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Who is Ricky Jones? The ex-Labour councillor who has appeared in court

Councillor Ricky Jones was suspended by Labour after his speech in Walthamstow during the recent riots

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Ex-Labour councillor Ricky Jones pleads not guilty over 'cut their throats' speech during riots

Councillor Ricky Jones was suspended by Labour after his speech in Walthamstow

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Gail's announces opening date for Walthamstow Village bakery despite 1,700 locals signing petition

Petition signees felt Gail’s could threaten independent businesses and the issue sparked wider debate about gentrification

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'Introvert' man with bag of knives who refused to take off balaclava at Walthamstow anti-racism demo faces jail

Tom Sedbury, 28, was also found with green zip ties, scissors and a BBQ lighter

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‘I never liked Gail’s but that’s not why I’m opposed’: Walthamstow’s revolt and the awkward paradox for middle-class London

In a desirable corner of the capital, residents are petitioning against a new branch of the upmarket bakery chain

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s nowhere else like this’: the backlash against plans for a Gail’s bakery in Walthamstow

Some fear arrival of upmarket chain in north-east London would pose threat to local stores, but others say they would welcome it

The Guardian - UK

Gail's is just a posh Greggs — but that's not what Walthamstow is angry about

We’ve had this argument before — only, it used to be about Starbucks, or Pizza Express

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Londoners go to war with upmarket chain Gail's over gentrification

Hundreds of people have signed a petition trying to block a new Gail's in Walthamstow, namechecking its divisive chairman.

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Hundreds sign petition opposing Gail's Bakery plans to open in Walthamstow Village

Those opposed to the chain say it will hurt local businesses

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Anti-racism activist in London reports break-in attempt after far-right threats

Ulrike Schmidt says police have not investigated incident in Walthamstow, which was interrupted by passersby

The Guardian - UK

Banksy pelican artwork appears on Walthamstow fish and chip shop

The piece, featuring two bird silhouettes, was discovered on the exterior wall of Bonners Fish Bar on Pretoria Avenue

Evening Standard

The day Britain fought back: public praised for anti-racism gatherings that shut down far-right riots

The night air fizzed with energy as anti-racist protesters chanted “we fight back” and “refugees are welcome here”

The Independent UK

Labour councillor arrested over 'cut throats' comments at Walthamstow rally

Dartford councillor appeared to call for far-right activists’ throats to be cut

Evening Standard

Labour councillor suspended and arrested after video emerges of him urging crowd to cut people’s throats

Party says speech in Walthamstow ‘completely unacceptable’ as a man in his 50s is arrested for incitement

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OPINION - If this is the end of England's riots — here's what we can learn from them

There were, thank God, no riots to speak of last night. Instead there was a unity rally in Walthamstow which attracted thousands of people in a demonstration of social solidarity. Is it safe now to talk about the end of the riots? We can at least say that, for now,…

The Guardian - AU

‘Standing together’: What the papers say about far-right rallies and counter-protests

UK papers focus on thousands of people who turned out to protest against far-right rallies

International Business Times

Anti-racism, Pro-Palestinian Protesters Unite At London Rally

As the advertised evening meet-up time for a rumoured far-right rally approached in northeast London, a crowd of several thousand anti-racism and pro-Palestinian protesters let out a cheer and clapped.

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Far-right disorder fails to materialise as thousands of counter-protesters line the streets

Anti-fascist, anti-racism protests were also held in Finchley, Brentford, Lewisham, and towns and cities across the UK

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Walthamstow cinema to reopen after 60 years while Empire returns under new operator

Budget chain set to take over High Street cinema while historical Highams Park venue returns

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Mother with 'heart of gold' killed in her Walthamstow home ‘had just found out she was pregnant’

Alana Odysseos, 32, was stabbed to death on Monday, leaving behind two young girls aged two and 12

The Guardian - UK

Man charged with murder of woman in east London

Shaine March to appear before magistrates over death of Alana Odysseos in Walthamstow

Evening Standard

Man appears in court charged with murder of woman, 32, in Walthamstow

Shaine March, 45, has been charged with murdering Alana Odysseos

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Groove Armada play sweaty surprise show at 250-capacity Walthamstow Trades Hall

Groove Armada left Walthamstow locals open-mouthed last night

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'I was priced out of Walthamstow' — Olympian and broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye on finding space in Hornchurch

Former Olympic sprinter and broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye moved to Hornchurch for more space, and found the east London suburb has a lot to to offer

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Met tells London MP 'harassment is part of the job' after she is called child killer on street

Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy says she was called ‘child killer’ by anti-abortion campaigner while out with her child

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