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Local schools ‘struggling’ to achieve balanced budgets amid falling pupil numbers, council report states
A new council report lays bare the difficulty that the new Green administration faces in terms of schools and children's services
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Local twinning association celebrates ‘landmark’ trip to Caribbean
Since 1999, Waltham Forest has been twinned with Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica, and this recent visit marks a major milestone for the The Waltham Forest Twinning Association
Green cabinet approves new housing and foster care policies in first meeting
The nine new cabinet members sat for the first time on Tuesday (2nd June)
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Keen walker, 70, raises over £5k for Walthamstow community centre after completing 700km trek
Richard Bennett, who is a trustee for The Mill in Coppermill Lane, set off on a bold 700km walk across the country on 13th April, completing it on Sunday 31st May
Fundraising campaign launched to save Leyton Más
The organisers of Waltham Forest's largest free community carnival say it is facing a significant funding gap
Get to know the faces behind your local community newspaper
celebrate Indie News Week by learning more about the faces behind your local community newspaper and what goes into covering local stories.
Stricter rules around air conditioning for London shops rejected by City Hall
High street businesses with air conditioning in London frequently leave their doors open to entice customers during heatwaves
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.
Why the fight to keep phones out of schools must go further
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart explains why he is campaigning to keep smartphones out of schools and push for stronger protections for children online and on social media.
Major reshuffle of North London Waste Authority board prompted by local elections
With scores of new Green Party councillors across the seven boroughs that run the waste disposal body, a change of leadership at NLWA will soon take place
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’ - as 68 per cent often feel stuck in a food rut when deciding what to eat for dinner.
London set to fall short of ‘net zero’ 2030 goal, Khan admits
Mayor says "a lot of the problems we are having are because the grid relies on fossil fuels"
WATCH - CCTV shows teen throw 15kg sofa from Westfield Stratford top floor
The moment a teenager threw a 15kg sofa from the top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre was captured in newly-released CCTV footage.
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s as it confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.
McDonald's launches new 'drink of the summer' from next week
A new iced drink will be coming to McDonald's in time for summer and it's a twist on the classic matcha.
Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.
UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.