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WANSTEAD: Charity receives Vodafone boost
A WANSTEAD charity set up by two london cab drivers has been given a much needed boost by the Vodafone Foundation. Since February, many charities have submitted requests for funding to their local Vodafone store, which offer grants to ensure
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NAZEING: Dead fish found in lake sparks safety fears
DEAD fish have been found in a lake, sparking fears that the water could be polluted. Nazeing Parish Councillor Edward Culling found nine dead fish in Rushey Mead lake on Nazeing New Road, and contacted the Environment Agency about the matter
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LEYTON: Man stabbed
A MAN was taken to hospital after being stabbed in Leyton. Police were called to Coronation Gardens, off High Road, at 8.30pm on Thursday. Officers discovered a 20-year-old with stab wounds and he was rushed to hospital. He has since
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EPPING: Disabled woman helped by volunteer gardeners
KEEN gardeners helped cut back hedges and remove weeds from a garden belonging to a disabled lady. The Volunteers from Mow and Grow took their tools to Epping to help the woman who was unable to carry out her own gardening. The team,
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EPPING: American themed fete will raise money to buy play equipment
A SCHOOL is trying to raise money to fund a new play area by holding an American themed fete. Pupils from Ivy Chimneys school in Epping will be dressing up as famous American people at the event on July 4. The Friends of Ivy Chimneys
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ILFORD: Teenager stabbed in the chest outside Sainsbury's
A TEENAGER was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the chest in Ilford. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 24, on the forecourt of Sainsbury’s off Winston Way and Roden Street at around 1.15pm. An 18-year-old was taken to an East London
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WALTHAM FOREST: Independent panel reviewing council contracts
AN INDEPENDENT panel has begun reviewing all council contracts due to long-term management failings and abuse of the system. The panel has been set up because the authority admits it has failed to control staff who regularly broke rules to
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REDBRIDGE: Burglary prevention packs issued as break-ins soar
RESIDENTS are being offered free burglary prevention packs as break-ins soar across the borough. The bundles, which include tips and advice on how to protect your home, are being distributed after Redbridge Council warned that residents are
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Fond memories of life in Nissen huts
THOUSANDS of east Londoners were left homeless during the Second World War when their houses fell victim to the Blitz. The result was hundreds of temporary “Nissen huts”, many of which were built along Whipps Cross Road in Leytonstone.
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WALTHAMSTOW: Fete next weekend
A FETE will be held at a Walthamstow primary school next Saturday (4). Thorpe Hall School, in Hale End Road, will host the event, which will include tombola, an inflatables game, an auction, a gladiator challenge, a coconut shy and more.
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REDBRIDGE: Green targets smashed again
By KERRY MAGORIAN REDBRIDGE residents have proven themselves to be green by smashing recycling targets for the second year running. The council has extended a big thank you as objectives were beaten again for 2008/2009, with 27.5 per cent
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LEYTON: First pictures of murderer published
THIS is the teenager who murdered 17-year-old Michael Wright over a £15 debt. Bradley Walters-Stewart, 16, of Forest Lane, Stratford, plunged a knife into the stomach of Michael Wright near Maryland Station on February 19. A jury found
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Dog walkers required to cut crime
By KERRY MAGORIAN POLICE are calling on dog walkers to help them cut crime as a new intitative is launched in Woodford Bridge. The scheme, which takes its inspiration from Neighbourhood Watch groups, is inviting local dog walkers interested
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EPPING FOREST: Next Chamber of Commerce business breakfast to be held
EPPING Forest Chamber of Commerce is inviting local companies to its next business over breakfast meeting. Two guest speakers will talk at the event, to be held at the Bell Hotel, in Epping High Road, from 7am to 9.15am, on Tuesday, July 21. Cllr
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WANSTEAD: Another school with suspected swine flu
HEALTH authorities are warning that swine flue may have spread even further, as a student at Wanstead High School awaits test results. If confirmed, the latest case at the school in Redbridge Lane West would bring the total in the borough to
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Water voles being monitored along river
WATER voles are being monitored by a group of volunteers who are carrying out a survey in the area. The group, who have learning disabilities, are carrying out the project at the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey, with help from the Wildlife Trust
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LEYTON: Teachers to strike over trust plan
TEACHERS will strike over plans to take a Leyton secondary school out of local authority (LEA) control. National Union of Teachers (NUT) members at Norlington School for Boys voted unanimously to walkout on Thursday, July 2. Governors
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EPPING: Thousands sign up for charity race
TIME is running out to sign up for a charity fun run next month. The Epping Forest Race for Life helps raise money for Cancer Research and is being held at North Weald Airfield on July 15. Marketing and Communications manager Louise
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WALTHAMSTOW: Police seek man over attempted murder
POLICE believe a man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder may be in Walthamstow. Rohan Crooks is suspected of driving a car at a group of men he and one of his friends had beeen fighting with in Oxford. The Lexus mounted the pavement
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Orient new boy relishing new challenge
LEYTON ORIENT'S new signing Adrian Petulea believes he can make a big impact at Brisbane Road after making the step up to League One by signing from Lincoln City earlier this week. The Romanian forward scored 11 goals in League Two last season, and he
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WANSTEAD: 100-year-old spinster gets forgotten medal
A SELFLESS spinster enjoyed a double celebration today (Friday) when she received a long-awaited war medal on her 100th birthday. Ivy Evans, of Blake Hall Road, Wanstead, was joined at her hospital bedside on Friday by friends celebrating her
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West Ham boss hails Jiminez arrival
HAMMERS boss Gianfranco Zola believes new signing Luis Jiminez will have the club's fans in raptures when he pulls on the famous claret and blue shirt next season. Jiminez, nicknamed the Wizard, completed his season-long loan move from Inter Milan earlier
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Hammers youngster pens deal
WEST HAM youngster Tony Brookes has signed his first professional contract with the club. Brookes joined West Ham when he was just eight years old, and, now 18, all the hard work over the past ten years has paid off handsomly with the award of a one-year
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WALTHAMSTOW: Another sex attack close to murder scene
ANOTHER sex attacker has struck close to where a serial rapist strangled Michelle Samaraweera. A woman was followed along Courtney Place after getting off a train at St James Street station at around 1.15am. The man, who was carrying a large grey/blue
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ONGAR: Vet denies horse measuring scandal
A VET has defended his reputation after being accused of incorrectly measuring show horses. Marc Auerbach from Oak Equine in Ongar has been removed from the Joint Measurement Board's (JMB) list of recommended measurers after concerns were raised
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WALTHAM FOREST: Cash grants available for community groups
COMMUNITY groups can apply for a £500 grant. Bottled water company ICENI is offering the cash grants to groups for projects which encourage people to get active. An ICENI spokeswoman said: “The fund aims to support participation in sport or activity
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STH WOODFORD: Business as usual at troubled nightspot
RESIDENTS say they are bitterly disappointed that Funky Mojoes will continue trading as usual while they appeal against a second decision to reduce their opening hours. After a stormy meeting at Ilford Town Hall yesterday (Thursday), Redbridge's
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LEARNING FOR LIFE: UEL lecturer wins prestigious award
A UNIVERSITY of East London (UEL) lecturer has won a prestigious £10,000 fellowship for her teaching methods. Dr Christina Draganova, a senior computing and engineering lecturer, will be given a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy
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REDBRIDGE: Jackson impersonator mourns death of King of Pop
A MICHAEL Jackson impersonator is on his way to Los Angeles to join a vigil in honour of the King of Pop, who has died of a suspected cardiac arrest. Worried friends have not been able to reach the performer, known only as Navi. He is
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CHINGFORD: IDS vows not to claim for second home
Iain Duncan Smith has vowed not to claim for a second home allowance in the wake of the MPs expenses scandal. The member for Chingford and Woodford Green is one of nine leading members of the Conservative party who have relinquished their right
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Boris to be scrutinised by MPs
MPs will scrutinise the performance of London mayor Boris Johnson and his team. Members voted in favour of setting up a regional select committee by a majority of 92. Leader of the House Harriet Harman said the body will make the Greater
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WALTHAM FOREST: Residents among unhappiest in London
WALTHAM Forest residents are among the least satisifed with their local area in London, according to a Government survey. The national survey, carried out by the Communtiies and Local Government department, saw half a million people asked how
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WOODFORD GRN: Charity cyclists in a spin
TWENTY-FOUR bank staff had a wheely good time raising more than £5,000 for a vital charity for sick youngsters. Barclays Commercial staff got pedaling on static cycles in the grounds of Haven House Children's Hospice, in the High Road, Woodford
