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Spurs slip to defeat in UEFA Cup
Spurs 0 PSV Eindhoven 1 . . . There may not be any mountains in Holland, but Spurs have one to climb when they travel to Eindhoven for the second leg of this UEFA Cup tie next week. They will make the trip a goal behind, after PSV put in a superb
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Davenant boys celebrate badminton success
BADMINTON DAVENANT School's Year Eight badminton team have secured the County Team Championship after a 3-2 victory over favourites Colchester boys, writes James Randall. The team consisting of Tristan Taylor, Samuel Murray, Thomas Phillips, all 13
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ROYDON: MP vows to fight surgery closure
A DECISION to close a doctors surgery in Roydon has "appalled" MP Bill Rammell who has vowed to lobby against it. East and North Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust will close the Hailey View satellite surgery in the High Street, on March 31, despite saying
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Hill kitted-out with new Guardian strip
JUNIOR FOOTBALL Buckhurst Hill A 1 Tigers A 0 (Echo Friendly League U8s) BUCKHURST Hill A christened their new Guardian kit with a win against a spirited Tigers side. The new Vandanel shorts, socks and shirts, were the first prize in a Guardian
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Death crash lorry driver admits dangerous driving
A LORRY driver is awaiting sentencing after admitting dangerous driving in relation to a fatal crash involving four lorries on the M25 at Waltham Abbey. Johann Reimer, 38, from Germany, was summonsed following the collision which happened between junctions
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EPPING FOREST: Underage alcohol sales "among worst in county"
THE Epping Forest district has one of the highest levels of under-age alcohol sales in the county, according to Trading Standards. But despite alcohol being sold to two 16-year-old boys at the Co-op Welcome store in North Weald, Epping Forest District
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Dagenham continue title charge
Dagenham 64 East London 3 (Essex One) TOP of the table Dagenham produced a clinical performance at the weekend to see off basement boys East London at Central Park. Still missing a few key players, the D's demonstrated the strength of their squad
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Spurs hitman Keane eager to get back on track
ROBBIE Keane has ordered his Spurs team mates to forget about Saturday's embarrasing 4-1 defeat at Birmingham and instead turn their attention to beating PSV tonight, writes James Randall. The shocking result at St Andrew's came just a week after the
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STANSTED AIRPORT: Second runway plans to be revealed
PLANS for a second runway at Stansted Airport will be revealed on Tuesday. Airport operator BAA Stansted will reveal details of its proposals - which have already been opposed by anti-expansion group Stop Stansted Expansion. Visit this website from
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EPPING FOREST: MP shows her support for Glasgow Rangers
EPPING Forest MP Eleanor Laing has demonstrated her Scottish roots- by joining parliamentary Glasgow Rangers supporters club. The Conservative MP is among MPs of all parties who are backing the Scottish Premier League club. The Rangers Supporters Club
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EPPING: Power cut hits Civic Offices
THE Civic Offices in Epping have now been without power for some 24 hours. Power was lost yesterday afternoon when workmen cut through a power cable in the High Street. Epping Forest District Council staff are still working in the building but all electronic
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Robbo calls for Spurs clean sheet
SPURS keeper Paul Robinson believes a clean sheet against PSV is vital if they want to progress to the UEFA Cup quarter finals. The north Londoners host the Dutch giants at White Hart Lane tonight and Robinson - back between the sticks in place of Radek
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Waddle: Keane on track to be Spurs legend
FORMER Spurs winger Chris Waddle believes Robbie Keane could soon be be held in the affection at the club as legends Hoddle, Ardilies and Gazza, writes James Randall. Waddle thinks that Keane - who today claimed he wanted to be with the nort Londoners
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PSV keeper aware of Spurs' striker threat
PSV keeper Heurelho Gomes is wary of Spurs' attacking threat tonight in the last 16 Uefa Cup tie at White Hart Lane, writes James Randall. The Brazilian keeper told Setanta sports that PSV are concerned about Tottenham's attacking capabilities of Robbie
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CHIGWELL: Friends turn out to pay last respects to murdered Jack
FRIENDS, relatives, and former teachers all joined in an outpouring of grief at the funeral service for tragic teenager Jack Large. The 14-year-old, from Hainault, dead from stab wounds after he was attacked on Chigwell's Limes Farm Estate last November
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Ramos believes Spurs can perfrom to the same level as rivals Arsenal
SPURS boss Juande Ramos insists he is not jealous of fellow North Londoners Arsenal, after their magnificent performance at the San Siro, writes James Randall. Ramos thinks his side, who beat the Gunners in the Carling Cup semi -final with a similar
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WALTHAM FOREST: Police cells plan slammed
PLANS to build a police custody suite and 30 homes in Leyton were branded 'a missed opportunity' by a councillor. Waltham Forest Council's planning committee has already agreed outline planning permission for 30 cells on derelict land between Hainault
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Keane wants to stay at Spurs for life
SPURS hitman Robbie Keane wants to be at the north London club for life, writes James Randall. The 27-year-old Irishman told the clubs official website that he is over the moon to be involved with life at White Hart Lane. He said: "I can't see myself
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West Ham defender Upson goes on the attack
MATTY Upson has given an honest assessment of West Ham's dismal form and admitted that they are failing to live up to expectations as an attacking force. The defender also conceded that they might need to rethink tactics after being outgunned and outclassed
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EPPING: Councillors' work under the spotlight
RESIDENTS will have the opportunity to find out what their councillors are doing in the community at a meeting tonight (Friday). The event will take place at Epping Hall, St John's Road, at 8pm. Certificates will be presented to members of the public
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EPPING FOREST: Text message mystery of missing man
THE wife of a man who vanished nearly nine months ago has spoken publicly about her trauma for the first time. Hilary Venables does not know if her husband, David, 68, is dead or alive. She last saw him on June 28 last year when she left their Fyfield
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King and Woodgate back for Spurs
SPURS defenders Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate are in the squad for the UEFA Cup last-16 clash against PSV Eindhoven at White Hart Lane. The pair who were so impressive in the heart of Tottenham's defence during their Carling Cup victory over Chelsea
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Ramos looking for Spurs to get back on track
SPURS boss Juande Ramos is looking for his Carling Cup winners to get back on track in tonight's Uefa Cup game against PSV Eindhoven. Ramos was furious with his sides 4-1 defeat to Birmingham on Saturday, with many experts claiming they had not been
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TRANSPORT: Tube strike threat as talks break down
The threat of a Tube strike is looming after talks to avert a walk out broke down. Unions say London Underground broke a promise to stop using agency staff in stations. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) and the Rail Maritime and Transport
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West Ham hit back at Tevez claims
WEST Ham last night refuted allegations and financial demands made against them by Carlos Tevez 's advisor Kia Joorabchian. The Hammers insist that claims made in the media yesterday by Joorabchian are "wholly without foundation". Joorabchian has
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Hammers boss feels let down by Liverpool defeat
WEST Ham boss Alan Curbishley has urged his team to bounce-back from heavy consecutive defeats against Chelsea and Liverpool. Having suffered a 4-0 drubbing by the Blues on Saturday, the Hammers then went down by the same scoreline at Anfield last
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Hat-trick hero Torres almost missed Hammers clash
LIVERPOOL boss Rafa Benitez revealed hat-trick hero Fernando Torres nearly missed last night's 4-0 mauling of West Ham. Reports had suggested that the Spanish striker would be ruled out of the clash because of illness, and how the Hammers defence would
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Loughton need wins to avoid relegation
Loughton 9 Clacton 24 (Essex Two) LOUGHTON'S doughty display wasn't enough to prevent the league leaders leaving Hornbeam Road with the points. The hosts opened the scoring via a penalty from Owen Sayers, who extended the advantage to six points
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Maldon’s last-gasp score denies Wanstead a share of the spoils
Wanstead 17 Maldon 22 (Essex One) MALDON scored an early try and the conversion was added from wide on the right to make it 0-7. The visitors soon added a penalty to stretch their lead. Wanstead's forwards began to get the better of their opposing
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Loughton teams do well at Chelmsford
ATHLETICS FOUR team of athletes from Loughton Athletic Club were in action at the Essex County Road Relay Championships at Chelmsford. The women entered three teams of three runners. The A team came home in an excellent seventh place in an overall
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Bancroft return to winning ways
Millwall 5 Bancroft 10 (Essex One) BANCROFT returned to winning ways with a narrow victory at relegation haunted Millwall. Following three consecutive defeats, the B's were once again forced to field a makeshift team. The hosts, who are fighting
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Clapton in relegation trouble after Wanderers defeat
Writtle Wanderers 14 Upper Clapton 8 (Essex One) UPPER Clapton lost to Writtle Wanderers and are dragged back into trouble at the foot of Essex One table. Steve Prosser's side started brightly away from home, but it was the hosts who ran in the
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Chingford win but, Howell wants more
Chingford 42 London Nigerian 0 (London Two North) CHINGFORD were cheered up by a convincing win over London Nigerian, but fear it was not as resounding as their promotion charge requires. The Waltham Way men registered their first points on 15
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Young Hammer goes out on loan
THE Lakeside Hammers have arranged for junior Jerran Hart to spend the 2008 season out on loan to Welsh Premier League side the Newport Wasps. The 17-year-old, who was born in Ipswich, is an asset of the Hammers, and has impressed all at the Arena
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Christey’s Woodford victors rattle Ruislip
Ruislip 12 Woodford 22 (London Two North) WOODFORD beat Ruislip and look to be hitting a purple patch just as the season's run-in commences. Peter Christey's side started strongly and number eight Robbie Connell opened the scoring on 12 minutes
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Ongar left fuming by late ref blunder
Brightlingsea 24 Ongar 21 (Essex One) ONGAR were left seething after being denied a win by a controversial refereeing decision. The away side held a slender 19-21 lead at the death, when Brightlingsea were awarded a penalty try. The kicker put
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Striker Jabo aims for double delight
HAVING scored his sixth goal of the season at Brighton striker Jabo Ibehre is now hoping to get to double figures for the campaign by firing Orient to promotion in the process. The 25-year-old frontman, who had missed a glorious chance to give the
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Accidental handball left us counting the cost of draw
WE were all gutted to only come away from Brighton with a draw, especially the way it happened. At the time we thought Jabo's goal was going to be enough to win it and put us level with Tranmere in sixth place. But unfortunately it wasn't meant to be
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Ling: Wins will boost play-off ambitions
ORIENT manager Martin Ling is confident that victories this week against Huddersfield and Swindon could reignite their play-off hopes. After conceding a last-minute penalty at Brighton in last weekend's 1-1 draw, the O's sit just two points off sixth
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Orient fans get set for Ale Festival
TONIGHT (Thursday) sees the start of the Orient Supporters' Club Spring Ale Festival. This ever popular event runs from 5pm and continues Friday evening at 5pm and on Saturday - coinciding with Leyton Orient's home match with Huddersfield Town when the
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Petanque come and try sessions at Chigwell
PETANQUE CHIGWELL Petanque Club will again be holding come and try days' during the month of March. The club meets regularly at the Metropolitan Police Sports Ground, High Road Chigwell. Sessions are open to complete beginners to regular players
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WALTHAM FOREST: Man cleared of terrorism charges condemns 7/7 attacks
A MAN cleared of terrorist charges has spoken of his "disgust" at the 7/7 London bombings. Talking to the Guardian after the verdict was announced, Mousa Brown, 41, of Kitchener Road, Walthamstow said his family life had been "destroyed" by 18 months
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CHINGFORD: Dogs join fight against crime
PAMPERED pooches are to be in the frontline of crime fighting under a new community scheme. Dogwatch takes ordinary dogs and their owners and turns them into the eyes and ears of the police force. The scheme has been a success in Chiswick, and was brought
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WALTHAM FOREST: A very belated Christmas request
A GROUP holding a belated Christmas dinner for the elderly are appealing for donations of seasonal treats. Waltham Forest Contact the Elderly were unable to hold their annual Christmas meal at the traditional time of year due to illness, and have rescheduled
