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Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:22:00 +0000
The Waltham Abbey school strengthening intergenerational connections
King Harold Academy KHA students bring joy, friendship and festive cheer to Honey Lane Care Home through heart‑warming visits, birthday surprises and meaningful connections.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why this 'seriously delicious' London micro bakery is among the best in Britain
Oakfield Bakery in London has been praised as among the best in Britain. Find out why.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside London's 'incredible gem' and 'superb' free museum that will never change
Sir John Soane's Museum is an "incredible gem" and a must-see free attraction that will never change.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The group that gives East Londoners a say on the Olympic Park's future
The Community Anchor Network (CAN), which gives east London people a say on the future of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, has been awarded £80,000 in Lottery cash.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The afternoon tea inspired by Bridgerton at a London hotel with a resident cat
The Lanesborough has come back with a brand-new afternoon tea inspired by the latest season of Bridgerton and I gave it a try.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:02:25 +0000
Principal who led college to 'outstanding' status to step down
Janet Gardner OBE to retire as Waltham Forest College principal and CEO in August 2026 after leading it from financial intervention to Ofsted ‘outstanding’ status.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:27:45 +0000
Elizabeth line hit by SEVERE delays in morning rush hour
The Elizabeth line is facing serious delays as commuters travel to work this morning. Live updates here.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:33:06 +0000
Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'
More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:32:21 +0000
£2 flights go on sale today - how to grab British Airways’ summer Avios-only deals
British Airways has launched £2 flights to Madrid and Toulon for summer 2026 today. Here’s how to book the Avios-only reward seats before they sell out.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:32:43 +0000
MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners
MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:31:32 +0000
Amazon launches new Fire TV app with more than 4,000 games on selected devices
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW app launched on selected Amazon Fire TV devices on Thursday (February 12).

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000
UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers
Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The latest hygiene scores for Waltham Forest restaurants and cafes
Latest Waltham Forest food hygiene ratings revealed: Chartwells, Cove17, Mexican Fried Chicken and Olfaclub score top marks; Taro rated satisfactory.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
This ‘authentic’ London pizzeria has just been ranked the 3rd best in the world
Short Road Pizza has been named the third-best pizza in the world for pizza. Find out why.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:19:02 +0000
Man, 19, dies after being found unconscious in Leytonstone
A 19-year-old man has died after he was found unconscious near a lake in east London.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Gordon Ramsay’s ‘outstanding’ sky‑high restaurant just earned its first Michelin star
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High has earned its first Michelin star and has been praised for its outstanding food and service.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The cameras that stop wanted criminals from roaming around our towns
Crime in Croydon down under Mayor Jason Perry, with Live Facial Recognition tech helping police arrest over 100 wanted criminals since 2023.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Kylie Minogue launches 'special' new Barbie doll but it will set you back £70
Kylie Minogue has created another Barbie doll with Mattel, which sports her standout red outfit from the Padam Padam music video.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:59:16 +0000
More than one in 10 Brits would refuse to share the last of their dessert with a date
More than one in 10 Brits would refuse to share the last of their dessert with a date, according to research. 

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:13:10 +0000
Date set for $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by President Trump
A 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit brought against the BBC by US President Donald Trump will go to trial in 2027, a Florida judge has ordered.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:11:51 +0000
M&S named UK’s favourite supermarket but shoppers say there's a catch
Marks and Spencer tops the latest Which supermarket survey, but shoppers say its higher prices make it a treat or yellow-sticker shop rather than a weekly shop.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000
Little known water bottle rule that could see Brits fined £435 on holiday
Brits traveling to Capri, Italy, are being warned about a little-known water bottle rule that could result in a €500 fine.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
BREAKING: £1,000 A DAY for 20 YEARS* could start TONIGHT - get 2 bets from just £1.50
Brits have a rare chance tonight to lock in £1,000 every single day for the next 20 years* by betting on one of America's most talked-about lottery games.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:36:21 +0000
Make do and mend is making a comeback among Brits
"It's surprising how quickly this mindset becomes addictive.  

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:33:23 +0000
Gen Z begrudge online dating - but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone
Gen Z begrudge online dating - but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:13:18 +0000
'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:59:58 +0000
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:09:45 +0000
Aldi apologises and offers refund after 'traumatised' shopper found starfish in meal
Aldi apologised for the "unexpected guests she found", which they claim are common starfish and not harmful, and provided a full refund.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:09:08 +0000
Tesco is making a major change to Clubcards this year affecting millions of customers
Tesco has confirmed it is making a major change to its Clubcard scheme this year, making it available for under-18s.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:56:59 +0000
Inbetweeners creators are 'writing something' new for beloved show, TV star says
Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas has revealed the creators of the popular show, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are "writing something" new.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0000
Revealed - east London boroughs ranked from best to worst to live in
East London boroughs have been ranked from the best to worst to live in 2026 by Garrington Property Finders.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the 'gutsy' and 'cosy' London pub full of character with great value meals
The Bull and Last in Highgate has been named among the cosiest pubs in the UK with great value meals.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:13:11 +0000
Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset
Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming, been winter camping or watched the sunset, according to research.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:11:42 +0000
Brits are most adventurous with taste at the age of 26, according to research
Brits are most adventurous with taste at the age of 26, according to research.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:08:43 +0000
Number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent has increased by a third in a year
The number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent to friends and family has increased by nearly a third in a year.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:50:46 +0000
Check your change as rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for £125 this week
After inspiring a mini bidding war between 24 bidders, the rare Royal Mint 50p coin sold for £125.08 on eBay this week

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
New multi-storey car park at hospital 'has delivered real benefits'
The health trust that runs Whipps Cross Hospital says the completion of the new multi-storey car park at the hospital has delivered real benefits for local people

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0000
After life on the streets, Smudge is ready to settle into a safe home
Smudge, a sweet and affectionate cat with Cats Protection, is searching for a peaceful home where she can thrive.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Industry minister praises next generation of 'highly skilled' construction workers
Industry minister Chris McDonald MP visited Wanstead's Build Academy to promote construction skills training, support SMEs, and tackle the UK construction gap.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000
EastEnders confirms new storyline for popular character with incurable condition
A character on EastEnders will be diagnosed with epilepsy, an incurable neurological disorder, the BBC soap has confirmed.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:48:20 +0000
Wetherspoon chairman urges hospitality sector to back Reform’s pub tax overhaul
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has advised those in the hospitality industry to back Reform's plans for the pub sector

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:40:21 +0000
Coca-Cola launches 2 new flavours of 'fan favourite' drink - have you tried it?
Coca-Cola has launched the new Cherry Float flavour, expanding its popular cherry range in the UK.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000
A look through the lens with the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society
The Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society show some members' photographs.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Discover the 'delightful' ancient woodland walk that feels like you’ve left the city
Sydenham Hill Wood walking route takes you through an ancient woodland with views of wildlife.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +0000
Dragged kicking and screaming into Costa: a tale of hypocrisy, hot milk and QR codes
Brett Ellis explains his reluctant descent into Britain’s coffee‑shop culture

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Why this 'exciting' London spot was named the best place to go in the UK for 2026
London's Bloomsbury has been named one of the best places to visit in the UK for 2026. Find out why.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:25:00 +0000
Time to stamp out delays in the postal service
Harlow MP Chris Vince explains why he went to see Royal Mail operations first-hand.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
30m mast at gas works among latest Waltham Forest planning applications
Latest Waltham Forest planning applications: home extensions, roof alterations, new flats in Leyton, and commercial-to-residential conversions.

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