A candlelight vigil to remember those killed by the Taliban in Peshawar, Pakistan, is due to take place this evening. The vigil is taking place today from 5pm to 6pm on the steps of Redbridge town hall, in Ilford. A total of 132 children were
A Christmas lights switch-on event took place yesterday evening The council-organised event took place from 4pm to 8pm in the newly-named Ken Aston Square, in High Street, Barkingside. Mayor of Redbridge Cllr Ashley Kissin switched on the
The introduction of extra trains have been described as a ‘drop in the ocean’ to solve the problem of frequent arguments on overcrowded trains through Waltham Forest. Over the last year incidents of shoving and arguing have increased on the Barking
Images show for the first time the inside of a library which has undergone a £600,000 refurbishment. South Woodford Library, in High Road, will reopen after four months with a gym, a fitness and dance studio, and improved facilities for children
MP Iain Duncan Smith has intervened in an attempt to stop a “magnificent” ancient tree being chopped down. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is backing a campaign by neighbours in The Dell, Woodford Green, to save the 150ft cedar, which
Changes have been made to the dates or kick-off times of all four of West Ham’s Premier League fixtures in February. The clash with Manchester United at Upton Park has been moved to Sunday, February 8, with kick-off at 4.15pm. As a result of
A hooded gang raided a corner shop and stole bottles of spirits. CCTV footage seen by the Guardian shows a man, in his late teens or early 20s, enter the Seven in One shop in Newport Road, Leytonstone, at 7.30pm last Friday and approach the counter
Here's how you get Sean Hughes to invite you out for a drink – apparently. Start out by setting up an interview with him about his new show Mumbo Jumbo, which he will be performing at his first gig of 2015 at Ye Olde Rose and Crown in Walthamstow before
A condolence book has been arranged for residents of Waltham Forest wishing to pay their respects to the 148 people killed by the Taliban in an attack on a school in. Teachers and 132 children were massacred on Tuesday by militants in Peshawar.
New Leyton Orient manager Fabio Liverani will attempt to land his first win in charge tomorrow when the side visit Barnsley. The O's are on a three-match losing run and have been beaten in their last five away games in all competitions. Striker
There is “serious weakness” in the pension fund for public sector workers in Waltham Forest which is likely to get worse, according to a report by an influential think-tank. The Centre for Policy Studies has highlighted the authority is one of
Children in Reception took part in a nativity production last week. Our Lady of Lourdes School, in Chestnut Drive, Wanstead played host to a performance of The Bossy King on Thursday.
Year 1 pupils performed in the annual nativity this week. Children on Tuesday took part in the production at Roding Primary School, in Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge.
Police have released a CCTV image in the hunt for a flasher targeting woman on trains. It follows three incidents on the Overground line between Chingford and Liverpool Street. A woman on a train travelling to Liverpool Street noticed a man
When panto so often conjures up images of has-been entertainers and C-list reality TV stars, it is refreshing to see a production that puts its faith in talented performers and razor-sharp writing, writes Jon Nievens. Having taken my six-year-old
