Leyton bakery closed after council officers discover “one of the worst run food premises they have ever encountered”.
A bakery where surfaces were swarming with fruit flies and the walls were mouldy has been shut down for its
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Judge slams Waltham Forest council after siblings were prevented from attending school and kept prisoner for 14 years
A judge has accused an east London council of “overwhelming failures” after two Waltham Forest children were prevented from attending
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Colleagues mourn passing of Waltham Forest mayor Chris Robbins
The “giant” who led Waltham Forest’s Labour party to victory after eight years out of power has unexpectedly died. Cllr
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Residents appalled as open air cinema is granted planning permission on Walthamstow sports field
An open-air cinema has been granted planning permission for screenings this summer to cries of “shame on you”. Secret Cinema
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Councillors unconvinced by NHS trust plans for new Whipps Cross Hospital
Councillors are “simply not buying” claims a new hospital will be able to support a growing population with fewer beds.
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Waltham Forest councillors and MP push for COVID vaccination centre in south of borough
Waltham Forest councillors are “fighting” the NHS to get a COVID vaccine centre for the south of the borough after
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Campaigners say new police powers would stifle the right to protest
Waltham Forest environmental campaigners say police powers to crack down on protests are already too strong, as Parliament prepares to
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Ombudsman orders Waltham Forest Council to compensate family of disabled boy left without safe bathroom for years
Waltham Forest Council has been told to pay a family £1,000 in compensation after their disabled son was left without
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Walthamstow shopkeeper to challenge licensing decision
A shopkeeper who lost his alcohol licence for three months after he was accused of selling smuggled cigarettes does not
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Waltham works towards fossil fuel divestment
Waltham Forest Council claims it has made “significant progress” towards its goal to stop investing in fossil fuels by April
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