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English Kata champion pays a visits to local karate club
KARATE COMMONWEALTH, European and English Kata Champion Jonathan Mottram took time out from his hectic schedule of tournaments to visit the North London Shotokan Karate Club. The Enfield-based club, who attract a large membership from neighbouring
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LEYTON: Fare dodger caught with card 'skimming' device
A MAN who tried to fare dodge while carrying a cash machine skimming device has been jailed for four months today (Wednesday). Hapless Ivan Ilascu was spotted by police at Leyton Underground station trying to "double shuffle" through the barriers behind
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Orient freeze season ticket prices
ORIENT season and matchday ticket prices will be frozen for the 2008-09 season, the club announced at its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday. Over 70 shareholders were in attendance at the Olympic Suite for the meeting, in which Chairman Barry Hearn
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Coach in a White good mood after Manor’s win
Eton Manor 34 Barking 8 (Essex Senior Cup SF) WHILE Barking may have chosen to give their first team the afternoon off, Eton Manor were left delighted by this huge cup scalp. The New Wilderness men booked their place in the final against Southend
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Barnfield Slippy produces quality display to reach cup final
DOG RACING BARNFIELD Slippy produced the performance of the night when qualifying for Saturday's NGRC Stewards Cup final at Walthamstow with a thrilling display on Tuesday night. Sam Poots' brindle, who warmed up for the event with a Spring Trophy
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WANSTEAD/WOODFORD: 'Tesco will kill our business'
INDEPENDENT traders in Wanstead and Woodford fear their livelihoods could be in jeopardy after supermarket giant Tesco announced plans to open a new store. The multi-million pound empire, which controls a third of the UK's grocery market, has applied
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Benson lets his feet do the talking
WHILE Dagenham & Redbridge striker Paul Benson may not speak with much confidence about his own ability, his feet certainly talk a different game, writes James Randall. The 27-year-old - who had seen what looked to be a highly productive first season
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Toshack seeking talks with West Ham over crocked stars
WALES boss John Toshack is planning to pay a visit to West Ham to assess the fitness of injured trio Craig Bellamy, James Collins and Danny Gabbidon. Toshack (pictured) is preparing his troops for tonight's friendly in Luxembourg, but is keeping one
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Chingford out of luck with indoor challenge
CRICKET CHINGFORD Cricket Club fell at the final hurdle in their double bid in the Waltham Abbey Indoor Cricket League. With the League title already in the bag with six wins from eight games, attention turned to the Cup - where the Forest Siders had
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WALTHAM FOREST: Councillor accused over 'destruction of family housing'
A COUNCIL cabinet member has denied claims that he has failed to prevent the "destruction of family housing" in Waltham Forest. Planning committee member Cllr Alan Siggers asked enterprise cabinet member Cllr Terry Wheeler why he had failed to implement
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Ryan U9's win Red Division
JUNIOR FOOTBALL Ryan FC 2 Junior Hammers 0 (East London and Essex League U9s) RYAN'S U9s, under the guidence of Dave Sawyer and assistant Paul O'Connor, won the Red Division of the league. They clinched the title in their last game of the season
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Enfield Town youth looking for new talent
Enfield Town's youth boys section is now successfully providing football training and competitive league matches for children of all ages. Any children from Year One and above wishing to join should call Kevin on 0797 444 4497. For information about
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Orient striker Echanomi hoping for one last chance
STRIKER Efe Echanomi has urged Martin Ling to let him save both his and Orient's season over the coming weeks. The 21-year-old, who missed all of last season with a broken leg has struggled to make an impact this term. But the Nigerian-born frontman
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Holland keeper looks set to snub Spurs
SPURS look to have missed out on transfer target Maarten Stekelenburg. The Ajax keeper has been just one of the names put in the frame to succeed current stopper Paul Robinson in the summer. But the 25-year-old Stekelenburg, who has made ten appearances
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Spurs linked with Argentine international
MEDIA reports have linked Spurs with much travelled Argentine midfielder Mario Santana. The 26-year-old, who is currently plying his trade with Fiorentina, has previously enjoyed spells with San Lorenzo, Venezia, Palermo and Chievo Verona. Santana has
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Rams could be set to make a raid for Spurs midfielder
SPURS midfielder Hossam Ghaly could be set to secure a permanent move to Derby. The 26-year-old is currently on-loan with the relegation threatened Rams until the end of the season, has put in some impressive displays of late. And manager Paul Jewell
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Jones and Edwards free to face Hammers
SUNDERLAND duo Kenwyne Jones and Carlos Edwards will be available to play in Saturday's crunch Premier League clash with West Ham. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation have dropped their threat to ask FIFA to impose the 'five-day rule' on Sunderland
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CHINGFORD: Parkinson's sufferer targeted by traffic wardens
A VICAR leapt to the rescue of a Parkinson's sufferer whose mobility car was targeted by traffic wardens as she worshipped on Easter Sunday. Rev Jude Bullock succesfully prevented the vehicle being towed away and is vowing to campaign on behalf of
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Searson warns his players to sharpen up in front of goal
FOOTBALL WALTHAM Forest boss Ged Searson bemoaned his side's lack of threat in front of goal as they slumped to back to back 1-0 defeats over the Easter weekend. The Stags had the better chances in both matches - against Tilbury on Saturday an Ilford
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Gunners defender not throwing in the title towel yet
GUNNERS defender Gael Clichy has refused to throw in the title towel and believes a good run-in to the season could still see the Premier League trophy lifted at the Emirates Stadium for the first time. Having looked sound bets to land their first title
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Gallas stories are rubbish claims Gunners midfielder
ARSENAL midfielder Gilberto has hit-back at tabloid reports suggesting captain William Gallas has lost the support of this team-mates. Yesterday's red-tops suggested the French defenders' comments about Gunners youngster Theo Walcott and his sit-down
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Arsenal midfielder hoping to secure a new deal
ARSENAL midfielder Gilberto is hoping to secure a new contract to tie him to the Emirates Stadium beyond his present deal. Despite seeing his chances limited this season the 31-year-old Brazilian has still made 29 appearances in all competitions. The
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Arsenal could be in the running for Barcelona wonderkid
ARSENAL are reported to be tracking Barcelona wonderkid Guy Asulin. The Iserael-born attacking midfielder is only 16, but last September made his senior debut for the Spanish giants against Girona FC in the semi-final of the Copa Catalunya. The former
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Gunners eye new midfield target
ARSENAL are set to make a summer swoop for Fiorentina midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic according to media reports today. The 20-year-old former FC Basel man has alerted Gunners boss Arsene Wenger with some impressive displays at the Stadio Artemio Franchi
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Tanner and Thomas dismissed as Leyton lose to Rams
FOOTBALL Leyton 0 Ramsgate 3 (Ryman Premier) AS has been the way for much of this season, Leyton put up a brave fight but ended up on the end of a heavy defeat. The Lilywhites were not helped against high flying Ramsgate by the 27th minute dismissal
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EPPING: Attempted break-in sparks police appeal
POLICE want to speak to a man who was bumped into by a would-be burglar as he was chased after trying to break into a house in Bury Lane, Epping, yesterday. The man was with two young children walking along the alleyway between Bury Lane and Tower Road
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Young Harriers open the track and field season in style
ATHLETICS ORION Harriers junior athletics team put in some fine performances in the traditional curtain raiser to the new track and field season - the Chelmsford Open. Leading the way for the club in the high quality display of athletics were their
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WALTHAMSTOW: William Morris tapestry fails to sell at auction
A TAPESTRY made in William Morris's workshop and owned by Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page went under the hammer at Sotheby's. The Pre-Raphelite work, by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, which was expected to sell for £1 million was auctioned but did not reach
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Hammers youngster caps a memorable week with a brace
WEST Ham's James Tomkins capped a fantastic week with two goals for England U19s in a 3-1 friendly win over Russia last night. The 18-year-old defender - who made his Irons debut against Everton on Saturday - opened the scoring in the 19th minute at
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WALTHAMSTOW: Group set up to fight high-rise
A CAMPAIGN group has been set up to fight high-rise developments in Walthamstow. Residents concerned about a future of looming buildings have established Fight the Height (FTH), and are encouraging others to join. The group was born out of the fight
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Spurs unlikely to complete Espanyol double signing
SPURS look set to miss out on completing the double signing of Espanyol pair Carlos Kameni and Daniel Jarque. Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has been strongly linked with the pair for over a month and assistant manager Gus Poyet revealed as much in February
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Hard work starts now for latest Hammers graduate
JAMES Tomkins only briefly celebrated his breakthrough into the West Ham first team before insisting that he is back on the hard-graft trail in an attempt to earn another chance. The 18-year-old (pictured) made his Premier League bow in the Irons 1-1
