Walthamstow bike courier died after neglect at A&E, inquest finds
Neglect at an east London A&E contributed to the death of a “gentle giant” from Walthamstow, reports Victoria Munro...
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Million pound extension opens at Lea Bridge Library
Lea Bridge Library’s new million pound extension is now open to the public, reports Local Democracy Reporter Josh Mellor...
Council will not yet commit to more drain-cleaning after flooding
Waltham Forest Council will not yet commit to cleaning street drains more regularly, despite some residents arguing blocked drains...
Developer set to reopen The Standard folds
A developer set to reopen an iconic Walthamstow music venue and building hundreds of flats has gone into administration...
MP calls for ‘permanent increase’ in Chingford police presence after murder
Chingford MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith is calling for more police officers in Chingford Mount following the murder of...
Leytonstone’s Olympic gold medallist given honorary doctorate
Waltham Forest’s newest Olympic gold medallist received a further honour this week in the form of an honorary doctorate...
Almost 2,000 homes planned for ‘industry first’ Blackhorse Lane
High-rise towers of 18 storeys or more could be on the horizon in Blackhorse Lane as part of Waltham...
Vandalised free library repaired with community help
A free public bookcase destroyed by vandals in Walthamstow has been reinstalled – complete with extra security – thanks...
How long exactly is Walthamstow Market?
Emma Curzon considers Waltham Forest Council’s claim that Walthamstow boasts Europe’s longest market With its first stalls opening for...
Bike courier with fatal head injury taken away from hospital on van floor
A Waltham Forest bicycle courier and “gentle giant” with a fatal head injury was transported between hospitals propped up...