times at Whipps Cross Hospital
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted how people were waiting up to ten hours after their initial triage before seeing a doctor
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Volunteer Met officer posed as 16-year-old girl to meet rape victim, court told
A volunteer Met Police officer accused of raping a woman was posing online as a 16-year-old girl, a court has heard.
Car clubs in London could become ‘unaffordable’ after EV discounts are slashed
The move will likely see electric car clubs become “unaffordable” for consumers in central London
LIVE updates as SEVERE delays hit London train lines near airport
Passengers travelling to the airport in London are facing severe delays on the trains.
Sleeping woman sexually assaulted on Gatwick flight is denied compensation
A woman who was sexually assaulted on a flight to Gatwick Airport has been denied compensation.
Don’t delay in booking your free flu vaccination
Don’t delay in booking your free flu vaccination.
Much-loved pub to reopen with new look and award-winning burgers
The Tavern on the Hill in Walthamstow reopens August 29 under Taverns East, the award-winning team behind the Leytonstone Tavern, offering burgers, roasts, craft beer, and community spirit.
Council extends antisocial behaviour ban
A borough-wide public space protection order (PSPO) was first introduced in 2022 to tackle antisocial behaviour
Patients still waiting up to 10 hours to see a doctor at Whipps Cross A&E
A new CQC report reveals patients at Whipps Cross Hospital A&E face waits of up to ten hours. Inspectors noted progress but said urgent improvements are still needed.
Tributes to Terence Stamp - the Oscar-nominated actor who went to Plaistow school
Tributed have been paid to Terence Stamp, who acted in the Superman films, Far from the Madding Crowd and others .
Would you report a shoplifter? Shoppers divided by Iceland's new reward scheme
Supermarket chain Iceland is to offer customers a £1 reward if they spot shoplifters in the act.
Tesco and Asda suspend supplies from pig farm over animal cruelty reports
Tesco and Asda have suspended supplies from a major pig farm over allegations of serious animal cruelty.
Concerns raised over Met’s decision to double use of facial recognition technology
Critics have branded the technology as an “erosion of civil liberties”
Inbetweeners stars tease new project together and fans are going wild
James Buckley and Joe Thomas, who played Jay Cartwright and Simon Cooper on the popular show, have shared a picture together on social media.
Westminster Bridge SHUT due to 'police incident'
Westminster Bridge is shut this morning (August 18) due to an incident. Follow our blog for updates.
Community group in Waltham Forest wins National Lottery cash boost
Waltham Forest’s JoyRiders have been awarded £1,990 in National Lottery funding to host a community cycling event on September 13, including free bike repairs and a ride to Walthamstow Wetlands.
Bakerloo line has worst performance of any London Tube line
The Bakerloo line had the worst performance of any Tube line over the last four months, TfL data shows.
Iconic British actor Terence Stamp dies aged 87, as family pay tribute
British actor Terence Stamp of Superman and Star Wars fame has died at the age of 87.