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EPPING FOREST: Former top police officer charged with fraud
THE district’s former top police officer has appeared in court charged with three counts of fraud. Chief Inspector Jonathan Baldwin, the former Epping Forest District Commander, appeared at South East Suffolk Magistrates Court, in Ipswich, last Friday
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EPPING: Two young boys threatened with stabbing
TWO young boys were left in shock when a teenager threatened to stab them during the middle of the day. The 12-year-olds were at the skateboard park at Stonards Hill in Epping when two teenagers, about 16-years-old, approached them.
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BUCKHURST HILL: Jade's widower Jack Tweed freed from jail
JACK Tweed has been released from prison after serving half of a 12-week sentence for assaulting a taxi driver. Tweed, whose celebrity wife Jade Goody died of cancer in March, was found guilty of the attack on Stephen Wilkins after a night
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THEYDON BOIS: Catch a fish
FISHING enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that four events have been organised for the summer months. Fishing tackle and bait will be supplied for free at the sessions held at Theydon Bois pond. Starting on July 23 between 10.30am and 2pm, participants
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WALTHAM FOREST: Headteachers call for action over equal pay crisis
ANGRY headteachers have criticised the council for its handling of a crisis over equal pay for school staff. In a highly unusual move, the authority advised primary schools to run up a financial deficit in order to backdate pay rises and compensation
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LOUGHTON: Greeting card giant reveals expansion plans
ONE of the district's flagship companies has announced plans to expand its business in Loughton. Greeting-card giant Clintons put its struggling chain of 332 Birthdays stores into administration in May but now wants to keep the brand alive
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STH WOODFORD: New supporters group for International Supermarket
THE controversy concerning the opening of a new shop continues as a second internet campaign is launched - but this time in its support. International Supermarket, at the former Woolworths site in South Woodford's George Lane, welcomes its
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WALTHAMSTOW: Plastics factory to be commemorated
A FORMER plastics factory which provided thousands of jobs and helped the war effort through two world wars is to be recognised for its contribution to the industry. The National Plastics factory, formerly owned by De La Rue, in Walthamstow
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LEYTONSTONE: Whipps Cross murderer gets life
A MAN has been jailed for life for slashing the throat of a love rival in the grounds of Whipps Cross University Hospital. Wei Ma waited for Zhong Ping Zheng, of Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, to fasten his seatbelt before repeatedly cutting
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DISTRICT: Volunteers celebrated at national event
THE hard work of volunteers across the district will be celebrated next week as part of a national event. Volunteer Week runs from June 1-7 and aims to encourage more people to get involved with giving up their time to help others. David
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LOCAL HISTORY: A remarkable tale of a fantastic flight
JUST over 60 years ago this week London took to the streets to celebrate the first anniversary of victory in the Second World War. And one young man from Walthamstow enjoyed a remarkably unique view of it all. DENNIS Lundy was just 18-years-old
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Boa glad the Hammers boo boys are back on his side
WEST HAM midfielder Luis Boa Morte insists it has been a boost to hear the supporters chant his name once more after a difficult relationship with the Hammers faithful during the season. The Portugal international struggled at times during the 2008/09
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LOUGHTON: Author hoping for first time success
Katherine Budd, from Chandler Road, Loughton is hoping that her first foray into publishing will have a happy ending. Her novel "Faith, Hope and Love" follows Elspeth Peebles in her quest for romantic bliss in Malta and Devon. Its been
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REDBRIDGE: Road death rate one of highest in London
MORE young people are killed or seriously injured by cars in Redbridge than most other parts of London, new figures have revealed. Despite a small drop in casualties last year, 14 teenagers died or were left badly injured after being hit by
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DISTRICT: £1.5m worth of cannabis seized during police operation
CANNABIS worth £1.5m was seized during an operation to target travelling criminals. The campaign on the M11 was organised by the Chigwell Road Policing Unit who are now taking action against more than 1,500 offending drivers. A 33-year-old man and
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WALTHAMSTOW: Arcade site to be opened for temporary public use
THE long vacant Arcade site will be levelled and partially opened up for temporary public use, new council leader Chris Robbins has confirmed. The site, on the corner of Hoe Street and Walthamstow High Street, has been derelict for years and
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EPPING FOREST: BBC nature survey launches
THE BBC's breathing places is encouraging people of all ages to celebrate the wildlife in their own back yard. The scheme aims to get youngsters involved in preserving the countryside around us and kicks off with pond dipping on Friday May 29.
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WALTHAM FOREST: Street cleaners to vote on strike action
STREET cleaners have voted to ballot for strike action over staff cuts, which they claim have left them unable to finish their rounds. Disgruntled employees of Kier Street Services say their workload has tripled after agency staff were laid
