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Nearly 300 candidates to stand for election in May

Voters will go to the polls on Thursday, 7th May

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UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close

Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.

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Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year

Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close

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3 major airlines cancel flights and hike fares as fuel costs rise - are you affected?

Air India, Air New Zealand, and Delta Airlines are the latest airlines to cancel flights and increase fares amid rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

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New EastEnders suicide storyline praised by Samaritans for its treatment of character

Samaritans has praised an upcoming EastEnders storyline that hopes to “help tackle stigma” around the topic of suicide.

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Barts Health patient first in NHS to have lung cancer surgery done with robot

Ian MacLeod, a retired detective and volunteer diving coach from Romford, was the first to undergo the robotic-assisted thoracic procedure last week

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Greens: ‘We could overturn Labour’s majority in the town hall’

The party is running in 20 of 22 wards across the borough in the local government elections on Thursday 7th May

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Fire Brigade urges Londoners with gardens to remove dry vegetation ahead of summer

The London Fire Brigade is calling on residents, councils, and landowners to 'spring clean' gardens and communal spaces by removing dry vegetation and creating fire breaks to slow the spread of potential fires

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Fuel, energy and wages: what the Government is doing to ease pressures

Many residents have been in touch with me about the conflict in the Middle East and what it means for us at home.

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Playful Peggy on the prowl for her purr‑fect forever home

Peggy is a sweet, playful nine‑month‑old cat looking for a loving forever home where she can be the centre of attention, enjoy safe outdoor adventures and share plenty of affection with her new family.

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Walthamstow snappers capture the world — one quirky click at a time

A creative collection of images from Walthamstow & District Photographic Society showcases the talent, imagination and artistic flair of local photographers.

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Championing wellbeing and defending the green spaces in Epping Forest

Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson shares his support of mental health and protecting the green belt in Theydon Bois.

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Council to purchase 81 unsold apartments in Fellowship Square development

The move comes after developer Countryside Partnerships failed to receive any 'viable offers' for the homes

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Man in hospital after crash near tube station in Leyton

A man is in hospital after emergency services were called to a crash outside Leyton Station.

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London borough councils urged to commit to ‘basic standards’ of temporary housing

A new campaign has listed five basic standards of living that should always be met whenever a family is placed into temporary accommodation by a local council

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Long wait goes on for Londoners living in buildings with dangerous cladding

Thousands of Londoners continue to live in tall buildings with fire safety issues nearly a decade after Grenfell Tower disaster

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Channel 4 pulls last episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off featuring Scott Mills

Channel 4 has pulled the last episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off due to it featuring former BBC DJ Scott Mills.

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Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ this spring

Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ to boost their mood this spring.

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All 40 of UK fashion retailer's stores could close this month amid administration

Administrators are set to review Quiz's remaining 40 stores in the UK and seven concession stores in Ireland at the end of April, according to reports.

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Films showing at Odeon South Woodford this weekend

THE Odeon in South Woodford has a busy weekend, with blockbusters and family favourites set to run throughout