Church fears noise complaints from residents of new flats approved for Walthamstow
A church that uses live music in its services fears plans to build flats on an empty site next door will
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Owner loses Leyton pub appeal
The owner of a landmark pub must reverse work done to turn the building into flats after losing an appeal
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Secret cinema events approved for Walthamstow
A cult cinema events company has been granted permission to hold three months of “immersive” outdoor film screenings on a
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Waltham Council under fire as full-time support is withdrawn from sheltered living schemes
Waltham Forest Council voted to remove 24/7 support from vulnerable residents two days before Christmas. Executive members of the council
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East London councils call on places of worship to close during lockdown
Leaders of the London boroughs with some of the highest rates of coronavirus in the country have urged places of
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Parents voice concerns over young offenders plan for Walthamstow families and homes hub
A council has denied “untrue” claims that it plans to house a probation service next to a primary school. The
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Waltham Council leader calls for school to close early to all but vulnerable and keyworkers’ children
Waltham Forest schools have been advised to close their doors to almost all children as the borough faces “very serious”
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Warning as Waltham Forest experiences spike in coronavirus cases
The recent spike of Covid cases in Waltham Forest is “extremely concerning” and must be brought under control, the council
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Warehouse in Leytonstone shut down for three months after being used as rave venue
A court has shut down a Leytonstone warehouse after it was used to hold two illegal raves. Police discovered around
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Lea Bridge Gasworks development plans approved
Plans to build hundreds of homes on Lea Bridge Gasworks have been approved by Waltham Council despite residents’ fears it
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