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Abbey left to rue miss chances as Town hand out thrashing
FOOTBALL Brentwood Town 4 Waltham Abbey 0 (Ryman One North) WALTHAM Abbey were beaten by a much better side against Brentwood but were left ruling early missed opportunities, writes Nick Hodgskin. The Abbots began the game brightly and forced
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It’s just a knockout for Rush Croft girls
JUNIOR FOOTBALL RUSH Croft School from Chingford are the new senior schoolgirl soccer champions of Waltham Forest. They lifted the Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme's Knockout Cup after beating Leytonstone School 7-2 in final played on the astroturf
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BUCKHURST HILL: Jade Goody's nightclub "scuffle"
A FRACAS at a Buckhurst Hill nightclub saw Big Brother star Jade Goody scuffling with a reveller and a bouncer, according to onlookers. The TV celebrity was seen leaving The Players Lounge, in Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, at 1am yesterday (Monday) after
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LEYTON: Mystery woman found wandering in street
POLICE are trying to establish the identity of a woman found wandering in the street. Ambulance staff found the woman, who is believed to be in her 60s, in Leyton High Road at around 6pm on Monday, March 17, and took her to Whipps Cross University Hospital
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EPPING: Copped Hall fails to scoop film location award
COPPED Hall missed out on being named as the best film location after it was used as a backdrop in the First World War drama Flyboys. The mansion was nominated for a Creative East award but was beaten by Ely Cathedral which won the award for its appearance
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Hammers boss remains upbeat
LAKESIDE Hammers boss Stuart Douglas reflected on a disappointing 40-52 home defeat against the Ipswich Witches in philosophical fashion. The Hammers were soundly beaten in the Craven Shield fixture on Friday, with Andreas Jonsson with an 11 point haul
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Orient showdown with Leeds attracts a sell out crowd and hopefully a better referee!
ORIENT'S showdown with Leeds next month has now been confirmed as a sell out. The visit of the former Premier League outfit on Saturday April 5 has generated huge interest from both sets of supporters, as their sides still have faint chances of making
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Debden win first silverware of the season
EPPING FOOTBALL ROUNDUP DEBDEN Sports picked up their first silverware of the season with a Romford and District Liberty of Havering Cup triumph over Newtown Wesley. Adam Hines low curling free kick after 30 minutes was the only goal of a cup final
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Blackburn could make moves for Spurs midfielder
SPURS midfielder Tom Huddleston could be set to depart from the north London club, with a shock move to Mark Hughes' Blackburn. Poor fitness has plaugued the centre midfielder's time at White Heart Lane, and it's reported in the media that if boss
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CHIGWELL: Woman, 76, charged over £800,000 drugs seizure
A 76-YEAR-OLD Chigwell woman is one of three people charged with smuggling drugs following the seizure of about 20kgs of cocaine with an estimated street value of £800,000. Customs officers working at Dover's Eastern Docks stopped a Nissan Pathfinder
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Woodford runners put in brilliant performances at Victoria Park
ATHLETICS WOODFORD Green Athletic Club with Essex Ladies runners put in brilliant performances in appalling conditions at the Victoria Park Open Five in Hackney. Simon Plummer finished in an outstanding fourth place in the high-class 202-strong field
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Sears a doubt for Hammers clash with Sunderland?
YOUNG striker Freddie Sears has pulled out of the England U19 squad to face Russia tonight, leading to concerns that he may be a doubt for West Ham's clash with Sunderland on Saturday. The 18-year-old has caused a storm in Hammers last two matches, scoring
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Hammers could make a swoop for a new keeper
WEST Ham are according to reports plotting to raid Championship side Colchester for keeper Dean Gerken in a £500,000 pound deal writes James Randall. The Hammer's look set to exploit the soon to be relegated side, with a large cash offer although
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Sunderland duo could miss Hammers clash
SUNDERLAND'S two Trinidad and Tobago internationals look set to miss the visit of West Ham on Saturday as they look set to be away on international duty, writes James Randall Kenwyne Jones and Carlos Edward have been banned by boss Roy Keane from travelling
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Wenger wants his Gunners troops to start firing again
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has demanded his side fight back and return to winning ways if they are to get anything out of the season, writes James Randall.. The Gunners haven't won in five games, their worst run for nine years, and will want to get
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Keepers' agent issues a come and get me plea to Spurs
SPURS target Carlos Kameni say's he could be tempted to a move to a bigger club in the summer, opening the door for a bid from Juande Ramos, writes James Randall . The Espanyol keeper is rumoured to be a target for the Spaniard and the players agent
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WALTHAM ABBEY: New skate park planned
A £65,000 skate park could be built if the town council gives the green light. The 20m facility, earmarked for the Town Mead recreation park, would replace the previous park which was shut after it burnt down by vandals last Christmas. The decision
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Spurs defender could be off to the Toon
SPURS defender Michael Dawson looks set to demand a transfer away from the club in the summer, with a possible move to Kevin Keegan's Newcastle in the pipeline, writes James Randall. The former Nottingham Forest centre half has struggled to cement
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Gunners Eduardo might make Euro's after all
ARSENAL striker Eduardo look's set to make it to the summer European Championship's after all, in a morale boosting role. The striker faces nine months on the sidelines because of a horror tackle from Birmingham midfielder Martin Taylor. Immediate
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Gunners could be set to match their transfer record
ACCORDING to reports Arsenal are set to raid Udinese for £13 million rated 21-year old Cristian Zapata, writes James Randall. Zapata's price tag would make him Arsenal and Arsene Wenger's joint record signing, along with Sylvan Wiltord, according
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WALTHAM FOREST: MP Cohen criticised over post office vote
MEMBERS from all three political groups on the Waltham Forest Council have slammed Leyton MP Harry Cohen for voting against a Commons motion calling for a rethink on post office closures. Labour rebels came within 11 votes of forcing the postponement
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EPPING FOREST: Thieves strike during Easter break
BURGLARS took advantage of the Easter break and targeted several houses while the owners were away. A blue £11,000 Mercedes Vito, registration EK04 ZZX, was stolen from outside a cottage in Theydon Mount between 10.45am on Friday and 3pm on Monday, after
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EPPING FOREST: Police welcome latest crime figures
CRIME in the Epping Forest district is falling with the area becoming safer than ever to live, in according to police chiefs. District Commander Chief Inspector Ivor Harvey told Loughton Town Council's annual meeting that newly-released figures show
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council leader defends 'flawed' report
A FLAWED and inaccurate report paid for with money allocated to aid the borough's poorest people is acceptable, according to Waltham Forest Council's leader and health bosses. The £47,000 research by consultants Dr Foster Intelligence, which was financed
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Spurs show interest in Belgium midfielder
SPURS could be set to raid Belgium club Standard Liege for highly rated Marouane Fellaini, with a £10 million offer for the part Morrocan midifelder, writes James Randall . The 20-year-old was the subject to a £6million bid from Premier League side Everton
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Sunderland stopper believes Hammers will prove a real test
SUNDERLAND keeper Craig Gordon thinks the weekends clash with West Ham will be extremely difficult for the Black Cats, writes James Randall . The Scottish number one - currently preparing to take on Croatia with his national squad - believes facing
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Curbs looking forward to a bright Hammers future
ALAN Curbishley believes that West Ham are well set for the future, with a wealth of homegrown youngsters starting to make the grade through the ranks, writes James Randall. Curbishley blooded 18-year-old defender James Tomkins in Saturday's 1-1 draw
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Spurs defender Hutton would love a return to Rangers
SPURS defender Alan Hutton has claimed he may one day return to Ibrox to play for former club Rangers, writes James Randall. The 24-year-old told The Scotsman: "Rangers is a club I love and I would love to play for them again one day. You never know
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Hammers forward gets Green backing
WEST Ham's Dean Ashton has all the right qualities to earn himself an England recall, according to team mate Robert Green writes James Randall . The striker has been overlooked by Three Lions boss Fabio Capello for tomorrow night's friendly in France
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Spurs boss Ramos has concerns over Lennon
SPURS boss Juande Ramos has claimed that winger Aaron Lennon is struggling to perform, writes James Randall . The Spaniard told the Daily Star that the pint sized 19-year-old has had some impressive games for the club, but not in recent weeks. Ramos
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Gunners boss eyes French winger
ARSENAL a rumoured to be lining up a massive £12 million pound raid on Lyon for winger Hatem Ben Arfa writes James Randall . The Gunners boss Arsene Wenger - who has a huge transfer kitty thanks to the club's move to the Emerites stadium - told a French
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Gunners skipper not ready to throw in the title towel
GUNNERS skipper William Gallas has defiantly Claimed that 'It's not finished yet' after his Arsenal sides defeat to Chelsea, writes James Randall . Despite being six points behind defending champions Manchester United, The Gunners centre-half believes
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Wenger confident of keeping midfielder
ARSENE Wenger has praised Mathieu Flamini for his professionalism whilst the players contract talks continue, writes James Randall . The 24-year-olds contract expires in July and has yet to commit to a new deal, but boss Wenger is unconcerned by the
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WALTHAMSTOW: Lorry bursts into flames
A LORRY carrying gas cylinders was completely destroyed after bursting into flames in Walthamstow. Emergency services were called to Billet Road at 5.20am this morning. It took crews from Chingford, Edmonton, Tottenham, Woodford and Walthamstow two
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Lehmann still believes Arsenal can land silverware
ARSENAL shot stopper Jens Lehmann has admitted staying with the club to win trophies, writes James Randall. The German number one, who has been dropped for Spanish understudy Manuel Almunia this season - told The Telegraph that he believes his team-mates
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HAINAULT: Child molester set to escape jail
A PERVERT has walked free from court despite being found guilty of molesting two five year-old girls. Sean Russell, carried out a series of sexual assaults on the youngsters over a four-year period, between January 1982 and December 1986, but is likely
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WALTHAM FOREST: Wife beater could retain his council seat
A COUNCILLOR who has been convicted of beating his wife could retain his seat. Waltham Forest Council says Imran Abrahim, who is yet to be sentenced after being found guilty of common assault on Thursday, may not be suspended because its code of conduct
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Ling not ready to throw in the play-off towel just yet
DESPITE seeing his side suffer their first back-to-back league defeats of the season, Orient manager Martin Ling isn't ready to throw in the play-off towel just yet. The O's endured a nightmare Easter weekend, with a 3-0 home defeat to Carlisle on Saturday
