Author: Blake Foster

A planning application was submitted proposing the change of use of Montrose Guest House at 43 Dunton Road. The B&B is rated “very good” on Tripadvisor with an average rating of 4.6 out of five stars. MORE NEWS: Developer told to stop building new block of flats in Hornchurch after rules breach The planning application was received on June 16. In a planning document submitted by agent Box Plans on behalf of applicant Prashat Patel, it said: “The property complies with relevant HMO layout standards, including shared amenity spaces and bathroom provisions. “The plans show that the HMO is finished…

Kicking off at 12pm at the Stonards Hill recreation ground on Sunday, July 6, the Epping Town Show, organised by the Epping Town Council, promises a packed afternoon with stalls and entertainment until closing time at 5pm. A dog show, sponsored by North Weald Veterinary Surgery, will grace the main show arena at 3.30pm. Illusions Dance group wow the crowds in 2022 (Credit: David Jackman/Everything Local News)Admission is free, with no need for pre-registration. The show will have a myriad of other entertainment options. The funfair is set to delight attendees with a variety of rides and bouncy castles to…

The report, to be presented to the council cabinet on July 10, confirms that the council ended the financial year on March 31, 2025, with a budget surplus. This is in stark contrast to the national trend, where many councils are reporting overspending and council tax hikes. The council attributes this achievement to prudent financial management, which not only prevented overspending but also maintained healthy reserves and account balances. This financial stability allowed for a 41 per cent increase in the budget for the current financial year, 2025/26, without raising council tax. The increased budget is being used to support…

The “Teachers of the Deaf” in Lewisham started this initiative in January 2025. The initiative aims to create opportunities for deaf children to inspire each other, form connections, and share experiences through a network of young leaders. The educators were amazed by the number of young individuals who embraced this initiative. Vivian H, Massamory T, Stefan G, Roshara V, Edmund D, Yaaqub H, Pablo C, Madison M, Issac C, Mason L, Jessica L, Nadia P, and Violet O were all chosen by the Sensory Teacher Team (STT) as “Deaf Champions”. These young leaders have been actively involved in writing personal…

Officers and London Ambulance Service were called to Lower Clapton Road around 9am yesterday (July 1). The pedestrian, a woman, and treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. Her injuries have been assessed to be neither life-threatening nor changing. The driver was not injured and the crash is not being treated as suspicious. A cordon remained in place into the afternoon with Lower Clapton Road closed to traffic at the junction with Urswick Road. The same day a man died after a crash nearby in Dalston on Balls Pond Road. A Met Police spokesperson said: “Around 09:00hrs on…

This was confirmed by Epping Forest District Council, which has seen a wave of planning applications over the past two weeks. New housing projects include the demolition of current buildings at Tile Hill Farm, Pynest Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, for four new homes (ref: EPF/1139/25). An application has also been made for two semi-detached self-build homes at 2 Kensington Park, Stapleford Abbotts (ref: EPF/1275/25). At Blossom House, Stanford Rivers, technical approvals are being pursued for a previously approved detached replacement dwelling (ref: EPF/1005/25). There has also been a rise in applications for residential conversions into care settings. A lawful development…

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The incident happened in Ley Street near Benton Road just after 4.30pm yesterday (July 1) Ambulance crews were sent alongside a team from London’s Air Ambulance, arriving in around five minutes. A patient was treated for a serious head injury and taken to hospital “as a priority”. We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for more information. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 4.35pm yesterday (1 July) to reports of a person who had fallen from height in Ley Street, Ilford. “We sent ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer to…

With the school holidays not too far away, children will be at home more, so a bit of time creating an engaging space for your child can not only stimulate learning, but it can also provide an inviting place for them to play.   Brewers Decorator Centres have some top tips when decorating children’s rooms …and there’s some savings to be had here too!    Opt for durable paints Muddy hands? Budding artists with crayons near the walls? Walls will look fresher for longer if scrubbable paints, such as Albany’s Durable Matt, are used. Designed for high-traffic areas, these paints…

The candlelight vigil took place at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chigwell, organised by temple volunteers. It was attended by Epping Forest District Council chairman Cllr Louise Mead, along with councillors Darshan Sunger, Smruti Patel, and Faiza Rizvi. Ravi Bhanot MBE, a pharmacist and ayurvedic medicine consultant, took part in the ceremony (Image: Ravi Bhanot) Candles were lit in honour of lost lives, dreams, and families (Image: Ravi Bhanot) Ravi Bhanot MBE, a pharmacist and ayurvedic medicine consultant, took part in the ceremony. He said: “It was a solemn candlelight vigil bringing together senior delegates, faith leaders and the wider community…