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REDBRIDGE: Carnival Queen title up for grabs
TALENTED young women from across the borough will get the chance to compete for the coveted title of Redbridge Carnival Queen next month. The Redbridge Carnival Association has called for competitors to put their names forward for selection
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WALTHAM ABBEY: 119 homes given go-ahead to be built
A NEW community will soon be constructed after plans to build a 119-home housing estate were given the final go-ahead. Developer Sue Silver, had been personally campaigning for the project, at White Lodge, off Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey
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ONGAR: Open garden may have a surprise for visitors
A KEEN gardener is allowing visitors to roam her three acres of land to raise money for charity. Judy Cowan's garden is not like any other, and visitors will be in for a few surprises if they spot the baby elephant made from wire or a leopard
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LEARNING FOR LIFE: Award-winning architect to open UEL exhibition
AN AWARD-WINNING architect will open an exhibition of students' work at the University of East London (UEL) next Wednesday (24). David Adjaye, who designed the Whitechapel Idea Store library building and has an international reputation, will open UEL's
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WALTHAMSTOW: CPZ 'selfish and exclusive', action group claims
THE row over a Walthamstow Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) continues as residents claim nothing has been done to alleviate problems. Nick Woods, an engineer of Carr Road and member of William Morris Car Parking Action Group (WMCPAG), said: “We've
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CHINGFORD/WOODFORD: Council threatened to take MP to court
WALTHAM Forest Council threatened to take Iain Duncan Smith to court over four unpaid bills, the Guardian can reveal. The Chingford and Woodford Green member was sent four final notice warnings in December 2006 asking for rent on space he used
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LEYTON: Football trials taking place soon
FOOTBALL trials are being held for girls wanting to take part in the Leyton Orient Girls Centre of Excellence programme. Leyton Orient Community Sport Programme's Girls Centre of Excellence has produced a number of players who have represented
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WOODFORD GRN: Another attempt to replace historic home with flats
A HISTORIC home which once housed a cannabis factory and was partially destroyed by arsonists is subject to yet another application to replace it with flats. The Cottage, Broomhill Walk, Woodford Green, caught fire in 'suspicious' circumstances
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man assaulted and robbed
A MAN was assaulted and robbed in Walthamstow last night. The 44-year-old was walking along Canning Road, near to the junction with Wellington Road when three men grabbed him from behind and one of them punched him in the face. They
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WANSTEAD: Shop window smashed after early morning crash
IT WAS business as usual for a Wanstead estate agents today after their window was smashed in an early morning car crash. Elizabeth Price property services in Wanstead High Street suffered a cracked window and damaged brick work after a car
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EPPING: Only two weeks to respond to parking review
A LONG awaited parking review is finally being held in Epping, but residents have just two weeks to respond to the plans. Parking problems have been going on for months including commuters dumping their cars along residential streets, a lack
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WANSTEAD: Vote band to festival main stage
With the festival season of welly-wearing well underway, a group of Wanstead amateur rock stars are appealing for votes, as they wing their way through a national competition in a bid to reach main stage stardom. Crystal Wilde reports
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EPPING: Missing bench causes confusion
A WELL used bench next to a bus stop disappeared over night. The seat on Epping high street next to St John's church was often used by elderly people waiting for the bus, but they were left confused when arriving at the spot to find it empty. Both
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LEYTON: Council criticised for not helping failing school
THE council has been criticised for failing to help a troubled primary school. Newport Primary School in Newport Road, Leyton, was given a notice to improve by Government schools' regulator Ofsted in October last year. The school was
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WALTHAMSTOW: Plaque unveiled to commemorate former factory
FORMER employees came together for the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the former De La Rue and National Plastics factory. The former factory, in Walthamstow Avenue, Walthamstow, provided thousands of jobs and had a worldwide reputation
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FESTIVAL: Ice cream and Moo-sic come to capital
BEN & JERRY’S have announced the Saturday headliners for their fifth Sundae On The Common. With Sunday’s tickets fast selling out, there's still a chance to get a scoop of the action and enjoy the coolest festival around. Super Furry
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WALTHAMSTOW: Failing school becomes "outstanding"
A SCHOOL that was failing seven years ago is celebrating an “outstanding” inspectors report. St Helen's Roman Catholic School in Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, was placed under special measures by school watchdog Ofsted in 2002 because the
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LOUGHTON: Chiropodist swaps feet for paint brush
A CHIROPODIST who decided he needed more in his life than other people's feet has had his first art exhibition displayed in a library. Don Mowlat, 54 from Leytonstone was chosen from hundreds to present his work in Loughton Library on Trapps
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Hammers star relishing England shot
WEST HAM midfielder Mark Noble has his heart set on leading England's Under 21s to the European Championship title. Noble skippered the side during their 2-1 win over Finland earlier in the week, but the team will have a much sterner test ahead of
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CHIGWELL: Family forced to throw out their pet chickens
A FAMILY has been told they will be evicted from their home if they do not get rid of their chickens within one week. Joseph Philpot, 63 from Bramble Close, Chigwell has kept chickens all his life and has four in his back garden, along with
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CHIGWELL: Councillors play golf to raise money for Alzheimer's
GOLFERS raised nearly £600 for charity at an annual event organised by the district council. Councillors, officers and guests took to the fairways at Chigwell Golf Club to help the Waltham Abbey branch of the Alzheimer's Society, which is Council
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EPPING FOREST: Firefighters could strike in months if demands are ignored
FIREFIGHTERS are considering going on strike after a row over job cuts broke out between the Fire Brigades' Union and Essex Fire and Rescue Service. Following a meeting on June 8 between union representatives and EFRS bosses, firefighters saying
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REDBRIDGE: Asbestos schools revealed
MORE than 60 schools in Redbridge have buildings which contain asbestos, the Guardian can reveal. Figures obtained by this newspaper show nearly every major secondary and most primary schools have been identified by Redbridge Council as having
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WALTHAMSTOW: Train passenger's skull fractured in violent assault
A MAN was left with a fractured skull after being assaulted by two thugs on a train. The 45-year-old boarded a train at Leytonstone High Road station. He asked one of the men to remove his feet from a seat so he could sit down. A row
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DISTRICT: Pupils learn how to deal with danger
MORE than 1,000 pupils were given a hard hitting message at an event to help them deal with crime. Youngsters from schools across the district took part in the interactive safety scenarios which showed them how to tackle dangers they may come across
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LOUGHTON: School children on day trip witness crash
SCHOOL children on a day trip witnessed a crash where a bike rider was knocked off his scrambler motorcycle. The collision at Westhall Road, Loughton happened when the 18-year-old fell off his bike and hit a parked car at 1.30pm yesterday (June 17).
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WALTHAMSTOW: Gospel concert to be held at college
A EVENING of gospel music is to be held tonight (Thursday) at Waltham Forest College. The college's Christian Union will put on its annual End of Year concert from 5pm, including performances from Sir George Monoux and Leyton sixth form colleges
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REDBRIDGE: Police 'breaking promise to enforce traffic laws'
THERE is widespread confusion over who is meant to be enforcing traffic laws on Redbridge's streets, with just weeks to go before the council takes over responsibility from the police. From July onwards the authority will be in charge of upholding
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GUARDIAN COMMENT: Knife deaths continue but the honoured give us hope
ONCE again the Guardian’s pages are filled with stories illustrating the best and the worst of people. Two high-profile Old Bailey trials highlight the tragic and pointless loss of life. Regardless of whether those in the dock are guilty or not, the
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CPZ family car charge is wrong
THE council is proposing a controlled parking zone in the Cann Hall area. The area covered will be from Leytonstone High Road to Selby Road, on to the cemetery and Janson Road. Any householder will be required to pay to park a standard family vehicle
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People died in war so we can vote
I WAS invited to the D-day celebrations at the Royal British Legion, Chingford Branch, where there were well over 100 people who attended to celebrate and commiserate the many men and women who gave their lives for the freedom we have today. So I was
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Put Chestnut Fields planners in the stocks
THE rumour is that Waltham Forest Council has decided to build a large housing estate on Chestnut Fields, the field immediately behind the Town Hall. The plan will include the allotments beside Chestnut Fields, closure of the Pool & Track and part
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Don't abandon borough's treasures
THIS week I attended the “2012 and Beyond” event which primarily covered plans for the Olympic legacy. Boris Johnson trumpeted the opportunities the Games hold for the regeneration of east London. Sadly, the only examples he could give were for Stratford
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Jobsworth station official unhelpful on a strike day
LIKE most people on Wednesday morning I had to remain on the over-ground train at Walthamstow Central due to the Tube strike. From the train I could see that the gates to the Victoria line and the subway were pulled over closed. I could also see that
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WALTHAMSTOW: Detectives return to rape scene
AN alleyway was cordoned off by police yesterday searching for more evidence left by the serial rapist who killed Michelle Samaraweera. The alleyway at the end of Markhouse Road in Walthamstow was where a woman endured a sustained and violent
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WALTHAMSTOW: More evidence sought to catch rapist
AN alleyway was cordoned off by police yesterday searching for more evidence left by the serial rapist who killed Michelle Samaraweera. The alleyway at the end of Markhouse Road in Walthamstow was where a woman endured a sustained and violent rape
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REDBRIDGE: MPs expenses officially released
THE expenses claims of all MPs have been officially released. Today the commons authorities have published allowances claims made by over the past four years at parliament.uk. MPs in Redbridge, Waltham Forest and Epping will have their
