Campaigners at East London Waterworks Park have announced new plans for a ‘learning petal’ as part of continued efforts to transform the former Thames Water parking lot into a community hub. This... Read more »
Waltham Forest College received the Bronze Award in Mind’s eighth annual Workplace Wellbeing Index, for its commitment to achieving change in the workplace. Mind’s index offers a benchmark of best policy and... Read more »
A “world-class” £30million ice skating centre is set to open in east London this weekend featuring two Olympic-sized rinks. The hotly anticipated new Lee Valley Ice Centre, built near Queen Elizabeth Olympic... Read more »
Romayne Husbands, 28, of Winchester Road was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury yesterday (Friday, June 2). This was after a two-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The court heard how... Read more »
A new lido likely to be built on a Walthamstow green space is expected to lose money, according to a report prepared for council leaders. Earlier this month, Waltham Forest Council announced... Read more »
An ice rink, fairground rides and a bar and food will be part of a winter funfair next month . From December 1, people will be able to attend ‘Winter City’ in Leyton... Read more »
An ex-councillor says Waltham Forest Council’s social care charging system is a “dire mess” after his brother was sent a £6,000 debt collection letter. Tony O’Rourke, 59, has moderate to severe learning... Read more »
A bin strike in October is looking more likely after workers said they were prepared to take industrial action. The GMB union is calling on Waltham Forest Council contractor Urbaser to put forward a “realistic pay offer”, as... Read more »
Political leaders in east London have been paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle... Read more »
A free cycle-taxi service has launched in Waltham Forest, offering rides to isolated residents to help them get out and about. The service, run by Bikeworks, is available during three slots a... Read more »