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Aldi Leytonstone shut for ‘maintenance work’
A sign outside the High Road store, which opened in October, stated it was shut due to 'technical issues'
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Council accused of ‘taking credit’ for anti-racist protest
The criticism came amid King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Waltham Forest Town Hall which was in celebration of the anti far-right August protest
King and Queen visit Walthamstow
The royals met with councillors, local MPs, community volunteers, youth representatives, emergency services, and faith representatives at a town hall reception today
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Man flees after crashing car into Leytonstone pub
The Heathcote and Star was evacuated as a precaution due to the damage caused by the crash
Walthamstow choir raise hundreds for local homeless shelter
Walthamstow Singers raised £385 for Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelters via a Christmas concert at St Mary's Church last week
North London Waste Authority defends Edmonton incinerator amid fresh backlash
NLWA chair Clyde Loakes defended the incinerator against a call from environmental campaigners to halt the 'toxic' project which is midway through construction
Walthamstow man convicted over Tottenham murder
Vittorio Di Murro was part of a group of five men who lay in wait for Jordan Briscoe before attacking him after he was lured by a phone call
New London project to help migrants report abuse and exploitation
The two-year programme has been awarded £50,000 in grant funding from mayor Sadiq Khan
Video shows shocking moment patient spits in face of London paramedic
Body-worn camera footage shows assaults on London paramedics, highlighting the dangers they face daily and how cameras help secure justice for victims.
Household water bills to rise by from April next year
The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household
Neighbours concerned after plans to charge visitors for parking near park revealed
Neighbours fear that plans to charge for parking near Wanstead Park will “harm” vulnerable people.
New souffle pancake shop to open in Walthamstow
Pancake shop Fluffy Fluffy opens its doors in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on December 21.
Festive family fun as Christmas comes to Legoland Windsor
When you think of Christmas activities for the family, a trip to a theme park doesn't naturally come to mind.
Spy cop: 'I shared single bed with young activist but didn't have sex with her'
South London spy cop turned Tory politician Andrew Coles has told the Undercover Policing Inquiry he did not have sex with a 19-year-old activist.
Why Sir David Jason was 'so moved' watching Only Fools The Musical for first time
Sir David Jason revealed he almost shed a tear watching Only Fools and Horses The Musical for the first time last night (December 18).
Reflecting on work in Epping Forest during 2024 but still planning ahead
Ben Murphy, City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee, looks back at 2024 but also to 2025 and keeping the River Roding clean.
Work on stalled 'affordable' housing scheme restarts
L&Q restarts a stalled affordable housing project in Spruce Hill Road, Walthamstow.
Every London Underground line and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
Iconic London café from Layer Cake and Rocketman films on sale for £170k
The Regency Café in London that has featured in Layer Cake and Rocketman is on sale for £170K.
Chingford Thai restaurant to open amid local fears of ‘intolerable’ noise
Dawn to Dusk in Station Road will be allowed to sell alcohol and play recorded music indoors between 10am and 11pm