Big concerns over Universal Credit remain Julia Poynter, chair of Waltham Forest Stand Up for Your Rights, on the latest fears over the government’s new...
Young people speak out on youth violence Students from Leyton Sixth Form College are leading the way in tackling crime, reports James Cracknell Students praised for...
Human rights activists face trial Report by James Cracknell Three activists from Walthamstow are among 15 due to stand trial after they blocked a...
Campaigners consider library bid after sell-off confirmed Residents campaigning to save a library in Walthamstow are considering a community bid to buy the building. A demonstration...
Tackling plastic pollution in Waltham Forest Campaigners and local businesses are helping reduce the borough’s ‘plastic footprint’, writes James Cracknell Green groups, shops, cafés, and...
Campaign to save town square’s trees A row of mature trees threatened by The Mall’s redevelopment has become the focus for local campaigners, writes James...
Pride in Waltham Forest Aaron Kiely on why it’s time for Waltham Forest’s first Pride event Late last year there were two violent...
Don’t suffer in silence A model is helping to raise awareness of a common disease afflicting young women Following a recent traumatic experience...
Fighting racism in Waltham Forest Sophie Bolt, chair of Stand up to Racism Waltham Forest, on how the borough has responded to a recent...
Honour for campaigners Two women from Waltham Forest who campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) have been granted ‘Freedom of the Borough’....