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Waltham Forest College Open Event

Fully inclusive festival to raise funds for young boy facing rare condition

A fully restored Thumper, a Diesel-Electrical Multiple Unit, should be returning to the Epping Ongar Railway in the spring (Image: EOR)

A fully restored Thumper, a Diesel-Electrical Multiple Unit, should be returning to the Epping Ongar Railway in the spring (Image: EOR)

Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway gears up for 2026 with new events and community plans

Choose from A Levels, T Levels, vocational or technical courses – there's something for every learner, whatever your GCSE grades.

Choose from A Levels, T Levels, vocational or technical courses – there's something for every learner, whatever your GCSE grades.

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New start, new skills and new people - dream big and aim high at New City College!

Ken celebrates his 100th birthday at The Spinney Care Home

Ken celebrates his 100th birthday at The Spinney Care Home

RAF veteran celebrates 100th birthday with aviation-themed party

Brett Ellis admits to having more than one angle grinder (Image: Pixabay)

Brett Ellis admits to having more than one angle grinder (Image: Pixabay)

'Surrounded by needless purchases that show a life of waste, not need'

Early years children are being encouraged to try different foods (Image: Pixabay)

Early years children are being encouraged to try different foods (Image: Pixabay)

Alex Burghart MP, Brentwood and Ongar

Tackling problems around early years nutrition

ASK Care: Safeguarding the future of home care services

ASK Care: Safeguarding the future of home care services

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ASK Care: Safeguarding the future of home care services

Barnet fans had plenty to celebrate at the end of last season (Image: PA)

Barnet fans had plenty to celebrate at the end of last season (Image: PA)

Daughter's first Barnet football match was memorable

Brett Ellis regularly forgets where he has put his keys (Image: Pixabay)

Brett Ellis regularly forgets where he has put his keys (Image: Pixabay)

Not age related, it's the 'doorway effect'

Brett Ellis had a family staycation in Porthleven, Cornwall (Image: Wikicommons CC: 2:0)

Brett Ellis had a family staycation in Porthleven, Cornwall (Image: Wikicommons CC: 2:0)

The frustrations of a family staycation

Michael Duffy (centre) enjoyed a two-day trip to Legoland after his wish was granted by Rays of Sunshine

Michael Duffy (centre) enjoyed a two-day trip to Legoland after his wish was granted by Rays of Sunshine

Family says cancer survivor’s wish trip to Legoland will be remembered forever

Welfare cuts are hitting the poor and vulnerable (Image: PA)

Welfare cuts are hitting the poor and vulnerable (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Welfare cuts are about who the government values in society

Brett Ellis remembers parties of his youth (Image: Unsplash)

Brett Ellis remembers parties of his youth (Image: Unsplash)

Why my daughter will never have a house party

Brett Ellis is infuriated by having to change the clocks twice a year (Image: Pixabay)

Brett Ellis is infuriated by having to change the clocks twice a year (Image: Pixabay)

'A nonsense akin to liking Coldplay'

If you are a school leaver or an adult learner looking upskill or retrain, the College offers a wide range of courses.

If you are a school leaver or an adult learner looking upskill or retrain, the College offers a wide range of courses.

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Waltham Forest College sees record attendance at recent open event

A women is killed by a man every three days (Image: PA)

A women is killed by a man every three days (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

More needs to be done to tackle domestic violence

Christmas is often just seen as a time to give presents (Image: Pixaby)

Christmas is often just seen as a time to give presents (Image: Pixaby)

How long is too long for Christmas?

Paul Snow and Dave Symonds reunited after nearly a decade

Paul Snow and Dave Symonds reunited after nearly a decade

Long-lost cousins reunited in Chingford care home

Ivy Grove care home resident, Victoria Antoniou, has reached 103

Ivy Grove care home resident, Victoria Antoniou, has reached 103

‘Forget face creams, just use water’: 103-year-old's advice on milestone birthday

The Epping Forest Field Studies Centre was built by City Corporation in 1970 (City of London Corporation)

The Epping Forest Field Studies Centre was built by City Corporation in 1970 (City of London Corporation)

Epping Forest is helping overcome big societal challenges

William H Snoad

William H Snoad

'Kind' and 'generous' former pet shop owner dies

Enter our competition to win a £100 Amazon voucher to use for senior school essentials.

Enter our competition to win a £100 Amazon voucher to use for senior school essentials.

Back to School: Win £100 to for the senior school essentials

Val receiving results.

Val receiving results.

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Waltham Forest College students achieve outstanding results on BTEC results day

Enter our competition and win a £100 Amazon voucher to help you gather all the back-to-school essentials.

Enter our competition and win a £100 Amazon voucher to help you gather all the back-to-school essentials.

School's In: Win a £100 Amazon Voucher and beat the back to school rush

Waltham Forest College is the only GFE (General Further Education College) in London to be rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College is the only GFE (General Further Education College) in London to be rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Your chance to be ‘Outstanding’ at Waltham Forest College

Enter our competition to win a Blackstone Original 22” Tabletop Griddle and enjoy a delicious BBQ.

Enter our competition to win a Blackstone Original 22” Tabletop Griddle and enjoy a delicious BBQ.

BBQ Bliss: How to win the perfect tabletop griddle this summer

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

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Waltham Forest College ESOL Department Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

WECAN has announced a new bereavement support service (Image: PA)

WECAN has announced a new bereavement support service (Image: PA)

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Voluntary Action Epping Forest

Bereavement support available to residents in Epping Forest

Nominate your favourite local fish and chip shop to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local fish and chip shop to enter our competition.

It's time for tea and to nominate your favourite fish and chip shop

Bertha contemplating life...

Bertha contemplating life...

The Pet Gallery: Our editor's top picks for Pet Idol 2024

Snap a pic of your fur-ever friend and upload it for a chance to win £50 worth of Tesco vouchers and for them to be named our 2024 Pet Idol.

Snap a pic of your fur-ever friend and upload it for a chance to win £50 worth of Tesco vouchers and for them to be named our 2024 Pet Idol.

Pet Lovers: Could your beloved family pet be a Pet Idol winner?

Young dancers from Loughton-based Kerry Goodyear School of Dance performed at the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford

Young dancers from Loughton-based Kerry Goodyear School of Dance performed at the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford

'I came to see my friend’s daughter dance, but ended up loving the entire show'

Enter our competition to win a £100 Sainsbury's voucher and purchase seasonal ingredients for a stunning spring dish.

Enter our competition to win a £100 Sainsbury's voucher and purchase seasonal ingredients for a stunning spring dish.

Spring dinner ideas: How you can WIN a £100 Sainsbury's voucher

Brett Ellis worries when his daughters go out (Image: PA)

Brett Ellis worries when his daughters go out (Image: PA)

'I would not wish to be a women'

Treat mum to an amazing experience, like a hot balloon ride, this Mother's Day by entering our competition to win a Red Letter Day gift voucher.

Treat mum to an amazing experience, like a hot balloon ride, this Mother's Day by entering our competition to win a Red Letter Day gift voucher.

How to WIN the perfect Mother's Day Treat

Waltham Forest College encourages their students to ‘Think BIG’.

Waltham Forest College encourages their students to ‘Think BIG’.

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Waltham Forest College offers Open Event for new students to learn more

An increase in childcare costs means that Jack and his wife have had to cut their working hours

An increase in childcare costs means that Jack and his wife have had to cut their working hours

Community contribution

Epping Forest Foodbank

Epping Forest Food Bank - From a food bank volunteer to service user

Brett Ellis will not be forced to take sides in arguments (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis will not be forced to take sides in arguments (Image: Pixaby)

'Why 'it's ok to stay in the grey''

Aerial view of the club training on the pitch

Aerial view of the club training on the pitch

Bealonians Football Club

Mum pleads with council in emotional statement to save local club

Halloween is paying the Stratford Centre a visit this weekend

Halloween is paying the Stratford Centre a visit this weekend

Stratford Centre

Shopping centre to host Hallow-scream event for shoppers

Adult learner, Mark Richardson, a former West End performer, who decided to obtain a GCSE to help him pursue a career path in counselling, is celebrating his grade 7 achievement in English.

Adult learner, Mark Richardson, a former West End performer, who decided to obtain a GCSE to help him pursue a career path in counselling, is celebrating his grade 7 achievement in English.

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GCSE Success for College Students at Waltham Forest College

Emma Bailly, Art & Design Level 3 student at Waltham Forest College.

Emma Bailly, Art & Design Level 3 student at Waltham Forest College.

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Art student set to make profit from iconic design

Brett Ellis says he real ‘secret’ to a relationship is 'hidden within the minutiae' of life

Brett Ellis says he real ‘secret’ to a relationship is 'hidden within the minutiae' of life

'The secret of a long (and happy) relationship'

The online troll reportedly disagreed with the MP's call to be allowed in the voting chamber with her breastfeeding baby

The online troll reportedly disagreed with the MP's call to be allowed in the voting chamber with her breastfeeding baby

Walthamstow MP faced probe after online troll called social services

Majorie Brockington, resident at St Ives Lodge Care Home, celebrates her 100th birthday.

Majorie Brockington, resident at St Ives Lodge Care Home, celebrates her 100th birthday.

Chingford care home resident celebrates 100th birthday

Pop-up food bank to appear in Walthamstow

Pop-up food bank to appear in Walthamstow

Cost of living crisis

Pop-up food bank to 'unite the borough' festive period

David Sparrey (left) and Shane Yerrell (right) on their wedding day at Wanstead United Reformed Church

David Sparrey (left) and Shane Yerrell (right) on their wedding day at Wanstead United Reformed Church

'History' made as Wanstead church holds its first same-sex marriage

14 per cent of children in the capital aged 16 or under had “low” or “very low” food security. Photo: Pixabay

14 per cent of children in the capital aged 16 or under had “low” or “very low” food security. Photo: Pixabay

More than a quarter of a million London children in food poverty

Oli Akram Hoque, 26, developed a

Oli Akram Hoque, 26, developed a

Trainee solicitor died from ‘rare complication’ of AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab

Gemma Parry, her partner Dean, their son Archie, and Gemma's daughter Kaylea at the cemetery to mark what have been Ronnie's first birthday. Image: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Gemma Parry, her partner Dean, their son Archie, and Gemma's daughter Kaylea at the cemetery to mark what have been Ronnie's first birthday. Image: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

'Burying your baby is a different kind of loss’ - mother urges people to talk

Molly Elliot with her grandad Ron in 2019, on the day she ran Run Regents Park. Picture: Elliot family

Molly Elliot with her grandad Ron in 2019, on the day she ran Run Regents Park. Picture: Elliot family

Teenager to run London Marathon in memory of her 'gentle' grandfather

Alan Gilbert is recovering following a diagnosis of tongue cancer.

Alan Gilbert is recovering following a diagnosis of tongue cancer.

Man on the way to recovery after tongue cancer left him with 'months to live'

Danny Smith was identified as a suspect thanks to a sketch from a witness. Image: Metropolitan Police

Danny Smith was identified as a suspect thanks to a sketch from a witness. Image: Metropolitan Police

Hit-and-run killer tracked down thanks to 'uncanny' witness sketch