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Comment: ‘Don’t forget the Lib Dems’

Waltham Forest Liberal Democrat member Alex Lewis mounts an impassioned case for his party, saying it needs to be back in the conversation

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Photography: ‘Embodied Futures’ by Kate Peters

Leyton-based photographer Kate Peters explores the relationship between performance and identity through portraits of femme clowns

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‘We could win many council seats’: Waltham Forest Greens sense opportunity

The Greens have seen their Waltham Forest membership grow by 122% between September and late October – and as dissatisfaction with Labour grows, the party appears very confident ahead of next year’s local elections

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Letter: ‘We need Lime bikes in Waltham Forest’

Walthamstow resident Freddie Walker says the council's banning of dockless bikes in Waltham Forest is wrong-headed

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Asylum seeker groped girl, 17, on Central line near Oxford Circus

An asylum seeker has been jailed after groping a 17-year-old girl on the Central line in London.

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Walkers discontinues classic crisps after 50 years leaving fans 'devastated'

Walkers has discontinued its Snaps Spicy Tomato crisps, which were first launched in the UK back in 1975.

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Cadbury makes 'difficult decision' to discontinue a 'delicious' Dairy Milk range

Cadbury has confirmed it has "taken the difficult decision" to discontinue its Dairy Milk Fruitier and Nuttier Trail Mix range.

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William Morris Gallery launches first ever museum vending machine

Wrapped in Morris’s iconic seaweed design, the vibrant vending machine was first launched at the gallery as part of its 75th anniversary, where it quickly became a 'local sensation'

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A walk through ancient woodland and a village frequented by King Henry VIII

West Essex Ramblers give a guided five mile walk through fields and ancient woodland beginning and ending in the picturesque village of Blackmore in Ingatestone.

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What is the Mountbatten Windsor Family and who are its members? All to know

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: 'Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.'

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Leytonstone café founder: ‘I was forced out by MP’s family’

Carol Crowe, founder of Farm Community Kitchen in Cann Hall Road, says she was subject to 'intimidation' and 'verbal abuse' before being evicted for rent payment issues by Labour MP Dawn Butler's family

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The 'timeless' London high street and neighbourhood named best in the UK

London's Wimbledon Village has been named the best high street and neighbourhood in the UK by Knight Frank. Here's why.

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Prince Andrew to lose 'Prince' title and will leave Royal Lodge in Windsor

Prince Andrew will lose his 'Prince' title and will leave his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Buckingham Palace has said.

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Film crews descend on east London street as area transformed into American city

More filming has taken place in Canary Wharf this month, with actor Jason Statham working in a rumoured shoot for the upcoming The Beekeeper 2

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Partner of dog walker killed in west London triple stabbing tells of ‘heartbreak’

The partner of a dog walker killed in a stabbing in west London has said she is “heartbroken” over his death.

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Critically endangered spider found for first time in 40 years in the UK

A critically endangered spider has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight.

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What food and drink items are banned from Vue, Odeon and Cineworld cinemas?

We all love a trip to the cinema but what food and drink items are banned from Vue, Odeon and Cineworld?

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Starbucks red cups and how to try the new 'velvety smooth' Christmas coffee first

Starbucks is giving its Rewards customers a sneak peek at its Christmas menu, including a new velvety smooth Chocolatey Mousse Latte.

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Men who organised Russia-backed arson at Leyton warehouse jailed

Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves have become the first people to be prosecuted using the National Security Act 2023 for activity linked to a foreign state

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Newsquest joins forces with local titles against 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

Newsquest has joined forces with other local titles in England and Wales against the government's 'secret' alcohol licensing plans