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Call for decisive action over safety outside school
Children are continuing to be put at risk outside a school as councillors fail to take decisive action over a problem stretch of road, it is claimed. Parents on the school run to Bancroft’s are creating queues on Whitehall Road, Woodford Green,
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Chinese visa move welcomed
A plan to relax visa requirements for Chinese nationals has been welcomed by the man responsible for boosting business in Essex. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said the current system will simplified to encourage more people from the
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Schools to close during strike action
Strike action by the country's two biggest teaching unions will affect almost every school in Redbridge on Thursday. Members of NUT and NASUWT, which together account for 90 per cent of all teachers, will walk out in protest over pay and pensions
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RAF pilot takes on Atlantic challenge
A RAF pilot has joined a team aiminig to row across the Atlantic in 50 days. Elizabeth Beauchamp, 27, of Sedley Rise in Loughton, is set be part of the only mixed crew to take on the 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic challenge. The team-of-four
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12-storey flats plan 'taking the mickey'
A controversial high-rise development could be extended to include an extra 80 flats in a new 12-storey block. Solum Regeneration is in the process of completing a 14-storey hotel, 69 homes and five retail units near Walthamstow Central station
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Young talent helps raise church cash
A music event featuring young talent raised money for church repairs. The £200 donated on Saturday at Ss Peter and Paul Parish Church on The Green in Chingford will go towards a target of £750,000 for work on the roof and floors. The event
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Family business celebrates 75 years
A family-run business has celebrated 75 years of success with a party. Staff and customers toasted Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care, in Manford Way in Chigwell, on Friday. As well as treating people to tea and cakes, the shop collected money
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Shopping centre to celebrate 25 years
A shopping centre which opened 25 years ago today is celebrating its birthday with an 80s themed party this weekend. The Mall in Walthamtow opened its doors on October 14 1988 when it was known as Selbourne Walk Shopping Centre. Shoppers are
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Reading charity seeks volunteers
Volunteers are being sought to help children in school who have reading problems. National literacy charity, Beanstalk, hopes to help around 200 children in Waltham Forest to improve their reading skills. To find out more,call 0845 450 0302
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Shittu helps Lisbie hit Orient winner against MK Dons
Millwall defender Danny Shittu played a key role in Leyton Orient's win over MK Dons on Saturday. The former Watford and QPR player lent a piece of medical equipment which helped Kevin Lisbie recover in time from his dead leg. The O's striker
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Hammers agree new deal with Cole
West Ham United have reportedly agreed a three-month contract with striker Carlton Cole. The forward left the club in the summer after the end of his contract but failed to find a new club. West Ham have struggled in attack with Andy Carroll
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Screening push during cancer awareness month
Thousands of women across Epping Forest are being invited for screening during Breast Cancer Awareness month. Epping Breast Unit at St. Margaret’s Hospital has begun a push to increase screening, with about 6,000 invitations sent out. Janet
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Café opportunities for vulnerable could end
A cafe may have to stop offering vital employment to people with learning difficulties when a charity ends its support. Vibrance has said its involvement with Ray Park Cafe in the James Leal Centre in Woodford Green is no longer financially viable
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Hammers keen on signing Young
West Ham United are keen on bringing in Manchester United winger Ashley Young on loan in January. The England international has fallen out of favour under new boss David Moyes and could be tempted by a move. Young's last game came in the defeat
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Controversial high-rise build could be extended
A controversial high-rise development could be extended to include an extra 80 flats. Solum Regeneration is in the process of completing a 12-storey hotel, 85 homes and five retail units near Walthamstow Central station. There was widespread
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Hammers keen on Everton striker Jelavic
West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing Everton striker Nikica Jelavic. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce tried to sign the Croatian from Rangers last year but the forward opted to join Everton. Jelavic has fallen down the pecking order at
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Black icons to feature in exhibition
A young artist’s debut exhibition will feature as part of Black History Month celebrations. Aaron Samuel, 20, of Durban Road, Walthamstow, is presenting Grey Shades of Black, a collection of pencil drawings of iconic black figures such as Usain
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Childhood sweethearts marry after 54 years
Childhood sweethearts who spent decades apart have tied the knot. Peter Brown and Lynette Wilshere got hitched this weekend 54 years after first dating when they attended St John’s School in Epping. The couple, of Sawyers Chase in Abridge,
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Curry chef recognised as one of nation's best
A curry chef has been recognised as one of the best in Britain. Abdul Malik runs the kitchen at Jamuna Tandoori in High Road, South Woodford, and impressed judges at the Curry Chef of the Year Awards. Mr Malik was one of only 44 in the country
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Man charged with robbery of 12-year-old
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the robbery of a 12-year-old boy. Daniel Smith was arrested last night over an incident outside Debden Underground Station on October 1. The painter, of Colworth Road in Leytonstone, has been charged
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London hospitals 'facing £4billion shortfall'
Hospitals in London must address a £4billion shortfall by 2020, health leaders have warned. According to national reports, NHS England says a number of factors are putting pressure on hospitals in the capital and care needs a major overhaul.
