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The Red Lion, in Leytonstone, has been acquired by Urban Pubs & Bars

Historic pub continues to roar following acquisition by Urban Pubs & Bars

The recent global IT outage caused problems with airlines (Image: PA)

The recent global IT outage caused problems with airlines (Image: PA)

Cllr Paul Donovan

Global IT outage should trigger the reset button on technological change

A vigil will be held on Thursday (December 21) after a construction worker died in Leytonstone

A vigil will be held on Thursday (December 21) after a construction worker died in Leytonstone

Vigil to be held for construction worker who died after roof collapse

Opening pathways for aspiring creatives through networking, immersive workshops, and expert advice.

Opening pathways for aspiring creatives through networking, immersive workshops, and expert advice.

Future Film Focus: Bridging the gap between young creatives and industry

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Future Film Focus: Digital Skills 2023, a joint venture to promote emerging young talent in the Creative Industries.

Future Film Focus: Digital Skills 2023, a joint venture to promote emerging young talent in the Creative Industries.

Future Film Focus: Creating opportunities for young creatives in East London

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Welcome to the Your Favourite Barber Awards

Plumbing learners from Waltham Forest College, New City College, City of Westminster and College of North West London all competed.

Plumbing learners from Waltham Forest College, New City College, City of Westminster and College of North West London all competed.

Waltham Forest College plumbing student swoops top prize

Communication Workers Union members on a picket line at Chingford Royal Mail Delivery Office

Communication Workers Union members on a picket line at Chingford Royal Mail Delivery Office

Union leaders to speak about why nurses, rail and postal workers are striking

Illustrative view of facility from the South with the incinerator in the background. Image: NLWA

Illustrative view of facility from the South with the incinerator in the background. Image: NLWA

Edmonton Incinerator

'Carbon capture' solution for Edmonton Incinerator is 'la la land' wishful thinking

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Police officer killed when motorcycle hit divider on 'unfinished' cycle lane

Cllr Paul Donovan argues that it's time for the big oil companies to pay reparations for their role in causing climate change. Photos: UGC/Pixabay

Cllr Paul Donovan argues that it's time for the big oil companies to pay reparations for their role in causing climate change. Photos: UGC/Pixabay

Big oil needs to pay for the climate crisis it caused

The privatisation of water and rail companies has been a complete disaster, argues Paul Donovan. Photos: Pixabay/UGC

The privatisation of water and rail companies has been a complete disaster, argues Paul Donovan. Photos: Pixabay/UGC

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Privatisation has driven our trains and water companies down the drain

Ilford South Labour MP Sam Tarry being photographed as he joins Communication Workers Union (CWU) members on the picket line at BT Tower, London, as thousands of BT and Openreach workers are on strike in a dispute over pay. Photo: PA

Ilford South Labour MP Sam Tarry being photographed as he joins Communication Workers Union (CWU) members on the picket line at BT Tower, London, as thousands of BT and Openreach workers are on strike in a dispute over pay. Photo: PA

Sadiq Khan tight-lipped about sacking of Sam Tarry

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch speaks at a rally outside Kings Cross station in London. Picture: PA

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch speaks at a rally outside Kings Cross station in London. Picture: PA

Pay frontline workers what they deserve

Waltham Forest Town Hall. (20/5/2015) EL83910_6.

Waltham Forest Town Hall. (20/5/2015) EL83910_6.

'Unions warned Waltham Forest Council about asbestos in town hall'

Issues have been found in the concrete slabs of the bridge that Cranbrook Road is built on. Image: Google Streetview

Issues have been found in the concrete slabs of the bridge that Cranbrook Road is built on. Image: Google Streetview

Opening of new station entrance suffers delay

Sadiq Khan has been urged to conduct a review into the planning call-in process in order to improve community engagement. Photos: Pixabay

Sadiq Khan has been urged to conduct a review into the planning call-in process in order to improve community engagement. Photos: Pixabay

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Mayor urged to review planning process that 'favours developers'

Men working at Hasting’s Brickworks c1920

Men working at Hasting’s Brickworks c1920

The garden walls containing evidence of former brickworks

Waltham Forest College has been announced as a partner as part of the Mayor of London’s new £44m Academies Programme.

Waltham Forest College has been announced as a partner as part of the Mayor of London’s new £44m Academies Programme.

Waltham Forest College working with Mayor of London to deliver new Academies Programme

The RMT union is planning a series of Tube strikes over coming months

The RMT union is planning a series of Tube strikes over coming months

How Tube strikes might affect you as unions threaten industrial action

Waltham Forest Council says there is “no question of impropriety” after former leader Claire Coghill took a job at housing company Square Roots

Waltham Forest Council says there is “no question of impropriety” after former leader Claire Coghill took a job at housing company Square Roots

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'No question of impropriety' over former council leader's new job

Dr Jim Lewis, left, has written the biography of Sir Jules Thorn, right

Dr Jim Lewis, left, has written the biography of Sir Jules Thorn, right

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The man who built the Thorn electrical empire

Michael McGough argues a combination of factors are to blame for the recent supply issues and high prices. Picture: PA

Michael McGough argues a combination of factors are to blame for the recent supply issues and high prices. Picture: PA

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'Better off out' of the EU

Developer Capital& Regional may avoid paying £4 million towards affordable housing on the 17&Central site

Developer Capital& Regional may avoid paying £4 million towards affordable housing on the 17&Central site

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Developer could dodge affordable housing payment over 'high build costs'

Senior Intern team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Intern team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Documentary that goes behind the scenes at Redbridge hospitals wins award

Pc Deniz Jaffer (left) and Pc Jamie Lewis outside the Old Bailey. Photo: PA

Pc Deniz Jaffer (left) and Pc Jamie Lewis outside the Old Bailey. Photo: PA

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Met officers who shared photos of murdered sisters sacked

East London boroughs rank in top 10 places to live in London for single parents

East London boroughs rank in top 10 places to live in London for single parents

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East London boroughs rank in top 10 places to live in London for single parents

Happy Science- Daniel Connolly, vocals, Calum Connaughton, vocals/guitar,
Christian Greenhaulgh, bass and Fin Woolfson, drums.

Happy Science- Daniel Connolly, vocals, Calum Connaughton, vocals/guitar,
Christian Greenhaulgh, bass and Fin Woolfson, drums.

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Rock band raise funds for children affected by war

Labour MP Stella Creasy speaking in the chamber of the House of Commons, in London, with her newborn baby strapped to her. Photo: PA Images

Labour MP Stella Creasy speaking in the chamber of the House of Commons, in London, with her newborn baby strapped to her. Photo: PA Images

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Outrage as MP Stella Creasy told off for bringing baby into the Commons

Met Police recieve 8,375 complaints in 2020/21, report shows.

Met Police recieve 8,375 complaints in 2020/21, report shows.

Met Police receive thousands of complaints in detailed new report

Patrick Morgan, chair of the Addison Road Practice Patient Participation Group and f Dr Obaro’s wife Elizabeth planting the tree.

Patrick Morgan, chair of the Addison Road Practice Patient Participation Group and f Dr Obaro’s wife Elizabeth planting the tree.

Tree planted in memory of doctor who died from Covid

Keshia East, 29, laughing with the Prince of Wales.

Keshia East, 29, laughing with the Prince of Wales.

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Prince Charles tells entrepreneur she should be 'proud' of her achievements

Constuction reaches the highest point at Walthamstow tower block.

Constuction reaches the highest point at Walthamstow tower block.

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Construction for 91 new homes reaches the highest point

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Mother was 'failed by her GP' over missed asbestos cancer

The Mall becomes '17&Central'. Photo: FTI Consulting

The Mall becomes '17&Central'. Photo: FTI Consulting

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Mall undergoes rebranding to reflect ‘unique E17 postcode’

Campaign highlights that, while sexual harassment disproportionately affects women and girls, anyone can experience it.

Campaign highlights that, while sexual harassment disproportionately affects women and girls, anyone can experience it.

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TfL embarks on major sexual harassment awareness campaign across network

Charlie Richardson, 73, before and after completing his challenge.

Charlie Richardson, 73, before and after completing his challenge.

Daredevil grandfather raises cash for NHS after ‘triple-whammy’ challenge

Children from St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School pointing out their favourite parts of the artwork.

Children from St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School pointing out their favourite parts of the artwork.

New £30m ice centre sees artwork designed by primary school pupils

Oscar Strong, head of sales and Jed Brailey, head of buying team in the new boutique.

Oscar Strong, head of sales and Jed Brailey, head of buying team in the new boutique.

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Pre-owned luxury watch shop up for top award as they expand offers

Protestors outside Redbridge Town Hall on 23 September Image: Josh Mellor

Protestors outside Redbridge Town Hall on 23 September Image: Josh Mellor

Gas company slammed over allotment takeover

Nightclub bosses have warned that the introduction of vaccine passports next month will be “detrimental to business”. Photo: Pixabay

Nightclub bosses have warned that the introduction of vaccine passports next month will be “detrimental to business”. Photo: Pixabay

Nightclub bosses slam 'confusion' over vaccine passports

Dominik Krajuszek of Waltham Forest College secured an apprenticeship at ASD Decorators after just 2 days on placement.

Dominik Krajuszek of Waltham Forest College secured an apprenticeship at ASD Decorators after just 2 days on placement.

Waltham Forest College student scores exceptional apprenticeship alongside alumni

Waltham Forest Council underpaid some staff, cleaners, kitchen staff and teaching assistants around £1.8m after miscalculating annual leave. Photos: PIxabay

Waltham Forest Council underpaid some staff, cleaners, kitchen staff and teaching assistants around £1.8m after miscalculating annual leave. Photos: PIxabay

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Council faces £1.8m back-pay bill after miscalculating annual leave