The council's commitment comes as it races to meet a target of less than 5% adult smokers by 2030
Council to launch £2.25m anti-smoking scheme
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A dog show was held at the Queen Elizabeth Pub in Chingford on the weekend, with funds going towards local charity Animal SOS Sri Lanka, which...
In August, the landmark exhibition Queer Lives of Waltham Forest depicted the past and present lives of LGBTQ+ people in the borough - Alastair Ball...
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Labour councillor and group leader Kizzy Gardiner says she is ‘proud' of her party’s record in investing in youth clubs and initiatives
A new locally formed campaign group called ‘Bleed Kits Now’ is raising awareness of how bleed kits can save lives - here they say how you can help...
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Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK traces the homes, collectives and social movements that 'challenged mainstream ideas of class, gender...
Chris Especial, whose work blends contemporary visual art with Japanese manga-style imagery, is set to host a pop-up exhibition at Winns Gallery from...
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The Liberal Democrats are predicting a “six-way fight” in some seats, a situation that could result in some “surprises”, says Grove Green candidate...
Reform UK candidate Matt Davis says his party is looking to undo “decades of Labour failing” and run the borough in the “best interest” of residents
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Starting today (28th August) and running until Monday (31st), you'll be able to catch the UK beach volleyball championships at Leyton Jubilee Park
The 2025/26 season provide a rough ride for Walthamstow FC amid constant manager changes but things are looking up for the club now
