Paul Donovan argues that cutting pension support is not the answer and says politicians should stop pitting young against old.

JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.

If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.

A Swanley restaurant is celebrating another milestone achievement after being named Restaurant of the Year at a major hospitality awards ceremony.

Fraudster Mohammed Farooq has been jailed after being part of a £187,000 scam operation which targeted an 80-year-old victim from east London.

Here are the latest planning applications by Waltham Forest Council this week.

Four European passenger planes, including flights from London Heathrow and Manchester, face bomb threat inspections.

Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.

Bobby Brazier, the eldest son of Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, joins Mariah Carey in the new Christmas advert for Gucci.

John Lewis’ 2026 Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse, divides viewers after its November 3 release.

Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.

Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert, soundtracked by Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M with a limited-edition Australian import.

Morrisons has a Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Fans of the police crime drama Line of Duty will be excited to hear that the show is set to be returning sooner than expected.

This Royal Mail hack means the delivery company will collect parcels directly from your doorstep for just 30p.

Romford mother Maria Kyriakides hopes for a family Christmas after son Joshua Ogbondah suffered a cardiac arrest last year. She also praised Haven House Children's Hospice for their care.

An attempted theft of a Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF) bus has left two vital community services facing serious disruption across the district.

Steve Allen takes a humorous look at the new EU Entry/Exit System after spending as long getting through Faro airport as he did flying there.

A man was stabbed near a train station in the early hours of the morning.

Buxton School pupils in Leytonstone are celebrating sweet success after honey from the school’s two beehives proved worthy of a prize.

EastEnders Christmas trailer sparks fears for Denise Fox as her leukaemia battle worsens, while Max Branning faces danger and a possible death in Walford.

A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.

Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.

Three-month-old brothers Orzo and Basil are ready for a fresh start as Cats Protection searches for a loving home for the playful pair.

Walthamstow has been named one of the best places to live in London by lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos in its 2027 list.

Memorial stones from closed Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton relocated to Haven House, Woodford Green, ahead of a November 22event.

Gakusei Karate in Leyton raised £1,400 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity with a 24-hour martial arts marathon on October 17 to 18.

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 45% long for warm temperatures as soon as they disappear, particularly following an unprecedented summer of sunshine.

A 15-year-old boy is in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after being stabbed in Leyton.

John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Centenarian artist Elly Davies celebrates her 100th birthday with 100 paintings at Winns Gallery, Walthamstow, showcasing a lifetime of art and memories.

Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.

Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.

More than 1,300 people attended Wanstead Beer Festival at Christchurch, sampling 50-plus beers and ciders while raising funds for local charities.

Here are the planning applications, featuring proposals for home extensions and alterations across the borough this week.

Johnny Ball criticises the BBC’s Play School reboot, saying it risks damaging the children’s TV classic, while the broadcaster backs its return for CBeebies.

Harry Farr, who played Ollie Carter on the BBC soap EastEnders, is the latest cast member to depart the show.

John Challis’ final Only Fools and Horses documentary, A Marriage Made in Peckham, seeks a UK broadcaster.

Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family and Duo plans, requiring members to share the account manager’s address or face removal and a 12-month ban.

Blue Planet III marks 25 years since the original series aired, and will once again be narrated by David Attenborough

More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to save DIY SOS after the BBC said the show will be rested in 2027 amid ongoing cost cuts.

Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Steve Allen looks at the village fighting speeding drivers with knitted police officers and wonders whether a woolly police force could be the answer.

Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Waltham Forest College tops the borough’s post-16 recruitment in 2025/26 Vector data, highlighting demand for vocational and technical education.