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Foresters slump to defeat against Stortford
EPPING Foresters crashed to defeat after winning their previous three matches. Bishop's Stortford third team started well on a placid batting wicket and mounted a score of 224-7 but a lacklustre batting performance saw the Foresters struggle to overhaul
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Postal strike to go ahead in London
POSTAL workers are set to hold a 24-hour strike on June 19 over “arbitrary cuts which will damage services”. About 10,000 workers will take part in the strike, called by the Communication Workers' Union (CWU). The union claims Royal
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EPPING: Charity shop hit by knife crime again
VOLUNTEERS and customers of a charity shop are scared for their safety after someone has been entering the shop and slashing clothes with a knife. The Guardian reported how the Cancer Research shop on Epping high street lost around £200 worth
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LEYTON: Golden wedding couple recall their first dance
A couple who are celebrating their Golden wedding anniversary still have the ticket from the night they met at a dance. Ray and Margaret Howe, nee Southgate, met on December 4 1954 at a dance evening at the Super Baths Swimming Pool at the
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WALTHAMSTOW: Film screening and discussion to be held
A DOCUMENTARY on the potential effect of dwindling fossil fuels is to be screened at the Forest Recycling Project. Hosted by Transition Films, part of Transition Waltham Forest, The End of Suburbia looks at the subject of peak oil and the problems
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LEYTONSTONE/WANSTEAD: DNA snares serial rapist
A SERIAL rapist who escaped justice for more than 16 years has been jailed. Wayne Liddy, 44, was today sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court after admitting raping two women and indecently assaulting a third in the early 1990s. The first
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LEYTONSTONE/WANSTEAD: DNA snares serial rapist
A SERIAL rapist who cheated justice for more than 16 years has finally been jailed. Wayne Liddy, 44, was today sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court after admitting raping two women and indecently assaulting a third in the early 1990s. The
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ATHLETICS: Six of the best for Woodford Green
A LONG distance runner making his track debut broke a Woodford Green Athletics Club with Essex Ladies junior record which stood for 43 years at a competition in Watford. Despite competing against mainly senior athletes, Ronnie Spark, 17, achieved
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LOUGHTON: Teacher honoured for 38-year committment to music
A LIFETIME dedicated to musical education has landed a committed teacher the MBE. When John Powell first joined Davenant Foundation School, in 1971, it had no music department at all, and he was faced with an uphill struggle to encourage greater interest
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WALTHAM FOREST: Johnson hails fall in crime
CRIME on buses in Waltham Forest has dropped by nine per cent in the last year, according to figures released by the Mayor of London. The figures show falls in violent incidents on the buses (down 17 per cent), robbery (18 per cent) criminal
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WOODFORD GREEN: Two former soldiers share memories
TWO former soldiers shared tales following the anniversary of the D-Day landings. MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Iain Duncan Smith - who served in the served in the Scots Guards from 1975 to 1982 - met residents at Avondale Nursing Home
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ORIENT: Thornton signs new contract
Sean Thornton has signed up for Orient. The Irish midfielder has taken the option of a one year deal, with the possibilty of a year's extension at the end. It is understood that will depend on appearances. Thornton, 26, was key
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Bar capacity increased despite protests
A POPULAR bar has been allowed to increase the number of customers permitted within - ignoring fierce objections from neighbours. The Manor House, Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, has had the 'maximum 300 people accommodated' clause from its
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LEYTONSTONE: Councillor visits PM
A LEADING Waltham Forest councillor has visited the Prime Minister to discuss plans to help more disabled people get into parliament. Cllr Marie Pye, the council's cabinet member for housing, and who is disabled herself, had a private meeting
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EPPING FOREST: City of London has no idea of crime figures in forest
THE City of London Corporation has admitted it has no idea how many crimes have been reported in the forest, but is still going ahead with discussions regarding the future of a horse patrol service, used to deter criminal activity. Last
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WALTHAMSTOW: New speed hump "causes damaging vibrations"
A NEW speed hump has led to increased traffic noise and vibration which is damaging residents' homes, it has been claimed. A speed table (a flat hump covering a whole junction) was installed at the junction of Church Hill and Howard Road, in
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Central suffer single shot defeat
CENTRAL were left shell-shocked as they were defeated by a single shot to Clayhall in a tense first round of the County Shield competition. The Wanstead-based bowls club won three of the four rinks contested but a disastrous final rink where
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LEYTONSTONE: Residents invited to display art
LEYTONSTONE residents are being invited to create homemade art to be displayed in their windows. As part of the Leytonstone Arts Trail, which takes place from June 27 to July 19, organisers are asking residents to “fill Leytonstone with art
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LEYTON: Pickpockets jailed for theft from elderly tourist
FIVE pickpockets who stole from an elderly tourist have been jailed for a total of 20 months. Iosif Lacatus, 41, Iulia Vagra, 31, Mioara Korozsi, 31, and Angela Panaitescu, 39 all of Buckland Road, Leyton, and Constanin Rezmives, 33, of Frith
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WANSTEAD/LEYTON: MP denies plans to stand against Prime Minister
WANSTEAD and Leyton MP Harry Cohen has denied that he is planning to reject Labour's election manifesto and stand on the policies of a Socialist Campaign Group. John McDonnell, who is chairman of a partnership of left-wing Labour MPs who oppose
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WANSTEAD: Crash death duo named
THE two teenagers who died in a horrific car crash have been named by police. Wasim Ahmed Butt, 18, and Najib Ur-Rahman Karim, 18, were killed when the car they were travelling in smashed head-on into a tree. The driver and another passenger
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WALTHAM FOREST: Six charged in police raids
A POLICE crackdown on youth crime has seen a total of six people from Waltham Forest charged with offences including robbery and assault. A series of raids took place across London under Operation Hawk, part of Operation Blunt 2, which aimed
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REDBRIDGE: Police officer on assault charge
A POLICE community support officer has appeared in court charged with assault and intending to pervert the course of justice. PCSO Stef Loftus, aged 22, from Ilford, making false statements in relation to the arrest of a man on suspicion of
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LEYTON: Brother gives evidence at murder trial
THE brother of Adnan Patel described in court how they were surrounded by a gang before someone delivered two fatal blows to his brother's chest. Adnan Patel, 21, was surrounded by a gang of 12 men wielding sticks, bricks and knives, in Stewart
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BUCKHURST HILL: Community centre could close if flats go ahead
A COMMUNITY charity dedicated to helping adults improve themselves through education has said its very existence is threatened by a developer wishing to build a block of flats next door. Buckhurst Hill Community Association, based at Bedford
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Patients prepare to battle to save surgery
A public meeting will bring users of a popular surgery face to face with NHS bosses who are trying to shut it down. The meeting to discuss the future of the Sun Street Surgery in Waltham Abbey will take place at the Marriot Hotel in Waltham Abbey tomorrow
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Upper Clapton appoint former international as boss
UPPER Clapton have hired a former rugby international as their new coach for next season. Tom Webb won 20 caps for Malta during his playing career and has also played for the East Midlands against the Barbarians. He will now take the
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WALTHAM FOREST: Borough 'third best' for chlamydia testing
ALMOST a third of young people in Waltham Forest have been screened for chlamydia, new figures show. About 31 per cent of people under 25 have been screened through NHS Waltham Forest and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust.
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Chanda cruises to victory
A CHINGFORD boxer making his debut against a tough opponent came away with a crushing win. Matthew Chanda, of Waltham Way, fought as part of a London team who were competing against a Tyne Tees and Wearside team in Newcastle on Saturday. Chanda
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WANSTEAD: Councillors' fury at road closure news
COUNCILLORS have reacted with fury at the news that a road will be closed for six months while sewer improvement works are carried out. Both Cllr Michelle Dunn and Cllr Sue Nolan said it was an outrage that they had only just been informed
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Rovers still on the lookout for top talent
RIDGEWAY Rovers in Chingford are looking for committed and enthusiastic under-12 footballers to strengthen their squad for the coming season. All players must be in year 7 from this September. Training takes place on Tuesdays and matches happen
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WEST HAM: Spence aims to shine this summer
AFTER a hectic season on loan at Leyton Orient, Jordan Spence would be forgiven for having a rest but the West Ham defender is already planning for next month's European Under-19 Championship. Spence played 20 games for the O's last term in
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Naturally Wood Floors
Naturally Wood Floors are celebrating their 10th year this year at there showroom in 44 Forest Road, Loughton. With an extensive selection of real wood floors in many different patterns, types, grades and finishes you’re sure to find a floor
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OPW
OPW Ltd is a family run business based in East London, covering Greater London, Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire and South London. Established for many years as a leading double glazing company in the South East, 70% of our business comes via recommendations
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The Door Store
Get a new look bedroom or kitchen for less It's amazing what you can acheive with a makeover Need more than a makeover? Geta completely new bedroom or kitchen! Fantastic choice of replacement doors and drawers for your bedroom or
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Anderson Sinclair
These days everyone’s saying, don’t move, improve. It’s the sign of the times which is all well and good, but improve at what cost? Well, the experts at Anderson Sinclair Design are the solution. Anderson Sinclair Design specialise in
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East London Window Co.
The East London Window Company is an established family run business with over 20 years experience in the industry. Since opening their showroom in Winchester Road, Highams Park some years ago, the company has gained a reputation that is second
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ORIENT: Hammer Spence on his O's loan spell
AN ORIENT player who became a regular fixture of Geraint WIlliams’ survival side has spoken about how his time at Brisbane Road helped him grow up. 19-year-old Jordan Spence arrived on loan from West Ham in mid November, when Orient was enduring
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Hammer helpless as America crash to defeat
JONATHAN Spector was unable to prevent America succumbing to defeat against world champions Italy in the FIFA Confederations Cup last night (Monday) in South Africa. The West Ham United defender put in a solid performance for the USA but goals from
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ILFORD: Bollywood dreams at Asian film festival
BOLLYWOOD dreams will become a reality with a free Asian film festival at Ilford Cineworld. The event, focusing on health and well-being in the Asian community, will be held on June 30 and July 1 and 2 at the cinema in Clemants Road. Health Livings
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CHINGFORD: Heavy rainfall causes flooding
HEAVY rain caused flooding in Chingford yesterday. Drivers had to be rescued by fire fighters after their cars became stuck in water several feet deep at the bottom of King’s Head Hill. The Environment Agency issued a flood warning yesterday
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Daggers drawn against Cardiff in Carling Cup
DAGENHAM will head to Wales when they face Championship Cardiff City in the Carling Cup first round. This is the second time in the last two seasons that the Daggers have faced Championship opposition in the opening tie of the competition - they were
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ORIENT: Face Colchester in Carling Cup
ORIENT will play boss Geraint Williams' old club Colchester in the Carling Cup. The draw for the first round was held this morning (Tuesday) and it threw up a trip to the snappily titled Weston Homes Community Stadium. The game takes
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WALTHAMSTOW: Businesswoman returns from Nigeria
A WALTHAMSTOW businesswoman has travelled to a "no-go" region of Nigeria to help train disadvantaged women in making and selling soap. Melinda Coss, of Grove Road, who runs website makesoap.biz and also teaches courses in soap making, visited
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WOODFORD GRN: Meera talks of life, work and Woodford
DOZENS of people crammed into a Woodford secondary school last night to hear author, TV personality and local resident Meera Syal talk about her life and work. The event, at Woodford County High, was organised by the Village Bookshop for its
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EPPING FOREST: Flood damage across district
ESSEX Fire Service were out working through the night with nearly 200 flood-related incidents recorded yesterday. In Loughton a tree in High Beach was stuck by lightning and fell blocking Mott Street, while in Buckhurst Hill the Warren Wood pub’s cellar
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WALTHAMSTOW: DIY shop celebrates anniversary
A WALTHAMSTOW DIY shop has turned 60. Colvins Ltd., in Wood Street, was opened on June 15, 1949, by William Colvin. Mr Colvin emigrated to Australia in 1972 and current owners Susan and Peter Aley officially took over the shop ten years
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EPPING/CHIGWELL: Volunteer's MBE award for 50 years of help
AFTER 50 years of selfless work with the disabled, a volunteer has had her efforts acknowledged with an MBE. Anne McConnell, 82, of Coopersale Common, Coopersale, has been helping out at Jubilee Lodge, and its predecessors in Grange Farm, Chigwell
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Decision due on housing plans
A DECISION is due on a planning application for 119 homes on green belt land which could help the district council cut its huge waiting list for council homes. Ninety-five homes on the proposed site by Sewardstone Road in Waltham Abbey would be classified
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O's and Daggers set for Carling Cup draw
The draw for the Carling Cup first round will be released this morning. Log on at guardian-series.co.uk/sport to find out who Leyton Orient and Dagenham & Redbridge have landed. The 2009/10 League One and Two fixtures are released tomorrow at 10am.
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WANSTEAD: Neighbours' shock at horror death crash
NEIGHBOURS in a busy street have spoken of their shock after two teenagers were killed in a car crash outside their homes. Households in Aldersbrook Road, Wanstead, were woken by the "loud thud" of Sunday morning's smash, in which a Lexus smashed
