A short film released by Waltham Forest council highlights the amount of waste that can be given a new home in the borough. The clip shows a living room being assembled in Coronation Gardens, Leyton from items that have been collected through the
No further action will be taken against a Waltham Forest man arrested in connection with the murder of a senior Pakistani politician. The 31-year-old was held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder Dr Imran Farooq on August 27 last year. His
A secondary school is holding a charity event to mark the 10th anniversary of a young boy's death at Whipps Cross Hospital. Shoaib Hussain was born with an enlarged heart in December 2000. He passed away aged four on May 23 2005. To mark the
The Guardian understands former Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson is Leyton Orient's preferred choice to succeed Fabio Liverani and will meet with the club's hierarchhy to discuss the job. Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale is also understood
A Walthamstow jihadi who fled to Syria to join so-called Islamic State (Isis) has published recruitment propaganda promising Western coffee and chocolate. Abu Rumaysah al Britani, 31, was on police bail after being accused of inciting terrorism
Officers on patrol in Waltham Forest stopped a young man at risk of committing suicide running onto a busy dual carriageway. A woman called police on Sunday (May 17) at just after 9pm to report that her son-in-law was in a distressed state and
A new deputy leader of Labour's Redbridge council has been appointed after new MP Wes Streeting resigned, it was announced today (May 20). Cllr Elaine Norman will replace the MP for Ilford North following his election victory earlier this month
Pupils from a primary school enjoyed free sports lessons at the Olympic Park this week. The four to 11-year-olds from Coppice Primary School in Manford Way, Chigwell, joined more than 500 other youngsters from across London, Essex and Hertfordshire
An image of a suspect who is believed to have targeted a housing development twice in 24 hours to steal valuable bicycles has been released by police. The man pictured is wanted in connection with two bike thefts at a car park underneath Altius
Town hall planners have backed the controversial demolition of a historic former stables to make way for housing, saying the building has "no particular architectural merit". Redbridge council's planning committee will consider the application
A teacher raised more than £2,600 for charity by cycling 65 miles at the weekend. Howard Ebden, Director of Music at Chigwell School in High Road, Chigwell, took to the road on Sunday (May 17) and cycled from London to Brighton to raise much-needed
A pre- and post-natal exercise instructor has said she is “thrilled” to become a finalist for a national award. Karen Laing of Epping-based fitness business Fit School has made it to the final stage of the What’s on 4 Little Ones awards, which
Rebellious traders who have refused to pay a business levy due to the failings of a council-backed business improvement company will state their case in court today. A total of 41 businesses in Leytonstone decided no to handover the latest annual
A masked gang armed with a stun gun attacked a man in a late-night robbery. Met officers were called at 11.40pm on Thursday after the 30-year-old man was targeted in Woodford Avenue, Clayhall. Police said the man was walking with a friend
A church is set to launch a programme of events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. A flower festival, history exhibition and celebration service will take place at Wanstead United Reformed Church, in Nightingale Lane. The first
Tributes have been paid to a thrill-seeking racing champion who shaped the history of Walthamstow. Allen Briggs, of Allen Briggs Motors Ltd in Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, died on May 12 at North Middlesex University Hospital, aged 92.
Chingford-born Harry Kane has been named in the provisional England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championships. The Tottenham Hotspur striker had made clear his desire to be included in Gareth Southgate's squad for the tournament,
A "chic"boutique selling vintage clothes has been opened by a charity in "up-and-coming" Leytonstone. Haven House Childrens Hospice launched the new shop in High Road, Leytonsone, on Monday (May 18). The charity said it has been designed to
An award-winning opera group is set to perform at a school next week. Chapel End Savoy Players will perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers at Forest School, in College Place, Snaresbrook, from May 28 to 31. The group, which has been
Schools from across Wanstead and Woodford took part in a recorder festival last night. The pupils performed at the concert organised by Redbridge Music Service from 7.15pm yesterday (May 19) at St Mary’s Church, in High Road, South Woodford.
A GP convicted of losing control and attacking two Tube workers is free to continue working at two Chingford surgeries, it has emerged. Dr Sahar Al-Khashaly, 53, of Charteris Road, Woodford Green, "lost all self-control" and lashed out at Malcolm
Police officers have described how a simple offer of kindness prevented a suicidal woman jumping to her death from a motorway footbridge. PC Amber Reynolds, PC Paul Spencer and two PCSOs Alan Winston and Harjinder Singh were called to reports
A series of crime novels set in Walthamstow, one of which was turned into a film starring Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, are set to be republished and made available in a digital format for the first time. Author Jeremy Cameron used
A hospital trust has signed up to a leading charity initiative aiming to ensure the best possible care for breast cancer patients. The Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust, which runs St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping, is hoping to improve home contact
Volunteers are wanted to help repair a fishing platform by Hollow Pond. The City of London Corporation, who manage the pond, have invited people to help restore the wooden podium that has fallen into disrepair. People will meet at the Lakeside
A son has described the six years of heartbreak he suffered dealing with his mother's Dementia to Whipps Cross Hospital staff. Barts Health NHS Trust hosted the the talk by Tommy Whitelaw, a carer and campaigner from Glasgow as part of his ‘You
A manhunt has been launched after a woman was sexually assaulted on a station platform. Reports say the woman was "molested" at Ilford station at 8.30am and police are investigating. No action was taken by bystanders on the platform despite
An outdoor gym is set to be built on a disused playground. Buckhurst Hill Parish Council has put aside £25,000 for the facility and been awarded grant funding for the project in Hornbeam Road. Building works could start as early as the end
Pop band Sister Sledge were paid £18,000 to perform by cash-strapped Waltham Forest council, it has emerged. The American group, whose had worldwide hits in the 70s and 80s with songs including We Are Family and He's the Greatest Dancer, headlined
Twenty extra night buses are set to be introduced when all-night Tube services begin in September. Transport for London (TFL) has launched a consultation on the proposal, which would see 17 of the new services would run throughout Friday and Saturday
A grandmother has been left devastated after she was forced to withdraw from a community garden competition when thieves stole statues from outside her home just 48 hours of being installed. Linda Meek and her son spent hours creating an eye-catching
London mum looking for mums in need. Leyton based mumpreneur Marta Modesto is on a mission to find mums that are in need of some help. Marta who runs the business ‘I Run Errands’ is going to be offering one lucky East London mum a month a free package
