A newly refurbished farmhouse pub has received rave reviews from loyal customers who feared it would lose its strong cultural heritage. The doors of the new look Larkshall pub in Larkshall Road, opened to the public on Saturday after closing on
A shop banned from selling alcohol six weeks ago has applied for a new licence. Pats Mini Market, in Winns Avenue, Walthamstow, had its licence revoked on November 3 after Trading Standards officers found counterfeit alcohol on sale. The shop
Stella Creasy MP surprised the winner of her annual Christmas card competition at school today. The festive card designed by Mission Grove pupil Madhiya Khan will be delivered to thousands of Miss Creasy’s colleagues and constituents, this month
A secondary school has been targeted by burglars. Heathcote School and Science College, in Normanton Park, Chingford, was broken into between 4.30pm on Saturday and the early hours of yesterday morning. The burglars stole "a number of laptops
Hospital staff are struggling under the pressure of increased demand on accident and emergency departments serving Redbridge. In the last four weeks, an average of 626 people a day are seeking emergency treatment at King George Hospital, in Goodmayes
Dozens of little singers from schools across Waltham Forest entertained Christmas shoppers with a free carol concert. Children’s choirs performed in Santa’s new neon-themed grotto at The Mall Walthamstow, last week. School pupils took turns
A school breakdancing group finished as runner-up in a competition this weekend. Wansteady Crew, featuring seven pupils in year 10 to 13 from Wanstead High School, finished second in the Step into Battle event on Saturday at the Evelyn Grace Academy
Senior Pakistani MPs have visited Waltham Forest to learn about the work being done to tackle extremism. The delegation came to the borough to see how charities and authorities work to prevent radicalisation. Cross-party MPs took part in a
Dozens of elderly residents and those less fortunate at this time of year have received free hampers as part of a church initiative. Broadmead Baptist Church in Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, has collected, packaged and delivered 25 food hampers
A concierge at a housing development has been honoured for his work. Chris Adedayo, 46, has worked at the Queen Mary Gate in South Woodford since it was built in 2007. At the annual Property Management Awards on December 4, Mr Adedayo was
Eton Manor put last week's first defeat of the season behind them to beat North Walsham 36-7 in London League One North on Saturday. Hosts Manor took the lead when Callum McKie kicked a simple penalty, before Kevin Reed collected the ball from
Paramedics, doctors and hospital staff are urging the public to be sensible with alcohol this festive season. In December 2013, 6,194 calls were made to the London Ambulance Service for alcohol related illnesses and injuries – five per cent more
A petition calling for improvements to safety at a roundabout which is causing residents “misery” has been referred to the Mayor of London. A total of 1,541 people signed a council-organised petition calling for action to tackle congestion at Redbridge
FC Leytonstone conceded a late goal to lose 2-1 against Poplar, exiting the London City Airport League Premier Division Cup quarter-final. The Lemons restricted their hosts to half-chances and long-range shots, with Leytonstone goalkeeper Kevin
A swastika was drawn on the front door of a widow’s Chingford home after she is believed to have disturbed burglars. It comes after police issued a warning that a gang was targeting homes in the area. The 69-year-old, who lives alone since
Well down at the Orient, a new week once again heralds a new manager and a new loss. Just eight months ago we were beating Peterborough to herald a trip to Wembley, now we're losing at home to the same team to take us into the bottom four, three points
A high-profile charity supporting young people is at risk due to poor financial management, it has emerged. Forest Young Men’s Christian Association of East London Limited, widely known as Forest YMCA, based in Forest Road, Walthamstow, has been
Isthmian Division One North Goalkeeper Mark Parker saved an injury-time penalty for Redbridge to preserve a 2-1 win over Dereham Town on Saturday. With the Motormen leading in additional time, the visitors were awarded a penalty but Parker
Police in Waltham Forest have released a CCTV image of a fuel thief. Suspect 164290 is wanted in connection with theft at a BP garage in High Road, Leyton, on October 27 at around 2.15pm. He filled up his blue Rover 45 with £34 worth of diesel
A nursery has been told it no longer requires improvement following an inspection. Little Green Man Nursery, in Lemna Road, Leytonstone, was criticised for poor teaching by Ofsted inspectors in January. However, a report published last week
Police are inviting the public to an open local meeting and Q&A. Essex Police are holding the local community meeting from 7pm to 8pm on January 19 at St Giles Church Hall, in Nazeing Road, in Nazeing. People can meet with the local policing
An inventor and entrepreneur who had a eureka moment while sitting on a Central line train has launched a new accessory for music-loving children. Jason Palmer, 44, of Hamilton Avenue in Barkingside, is the creator of Qbees, which are designed
A rowing club has named its new £14,000 boat after one of its members who died earlier this year. The Olympic Class Double Scull was presented in memory of Matthew Brown on Sunday at Lea Rowing Club in Spring Hill, Walthamstow. Mr Brown, who
