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More than half of Thames bridges in poor condition, City Hall warned

Several road bridges are currently subject to traffic restrictions or bans on motor vehicles altogether while others could soon need to go same way

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Suffragette Line users criticise TfL for not running rail replacement buses

The line has been closed between South Tottenham and Barking since a freight train derailed near Barking on Friday, 23rd October

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‘It’s this or bankruptcy’: Greens backtrack on Edmonton Incinerator

The Waltham Forest Green Party has backed the rebuild of the Edmonton Incinerator despite previously promising to explore “every option to cancel” the £1.5billion project

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Council bans children from Walthamstow Village pub after 9pm

Waltham Forest Council issued the ruling after residents complained about customers' children "trespassing their gardens" and "damaging cars"

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Council completing just 17% of SEND education plans on time

Waltham Forest Council is currently providing less than a fifth of families with bespoke education, health and care plans (EHCPs) within the 20-week statutory time limit

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River Ching home to nearly 2,000 species, including eel and jellyfish

This March, volunteers collected water samples from six locations along the River Ching and found DNA belonging to 1,885 unique species

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City Hall now offering extra help for people missing out on unclaimed benefits

More than £4bn in benefits such as pension credit and carer’s allowance are still being left on the table by thousands of Londoners

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The podcast shining a light on the incredible history of Walthamstow Assembly Hall

WAR HALL: A Theatre of the Mind is the first documentary to focus on the extraordinary story behind Walthamstow Assembly Hall, one of the only buildings constructed in London during the Blitz

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Advertorial: Planning Bespoke Furniture for Walthamstow Homes

With the average E17 property price hovering around the £550,000 mark, moving to get an extra bedroom's worth of storage rarely adds up. Reworking what you already have usually does.

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Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher

JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

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Khan welcomes new licensing powers for City Hall amid row with council leaders

Criticism from Westminster City Council also comes after a section of Oxford Street was pedestrianised for the first time

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Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine

If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.

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Eight home extension plans in this weeks planning applications

Here are the latest planning applications by Waltham Forest Council this week.

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No Suffragette Line trains to stop at Waltham Forest stations for another week

The ongoing suspension of all services between South Tottenham and Barking has caused significant disruption to commuters, with it being close to two weeks now since a freight train derailed near Barking

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UK flights among 6 planes inspected after suspected bomb threats

Four European passenger planes, including flights from London Heathrow and Manchester, face bomb threat inspections.

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Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday

Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.

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Get building to help save London renters £251 per month, says think tank

Centre for British Progress (CBP) research suggests if national housing targets are met rents will be slashed significantly for Londoners

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EastEnders star lands exciting new role 1 year after exit from popular BBC soap

Bobby Brazier, the eldest son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, joins Mariah Carey in the new Christmas advert for Gucci.

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Swanley venue celebrates ANOTHER win after being hailed Restaurant of Year

A Swanley restaurant is celebrating another milestone achievement after being named Restaurant of the Year at a major hospitality awards ceremony.

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John Lewis Christmas advert divides fans with some saying it ‘missed the mark’

John Lewis’ 2026 Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse, divides viewers after its November 3 release.