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23 Oct 2026

Zionism motion will have 'no impact' on Waltham Forest Council, Green leader says

Waltham Forest's council leader says a national Green Party motion declaring that Zionism is racist will have "no impact…

22 Oct 2026

What's on in Walthamstow this weekend: 23–25 October

The clocks haven't gone back yet but Halloween is creeping into the weekend's line-up, alongside a packed run of gigs, a…

22 Oct 2026

Chingford packs out school hall to celebrate 75 years of Acorn Films

Chingford residents turned out in large numbers last week to celebrate 75 years of Acorn Films, the local film group beh…

22 Oct 2026

London Assembly chair Andrew Boff quits Conservative Party after 53 years over human rights

Andrew Boff, chair of the London Assembly, has left the Conservative Party after 53 years as a member, over a disagreeme…

21 Oct 2026

Woman taken to major trauma centre after being hit by bus opposite Leytonstone station

A woman was taken to a major trauma centre after being hit by a route 66 bus in Church Lane, Leytonstone, on Saturday 17…

21 Oct 2026

Merkur Slots applies to open 24/7 betting shop in former Lea Bridge Road Costa

The gambling chain Merkur Slots has asked for permission to open a betting shop in Leyton, months after councillors turn…

20 Oct 2026

Walthamstow Salvation Army to host free winter coat swap on 7 November

Walthamstow Salvation Army is inviting residents to pick up, swap or donate winter coats for free at its annual coat exc…

20 Oct 2026

Waltham Forest College registered with Office for Students as it expands higher education

Waltham Forest College has been formally registered with the Office for Students (OfS), a milestone in its expansion of …

20 Oct 2026

Council consults on moving Family Hub services into Leyton Library

Waltham Forest Council wants to turn Leyton Library into a shared neighbourhood hub, and it's asking residents what they…

19 Oct 2026

Leyton Leisure Centre gets £40k refresh, with new water play for half-term

Families heading to Leyton Leisure Centre this October half-term will find something new in the pool, as part of a £40,0…

19 Oct 2026

Bus crashes into Walthamstow tech repair shop after collision with car on Markhouse Road

A W19 bus crashed into a tech and mobile phone repair shop on Markhouse Road on Monday morning (19 October) after collid…

16 Oct 2026

Police appeal for witnesses after moped rider dies in Lea Bridge Road crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a moped rider died following a collision on Lea Bridge Road on Wednesday evenin…