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Brett Ellis has tried different diets to lose weight (Image: PA)

The insurmountable problems that pile up at a certain age

The River Roding between Redbridge and South Woodford (Image: Creative Commons)

The River Roding between Redbridge and South Woodford (Image: Creative Commons)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The River Roding - a jewel in our local crown

Bern's and the Beans opened in Orford Road, Walthamstow in July

Bern's and the Beans opened in Orford Road, Walthamstow in July

The family-owned coffee shop in Walthamstow which is 'not your average cafe'

Where the new off-licence will be in Fulbourne Road

Where the new off-licence will be in Fulbourne Road

Waltham Forest Council

New off-licence approved despite street drinking concerns

The Leytonstone superstore was turned into a gingerbread wonderland

The Leytonstone superstore was turned into a gingerbread wonderland

Leytonstone Tesco superstore transformed into 'gingerbread wonderland'

There is a fascination with steampunk (Image: PA)

There is a fascination with steampunk (Image: PA)

Steampunk - a movement frequented by eccentrics

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

Refurbishment works are underway at The George in spite of issues with squatters at the building

Refurbishment works are underway at The George in spite of issues with squatters at the building

Former Wetherspoons pub on track for reopening - despite issues with squatters

Grouse shoots are damage natural peat (Image: PA)

Grouse shoots are damage natural peat (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Public must take control of private land

Marks & Spencer is set to open a new store in Leytonstone town centre (image shows generic M&S store)

Marks & Spencer is set to open a new store in Leytonstone town centre (image shows generic M&S store)

Marks and Spencer

M&S set to open new town centre supermarket

Walthamstow Wetlands

Walthamstow Wetlands

The east London nature attraction that is the biggest of its type in Europe

The William Morris Gallery was mentioned by Muddy Stilettos

The William Morris Gallery was mentioned by Muddy Stilettos

Walthamstow named as one of UK's best places to live

The Temple Indian Fusion team receiving Curry Life Awards from host Camilla Tominey, Former London minister Paul Scully and Charlotte Nichols MP.

The Temple Indian Fusion team receiving Curry Life Awards from host Camilla Tominey, Former London minister Paul Scully and Charlotte Nichols MP.

Woodford Indian restaurant named as one of the country's best for a second time

Wild Card's tap room in Lockwood Way has been repossessed

Wild Card's tap room in Lockwood Way has been repossessed

Waltham Forest Council

Brewery shuts down and its taproom repossessed

The Old Wheatsheaf Inn in Loughton c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

The Old Wheatsheaf Inn in Loughton c1900 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Old Wheatsheaf Inn is now an Italian restaurant

Whatever your background there could be a place for you at #TeamForest.

Whatever your background there could be a place for you at #TeamForest.

Waltham Forest College: We’re hiring!

The George is set for a new name under new owners Urban Pubs & Bars

The George is set for a new name under new owners Urban Pubs & Bars

New owners AND new name revealed for historic Wetherspoons pub

The George in Wanstead closed last Sunday (Image: Google)

The George in Wanstead closed last Sunday (Image: Google)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Wetherspoon close the doors on the George in Wanstead

Crowds used to turn up to watch the carnival at Hastings

Crowds used to turn up to watch the carnival at Hastings

Carnivals ain't what they used to be!

The George opened in 1716 as The George & Dragon Inn

The George opened in 1716 as The George & Dragon Inn

Wetherspoon accused of 'ignoring community views' over historic pub closure

The George pub will be closing

The George pub will be closing

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Closing date revealed for historic Wetherspoons pub

Brett Ellis hoped to surprise his children with a meal at Karen's Diner (Image: Newsquest)

Brett Ellis hoped to surprise his children with a meal at Karen's Diner (Image: Newsquest)

Surprise for kids ruined by a disclaimer!

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Autumn has arrived at Epping Forest

Cllr Paul Donovan is looking forward to the return of the Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan is looking forward to the return of the Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

A bigger, better Wanstead Beer Festival next month

SZA on the Pyramid Stage at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival Image: PA

SZA on the Pyramid Stage at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival Image: PA

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'2024 Glastonbury line-up was the weakest in the history of the festival'

Nominate your favourite local fashion boutique to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local fashion boutique to enter our competition.

In Vogue: It's time to nominate your favourite fashion boutique

The Red Lion, in Leytonstone, has been acquired by Urban Pubs & Bars

The Red Lion, in Leytonstone, has been acquired by Urban Pubs & Bars

Historic pub continues to roar following acquisition by Urban Pubs & Bars

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

Wetherspoons are still advertising The George in Wanstead for sales (Image: Google)

The George, Wetherspoons Wanstead pub future still hangs in the balance

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the volunteers of London's Green Lungs

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

Street parties have been a traditional way of bringing communities together for a long time

Street parties have been a traditional way of bringing communities together for a long time

Cllr Paul Donovan

Bringing neighbours and the community together with a street party

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

The Prince Albert Pub in Chingford Mount c1906 (Image: Gary Stone)

The Prince Albert Pub in Chingford Mount c1906 (Image: Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Prince Albert pub in Chingford Mount

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.

Your chance to be ‘Outstanding’ at Waltham Forest College

The Railway Bell has won our award 'Your Favourite Pub 2024'

The Railway Bell has won our award 'Your Favourite Pub 2024'

Family-friendly pub which raised money for cancer charity wins award

Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant to enter our competition.

Dinner is Served: Nominate your favourite local Indian restaurant

the Epping & Ongar Beer Festival took place on the Epping Ongar railway line

the Epping & Ongar Beer Festival took place on the Epping Ongar railway line

Paul Donovan raises a glass to the local beer festivals

I went to east London's new pizzeria and I honestly think they were the best I've ever had

I went to east London's new pizzeria and I honestly think they were the best I've ever had

'Each slice of pizza at this east London pizzeria will leave you craving more'

Brett Ellis admits to getting excited over a kitchen gadget (Wikimedia)

Brett Ellis admits to getting excited over a kitchen gadget (Wikimedia)

A middle-aged man and a kitchen gadget

Brett Ellis says that there is nothing finer than a well cooked Full English breakfast

Brett Ellis says that there is nothing finer than a well cooked Full English breakfast

'Care and love taken over breakfasts is becoming outdated'

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

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest gets Green Flag award for 22 years running

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

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

Waltham Forest College ESOL Department Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

The End of Year Creative and Fashion Exhibition not only celebrated the students' hard work and achievements but also served as a vibrant conclusion to the academic year.

The End of Year Creative and Fashion Exhibition not only celebrated the students' hard work and achievements but also served as a vibrant conclusion to the academic year.

Waltham Forest College: End of year creative and fashion exhibition

Brett Ellis gets angry when buying ice cream in the summer (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis gets angry when buying ice cream in the summer (Image: Pixaby)

Strike of the fair weather cold snack fans

Brett Ellis has been helping his daughter get ready for her prom (Image: Brett Ellis/Pixaby)

Brett Ellis has been helping his daughter get ready for her prom (Image: Brett Ellis/Pixaby)

My daughter will go to the ball... in a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

The Nightingale on the Green in Wanstead, which has been the setting for filming

Film crews seen shooting inside east London pub

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the helping hands of Epping Forest

Brett Ellis wonders what woman would want to go The Garrick Club (Image: PA)

Brett Ellis wonders what woman would want to go The Garrick Club (Image: PA)

Membership of private members clubs

Cllr Jo Blackman joined fellow councillor Paul Donovan at last year's Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Jo Blackman joined fellow councillor Paul Donovan at last year's Wanstead Beer Festival (Image: Paul Donovan)

Cllr Paul Donovan

The Wanstead Beer Festival is back this autumn

The Odeon Cinema in South Chingford opened in 1935

The Odeon Cinema in South Chingford opened in 1935

Community contribution

Then and Now: The Odeon Cinema in South Chingford

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We've teamed up with Brewers to help you avoid any costly DIY mistakes

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Top tips on how to avoid costly mistakes when decorating your home

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Leading CBD Vape Pen brands in the UK – Buy Now With Free Delivery

Brett Ellis used a picnic bench as an office while on holiday (Image: Pixaby)

Brett Ellis used a picnic bench as an office while on holiday (Image: Pixaby)

A brief love affair with a static caravan