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EPPING FOREST: MP Eleanor Laing defends record
EMBATTLED MP Eleanor Laing has said she always acted in order with her expenses and sees no need to hold a public meeting with her constituents. Epping Forest MP Mrs Laing has been under pressure from her constituents ever since the Telegraph revealed
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EPPING: Parking overhaul proposals go online
A WHOLESALE review of parking restrictions in dozens of streets across Epping has been put online by the county council. Tension over parking has been building for months in the town with commuters dumping their cars in residential streets,
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WALTHAMSTOW: Confusion over Stow owner's plan
WALTHAMSTOW Stadium looks set to remain empty for at least another year, with conflicting information coming from the new owners. In a letter to Walthamstow MP Neil Gerrard, owner London and Quadrant’s (L&Q) group director of development said it does
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LEYTON: Pool tournament helps build bridges
A POOL tournament was held between young people and the police to help break down barriers. The informal event at the Active Change Foundation's (ACF) offices in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, allowed the youngsters to talk to police in a friendly environment
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WALTHAM FOREST: No cash for "super care home" plan
PLANS for two “super” care homes have been shelved because of a fall in property values caused by the recession. The council has published its capital programme for 2009/10, which details planned investment in building projects. The authority planned
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LOUGHTON: Noisy neighbour fined for playing loud music
A NOISY neighbour has been ordered to pay a £200 fine for playing her music too loud. The council received complaints about Christina Fordyce in March this year and officers witnessed loud music coming from her property in Greenfields, Loughton.
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EPPING: Forgotten bag sparks security scare
A Forgotten briefcase left on an Epping underground station platform sparked a two-hour security alert during rush hour yesterday. A British Transport Police spokesman confirmed the incident. He said: "BTP officers were called to Epping London Underground
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WALTHAM FOREST: Talks held to avoid more tube misery
Commuters in Waltham Forest will be hoping they are spared further chaos as union officials hold talks with transport bosses in a bid to avoid further strike action. Representatives of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will meet
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Wheeler 'determined to bully through' EMD church plan
I was under the impression that planning applications had to be judged on their merits, but Councillor Terry Wheeler’s comments at the overview and scrutiny management committee last week would appear to indicate he’s determined to bully through
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LOUGHTON: Pupils take to the stage for dance festival
CHILDREN were in the spot-light at a dance festival held for primary schools across the district. Pupils from ten different schools took part in the event, held at Debden Park High School in Loughton and organised by the West Essex School Sports
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LOUGHTON: Pre-school kids are in safe hands here
YOUNGSTERS are in safe hands at Headstart pre-school after all its staff members passed their latest exams with flying colours. All six assistants at the pre-school, based at St Thomas Moore Church, in Willingale Road, Loughton, are now at least NVQ
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Clearer information needed on redevelopment plan
AS the Liberal Democrat councillors for Chapel End, we want to respond to those residents who have expressed their concern regarding proposed development plans for the area behind the Town Hall in our ward. (‘Put Chestnuts Fields planners in the
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WALTHAM FOREST: Mental health facilities "are improving" according to user
A PATIENT who slammed conditions at Naseberry Court mental health unit says things have now improved – although there is still a shortage of beds, Christine Smith, 62, of Bushwood Road, Leytonstone, is treated for manic depression in Naseberry Court,
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STH WOODFORD: Robbed pensioner in cash point warning
A PENSIONER, who was robbed twice at cash points in Wanstead and Woodford, is warning residents to be on their guard as distraction thefts increase. Ray Strachan, 84, of Wordsworth Avenue, South Woodford, was tricked when using ATM machines
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WANSTEAD: Jobs saved after threatened High Street bar is bought
MORE than a dozen jobs have been safeguarded at a popular bar after its stricken parent company was bought out. The future of Bar Room Bar, in Wanstead High Street, was thrown into doubt when the London-wide chain went into administration in
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HAMMERS TALK: Sears sworn in to Palace
CRYSTAL PALACE have beaten off competition from QPR, Sheffield Wednesday and Peterborough to land West Ham striker Freddie Sears on a season-long loan deal, according to the Sun. Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola is keen to let the 19-year-old striker leave
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WALTHAMSTOW: Leading councillor rules out EMD purchase
A LEADING councillor has pledged to make it more clear that the authority will not compulsory purchase the former EMD cinema building. At a council overview and scrutiny management committee last night, Conservative group leader Matt Davis
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Khan made to wait after rain halts Open
EPPING golfer Simon Khan was made to wait for his US Open debut after torrential rain washed out play on the first day at New York's Bethpage Black course. More than half the field – including Khan – will have to wait until today (Friday) to begin their
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WALTHAM FOREST: Housing company under inspection
THE Company which manages council housing is undergoing an inspection which will determine whether it receives more money to improve living conditions. The Audit Commission review of Ascham Homes could decide the future of the borough’s decent
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Hammers boss Inter Milan pair
WEST HAM boss Gianfranco Zola has revealed that he will do everything in his power to sign Inter Milan duo Mario Balotelli and Luis Jiminez on year-long loan deals. Speculation has been rife that Zola is edging closer to securing Jiminez, with club chief
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NAZEING: Woodchip fire "too expensive" to put out
RESIDENTS living next door to a massive woodchip fire in Nazeing are angry after being smoked out for two weeks because the fire brigade said it would be too expensive to extinguish. The fire at the Hoe Lane wood recycling centre burnt for
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LEYTON/WANSTEAD: More shocking MP's expenses
YET more shocking revelations have emerged concerning MP Harry Cohen's expenses claims. The member for Leyton and Wanstead - who is himself a trained accountant - charged £300 of a £881.25 bill for accountancy fees to the taxpayer claiming
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HIGHAMS PARK: Superstore could be approved next month
PLANS for a large development incorporating a 24-hour Tesco in Highams Park could be approved as soon as next month. The supermarket giant is hoping the proposal, which includes 260 homes, seven shops, an underground car park and office space, will
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WANSTEAD: Bus route petition launched before tube station closure
COMMUTERS lobbying for the extension of a key bus route say the scheme would help ease their transport misery during the closure of Wanstead tube station. The Central Line stop will be shut down for refurbishment work on Monday and is due to
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LONDON: Postal strike starts
THOUSANDS of the capital's postal workers will strike today in a row over jobs and services. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said up to 8,000 members in London would walk out accusing Royal Mail of cuts which threatened modernisation
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WOODFORD GRN: Selfless teen wins volunteer award
FOURTEEN individuals and volunteer groups have been honoured at a charity award ceremony. Jewish Care held there annual Betty and Aubrey Lynes evening at their community centre, in Woodford Bridge Road, Clayhall. This year’s Young Volunteer
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WALTHAMSTOW: Pupils grill Guardian reporter
EAGER young newshounds got a chance to find out the stories behind the news when they quizzed a Guardian reporter. Children at Chapel End Infants School, in Beresford Road, Walthamstow, met with news correspondent Daniel Binns to ask him about
