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WALTHAMSTOW: Row continues over former Stow site
THE row over the Walthamstow Stadium site continues as campaigners claim the land could yet be sold or leased. Rick Holloway, of the Save Our Stow (SOS) campaign, claims housing association L&Q, who own the site, have been knocked back in an initial
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LEYTON: Teenager who killed over £15 is jailed for life
A TEENAGER who murdered a 17-year-old over a £15 debt has today been jailed for life. Bradley Walters-Stewart, 16, of Forest Lane, Stratford, plunged a knife into the stomach of Michael Wright near Maryland Station on February 19 this year.
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LOUGHTON: Parents campaign for pedestrian crossing
PARENTS are campaigning for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on a dangerous stretch of road used by hundreds of school children. Alderton Hill in Loughton is used by pupils from three different schools and has a 30mph speed limit.
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WANSTEAD: Call to tackle excess litter in park
OVERFLOWING rubbish at a popular green space has got people clamouring for extra bins and more frequent refuse collections. As throngs of sunworshipers enjoy the hot weather it seems mountains of ice cream wrappers, fast food containers and
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WANSTEAD: Historic park placed on 'at risk' list by English Heritage
CONSERVATIONISTS have called for better protection for Wanstead Park after the historic green space was put on the ‘at risk’ register by English Heritage. The 140 acre site, which is all that remains of the magnificent Wanstead House estate
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EPPING: Speedy makeover for new care home
A DERELICT building has been given a makeover and turned into a day care centre for people with dementia. The Ashlar Club at The Plain in Epping has been refurbished and renovated in just five days as part of a team building exercise for staff from
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EPPING: Singing caretaker thanks pupils for his success
A SCHOOL caretaker has just released a second music album after school children helped him to fund the recording. Sam Millar from Woodford Bridge can often be found cleaning the floors at Coopersale Hall school in Epping, but the father of
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WOODFORD GRN: Car crashes into tree
A DRIVER had a lucky escape when his car veered off a busy road and into a tree. The silver Mitsubishi Colt was travelling down Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, at around 3pm yesterday when he lost control and slammed into the broad oak. Ilford Police
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CHINGFORD: Police appeal for witnesses to fatal police car collision
INVESTIGATORS have renewed an appeal for witnesses to a collision involving a police car which killed a pensioner. Brian Elton, 72, of Endlebury Road, Chingford, died four hours after being struck by the car yards from his home in the Ridgeway
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STH WOODFORD: Historic house saved
NEIGHBOURS of a Victorian mansion are celebrating after plans to build flats on the site were turned down by Redbridge Council. A fierce campaign was fought to prevent Bedford House, Bedford Road, South Woodford, being demolished and nine modern
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LOUGHTON: Motorcyclist knocked off bike after collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was knocked off his bike after a collision with a car. The 18-year-old man was involved in a collision with a silver Nissan Micra, in Colebrook Lane, Loughton, between 1pm and 2pm last Wednesday, June 17. The rider, from Loughton, came
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Defining the laws of nature
If you think walking on water only exists in biblical scriptures then think again. As part of this year’s Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF), French company Ilotopie will literally defy the laws of nature with the UK premiere of
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Beatboxer Killa Kela plays Cargo
BEATBOXING started out on the streets, where hip hop music would be created by someone making beats with their mouths and someone else rapping over the top. Fast forward a couple of decades to now and the UK has Killa Kela. A man whose mouth not only
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Forces of Nature
Barriers have been broken down in more ways than one for the Barbican’s latest exhibtion, Radical Nature, which brings together the visionary work of 25 artists and architects who have imagined both poetic and pioneering ways to engage with our
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Praise as ambulance workers respond in just five minutes
I WANTED to respond to the article about faster ambulance response times. I just wanted to say the paramedics who treated me in August were really very good. It was about 11.30 at night when I phoned them but it the Bank Holiday when
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Nine beautiful women and a musical
Winner of five Tony Awards and last seen in London at The Donmar in 1996, Nine: The Musical has arrived at the Ye Old Rose and Crown Theatre Pub, Walthamstow, for a limited run. Presented by All Star Productions, the hit musical focuses on the endeavours
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COOPERSALE: Jordan to host star-studded charity Polo match.
GLAMOUR model and keen horsewoman Katie Price has been announced as the patron for this years star-studded event at Gaynes Park, Coopersale on July 4. The annual charity event attracts thousands of spectators, to the friendly match between
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Face to face with the realities of crime
Tragically, kinfe and gun crime is never far from the front pages of our newspapers, and with fatalities on the increase it is sadly affecting more and more people every day. But while the faces of victims are plastered across the evening headlines
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It’s a kind of magic festival
FROM humble beginnings the Chingford Village Festival has developed into one of the most-anticipated events of the local calendar, with music, art and drama making up the comprehensive programme for this Saturday’s event. To put it into perspective,
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Pick 'n' mix in store
As hundreds of Woolworths shops lie derelict and unloved in high streets across the country, one innovative group of artists and art lovers alike have pulled together to use the abondoned Leytonstone branch for the public good – by turning it into
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WALTHAM FOREST: Olympic training programme comes to borough
A TRAINING programme aimed at getting disadvantaged people into work is being rolled out in Waltham Forest this summer. Personal Best is linked to the 2012 Games and run jointly by the London Development Agency (LDA) and Learning & Skills Council (LSC
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Young photographers' work exhibited at show
UNIVERSITY of East London (UEL) photography students have exhibited their work at Europe's largest art and design show. A total of 34 students contributed works to the Tectonic Ballroom exhibition, which is part of the Free Range event at Truman Brewery
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GUARDIAN COMMENT: Wheeler may have faltered but he is not the only one
COUNCILLOR Terry Wheeler has had a bad week. An uncomfortable performance at a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee meeting saw him struggling to justify the council’s controversial stance on the very emotive subject of the EMD building
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Everything is now much better with care firm
AFTER two months of problems with my sister’s carers from Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD), I would now like to thank them for the changes which have been made. All the staff at the Chingford office have been put under great stress in receiving
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Wheeler ineptitude means no EMD hope
I SEE Councillor Terry Wheeler has been opening his mouth without thinking again. By telling the overview and scrutiny management committee last week that “we are not going down the compulsory purchase order route” in relation to the EMD cinema he’s
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We have to challenge the lies of the far right BNP
THE BNP was beaten into sixth place in London with just five per cent of the vote in the European elections a couple of weeks ago. They did not secure any seats in London. Londoners know that voting in protest for BNP can result in them winning
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More cash for playground justified
OUT of the £1.1million given to the London Borough of Waltham Forest by the government for playgrounds, only £50,000 has been allocated to play resources at the Higham Hill recreation ground. The Higham Hill Focus Team is disappointed and is campaigning
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WALTHAMSTOW: Killer serial rapist appeal to feature on Crimewatch
DETECTIVES hunting a murdering serial rapist will appeal for help on BBC’s Crimewatch programme. There has been no major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder and rape of Michelle Samaraweera, 35, since forensic evidence linked
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Cllr Wheeler should hang his head in shame
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 the plans
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OLYMPICS: Investigation finds '£100million accounts discrepancy'
AN investigation has been launched into "irregularities" at the London Development Agency (LDA) after a gap of up to £100million was reportedly found in its Olympic accounts. A team of forensic accountants from KPMG was called in to locate
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WOODFORD GRN: Street divided over hanging baskets
By KERRY MAGORIAN SHOPKEEPERS say they are being neglected by the council as a road is divided over its floral displays. Hanging baskets are supposed to bring a smile a face and a splash of colour to a street, but in Snakes Lane East
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EPPING: Girls attempt to break world record by sleeping
MORE than 40 girls slept in a village hall to raise money for charity and help break a world record. The Brownies from Epping, Coopersale and Waltham Abbey all came together at Stonards Hill Scout Hut in Epping to take part in the Giant Sleepover
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STH WOODFORD: Troubled nightspot's licence under review
D-DAY has finally arrived for controversial night spot Funky Mojoes as its licence goes back for review following months of anticipation. After a decision by the licensing sub committee to reduce the trading hours of the bar on South Woodford
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O’s Big Ben will make a lot of noise
IF ORIENT want to be strong at the back next season then big, loud, boxing-mad defender Ben Chorley looks like the man for the job. The 26-year-old secured his dream move to London last Wednesday. And what he has to say about how he
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REDBRIDGE: Debtors in need of free advice
REDBRIDGE would be one of the worst affected boroughs in the capital if free debt advice was no longer available, according to a new report. People seeking advice from the charity Capitalise in Redbridge have an average debt of £11,498, which
