Bomb survivor tells his story
75 years after being blown out his pram by a Second World War bomb, John Spears speaks to James...
Tag: Walthamstow
New ways to play
Walthamstow Toy Library director Helen Crockford on her mission to ensure all children have access to high-quality educational toys...
Strike for our future
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Student activist Ummi Hoque from Walthamstow urges people to get involved in this month’s climate strike Time’s running out...
Back to Mall
Walthamstow shopping centre reopens following fire, reports James Cracknell The Mall has reopened – six weeks after a fire...
Historic theatre’s restoration plans
Soho Theatre set to transform Hoe Street venue into comedy hub Plans have been revealed for the restoration of...
Soaring to new heights
Walthamstow Youth Circus founder Layla Rosa is aiming high, she tells James Cracknell Like the young performers that Layla...
Returning to Northwood Tower
Marlowe Road Estate resident Michelle Edwards goes back to investigate safety fears raised post-Grenfell Just before 1am on 14th...
Building something special
A Walthamstow teacher is using her experiences to help others, writes David Floyd For many social entrepreneurs, the journey...
Better late than never
Three years after upgrade work began, long-promised electric trains on the Gospel Oak to Barking line are finally here,...
Fan-owned club founded on fairness
One year after forming, Clapton CFC win promotion and people’s hearts, writes Alastair Ball When the third goal went...