Not ones to shy away from a challenge, the Forest Musical Theatre Company, is bringing the gripping true story of Leo Frank to the Kenneth More Theatre. In Atlanta, Georgia in 1913 Leo was charged with the murder of one of his factory workers,
With less than six week to go before the nation heads to the polls, residents are being invited to quiz candidates hoping to win a Conservative safe seat. A group representing Christian, Jewish, Muslim and non-faith groups have formally announced
A former gang member who now works to prevent violence has said police claims knife crime is falling "have no bearing on reality". A disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act revealed there was an everage of nearly one knife crime reported
A thief has been barred from entering Waltham Forest ahead of his sentencing. Dean Elliot, 33, repeatedly stole from Sainsbury’s in Church Lane, Leytonstone, in November and December 2014 and in January and February 2015. Elliot, of Terling
Two West Ham youngsters tasted international success last night in European Championship qualifiers. Sean Maguire came off the bench to win his first Under-21 cap as the Republic of Ireland beat Andorra 1-0 in their opening qualifier for the 2017
Community groups have welcomed Boris Johnson’s decision to block a proposal to triple the size of London City Airport. The Mayor of London yesterday (March 26) rejected the £220million proposal, which was part-approved by Newham council earlier
A former EastEnders star is hoping to bring some variety to Chingford with a new pop-up shop selling 'ethical' clothing . Liam Bergin, 29, turned his hand to mastering screen printing and launched his own clothing brand with his brother Elliott
Residents have reacted with anger after a homeowner blocked a footpath while carrying out an extension. The pathway, which leads from Middleton Avenue in Chingford to Marmion Close, is jointly-owned by residents who own garages along the route
Scroll down for video CCTV of a prolific thief who tried to get a refund for a microwave he had not purchased has been released. The man entered the branch of Wilkinson's in High Street, Walthamstow, at 3pm on January 22. He picked up a
Leyton Orient will be without both Jobi McAnuff and Ryan Hedges for tomorrow's crucial home game with Port Vale. Midfielder McAnuff is away with Jamaica while winger Hedges is also on international duty with Wales Under-21s. Lloyd James has
Police have issued an appeal after a cyclist was punched to the ground and robbed by a gang on bikes. Police patrols have been stepped up on Walthamstow Marshes after the attack, which happened in Coppermill Lane at 6pm on Tuesday (March 24).
A yoga teacher inspired by her difficulty in finding suitably fashionable sports clothing has started her own business in the industry. Natalie Dale, 29, of Malvern Drive, Woodford Green, decided to set up her Style PB sports clothing company after
Police in Ongar have seized around 100 cannabis plants. The illegal plants were growing in an address off High Street and were discovered on Wednesday (March 25). Officers were called by a electricity company when engineers executed a warrant
Plans to change flight paths over Waltham Forest and Redbridge, which campaigners claimed would create a ‘noise ghetto’, have suffered a blow after Boris Johnson intervened to block the expansion of London City Airport. The £220million project
A new exhibition has been launched showing the impact of the First World War on Africa. Today marks the opening of the African Heritage and Education Centre (AHEC) 'Forgotten History' project at the George Mitchell Secondary School in Farmer Road
An expert on famous 17th century architect Christopher Wren held a talk at a rotary club. Historian John Smith visited the Wanstead and Snaresbrook Rotary club yesterday (March 26) at County Hotel, in Oak Hill, Woodford Green. Mr Smith spoke
Ticket offices at Tube stations across Waltham Forest will begin to close in the coming weeks. The office at Leyton Station, scheduled to close in April, will be the first to go, followed by Blackhorse Road, Leytonstone and Walthamstow Central.
A convenience store "missed by the community" for nearly two years after a fire is set to open tomorrow (March 28). The roof of the Londis store in Shenfield Road, Woodford Green, was completely destroyed in the blaze in July 2013 caused by an
A warning has been issued over a phone scam after a spike in reports of the vulnerable being targeted. In recent weeks, 40 reports have been made to police of callers attempting to obtain personal bank details. The scam, which was recently
Thieves have targeted a disability charity, stealing four buses which are vital to vulnerable adults. Staff at Learning Disability Experience (LDX) say they devastated by the actions of the "cruel" criminals. Scores of children, young people
A failing health trust has refused to disclose the financial settlements given to two of its bosses who resigned on the eve of the release of a damning report into care failings at Whipps Cross Hospital. In a response to a Freedom of Information
A group of 15 travel and tourism students from Epping Forest College visited Barcelona earlier this month. The educational visit offered the students the opportunity to gather evidence for their assignments as well as enhance their knowledge of
Waltham Forest’s annual cultivate festival will come to an end this weekend after another successful year. Over the last week more than 82 tonnes of compost was given out and residents were encouraged to grown their own greens. Masterchef winner
Children handed over £1,328 to a cancer charity this morning after a successful fundraising drive. The money was raised during the Great Daffodil Appeal, held by charity Marie Curie throughout March, by pupils and parents at Our Lady of Lourdes
