Police seek man who exposed himself on Weaver Line train

The incident happened at around 2.30pm on Sunday 7th June

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Over 100 show solidarity with Muslims in wake of Leyton mosque assault

Residents and activists staged a show of solidarity outside Noor Ul Islam Mosque in response an attack on a mosque-goer last week

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Planning system still preventing upwards expansion of low-rise housing in London, expert warns

London Assembly told that simple policy changes in London boroughs could help create 320,000 homes

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Thousands raised for residents left homeless by Walthamstow fire

St Mary's Walthamstow has organised a fundraiser for two households who have been left homeless after Network Rail demolished their homes this week

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Over 5,000 attend joyous Leyton Más parade last weekend

More than 5,000 residents and visitors attended the Leyton Más People’s Parade & Carnival Fête on Sunday 12th July

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London Ambulance Service calls increased by 40% after England's quarter-final victory

With the capital gearing up for tonight’s big semi-final against Argentina, senior paramedics are urging Londoners to enjoy the football responsibly

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Town hall to fly Three Lions flag until end of World Cup

Waltham Forest Council leader Paul Perkins said the town hall will also be illuminated in red and white every evening in support of England's World Cup campaign

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Extreme wildfire warning issued for Epping Forest

The London Fire Brigade has warned parts of the Epping Forest such as Hollow Ponds, Leyton Flats, and Wanstead Flats are at extreme risk of wildfires

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Greggs' pays tribute to Harry Kane by renaming Blackhorse Road store

Greggs' Blackhorse Road store has been renamed KANES

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City Hall urged to give Londoners the 'right to grow'

The policy would make it easier to convert wasteland into new allotments, community gardens and orchards

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Fire Brigade praised for containing huge Walthamstow fire

The blaze destroyed one house as well as numerous sheds and outbuildings across more than 30 gardens

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Antisocial behaviour blamed for declining bus usage in London

Bus ridership in the capital is down nearly 23% over the past decade despite below-inflation fare increases over that time

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Fire Brigade: Huge Walthamstow blaze 'under control'

A massive blaze near Vallentin Road which forced people out of their homes has now been brought under control

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Mayor failed to hit reduced affordable housing target, new report reveals

City Hall began construction of just 14,335 affordable homes against a revised government target of 17,800 and an original target of 23,900

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Londoners pushed to 'outskirts' of city by ultra wealthy, housing expert tells assembly

Luxury homes in central London are often left empty by foreign investors

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Leyton restaurant shut down over noise complaints must install sound limiter before reopening

Mez Lounge was served an abatement notice in April after Waltham Forest Council found the venue was playing music “at an unreasonable level”

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Minister criticises London councils over evictions prompted by house purchases

Some families have been evicted by landlords during the purchase process for new homes now being used by councils as temporary accommodation

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London Assembly backs extra protections for bus drivers amid warning over 'unbearable' conditions

Bus drivers in North London are currently being balloted for strike action after trade union accused operator of "putting profits before people"

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Teen arrested after man, 34, stabbed in Chingford Mount

The incident occurred near Papa John's in Old Church Road at around 5pm yesterday (8th July)

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Council approves demolition of Wood Street building emblazoned with mural

176 Wood Street – emblazoned with a popular cultural mural – will be torn down and replaced with a five-storey block of six flats

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Police investigate racist assault outside Leyton mosque

A man in his 50s was reportedly assaulted and subjected to racist abuse outside Noor ul Islam Mosque in High Road Leyton yesterday evening (7th July)

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Police investigate racist assault outside Leyton mosque

A man in his 50s was reportedly assaulted and subjected to racist abuse outside Noor ul Islam Mosque in High Road Leyton yesterday evening (7th July)

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Police investigate racist assault outside Leyton mosque

A man in his 50s was reportedly assaulted and subjected to racist abuse outside Noor ul Islam Mosque in High Road Leyton yesterday evening (7th July)

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Waltham Forest most improved borough in London for 'healthy streets'

The borough's ranking in the Healthy Streets Scorecard rose from twelfth to eighth place this year, making it the best performing Outer London authority

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'This a no judgement zone': The Walthamstow venue behind a resurgence in line dancing

The Queer Line Dance Club at Walthamstow Trades Hall is drawing in fans of line dancing from across East London

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London Fire Brigade has busiest day of the year so far

The Brigade took 1,251 calls yesterday (6th July)

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'The brightest light': Tributes paid to Leyton student who drowned on Duke of Edinburgh trip

Leyton Sixth Form College student Umar Dumbuya was tragically found dead after entering the River Wye in Powys, Wales last Tuesday (30th June)

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'The brightest light': Tributes paid to Leyton student who drowned on Duke of Edinburgh trip

Leyton Sixth Form College student Umar Dumbuya was tragically found dead after entering the River Wye in Powys, Wales last Tuesday (30th June)

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Council hits hurdles in 'botched' move to new parking system

Problems with the Waltham Forest Council's new parking system MiPermit mean enforcement has been paused for over a week now

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Reform UK hit out at Mayor over failure to fly England flag at City Hall during World Cup

Reform assembly member Alex Wilson has launched a campaign to get the St George's Cross displayed during England's World Cup campaign reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

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