Bailey spoke at length about his RAF service and lived experience of knife crime in his maiden speech to parliament on Wednesday
Leyton and Wanstead MP Calvin Bailey says populism poses threat to democracy in maiden speech
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A radio project documenting the demolition of hundreds of Leytonstone homes to make way for the M11 Link Road is celebrating its twentieth year
Medicinal herbalist Rasheeqa Ahmad writes about her efforts to co-found, build, and grow a community apothecary in Waltham Forest
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Dominic Mandrell documents his efforts to bring Lloyd Park’s free summer festival back for good
Terry Day, befriending officer at AgeUK, says the council must rethink moving parking permits online
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Pupils at St Saviour’s CofE Primary School produced art inspired by refugee artists or focused on the impacts of displacement at an event that...
An opera about the history of women and beer will play for three nights at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road next week
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Grace Williams said tall housing developments were a net-positive for residents if developers also invest in public transport and infrastructure
Leanne Mohamed in Ilford North, Shanell Johnson in Leyton and Wanstead, and Faiza Shaheen in Chingford and Woodford Green performed strongly in last...
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London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced details of how fans can secure free tickets for the biggest screening of England v Spain
Paul Terry will join head coach Richie Wellens in training the 'O’s' until the summer of 2027
