Leyton Sixth Form College student Umar Dumbuya was tragically found dead after entering the River Wye in Powys, Wales last Tuesday (30th June)
‘The brightest light’: Tributes paid to Leyton student who drowned on Duke of Edinburgh trip
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Many businesses need to apply for business licences as they grow and change. Waltham Forest Echo can help you to quickly and easily publish the advert which announces...
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Wood Street Bakery’s Jennifer Moseley says an aperitivo is one of life’s great pleasures – a moment to pause, gather with friends and enjoy the long...
Courtney Pemble made the decision to drop out of school when she was 15 due to severe mental health struggles – since then she’s started a campaign...
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Sarah Jones reviews Walthamstow author and playwright Bren Gosling's debut novel which tells the story of a "tender and complex" romance between...
Review: Jinkx Monsoon delivers ‘mesmerising’ performance as Judy Garland at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
In End of the Rainbow, actress Jinx Monsoon delivers an impressive performance as a troubled Garland navigating the sad final chapter of her life
Events
On Sunday 5th July, fans visiting Cake Box stores in Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow can claim a free Harry Kane cupcake by heading to the counter...
The borough is to receive up to £10,000 from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to deliver a series of outdoor events and public space improvements...
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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
Sport
Veteran footballers from across the borough took part in a lively six‐a‐side tournament at Douglas Eyre Sports Centre earlier this month
68 athletes have been given a GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) award
