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

McDonald’s fans requested that Chicken McWings be added to the UK menu.

The new feature, available through the NHS app, sends notifications to smartphones and smartwatches when medication is ready for collection.

Britain in the 1930s a new book reveals more than 600 photos of UK life including London curated by historian Steven Brindle.

Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.

Harlow MP Chris Vince reflects on an early Medieval gold ring discovered in Matching and the importance of preserving Essex's rich history for future generations.

Comedian and broadcaster Steve Allen takes aim at Aunt Bessie's controversial makeover and asks why food brands seem determined to give their mascots a glamorous new look.

Amy Johnson, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo to Australia from England, is remembered with a blue plaque on her former north London home.

Samaritans have interrupted people’s days with graffiti designed to encourage them to ‘reach in’ and help those experiencing suicidal thoughts. 

Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49, according to research. 

Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease, with £1.8million in repair and restoration costs also revealed.

A new dementia drop-in at Woodford Green Library offers advice, support and conversation for families, carers and anyone affected, launching October 6.

Nearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support through a £59,000 London Freemasons grant to CDARS in London.

Andy Burnham has said he would be monitoring the situation closely amid reports a woman died fom the plague in Russia

Parents fork out an additional £525 a year - once their children get behind the wheel of the family car previously only used by mum and dad.

The hard versus soft pillow debate has finally been put to bed – with Brits plumping for a firmer place to rest their head. 

Gen Z now view a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a bigger sign of care than being made a cup of tea.  

Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

HMRC has released its latest list of deliberate tax defaulters across east London for September 2026.

Brett Ellis laments Britain's obsession with apps, arguing that everyday tasks from parking to ordering a pint have become far more complicated than they need to be.

In April 2027, I'll be lining up at the start of the London Marathon — a race I never thought I'd be capable of running.

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

The BBC has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated Blue Planet 3 series, narrated by now 100-year-old Sir David Attenborough.

The Gore in Kensington takes guests on a journey through Victorian and Tudor interiors with comforting classic English hospitality.

Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.

Redbridge Council proposes four raised speed tables on Whitehall Road to tackle speeding, with plans available to residents until October 15.

The Lammas School in Leyton will close after the 2026-27 academic year.

Royal Mail parcel delivery prices have increased by up to £1.45. The increased prices impact several types of delivery services.

Tributes have been paid to bestselling novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer following his death at the age of 86.

London families are swapping traditional two-week holidays for shorter breaks as parents prioritise experiences despite rising household costs.

The top 10 primary schools in Bromley have been revealed based on ratings from School Guide.

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

Redbridge Council improves school routes in Woodford and Ilford with a new footpath at Trinity Catholic High School and crossing at Seven Kings Primary School.

Lisa Sharp of Voluntary Action Epping Forest highlights how community clubs in Epping help older residents stay connected, while volunteers make a lasting difference to local lives.

Iain Duncan Smith, Conservative MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, highlights the importance of helping young people take their first steps into employment.

The A406 North Circular is closed from Chingford Road to Hall Lane after a crash.

In the summer of 1832 a house in Highgate became a haven for The Dickens family who were fleeing the patriarch's debts.

Steve Allen questions guidance encouraging people to report jokes, even when everyone involved is laughing and nobody is offended.

Sir Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa and Charli xcx have helped to popularise the town hall wedding but which of London's historic buildings are the most popular to get hitched?

Thousands of Three users are reporting issues with signal and making calls plus internet and data today (October 3).

The Woodford & Wanstead Photographic Society showcase some of its members incredible photographs.

Joshua Kerry has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

A survey of British adults by Samsung revealed that most believe lessons learnt in life are more important than those in formal education

The video shows a rare 'donkey's-eye view' of the physically demanding work and daily challenges faced by working animals across the world.

Gen Z Londoners could face funeral bills of more than £12,000 by 2050, as costs continue to rise faster than general inflation.

Sir David Beckham's regular pie and mash order at Tony's Pie & Mash in Essex has been revealed.

Bancroft’s School in Woodford Green wins The Week’s Best SEND 2026 award for inclusive education, personalised support and SEND provision for 160 pupils.