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EPPING FOREST: Artistic treasures found at church
A CHURCH gutted by fire and repeatedly targeted by thieves has had a longed-for stroke of luck. St Mary's church in Sheering was hit by a massive electrical fire almost a year ago, which left the building unusable. A few days later,
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CHIGWELL: Fears over flats development ahead of hearing
FEARS are mounting that plans for 10 flats on the site of one house could change the face of a main road, ahead of a hearing into the application. Developer JTS of Brentwood has applied to build the two and three-bedroom flats in Chigwell High
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WANSTEAD: Park restoration up for discussion
CAMPAIGNERS are urging residents to have a say on the restoration of a beauty spot, after concerns about the length of public consultation. People can discuss the future of Wanstead Park with Peter Wilkinson, an expert leading the project for
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WALTHAMSTOW: Fears over 'bikini party' venue
BIKINI-CLAD revellers, excessive noise and parking chaos will return if a former social club becomes a bar, neighbours fear. Forest Road Snooker Club in Walthamstow, which only had permission to operate on a members-only basis, was closed down
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WALTHAMSTOW: Noise nuisance concern over pub
LIVE music and late drinking at a re-opened pub in a residential area would cause a public nuisance if given the go-ahead, according to a council officer. Desilu Estates Limited has applied for a licence for Lord Brooke in Shernhall Street,
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WALTHAMSTOW: Gas leak drama over
A GAS leak which forced the evacuation of homes and the closure of two streets earlier today has been fixed. Residents in Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, were ordered to leave their properties at around 2pm today following reports of the fault
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ON THE BALL: It's time for the referees to get shirty
LIVERPOOL'S game against Wolves at Anfield last night highlighted a grey area in penalty box melees and the officiating of the inevitable rough and tumble that takes place inside the 18-yard box. Reds defender Sortiros Kyrgiakos was dragged to the floor
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WALTHAMSTOW: Pickpockets on the prowl in shopping centre
POLICE are warning shoppers about pickpockets operating in a busy shopping centre. There were reports of thefts in Selbourne Walk shopping centre in Walthamstow on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. A purse was taken from an open bag and
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SPURS TALK: West Ham to pay striker's wages in loan deal?
WEST HAM have reportedly agreed to pay Robbie Keane £65,000 a week but their attempt to land the striker from Tottenham has hit a snag over a loan fee. According to ESPN, the Hammers are willing to meet the Republic of Ireland international's wage demands
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WEST HAM TALK: Hammers to meet Spurs' striker's wage demands?
WEST HAM have reportedly agreed to pay Robbie Keane £65,000 a week but their attempt to land the striker from Tottenham has hit a snag over a loan fee. According to ESPN, the Hammers are willing to meet the Republic of Ireland international's wage demands
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WALTHAMSTOW: Warning over 'helpful' thief
A ‘HELPFUL’ thief stole hundreds of pounds from a bank account minutes after tricking a Christmas shopper at a cashpoint. Patricia Monksfield had just withdrawn £30 from the HSBC ATM outside Sainsbury’s in High Street, Walthamstow, when a man
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EPPING FOREST: Hedgehogs left with horrific injuries from rubber bands
HEDGEHOGS are suffering horrific injuries from elastic bands dropped by postmen over the busy Christmas period. Derek Knight, 54, who runs the Epping Forest Hedgehog Rescue centre from his home in Chequers Road, Loughton, has rescued animals
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The new Ayrton of motor sport
A LAD named after race legend Ayrton Senna is living up to his famous namesake with success of his own. Young Ayrton Simmons is the new champion of the Madrid Torrejon Comer cadet championship. The nine-year-old, with the help of dad Steve, romped to
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Family success at Jikishin Winter Dan gradings
TWO brothers and a sister each achieved impressive ju jitsu results at the prestigious Jikishin Winter Dan gradings. Lee Bywater, sister Carrie and brother Mark registered fourth, third and second Dan gradings respectively. Lee runs three ju jitsu clubs
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DAGGERS: Saunders to be fit to face old club
MIDFIELDER Sam Saunders is set to be fit to face his old club Dagenham & Redbridge for Brentford on Saturday. The 27-year-old is attempting to shrug off a hamstring injury suffered earlier this month in the victory over Southampton, and has returned
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WEST HAM: Sears content to wing it
WEST HAM forward Freddie Sears says he is happy to play on the wing, despite learning his trade at Upton Park as a striker. The role in which Grant seems to see Sears is on the wing, rather than at the tip of the attack, where he has predominantly played
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WEST HAM: Gold looking to recruit in January
WEST HAM co-owner David Gold has revealed the club have '15 irons in the fire' as recruitments are sought in January to help keep the club in the Premier League. Gold insisted there would be nobody sold during the transfer window and that they were trying
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WEST HAM: 'New man' Sears ready for step up
FREDDIE SEARS claims he feels like a 'new man' after returning from a loan spell at Scunthorpe United to help lift West Ham to four precious points in their battle against the drop. Avram Grant has opted to deploy the young attacker on the right side
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ORIENT: Opponents Brighton stretch their lead at the top
ORIENT start the new year with a tough trip to leaders Brighton & Hove Albion this Saturday. The Seagulls are now four points clear at the top of League One following a 1-1 draw with promotion rivals Charlton Athletic last night. Orient have not played
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BUCKHURST HILL: Antique fair next week
A FAIR for antique collectors is to be held next week in Buckhurst Hill. The event, at St John's Church in the High Road, will feature the sale of a wide variety of antiques and collectibles such as jewellery, stamps, coins, toys, silver and
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WEST HAM: Hammers bottom again
WEST Ham are bottom of the Premier League once more. Wolves pulled off a shock 1-0 win at Liverpool last night to go above the Hammers in the table. However, West Ham host Wolves on Saturday and three points for Avram Grant's side would put the West
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LEYTONSTONE: Primary school expansion proposed
A PRIMARY school looks set to expand under proposals which will see the number of pupils increase by 200. George Tomlinson Primary, in Vernon Road, Leytonstone, has been earmarked for a new single storey block and a three storey extension to
