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18-storey tower in Hoe Street gets planning permission
All 66 flats will be rented and 17 of these will be 'affordable' - or rented at below the market rate
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Schools to receive small funding boost from council
Waltham Forest schools will be allocated £6,941 per pupil in 2026/27, an increase of £154 on last year’s total
Two Chingford councillors defect to Reform UK
Councillors Marion Fitzgerald and Tim James, who both represent the Hatch Lane and Highams Park North ward, join the existing Reform UK councillor Justin Halabi to form a three-member group in the town hall
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Help prep London prisoners for work after release, say assembly members
Fewer than one-in-three Londoners leaving prison are in employment six months after release
London tourist tax could raise £352m every year
Inner London boroughs will generate the bulk of the revenue under a 3% levy on nightly room charges and are keen to keep the cash raised in their areas
Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station
A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.
Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown
But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
Royal Mint shares new 50p coin in ‘fitting tribute’ to mark significant anniversary
The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight
SME's Warned to Expect Higher Insurance Bills This Year
Small businesses face rising insurance premiums this year, with 51% already seeing increases. Experts warn SMEs to review cover and cut costs early.
Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station
A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.
Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row
The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.
Loft conversions, care home and new flats in Waltham Forest plans
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council.
'Creative' and 'pedigree' spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026
The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.
Department for Transport rates Waltham Forest ‘red’ for pothole repairs
Waltham Forest Council has however disputed the DfT’s findings, arguing that the borough is actually one of the quickest in the country to repair potholes
Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers
Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.
Man in hospital and arrested after fight involving three men in Leyton
A man in his 20s has been taken to the hospital and then arrested after a fight in Leyton.
Man in hospital and arrested after fight involving three men in Leyton
A man in his 20s has been taken to the hospital and then arrested after a fight in Leyton.
'I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres'
It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.
Inquest opened into death of 'bright' girl, 16, at Loughton station
An inquest has been opened into the death of Daisy House.
Person in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by train on London line
A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to London.