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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.  

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3food4u launches Contain Outbreak project to help Covid-19 sufferers
A community project that has provided a lifeline for many people during the pandemic is stepping up its service in response to the emergence of new variants of coronavirus.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:19:26 +0100
Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey to hear 'housing horror stories'
Mayoral candidates Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey will tonight hear testimonies from Londoners impacted by the housing crisis as community organisers demand action.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:46:20 +0100
Met Police appeal following Walthamstow aggravated burglary
Detectives have released images of four men wanted for questioning after an aggravated burglary in Walthamstow.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:25:40 +0100
Five things Matt Hancock could say at today's Covid briefing
The Health Secretary will address the nation later today to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:18:35 +0100
TOWIE star James Argent reveals weightloss on Loose Women
James “Arg” Argent has revealed he has lost two and a half stone since having gastric sleeve surgery.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:39:53 +0100
New Asda and Morrisons scam is targeting your details - what you need to know
Consumers who receive a suspicious text should contact the supermarket, if they shop with them, to verify it.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
London Mayor Election 2021: Who is candidate Kam Balayev?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record 20 candidates to choose from as they vote for the next Mayor of London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When East London art-deco cinema and Mecca Bingo Club was to be demolished
Proposals for the future of this "local landmark" and "iconic building" were making our headlines five years ago this week.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:04:08 +0100
The east London streets with the most car crimes
An interactive map shows how many car crimes have been reported across east London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:08:26 +0100
eBay responds after NHS Covid vaccine cards appear for £5
PEOPLE are using online auction sites to sell NHS Covid vaccine cards in order to make a profit, an investigation has revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:27:56 +0100
Sadiq Khan targets Lib Dem and Green voters ahead of May 6
Sadiq Khan has been accused of using “fake news tactics” after appealing for Liberal Democrat and Green voters to back him on May 6.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Campaigners warn against swimming in River Lea
Environmental campaigners are warning people not to swim in the River Lea this summer due to risks to their health and wildlife.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:29:26 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 line-up revealed by organisers
The festival is scheduled for September 10 to September 12 and will take place in Crystal Palace Park in South London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:59:47 +0100
Covid vaccines jabs offered to people aged 42 and over - how you can book
Here is everything you need to know about booking your jab.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:03:31 +0100
Walthamstow nursery 'suspended' after losing three-year-old
A Walthamstow nursery has been suspended by Ofsted after a three-year-old boy went missing.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:01:50 +0100
Rose and Crown in Woodford Green set to reopen this week
The Rose and Crown will reopen as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:20:21 +0100
Wes Streeting on Boris Johnson's lockdown comments
Ilford North’s MP has claimed allegations Boris Johnson said he was prepared to let “bodies pile high” rather than order another lockdown are ‘true’ – the Prime Minister has since categorically denied saying it.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry outlines plan to redevelop London City Airport
Sian Berry has today outlined plans to close London City Airport and regenerate the site by building homes and creating opportunities for businesses.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Calling all local sports teams
Sport clubs provide an opportunity for children and youth to learn skills that will help them in school, as well as in their future careers and personal lives. Through engagement in sport, they learn leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, respo...

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
What contractors need to know about IR35 changes
The IR35 regime, previously applicable to off-payroll working in the contractor sector for public sector entities, has now been extended to private sector entities - with one exception.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Endangered in Wanstead campaign working to protect house sparrow
The existence of the house sparrow is now under threat, with 60 per cent of the population disappearing over recent decades.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:50:10 +0100
Woman dies in fire at Chingford block of flats
A woman has died in a fire in a block of flats in Chingford.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Old high street scenes in Walthamstow, Epping, Leyton and Loughton
It may have been the year the Second World War broke out but the scene on the left shows some shoppers and traders stopping briefly to be caught on camera for this picture of the market in Walthamstow High Street in 1939.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Lower attendance among East London free school meal pupils
School attendance among pupils on free school meals in Waltham Forest was lower than that of their peers before the Easter break, figures show.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Duke of York pub in Epping demolished in 1931
Pictured above is the High Street in Epping around 1912 showing the Duke of York public house.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Essex Brewery in East London that became known for Tolly brand
The streetscape at St James Street has irrecoverably changed in recent years, with the construction of a group of residential blocks of flats at the South Grove end, where a renowned Walthamstow brewery once stood.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The 18th Century Epping Forest pub pulled down in 1975
Pictured above is The Owl pub at Lippitts Hill around 1905.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
4,500 Redbridge children receive food parcels during pandemic
Dozens of emergency food parcels were handed out to children in Redbridge every week during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Report reveals impact of Covid-19 on London poverty
A new report has revealed the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Londoners.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The pitfalls of buying a second-hand car online
Some things a man’s got to do alone. In a female-dominated household this roughly equates to: watching football in solitary confinement, laughing at my own jokes and buying used cars.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:19:25 +0100
Woman dies after flat fire in Chingford
A woman had died following a fire at a block of flats.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:03:51 +0100
Extinction Rebellion leader steals show at mayoral hustings
An Extinction Rebellion leader seized attention at a London mayoral hustings before storming out, complaining that “soundbites lead to mass death”.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Size of discount for £190m Leyton regeneration revealed
The amount a developer will pay for land for Waltham Forest’s largest ever housing scheme could be slashed by £6.9 million, a new report reveals.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:37:16 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Leyton residents hope to block new 'Little Vegas' arcade
Campaigners are hoping to stop an application to open a seventh gambling outlet in one small area.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:51:07 +0100
Redbridge school accused of 'targeting and bullying' union
A Redbridge school has been accused of “victimising” union members who campaigned against vulnerable staff being forced to travel into work during lockdown.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:25:52 +0100
Shaun Bailey accuses Sadiq Khan of '£4.68 billion tax grab'
Shaun Bailey has accused Sadiq Khan of a “£4.68 billion tax grab” as he today outlined his own plans to cut costs for Londoners if elected on May 6.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:12:09 +0100
Redbridge allotments under threat from construction work
An allotment home to a long-running charity project for disabled adults is currently under threat from construction work.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Silvertown Tunnel: Extinction Rebellion protest at City Hall
Extinction Rebellion activists today walked from The Crystal in Newham to City Hall to call on Sadiq Khan to cancel the Silvertown Tunnel.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:03:24 +0100
Luisa Porritt: Scrapping Silvertown Tunnel 'a top priority'
Luisa Porritt has said that scrapping the Silvertown Tunnel “has to be a top priority” to tackle poor air quality and the climate crisis.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:21:03 +0100
Photos show Covid-19 pandemic peak at Queen's Hospital
A doctor and amateur photographer has shared intimate and illuminating images taken on the coronavirus front lines.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Volunteers find experience of helping 3food4u charity rewarding
Volunteers with a community project that has provided a lifeline to many people during the pandemic have spoken about how rewarding they have found the experience.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:22:06 +0100
Lord Palmerston pub unveils revamped beer garden
A Walthamstow pub hopes to welcome back some its regulars – and new customers – following a six-figure investment in its garden and interior.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:14:35 +0100
Heathrow expansion in doubt following Boris Johnson comments
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London mayoral candidates.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:25:08 +0100
Stella Creasy welcomes George Floyd trial verdict
Walthamstow’s MP was welcomed the verdict in the George Floyd case.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:33:56 +0100
London Bridge station evacuated after suspicious item report
London Bridge station has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious item on a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:17:20 +0100
BHRUT speech therapist on Covid-19 experiences
A language therapist has told of the new challenges she faced during the pandemic.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Council denies closing funfair in mourning for Prince Philip
Waltham Forest Council has denied asking a local funfair to close in mourning for Prince Philip after parents complained.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:24:55 +0100
The Queen's issues statement during time of 'great sadness' on her birthday
It is the first birthday she has celebrated without her husband, Prince Philip, for more than 70 years.



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