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WANSTEAD: Hungry shoppers get a pizza-de-action
POLICE attended to keep the peace when a huge crowd gathered to get a slice of the action at Papa John's big pizza giveaway. Queues spilled out onto Wanstead High Street as throngs of hungry residents jostled for a free takeaway and the chance
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STH WOODFORD: Medical records stolen from GP
PRIVATE medical records have been stolen from a popular GP surgery. Thieves took a computer server from The Shrubberies Medical Practice, George Lane, South Woodford, containing confidential information relating to patient health. NHS
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WANSTEAD: PM says police nationwide should copy cashpoint scheme
GORDON Brown has said police forces across the country should copy a scheme in Wanstead offering vulnerable people escorts home from cashpoints. The Prime Minister told a crime conference in west London today that: "Each area can learn from
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EPPING FOREST: District council loses almost half of all planning appeals
THE district council has lost almost half of all the planning appeals it has fought in the past six months at a potentially great cost to the tax-payer and its own officer resources. From October 2008 to March 2009 Epping Forest District Council
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CHINGFORD: School to host charity "pink day"
A CHINGFORD primary school is to hold a "pink day" to raise money for breast cancer charities. Children at Larkswood Primary school, New Road, Chingford, will be encouraged to wear something pink during a non-uniform day on May 22 and bring
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WALTHAMSTOW: New garden planted at community centre
A GROUP of keen gardeners have planted a new kitchen garden at a Walthamstow community centre. About 40 local residents took part during a one-day event at the Priory Court Community Centre, hosted by housing association Circle 33, and they
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Silk lantern workshop at museum
CHINA will be the theme of two workshops being held at the district museum this month. Artist Valerie Osment proved so popular last year she has been invited back again and will be using silk fabrics to make Chinese lanterns and fans.
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SNARESBROOK: Arrests after court disturbance
TWO men were arrested after a skirmish at Snaresbrook Crown Court spilled out into Wanstead High Street. It is understood the men were present at the sentencing for robbery at the court on Friday afternoon and were detained by police officers
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WALTHAMSTOW: EMD 'not viable' as a cinema
THE church which owns the former EMD has said that cinema use is not a “viable option” for the Art Deco building, despite repeated claims to the contrary. Pastor Paul Hill, property manager for United Church for the Kingdom of God (UCKG), said visitors
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Dogs on show in town park
DOGS will be parading around a park in Waltham Abbey where this year's Companion Dog Show will be held. Owners can enter their pets into different categories in the competition held on May 31 at the Town Mead Park on Brooker Road. The
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WOODFORD GREEN: Retired couple go for gold a second time
A RETIRED couple, who lost their house when their dream restaurant went bust after just five weeks, are risking it all again to set up a gourmet soup kitchen. John and Sue Campion were forced to remortgage their £2.5 million mansion when their
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REDBRIDGE: New police force for Ilford line
A NEW British Transport Police neighbourhood team has started patrolling the railways in Redbridge. The team is working in partnership with staff from train operator National Express East Anglia and aims to reduce instances of crime and anti-social
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WALTHAMSTOW: Toy library to host spring fair
THE Walthamstow Toy Library is to hold its annual May Fair on May 16. Featuring face painting, nail painting, cake and plant stalls and a barbecue, visitors can enjoy fun and games from 10.30am until 2pm at the toy library at the Comely Bank
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CHINGFORD: Pub tells customers to "drink pink"
A CHINGFORD pub is to encourage its customers to "drink pink" in aid of a breast cancer charity. The Kings Head, in Kings Head Hill, will persuade its punters to swap their usual drink for a pink equivalent for Against Breast Cancer from May
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REDBRIDGE: Sunshine walk for charity
MORE than 80 people enjoyed the sunshine as they took part in a waterside walk which raised over £10,000 for charity. Volunteers and residents from learning disability charity Norwood's residential homes tackled up to 20 miles around Windsor Castle at
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CHINGFORD: Pharmacist supplied out-of-date drugs
A SEVERELY ill grandfather-of-five was given out-of-date and potentially harmful drugs by a pharmacist. Anthony Pullum, 64, of Bushey Close, Chingford, is a disabled diabetic with serious heart problems, an enlarged liver and high blood pressure
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man chased before being stabbed
A YOUNG man was chased and then stabbed in a Walthamstow street. The man was seen running from the Bakers' Arms junction to Bakers Avenue where he was set upon. London Ambulance was called at 9.45pm on Friday and took the man to the
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ORIENT: Tam is the man
IF ORIENT do want to retain Tamika Mkandawire this summer, then making him star player is surely the right way to go about it. And that is exactly what the club did earlier this week, when it named the man they call Tam Leyton Orient's player
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ORIENT: Tam is the man
IF ORIENT do want to retain Tamika Mkandawire this summer, then making him star player is surely the right way to go about it. And that is exactly what the club did earlier this week, when it named the man they call Tam Leyton Orient's player
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WALTHAM FOREST: Schools told to go into the red
SCHOOLS across Waltham Forest are being encouraged by the council to go thousands of pounds into the red - prompting fears of redundancies and reduced spending on books and equipment. Financial adminstrators who are preparing to submit school
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REDBRIDGE: Officers conduct 17 terror searches a day
CONTROVERSIAL terrorism powers are used by Redbridge Police 17 times a day. According to the latest Met figures, 5887 people and 401 vehicles in the borough were stopped or searched by officers using Section 44 of the Terrorism Act between
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WALTHAM FOREST: Inspection delays for dirty restaurants
RESTAURANTS with poor food hygiene ratings may not be receiving repeat inspections from environmental health officers to check they have made improvements. Under the council's "Scores on the Doors" system, restaurants and other premises where
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CHIGWELL: Half term fun at sports club
A WEEK of half term activities has been set up to keep the children entertained during their holiday break. The Metropolitan Police Sports Club, in Chigwell High Road, will host sports, arts and crafts sessions from Tuesday, May 26 until Friday May 29
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LOUGHTON: Free community event has a lot to show
A FREE community event will offer games, displays, and complimentary beauty treatments. The event, at Epping Forest College, in Borders Lane, Loughton, will also offer exotic creatures, Wii fit sessions, and storytime in the new library.
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EPPING: Celebrities play golf for charity
CELEBRITIES showed off their golfing skills to raise money for a local charity. Stars including former England goalkeeper David Seaman attended the tournament at Brocket Hall Golf Club in Hertfordshire to support the Rhys Daniels Trust. The charity
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WOODFORD GRN: Charity skydivers take the plunge
FEARLESS fundraisers earned £6,000 by taking to the skies for charity. Twenty brave volunteers joined a sponsored 12,000ft tandem jump at Headcorn Parachute Club, Kent, in aid of Haven House Children's Hospice, High Road, Woodford Green . Hayley
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REDBRIDGE: Exciting day out at historic house
MORE than 700 people descended on historic Valentines Mansion for the first May Fair after its £8.5million restoration project. There were almost 40 stalls and activities to experience during the day, in Gants Hill's Valentines Park, with the
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LEYTONSTONE: Tribute to community stalwart
THE family of a 58-year-old woman who died of cancer have paid tribute to her endless generosity and community spirit. Maxine Robinson, nee Lovell, died on April 27 following a battle against multiple cancers. The young-spirited great-grandmother
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LEYTONSTONE: Beckham house fails to sell
DAVID Beckham's childhood home has been withdrawn from auction after failing to attract any bids above the £215,000 guide price. The owners were hoping the effect of Beckham's fame would mean the modest three-bedroom terraced house in Norman
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WALTHAM FOREST: Members sought for health services group
BOROUGH residents are invited to have a say on the delivery of health and social care services. Waltham Forest Local Involvement Network (WF LINk) is part of a government initiative aimed at increasing community engagement in the development
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WALTHAMSTOW: Rising stars project launched
A SUMMER project to help rising stars into the music industry has started. On Saturday the first session of Solomon Music Academy's 12-week Young People’s Project started at Harmony Hall, Truro Road, Walthamstow. The academy provides
