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Staff cuts at Met Police still being considered amid funding warning
The force has already identified a £20m budget gap in 2026/27 but may also face a lower-than-expected funding settlement from the Home Office
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Former Chingford MP candidate Shama Tatler nominated to House of Lords
The Brent councillor lost to Iain Duncan Smith in the 2024 general election, receiving 12,524 votes to Duncan Smith’s 17,281
Chingford care home resident switches on Christmas lights on her 101st birthday
Doris Griffiths celebrated her landmark birthday on Wednesday 3rd December by illuminating The Spinney care home in Forest View, an experience she called 'lovely'
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Town hall’s council tax relief scheme remains unchanged amid previous cuts
Last year, the council slashed support for low-income residents, who now pay as much as 43% of their total tax bill, up from 15% previously
Council cracks down on domestic wood burning
Residents who emit wood smoke from their chimneys face a fine of up to £300
Guinness names UK's best pubs for a pint - but which London boozers made the list?
The new Harp Guide released by Guinness lists 35 British pubs that serve the best pour - and nine of them are in London.
Children's hospice closure reported as charity shop confirms branch shutdown
Richard House Children's Hospice is reported to be closing - and a staff member at its Elm Park charity shop says it will shut its doors for the last time today (December 12).
Arrest made as man, 26, dies after car crashes into building in Walthamstow
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Walthamstow.
Person dies after crash at busy junction in Walthamstow
A person has died after being found injured at the scene of a crash in Walthamstow.
Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m of tour proceeds to 22 animal charities
Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m from his Mortality tour proceeds to animal charities
HMRC warns millions of 'fast approaching' deadline with £900 fine
With less than two months until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging people filing their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year to start now.
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce Christmas 2025 posting deadlines revealed
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas
RECAP after 'track fault' causes SEVERE Elizabeth line delays
A track fault on the Elizabeth line has resulted in "severe delays" between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals.
Royal Mail warns these UK postcodes may not receive mail deliveries 6 days a week
Royal Mail has issued an important update for customers this week, relating to the frequency of mail deliveries - is your postcode affected?
RECAP after 'police investigation' SHUTS tube station and road in Walthamstow
A road and Underground station in Walthamstow have been shut in a police investigation this morning.
Historic Tottenham estate to get £3.4m revamp
Haringey Council’s Cabinet approved a contract this week for almost £3.4m to start refurbishment of 77 historic properties at the estate in Tottenham, which was built in the Arts and Crafts style in the early 20th century and is protected by Conservation Area...
I went to London's Designer Outlet and bagged some huge Christmas bargains
Armed with a strict budget and a long wish list I visited the London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park - and as well as bagging Christmas bargains I even met Santa
Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington second youngest killed in London this year
A 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in Islington is the second youngest to be killed with a knife in London during 2025.
Boy stabbed to death and teen fighting for life in stabbings hour apart in London
A teenager has died and another one is fighting for his life after two horrific knife attacks across two parts of London in less than nine hours.
Calvin Bailey ‘inadvertently’ breached parliamentary code of conduct
Exclusive: No further action will be taken against the Leyton and Wanstead MP after he wrote a letter to the standards commissioner about another MP who is currently being investigated for misconduct