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Thinking behind controversial Mini Holland scheme explained on walking tour 
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunWhatever side you sit on, the Mini Holland cycling scheme is a controversial subject.
Driver named and shamed following Christmas drink and drug crack down
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunA driver has been named and shamed by police after being caught in their Christmas anti-drink and drug crack down.
‘I want an apology’: WWII veteran claims council took 12 hours to attend after kitchen flooded
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunA WWII veteran is demanding an apology and £200 from the council after it took 12 hours to send help while his kitchen flooded with “dirty, stinking water”.
Tube delays after station fire alert
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunWith England's glorious victory over Tunisia and Captain Kane's opportune double fresh in the mind, here are some things to consider to keep the good mood going.
FGM victims urged to visit new clinic at Whipps Cross
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunVictims of the “horrific” practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) can now get help at a walk-in clinic at Whipps Cross Hospital, which is the first of its kind in the country.
Young recyclers donate nine tonnes of old clothes
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunThousands of pounds has been raised by school children who donated one and a half African elephants worth of old clothes.
RSPCA uses cooking oil to free fox cub who was ‘wheely’ stuck
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunA fox cub who got his head stuck in the hole of an abandoned car wheel has been rescued by RSPCA officers - with the help of vegetable oil.
Can you help police find this missing 14-year-old girl?
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunA search has been launched by officers in Waltham Forest to trace a missing 14-year-old girl.
Poll results: Tiny minority still not wearing seatbelts
Waltham Forest Guardian 19 JunA tiny minority of people have admitted to driving without a seatbelt.
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Town Centre saga part 2
Waltham Forest - Our Community 15 JunTOWN CENTRE As is normal with very large developments independent consultants are asked to check the developer’s figures.
Breakthrough at the Larder
Wansteadium 13 JunThe work to expand the Larder into the former Judith of Wanstead shop has broken through – the wall between the two shops is now down, as are Judith’s iconic signs.
New Pilot Community Befriending Project
Walthamstow Village Residents' Association 7 JunWaltham Forest Community Hub has been funded by Awards for All to pilot a Befriending Project, with a view to setting up a Befriending Network.
2018 street Party – Meeting Notes from June 3rd 2018
Elmfield Road E17 6 JunStreet party meeting notes – Sunday June 3rd 2018 1.
Walthamstow Garden Party
Friends of Lloyd Park 4 JunWalthamstow Garden Party Garden Party Programme...
Town Centre – the endless saga
Waltham Forest - Our Community 30 MayA full critique of the scheme Second Entrance for Walthamstow Central Having looked back over some of my old papers about the redevelopment of Walthamstow the dreams are always years ahead of reality.
Neckstamper Brewery
Walthamstow Diary 29 MayThere’s no finer place to enjoy a pint than the place where it was brewed.
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Join us at the stall tomorrow 11.30-2pm outside Matalan
Waltham Forest Palestine Solidarity Campaign 11 MayWe will be in Leytonstone, outside Matalan tomorrow with our stall.
Important dates for your diary
Waltham Forest Palestine Solidarity Campaign 10 MayOn this coming Saturday, 12 May, between 12.00-14.00, we will be outside Matalan in Leytonstone with our stall.
Its AGM time again
Waltham Forest Palestine Solidarity Campaign 5 MayOur 2018 AGM will take place on Wednesday 9 May starting at 19.30 in Hornbeam Centre Café, 458 Hoe St, Walthamstow, E17 9AH.
HSBC Stop Arming Israel!
Waltham Forest Palestine Solidarity Campaign 27 AprThe pictures are from our protest yesterday, 26 April ’18, outside Walthamstow branch of the HSBC Bank.
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Politicians »
FAROOQ QURESHI
Leyton & Wanstead Liberal Democrats 13 JunFarooq Qureshi The Liberal Democrats are utterly devastated at the passing of former Waltham Forest Councillor Farooq Qureshi .
Celebrating Carers Week (11 – 17 June)
Leyton & Wanstead Liberal Democrats 7 JunCarers Week (11-17 June) is an annual awareness campaign to bring caring right out into the open – recognising and celebrating the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK.
MS Awareness Week 23-29 April
Leyton & Wanstead Liberal Democrats 18 Apr23-29 April 2018 is MS week, which is a chance for us all to do our bit to raise awareness and money to make sure no one has to fight MS alone.
Grenfell – Fight For Justice Talk
Chingford & Woodford Green Labour 24 MarJoin us on Monday 26th March for special guest speaker Mark Wrack.
London – Ultra Low Emission Zone
Chingford & Woodford Green Labour 24 MarSorting the FACT… from the fiction.
#UnseatIDS Festival 23rd June 2018
Chingford & Woodford Green Labour 24 MarA two-day festival of campaigning, music, comedy and speeches – to #Unseat Iain Duncan Smith whenever an election is called.
Welcome to Marginal Chingford
Chingford & Woodford Green Labour 14 JulIn Chingford Woodford Green we are keeping up the pressure on Iain Duncan Smith and the Tories as we campaign for the new kind of politics that only Labour can deliver.
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LocalGov »
Dumped remains of a car, 19th June
FixMyStreet: Waltham Forest Council 19 JunThis carcass of a car has been here for over a month.
Number of council tenants
FOI request: Waltham Forest Council 18 JunResponse by Waltham Forest Borough Council to Isabelle Ward on 18 June 2018 .
Collar on play equipment, and missing water meter cover, 18th June
FixMyStreet: Waltham Forest Council 18 JunThere is a water meter cover missing on one next to the hut (and a second smaller round one) - my 4 yr old got his foot wedged in the hole.
Fly tipping, 18th June
FixMyStreet: Waltham Forest Council 18 JunThis is just one of 5 piles of furniture and rubbish dumped on amber avenue.
Noisy manhole cover, 17th June
FixMyStreet: Waltham Forest Council 17 JunI don't remember from when but the manhole cover is extremely Noisy.
Number of council tenants
FOI request: Waltham Forest Council 16 JunRequest sent to Waltham Forest Borough Council by Isabelle Ward on 16 June 2018 .
Vehicles parked on pavements and cycle lanes, 16th June
FixMyStreet: Waltham Forest Council 16 JunBoth pavements and cycle lanes are used by cyclists at all times on already traffic busy road.
Bin extra full, 14th June
FixMyStreet: Waltham Forest Council 14 JunI would like to highlight this new rubbish bin which should be better and more efficient but if you don't send anyone to empty it it becomes worse than not having a bin.
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Local sport »
Grab your Summer Pass and join the all-animal adventure at Lee Valley Park Farms this July and August
Lee Valley Ice Centre 16 JunEvent: Summer of Adventure at Lee Valley Park Farms Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF Dates: Saturday 21 July Sunday 2 September 2018 Times: 10:00-17:00 Price: Summer Pass: 18 Adult or Child.
Islington pupils delighted during Field to Fridge guided tour at Lee Valley Park Farms
Lee Valley Ice Centre 7 JunA group of Year 4 pupils from Winton Primary School in Londons Kings Cross paid a visit to Lee Valley Park Farms last month (Monday 21 May) to meet its animals and learn about how milk is made during a Field to Fridge guided tour.
Islington pupils’ delight during Field to Fridge guided tour at Lee Valley Park Farms
Lee Valley Ice Centre 7 JunA group of Year 4 pupils from Winton Primary School in Londons Kings Cross paid a visit to Lee Valley Park Farms last month (Monday 21 May) to meet its animals and learn about how milk is made during a Field to Fridge guided tour.
England v South Africa
Chingford RFC 7 JunAll 3 fixtures of Englands Summer tour to South Africa to be shown in the club..
1st XV fixtures Released
Chingford RFC 6 JunOur 1st XV first game of the season sees us visit Guildford RFC...
Ten of the best activities and events to enjoy across Lee Valley Regional Park this May Half-Term
Lee Valley Ice Centre 25 MayWith dozens of fun and exciting activities on offer across Lee Valley Regional Park this May Half-Term (Saturday 26 May Sunday 3 June), visitors will be spoilt for choice when planning how to keep their young ones busy during the week long...
Essential Pitch Maintenance
Chingford RFC 18 MayPlease refrain from using both pitches until further notice...
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Leyton Orient »
School Report: Leyton Orient 2017/18
View from the West Stand 14 JunJust because the season ended ages ago and it's the World Cup, doesn't mean there isn't time to run the rule over Leyton Orient's class of 2017/18...
MATCH PREVIEW: Gateshead v Leyton Orient – National League
Total Orient 28 AprLeyton Orient make the long trip north to Gateshead to close out their campaign.
MATCH PREVIEW: Leyton Orient v Wrexham AFC – National League
Total Orient 21 AprLeyton Orient will be hoping to put their recent defeat behind them and continue the good form they have shown in recent weeks and finishing the season strongly.
MATCH PREVIEW: Leyton Orient v Barrow – National League
Total Orient 7 AprLeyton Orient return to action at Brisbane Road as they host struggling Barrow.
MATCH PREVIEW: Leyton Orient v Maidenhead United – National League
Total Orient 2 AprLeyton Orient will be hoping to make it three wins in a row when they host Maidenhead United.
MATCH PREVIEW: Leyton Orient v Woking – National League
Total Orient 24 MarLeyton Orient will be looking to finally record a home win and move away from the relegation zone.
MATCH PREVIEW: Eastleigh v Leyton Orient – National League
Total Orient 17 MarThe O’s will need a dramatic improvement following Tuesday night’s defeat, as they travel to face Eastleigh.
MATCH PREVIEW: Leyton Orient v Ebbsfleet United – National League
Total Orient 10 MarLeyton Orient will now have to turn their attention to the National League after being knocked out of the FA Trophy in the week.
MATCH PREVIEW: Gateshead v Leyton Orient – FA Trophy Quarter Final Replay
Total Orient 6 MarThe O’s will be looking to put their capitulation from the first tie behind them and return to winning ways on the road when they make the long trip to...
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Outdoors »
Grab your Summer Pass and join the all-animal adventure at Lee Valley Park Farms this July and August
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority 16 JunEvent: Summer of Adventure at Lee Valley Park Farms Venue: Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF Dates: Saturday 21 July Sunday 2 September 2018 Times: 10:00-17:00 Price: Summer Pass: 18 Adult or Child.
Holiday shocker
Wanstead Birder 13 JunIn almost exactly 24 hours time I was going to be leaving for Iceland on another photographic marathon.
PETER WILKINSON
The Friends of Wanstead Parklands 11 JunWe regret to announce that Peter Wilkinson, former Project Manager for Wanstead Park, died at the weekend.
Islington pupils delighted during Field to Fridge guided tour at Lee Valley Park Farms
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority 7 JunA group of Year 4 pupils from Winton Primary School in Londons Kings Cross paid a visit to Lee Valley Park Farms last month (Monday 21 May) to meet its animals and learn about how milk is made during a Field to Fridge guided tour.
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Arts blogs »
2018: a bumper year
Leytonstone Arts Trail 11 JunThis year Leytonstone Arts Trail (LAT) has a record number of participants – nearly 50 – showing works across the spectrum as well as events and markets to enhance the trail.
Ellie Cox, Olmo Ramella, Paolo Ramella / IDENTITY
Leytonstone Arts Trail 11 JunEllie is interested in investigating how gender affects our identity and how our mental states inform the way we perceive ourselves and others.
Announcing the Grow Your Idea 2 winners!
The Mill E17 10 JunWe are really pleased to introduce the Grow Your Idea 2 competition winners, who will all be organising activities at The Mill over the next few months.
Who dares wins!
The Mill E17 5 JunArticle featured in June 2018 Waltham Forest Echo Life without risk is life stuck in a rut.
Life Drawing / Free taster sessions
Leytonstone Arts Trail 5 JunThree consecutive two-hour classes in a spacious church hall in Leytonstone led by artist Michael Martin.
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Features »
Emery Walker House: A stunning time capsule of the arts and crafts movement
Memoirs of a Metro Girl 13 JunI must admit not knowing too much about the arts and crafts movement.
London’s weekly railway news #256
IanVisits 8 JunA weekly round-up of London’s rail transport news… Blackfriars Station’s hidden Puddle Dock entrance London Underground Tube strike threat still on for next week which could mean no Jubilee Line service CityAM The disused platform at Gloucester...
We found Kitty! Amazing Thai food
Walthamstow Foodies 3 JunThis post title won’t make sense to most people.
Rail & Tube map
diamond geezer 3 JunThe tube map isn't the only map posted up on station platforms, there's also a Rail & Tube map.
Still Relevant: Morris’s “Socialist Diary”
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