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Arsenal fan scores life-changing Pools win landing £73k from a single £1 bet

Chief executive of east London hospital trust stepping down

(L-R) Lucy Spray, Peter Spray, Michael Spray

(L-R) Lucy Spray, Peter Spray, Michael Spray

Epping Forest family bakery that became a 'household name' closes after 63 years

Neil Martin with his sons after receiving his CBE

Neil Martin with his sons after receiving his CBE

Charity boss's humble words as he is made CBE by King

The portraits at We Stand With Our Sisters at SPACE Ilford depict women from The Wellbeing Hub in the London Borough of Redbridge

The portraits at We Stand With Our Sisters at SPACE Ilford depict women from The Wellbeing Hub in the London Borough of Redbridge

Women have portraits taken at pop-up event in London

Tatjana Lebedjoka and her daughters Amy and Kyra were welcomed into their new social rent home in Barkingside Yard on February 27, by Redbridge MP Wes Streeting and London’s deputy mayor, Tom Copley

Tatjana Lebedjoka and her daughters Amy and Kyra were welcomed into their new social rent home in Barkingside Yard on February 27, by Redbridge MP Wes Streeting and London’s deputy mayor, Tom Copley

Local government

Family move into social house after 13 years on waiting list

The late James (Jim) Mitchell. His daughter Cassie is trying to raise enough money to pay for his funeral and wake and a bench in his memory at Chingford Cricket Club

The late James (Jim) Mitchell. His daughter Cassie is trying to raise enough money to pay for his funeral and wake and a bench in his memory at Chingford Cricket Club

Fundraiser for bench in memory of Chingford cricket lover Jim

Fauja Singh training for a marathon aged 103 in 2014

Fauja Singh training for a marathon aged 103 in 2014

Tree planted in memory of legendary Ilford 'Marathon Man'

Janet Gardner, principal and CEO of Waltham Forest College, will retire in August 2026 after six years in the role

Janet Gardner, principal and CEO of Waltham Forest College, will retire in August 2026 after six years in the role

Principal who led college to 'outstanding' status to step down

Anna Mills, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer, is holding a charity bake sale with her eight-year-old daughter Penny

Anna Mills, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer, is holding a charity bake sale with her eight-year-old daughter Penny

Mum diagnosed with rare cancer says daughter has been her 'biggest cheerleader'

Epping Forest District Museum has an exhibition honouring the Loughton Boys (Image: EFDM)

Epping Forest District Museum has an exhibition honouring the Loughton Boys (Image: EFDM)

Epping Forest District Council

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day by remembering the Loughton Boys

A London Ambulance Service paramedic has swapped blue lights for bright lights to help England reach the semi-finals on the international netball stage

A London Ambulance Service paramedic has swapped blue lights for bright lights to help England reach the semi-finals on the international netball stage

London Ambulance Service

Paramedic and national netball player from East London reaches semi-finals

This latest honour for Neil Martin follows the OBE he received in 2016

This latest honour for Neil Martin follows the OBE he received in 2016

New Year Honours

Youth charity leader made CBE in New Year Honours

Tower Hamlets residents 'like living there and community gets on well'

Walthamstow bids farewell to musician Mark Unwin

Walthamstow bids farewell to musician Mark Unwin

Potatoes tribute for Walthamstow musician and allotment holder

Doris celebrates her 101st birthday at The Spinney Care Home with a penguin

Doris celebrates her 101st birthday at The Spinney Care Home with a penguin

Doris celebrates 101st birthday with Christmas light switch-on and penguin visit

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

Barclay Road, Walthamstow, during the pandemic

Barclay Road, Walthamstow, during the pandemic

Photographer releases London photo book shot mostly in Walthamstow during pandemic

Community heroes honoured at 2025 Pride of Waltham Forest Awards

Community heroes honoured at 2025 Pride of Waltham Forest Awards

Pride of Waltham Forest Awards 2025 winners announced

Gerald Hillary pictured with carer Beata Tomicka at The Spinney

Gerald Hillary pictured with carer Beata Tomicka at The Spinney

Chingford care home resident recalls working with world-famous fashion designer

Vivien Davis receives her award from Rotary Club of Epping members Trevor Johnson and Pravin Vadher (Image: VAEF)

Vivien Davis receives her award from Rotary Club of Epping members Trevor Johnson and Pravin Vadher (Image: VAEF)

Rotary Club of Epping Forest

VAEF volunteer recognised for selfless service by Rotary Club of Epping

Famous parents Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon with their famous children Kelly and Jack Osbourne (Image: PA)

Famous parents Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon with their famous children Kelly and Jack Osbourne (Image: PA)

'Nepo babies should be shuffling around in shame'

Artist Paula Long (nee Davey) in front of her garden shed which she painted with flowers

Artist Paula Long (nee Davey) in front of her garden shed which she painted with flowers

Chingford artist with eye condition 'celebrates having sight' with exhibition

Thomas Zalba-Smith is taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge

Thomas Zalba-Smith is taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge

Meet the visually impaired boy 'who reads for hours on end'

Tyler Hayward's family have shared a tribute

Tyler Hayward's family have shared a tribute

Family's heart-breaking tribute to 'kindest' man killed in Chingford Mount stabbing

Tyler Hayward was stabbed to death

Tyler Hayward was stabbed to death

Man stabbed to death in Chingford Mount named by police

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

Victoria and Adam Cozens have opened five coffee shops in Waltham Forest in 10 years

Victoria and Adam Cozens have opened five coffee shops in Waltham Forest in 10 years

'Thank you to the people of Waltham Forest - we now have five coffee shops here'

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Ann Ashworth has worked at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School for 50 years

Ann Ashworth has worked at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School for 50 years

'I love my job at school and that's why I've stayed for 50 years'

Peter and his choir Allsouls Church Choir

Peter and his choir Allsouls Church Choir

Singing helped Chingford man recover from stroke

Campaigning - Georgia Harrison on ITV’s Lorraine Image: Lorraine/ITV

Campaigning - Georgia Harrison on ITV’s Lorraine Image: Lorraine/ITV

Essex reality star targets individuals profiteering from deepfake porn industry

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.

Waltham Forest College sees record attendance at recent open event

Loraine White says she is still in

Loraine White says she is still in

'My life is hell and I'm in constant pain three years after moped crashed into me'

The ‘baby boomer’ generation did not have the same reliance on technology that we have today (Image: Pixabay)

The ‘baby boomer’ generation did not have the same reliance on technology that we have today (Image: Pixabay)

What your 'Generation' label says about you

Andrew Brookes (r) joins Mike Ellen from Children's and Young People's Mental Health support team to discuss Time To Talk Day (Image: Mind in West Essex)

Andrew Brookes (r) joins Mike Ellen from Children's and Young People's Mental Health support team to discuss Time To Talk Day (Image: Mind in West Essex)

Community contribution

Talking towards better mental health

Scene - Police van at Burnside Lakes Image: PA Wire

Scene - Police van at Burnside Lakes Image: PA Wire

'Terrible tragedy' - Essex boy died while swimming in private lake at old quarry

The Oxford English Dictionary have said 'brain rot' is its word of the year (Image: PA)

The Oxford English Dictionary have said 'brain rot' is its word of the year (Image: PA)

Wading through 12 months of brain rot

Mohammed Idrisnur with BOTB presenter Christian Williams

Mohammed Idrisnur with BOTB presenter Christian Williams

Walthamstow dad wins dream car and cash prize bundle for the second time

The Ace Activities group enjoyed a day trip to the seaside last summer

The Ace Activities group enjoyed a day trip to the seaside last summer

Community contribution

The real difference Voluntary Action Epping Forest made in 2024

A survey has revealed the least relaxing accents (Image: Pixaby)

A survey has revealed the least relaxing accents (Image: Pixaby)

Accents to send you to sleep

Brett Ellis with his best friend Ian (Image: Brett Ellis)

Brett Ellis with his best friend Ian (Image: Brett Ellis)

Being a bit more Ian!

Pupils from The Forest Academy, in Ilford, have been spreading festive joy

Pupils from The Forest Academy, in Ilford, have been spreading festive joy

Pupils spread festive cheer to care home residents

Paul Donovan wants everyone to try to be kind this Christmas (Image: Pixaby)

Paul Donovan wants everyone to try to be kind this Christmas (Image: Pixaby)

Cllr Paul Donovan

'There is a growing anger in society'

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

Season Affective Disorder (SAD) is often suffered during the winter months (Image: Mind in West Essex)

Season Affective Disorder (SAD) is often suffered during the winter months (Image: Mind in West Essex)

Mind in West Essex

Managing depression in the darker winter months

Georgia Bondy has been included in the 2024 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list

Georgia Bondy has been included in the 2024 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list

Meet the 'changemaker' named among 100 most influential disabled people in UK

Jane Clarke has been the 'proud owner' of her silver 2002 Ford Fiesta Zetec Sport for 19 years

Jane Clarke has been the 'proud owner' of her silver 2002 Ford Fiesta Zetec Sport for 19 years

Pensioner’s desperate bid to save beloved Ford Fiesta that insurer wants to destroy

A statue of Harry Kane has been unveiled at the Peter May Sports Centre, Chingford

A statue of Harry Kane has been unveiled at the Peter May Sports Centre, Chingford

Harry Kane statue unveiled in Chingford homecoming

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

In 2021, 6.98 million people ended up in A&E after a ‘fall’ in the home (Image: Pixaby)

In 2021, 6.98 million people ended up in A&E after a ‘fall’ in the home (Image: Pixaby)

The hidden dangers of wet wipes

William H Snoad

William H Snoad

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

Catherine Tokens

Catherine Tokens

Waltham Forest Council

'It'll be horrendous': Relatives fear day centre's closure

Something as simple as going for a walk can improve mental health and wellbeing (Image: PA)

Something as simple as going for a walk can improve mental health and wellbeing (Image: PA)

'Learn to make time for you!'