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Ongar snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
DESPITE early leads in the pairs, triples and fours Bantham and Ongar ladies were defeated by Connaught in the first round of the Top Club competition. Brenda Perret, contesting the singles, was level at the half way stage but Sylvia Bloomfield upper
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WALTHAMSTOW: Youth ambassador visits college
London's Ambassador for Young People James Cleverly has visited a Walthamstow training college. Mr Cleverly, who was appointed earlier this year, visited London Construction Training in Blackhorse Lane today (Monday). The college provides training
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WALTHAM FOREST: Campaign launched to help estate agents spot drugs factories
POLICE have launched a campaign to help clamp down on cannabis factories in rented properties. As part of national Tackling Drugs Week, officers will be issuing property management companies and estate agents around Waltham Forest with guidance
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LOUGHTON: Resource centre festival big hit
MORRIS dancers, ferret racing, and a best mutt competition ensured a fun day out for a centre aiming to raise awareness of people with special needs. Loughton Resource Centre, in Torrington Drive, holds a festival every year where its members can help
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LEYTONSTONE: Diversity dancer speaks of fame
THE last two weeks have been “life-changing” for a student from Leytonstone who has been propelled into the limelight after being crowned winner of Britain’s Got Talent. Ike Ezekwugo was part of the 11-strong street dance troupe, Diversity,
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Foresters go fourth after beating champions
EPPING Foresters won their third game in a row after they defeated champions Newport. The Mill Plain club won the toss and elected to field first and restricted their opponents to 188 all out after some fine bowling from Ricky Ellis (5 for 50) and
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REDBRIDGE: Tell your school to get on its bike
STUDENTS and teachers are being encouraged to saddle up for the start of Bike Week as only one Redbridge school agrees to takes up a pedal-power challenge. With Bike Week due to start on June 13, London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for
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LEYTONSTONE: Day centre users 'not consulted on closure'
USERS of the threatened Crownfield Day Centre for the elderly have not been properly consulted on its proposed closure, Leyton and Wanstead MP Harry Cohen has claimed. In a letter to interim executive director of adult and community services
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WALTHAMSTOW: CCTV on sex attack estate 'not working for two years'
CCTV which could have snared a sex attacker had not been working for two years, it has emerged. Housing management company Ascham Homes say rats gnawed through a cable sometime in 2007 and the cameras were not repaired because of a lack of funds. A
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REDBRIDGE: No shortage of winners at Jewish Care's football awards
YOUNG stars celebrated a winning year of football while raking in the awards at Jewish Care's annual ceremony. There was no shortage of high achievers at the Sinclair House community centre this week when more than 200 parents and children
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man robbed at gunpoint in own home
A MAN was yesterday robbed at gunpoint in his own home. The 28-year-old was entering his house in Hoe Street, near the junction with Daventry Avenue, when he was pushed from behind by a gang of robbers, who then forced their way into the building
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LOUGHTON: Talented teen set to wow west end fans
A TALENTED youngster is set to perform in front of thousands as part of a stars of the future showcase in London's Leicester Square. Emma Lucy, 13, from Brooklyn Avenue, Loughton will be singing and dancing alongside the other performers from
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WOODFORD GREEN: Decision day approaching for £3 million church redevelopment scheme
DECISION day is approaching for Redbridge’s largest Anglican congregation as they wait for a green light to begin a multi-million pound church redevelopment scheme. Plans to improve facilities at All Saints, in Woodford Green, have been in
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Goalkeeper tipped to shine by FIFA
FOOTBALL'S governing body has tipped a young West Ham goalkeeper to shine in a youth competition. FIFA praised Hammers stopper Deniz Mehmet after a series of glowing games for Turkey in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship last month. Following
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ILFORD: 'Murder duo' held in custody
TWO men charged with the murder of an Ilford lodger have appeared in court. Ashley Robinson, 41, of no fixed address and Wayne Green, 55, of Whalebone Lane, Dagenham, are accused of killing Orville Henry, 48, on Friday (June 5). They
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OLYMPICS: Free 2012 bus tours for borough residents
WALTHAM Forest residents will now be able to see the Olympic 2012 venues close up on free bus tours. The Olympic Delivery Authority will operate guided tours to the public, with residents living in Olympic boroughs being given priority.
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WALTHAMSTOW: New drug treatment centre "will be wonderful"
THE council will once again try to push through a controversial plan to turn the former St James Street library building into a drug treatment centre, it has been confirmed. New council leader Chris Robbins is keen to push the plan forward,
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Young wrestlers urge you to help them raise funds
A PLEA for support has been made by wrestlers holding a charity event to raise money for a Chingford church. LDN Wresting is holding the event to raise money for St Edmunds Church in Larkswood Road. Students aged 16 to 30 have been learning
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Hooper hoping for happy reunion in Premier League with ex-roommate
GARY Hooper is aiming to emulate his former roommate Michael Kightly's achievement by playing in the Premier League. The Harlow-born striker, who grew up in Loughton, has fond memories of his former colleague when they played together at Blue
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REDBRIDGE: Boys in blue make volleyball semi-finals
FINGERS are crossed for our boys in blue as Redbridge reach the volleyball semi-finals of the London Youth Games. The borough's team won their morning qualifying group this weekend at the Score Centre in Leyton, making it through to the final four of
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Stapleford Tawney: Poetic theme for this years flower festival.
This years Stapleford Tawney Flower Festival at St Mary's Church on the 13 and 14 June will have a poetic theme. Twenty-four poems ranging from classics to modern works will get a floral interpretation at the picturesque church on Tawney Lane, Stapleford
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EPPING FOREST: Election results "disastrous" for Labour
LABOUR have been pushed into fourth place in the East of England European elections on a day of national misery for their party. The Conservatives topped the polls with more than 500,000 votes followed by Ukip and the Lib Dems although there
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REDBRIDGE: EU elections borough break-down revealed
THE Conservative Party got the most votes in Redbridge in the European elections, while Labour came second. As the Guardian exclusively revealed earlier today before the results were officially announced, the Tories got 17,747 votes with 14,394
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WALTHAMSTOW: Rough sleeper post mortem inconclusive
A POST mortem into the death of a rough sleeper who was found dead in Walthamstow town square has proved inconclusive. A Selborne Walk shopping centre security guard found the body of the man in bushes close to the centre's entrance while chasing
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Tomkins sets his sights on England glory
JAMES Tomkins is hoping to take on some of the best young players on the continent when he represents England in the European Championships this summer. West Ham defender Tompkins has already featured for England's Under 16s, Under 17s, Under
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WALTHAMSTOW: Get free financial advice
A FREE course to help people manage their money during the financial crisis will be launched in Walthamstow later this month. Christians Against Poverty, a national debt counselling charity will run three two-hour sessions at St Mary's Primary School
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WEST HAM: Bankrupt Icelandic bank is part owner of club
WEST Ham United are in the hands of new owners, who moved in order to stop the club from going bust. Today, control rests with a consortium of firms all owed money by Hansa, the previous owner of the Upton Park outfit. It has told fans
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WALTHAMSTOW: Police DNA sweep in sex killer probe
POLICE investigating the murder of Michelle Samaraweera and two related sexual assaults are to carry out DNA testing on men in the Walthamstow area. Officers will be making house-to-house enquiries and asking any men who match the suspect's
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EPPING FOREST: BNP accused of hypocrisy over fly-posting
BNP activists have been accused of irresponsible littering and hypocrisy after scores of their party’s election banners were fly-posted across two towns. Epping Forest District’s BNP councillors have been among the loudest in their demands
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TRANSPORT: Talks 'break down' over rail upgrade
TALKS over securing funds for much-needed improvements to a major rail line in Waltham Forest have broken down, it is claimed. The diesal-operated Barking to Gospel Oak line, which includes stations in Leyton, Leytonstone and Walthamstow, is earmarked
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EURO ELECTIONS: Lambert re-elected for third time
JEAN Lambert has been re-elected for her third term in the European Parliament. Ms Lambert, a Walthamstow resident, stood for the Green Party, which received 10.9 per cent of the votes, an increase of 2.5 per cent, during Thursday, June 4,
