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London Fire Brigade issues grass fire warning ahead of summer

Even with recent rainfall this spring is still on track to be one of the driest on record in London

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The story of Walthamstow’s 100-year-old Greek ampitheatre

Theatre director Mark Greenall tells the fascinating history of Walthamstow’s open air theatre which celebrates its centenary this summer

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Abuse of London Ambulance Service staff continues to rise

Physical assault and non-physical abuse is up 12% between January and the end of April this year compared with 2024

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Campaigners call on Calvin Bailey to oppose welfare reform plans

Several dozen people protested outside the Leyton and Wanstead MP's constituency office yesterday evening

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LIVE updates as road shut by police near train station in Walthamstow

Blackhorse Road is blocked both ways due to an incident today (June 6). Follow our blog for updates.

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Revealed: Six east London businesses named for not paying minimum wage

Six businesses in east London have been named for not paying national minimum wage by the government.

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The 'outstanding' school where students have 'impeccable' behaviour

Atam Academy in Little Heath has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas in a Section 48 faith inspection, praised for its Sikh values, inclusive ethos, and impeccable pupil behaviour.

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New Bakerloo line trains would have air-conditioning and come more often

A planned new Bakerloo line fleet would allow Transport for London to increase services to one train every two-and-a-half minutes.

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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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Ex-Arsenal football ‘prodigy’ jailed for plot to smuggle in £600,000 of cannabis

An ex-Arsenal academy footballer has been imprisoned for four years for his role in a £600,000 drug smuggling plot.

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The nature gems in Havering, east London and Essex at risk from new planning law

Protected environmental gems in east London and Essex are at risk of being destroyed by development under the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

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Met officer fired after touching female colleague inappropriately

A Met officer has been fired for touching a female student officer inappropriately without her permission.

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Commuter chaos as Waterloo evacuated due to fire alert

Waterloo station has been evacuated for a fire alert. Live updates here.

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In search of Waltham Forest’s best pizza

Leytonstone resident and culinary connoisseur Pallavi Singh tours the borough on a quest for the perfect slice

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Illegal hot dog seller on Westminster Bridge fined £6k with sausage stand seized

An East Ham man who was a “prolific” illegal seller of hot dogs on Westminster Bridge has been fined thousands.

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Tributes to ‘beautiful’ couple found dead after ‘taking mystery pills’ in Southall

Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful” couple who were found dead after allegedly taking mystery green pills in Southall.

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New bar serving theatrical cocktails opens at Crate Walthamstow

The Drift, a new cocktail bar at Crate Walthamstow, offers mood-driven design, theatrical drinks, and a relaxing escape in the heart of 17&Central shopping centre.

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Busy south London station would get even bigger under revamp

A major revamp of Waterloo station including plans for a new concourse has gained momentum, Lambeth Council has said.

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Update on condition of man, 24, stabbed in broad daylight in central London

Police have given an update on the condition of a man stabbed in broad daylight in central London.

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Rapper found guilty of murdering dad in Leyton barber shop

Josh McKay, 33, was stabbed in the neck by rapper Renai Belle last July in front of his young child while he was getting a haircut