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Blackhorse Road Station shortcut shelved

The shortcut would have significantly cut walking time between Sutherland Road and Blackhorse Road Station

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Tesco issues warning as £16.5 million of Clubcard vouchers set to expire this week

Tesco has warned Clubcard members to check their vouchers as £16.5 million worth are set to expire on Sunday (November 30).

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Octopus Energy urges UK homeowners to get 99p item that 'warms houses quicker'

Octopus Energy has revealed they have (a very cheap) answer to warming up homes.

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Man ‘rescued’ after being hit by double decker bus outside London war memorial

A man was rescued by firefighters after he was hit by a double decker bus outside a central London war memorial.

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Police investigate after 1000 evacuated due to ‘explosion risk’ from fireworks blaze

Police are investigating the cause of a huge blaze that ripped through a warehouse containing exploding fireworks.

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Latest weekly planning applications in Waltham Forest

The latest planning applications submitted to Waltham Forest Council include new home extensions, tree works, shopfront alterations, and amendments to earlier permissions across areas including Walthamstow, Chingford, and Leytonstone.

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The highest rated Indian restaurant in London with 'superb' and 'delicious' food

Amrutha is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in London, with a nearly perfect score and has been praised for its 'delicious' food on Tripadvisor.

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Major fire, three stabbed and death on Tube in shocking 24 hours across London

In just one shocking day, London has been the scene of a major fire, three stabbings and a death on the Underground.

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Three schools evacuated after explosions heard from fireworks warehouse inferno

Three schools were evacuated after explosions erupted from a blaze at a warehouse containing fireworks.

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Person dies after being hit by Victoria Line train at Green Park station

A person has died after being hit by a Victoria line train at Green Park underground station.

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Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as he shares touching tribute for 'guiding light' Joan

Owner of Virgin Sir Richard Branson has announced that his wife Joan has died and shared a touching tribute to her.

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Victoria line severely delayed after ‘casualty on the tracks’

There is currently no service between Warren Street and Brixton, with severe delays on the rest of the line.

Waltham Forest Echo

New dental practice opens in Chingford Mount

The Chingford Smile Club offers both general and specialist dental services, and a seven-day-a-week commissioned urgent dental care service

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Man in hospital after crash ‘involving bus’ on famous central London road

A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash allegedly involving a bus on a renowned London road.

Waltham Forest Echo

Wood Street café stripped of license after indoor smoking

The move means the café will not be allowed to sell alcohol or hot food after 11.30pm

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Works set to bring major disruption to London Waterloo over Christmas

Passengers are being warned of major festive disruption as Network Rail carries out engineering works between Queenstown Road and Nine Elms, closing London Waterloo from December 27–28 and running reduced services until January 4.

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New Real Living Wage will see workers paid £13.45 an hour

Almost half a million workers paid the Real Living Wage are set to receive an increase of more than 6% after new rates were announced today.

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RAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday with aviation-themed party

Second World War veteran Ken Marsh celebrated his 100th birthday at The Spinney Care Home in Chingford with an aeroplane-themed party, honouring his lifelong passion for aviation and his service as an RAF truck driver during the war.

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Walthamstow theatre to host top comedians for fundraiser

An all-star comedy night, Comedy Sans Frontières, will take place at Soho Theatre Walthamstow on January 31, 2026, with performances from Dylan Moran, Ardal O’Hanlon, Grace Campbell and more.

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Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

The average Brit has saved £1,411 by cutting back this year – due to continuing cost-of-living pressures, according to research.