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Flash Bristow »
Argos Envy?
Posted on 9:48am Monday 8th March 2010
After a year of waiting the vacant Leytonstone Woolworths has a new tenant. It’s Argos. And would you believe many of my friends are jealous?
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Saving puppies and kittens via the incredible power of music
Posted on 4:41pm Monday 22nd February 2010
WALTHAMSTOW'S Plough Inn is hosting a big variety night this week to raise some cash for the Wood Green Animal Shelter, with a DAZZLING array of talented locals set to appear.
Claire Hack »
Safe as houses?
Posted on 11:16am Wednesday 17th February 2010
Having just written a short article about rough sleepers using an Ilford bus route as a place to sleep, a thought occurs.
Flash Bristow »
What do you foresee for Waltham Forest in 2026?
Posted on 10:15am Friday 22nd January 2010
The council have released their Preferred Options Core Strategy, a public consultation which runs until 19 February.
Claire Hack »
The new era continues...
Posted on 11:03am Monday 18th January 2010
As my first full week on the Wanstead and Woodford Guardian draws to a close and the second begins, there are two things I have found particularly striking about the area.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: It's a family affair with the Wilsons
Posted on 10:39am Monday 18th January 2010
Singing relatives The Wilson Family take to the stage on Sunday (January 24) at Walthamstow Folk Club's weekly night at the Plough Inn on Wood Street.
Janet Wright »
Snow joke, skidding on ice
Posted on 8:53am Monday 11th January 2010
I’ve just discovered a form of exercise that makes you look good as well as feeling good: shovelling snow from in front of your house. It’s surprising how long the pavement stays clear once you’ve done it. And it promotes that elusive benefit, community spirit.
Claire Hack »
The end of one era, and the heralding of another
Posted on 4:01pm Tuesday 5th January 2010
A new era has dawned for Waltham Forest's erstwhile 'newbie in the newsroom'.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Lovely xmas nights a go-go this week
Posted on 3:41pm Tuesday 8th December 2009
THERE'S a big night at the Standard Music Venue in Walthamstow this Friday (December 11) with a Christmas performance from Guardian favourites Ken Dodd's Dad's Dog's Dead.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: A week of ukulele trios, hamsters and Mr Happy Chainsaw
Posted on 3:39pm Tuesday 1st December 2009
At the Plough Inn this Friday (December 4) in Walthamstow, up-and-coming rock chick Amy Wyke takes to the stage for a headline set.
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