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Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter volunteer Mellissa Brown shares her experience as a homeless single mother

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Mapping the Marshes

Local artist Angry Dan writes about the inspiration behind his vibrant and colourful map of Walthamstow Marshes and Walthamstow Wetlands

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Protestors toss ‘blood money’ at Waltham Forest councillors over pension links to Israel

Activists from Waltham Forest for a Free Palestine and Shake the Civ tossed fake "blood money" from the public gallery at a meeting on Wednesday (26th November)

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Thousands of London families to benefit from two child benefit cap being lifted, Labour says

Early figures presented by Labour show the end of the cap will benefit 7,900 children in Waltham Forest

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The ‘vital’ Walthamstow mental health service that faces closure

The Snug, which supports adults with severe mental health conditions, could face closure

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Preliminary ‘station box’ works for new Walthamstow Central entrance complete

The first works on the long-awaited new entrance hall were completed at the end of October

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Alarm at state of ‘crumbling’ Thames Water site in Walthamstow

Thames Water first admitted fears of “serious” risks to water supply at Coppermills in 2019 but renovation work will only finish in 2032, prompting concern that the ageing site could fail before then

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Lidl shoppers complain 'what a joke' after 'ridiculous' 10p increase for carrier bags

Lidl has increased the price of its plastic carrier bags by 10p (from 30p to 40p), leaving shoppers outraged.

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Discontinued Sky product to shut down in coming days - have you received £290 refund?

Sky Live is set to shut down for good on December 4, and customers are entitled to a refund of up to £290.

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Aldi Christmas 2025 opening hours confirmed as stores close for three days

Aldi has confirmed its Christmas 2025 opening hours, with stores open until 10pm on December 22 and 23, closing at 6pm on Christmas Eve, and closing fully on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will reopen on December 27.

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Disabled man sexually assaulted on train to London Euston

A disabled man has been sexually assaulted on board a train from Liverpool to London Euston.

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Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell

"I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell."

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Disneyland Paris has opened its doors for an exclusive look at World of Frozen

Once complete, Disney Adventure World will have almost doubled in size, offering new experiences that it says will push the boundaries of storytelling

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'It smells like a rotten egg' - 7 funniest one star reviews of the River Thames

From calling it a giant sewer to smelling like a rotten egg, many have taken to Tripadvisor to share thoughts on the River Thames.

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Tube chaos sees SEVERE DELAYS on four lines across London - Recap

There are severe delays across the London transport network. Live updates here.

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The new London brewery where you can learn to pour the perfect pint of Guinness

Guinness is opening a £73 million brewery in Covent Garden on December 11 with restaurants, a bar, tours, and tastings.

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Call the Midwife creator on 'money' 'values' and 'walking away from the BBC'

The beloved BBC show Call the Midwife has its 13th Christmas special on the way, but will there be more?

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Ant McPartlin sells £6m London mansion after 'planning row' with neighbours

I'm a Celeb presenter Ant McPartlin has reportedly sold his £6 million London home after a "planning row" with neighbours.

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Bin workers confirm Christmas and New Year strike dates

Outsourced refuse and ground maintenance workers for Waltham Forest will go on strike this month and in January following a row over pay

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Police hunt after man 'touched himself while staring at woman on London train’

A man allegedly touched himself inappropriately over his trousers on a London train while staring at a woman.