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ONGAR: Go ahead for jazz nights at cafe
THE owner of a new cafe has succeeded in gaining permission to host jazz nights at her premises despite opposition from neighbours concerned about noise. Hazel Scott, of Scott’s Cafe, on Ongar High Street, had wanted the option of hosting “soft” jazz
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NAZEING: Anger over council gypsy blunder
THOUSANDS of pounds in taxpayers' money has been paid to gypsies following a council planning blunder. The £7,250 payout has been branded "a disgrace" by residents who have fought a four-year battle to stop the development of a new travellers' site on
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Garden destroyed by year long leak
A WATER leak left running into a man’s garden for more than a year despite a series of visits from Thames Water has driven him to take legal action. Richard Haines, 42, of Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, said that half the plants in his garden have died
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If we’re going to tackle “Enviro-Crime”, let’s be positive about it!
“We’re wiping out enviro-crime.” This is the bold statement declared on banners across Waltham Forest, accompanied by an anonymous hand wiping out graffiti. "Fly-tipping, littering, graffiti and dog fouling are ruining our borough". In other words,
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Drug centre plan dropped - for the moment
Good news: the plan to open a drug-users' centre in St James Street Library has been dropped. Congratulations to all who protested, at the demo outside the closed library, by email or in this week's crowded community council meeting. But don't relax and
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BUCKHURST HILL: Edith reaches her century
SHE has seen two world wars, a king’s abdication and the Queen’s coronation, and Edith Reynolds is still going strong after celebrating her 100th birthday. Mrs Reynolds, whose big day was on March 2, celebrated her centenary with her family, friends
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CHINGFORD: Man charged with grandfather murder
A MAN is to appear at Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of 64-year-old Clifford Champion. Sean Lucas, 23, of Burnside Avenue, Chingford, will appear today (March 6) accused of beating Mr Champion to death. Mr
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LEYTONSTONE: Widow slams killer's sentence
A GRIEVING widow has slammed the eight-year sentence given to the man who stabbed her husband to death in a revenge attack. Delano Forbes, 36, of New Road, Ilford, was sentenced at the Old Bailey today (Friday) after being found guilty on February
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Parker hails impressive Hammers
WEST Ham's form man Scott Parker couldn't be happier with the way things are going for the Upton Park club. Two wins and two clean sheets in difficult games against Manchester City and Wigan Athletic in the space of four days has given them genuine hope
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WALTHAMSTOW: Reporter's surgery in High Street today
REPORTER Mhairi Macfarlane will be running the first reporter's surgery for the Waltham Forest Guardian today (March 6). The surgery allows readers to come and speak to a reporter directly to share stories, raise issues in their area and give
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BUCKHURST HILL: Regulator faces action over arrested trader
A SUSPECTED rogue trader from Buckhurst Hill is at the centre of a multi-million compensation claim against the financial services watchdog. A group of 270 investors is preparing a legal challenge against the Financial Services Authority (FSA
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CHINGFORD: Anger at bus stops plan
FAMILIES are angry that they will lose an estimated 40 parking spaces when six new bus stops are built in their street. Residents in Chingford Avenue, Chingford, claim they will be forced to keep their cars in surrounding roads when the planned
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DISTRICT: Lifelong Hammers fan passes on
A LIFELONG West Ham supporter has died of a heart attack just short of his 90th birthday. Harry Bloom, 89, had seen every Hammers match since 1927, except for a short period he spent in the army during the Second World War. He died at
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EPPING: Getting to grips with the past
THIS young man is learning about school detention, Tudor Style. Jake Bass, five, was one of a number of young visitors to a special week of Tudor-themed events at the Epping Forest District Museum on Sun Street, Waltham Abbey. Families
