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WALTHAMSTOW: Television appeal to catch killer serial rapist
POLICE have made an appeal on Crimewatch for information leading to the capture of Michelle Samaraweera's killer. Following the release of an e-fit of the suspect earlier today (Monday) investigating officer Detective Inspector Stewart Hill
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BUCKHURST HILL: Much-loved councillor dies
TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of a much-loved councillor and community stalwart. Malcolm Woollard, who had lived in the same house, in Chestnut Close, Buckhurst Hill since 1937, lost his year-long battle to cancer, at the age of 79 last
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Super-fit 60-year old runs five marathons in five days
A SIXTY year-old father-of-two has defied the odds - and his many doubters - by completing a staggering five marathons in five days. Daniel Dancygier lost more than two stone during the incredible feat, which has so far raised more than £2,000
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EPPING: Final plans are unveiled for new school and flats development
The final plans to redevelop the current St John's School site with a new development of 149 flats and a new school on green belt land have been met with mixed reactions by residents. The scheme has been in the planning for over a decade, but has
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council's senior management to be 'transformed'
THE council's senior management structure is set to undergo a major overhaul following a review this month. A detailed report will be put before the cabinet on July 7 and the changes could see a reduction in the number of senior management
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NORTH WEALD: Dangerous swings removed from play park following accident
MOTHERS are calling for new play equipment to be put back into an empty park after dangerous swings were removed following an accident. It was reported that a child was injured after she was on a swing which broke and fell down at the Queen's Road play
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STH WOODFORD: Balloons mark nursery anniversary
MORE than 200 balloons were released to celebrate the 45th birthday of a popular nursery school. Forty youngsters from Woodford Pre-school Playgroup, High Road, South Woodford, took part in a toddle in nearby George Lane to mark the anniversary
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Barca star: I could play for Hammers
BARCELONA forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has hinted that he could return to English football with West Ham. The Icelandic international revealed there was 'plenty of interest' from English clubs and said a return to England, where he made his name
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DAGGERS TALK: Gills in for Daggers' hitman
GILLINGHAM are preparing a £150,000 offer for Dagenham and Redbridge's star striker Paul Benson, according to reports. The Sun claims the Gills are ready to swoop for the forward, who has scored 60 goals for the Daggers in 140 games. Benson remained
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STH WOODFORD: Autism charity gains support of MPs
FIFTY-ONE MPs have backed calls for greater support for carers in the UK. Ilford North MP Lee Scott tabled an early day motion (EDM) calls for a substantial increase in the allowance for all carers looking after children and adults with autism and
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STH WOODFORD: Old fashioned sweet shop a hit with all ages
Being a young a kid in a candy shop is a distant memory for most of us. But as a Victorian-style confectioners opens its doors in South Woodford, residents with a sweet tooth get to enjoy a sugary trip into taste bud nostalgia. Crystal
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WALTHAMSTOW: E-fit released of killer serial rapist
THIS is the face of the man who police believe murdered a woman and raped two others in Walthamstow. The partially-clothed body of Michelle Samaraweera, a Sri Lankan national, was found in a children's playground in Kelmscott Leisure Centre
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CHINGFORD: Fitness instructor was "victim of racial discrimination"
A FITNESS instructor who claims he lost his job because of racial discrimination has been awarded more than £23,000 by his former employer in an out-of-court settlement. Naveed Bari, 35, of Broadmead Road, Woodford, was until July 25 last year
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REDBRIDGE: Olympic medallist awards students for their gold standards
AN OLYMPIC medallist praised students for their gold standards last week at an annual awards ceremony. Tessa Sanderson CBE, who has competed in six Olympic Games and won gold in javelin in 1984, presented 50 students at Redbridge College with
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ABRIDGE: Eight-bedroom house could be knocked down
AN eight bedroom house which was built without planning permission on Green Belt land is set to be knocked down. The property on New Farm Drive in Abridge is used for a family run cattery and kennel business called Chalet Kennels. A
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WALTHAM FOREST: Anti-gang schemes under threat
VITAL initiatives aimed at preventing young people joining gangs face an uncertain future. Funding for the projects, which target teenagers under threat from violent street culture, is due to run out in the next three years. Former London mayor
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council leader pledges to make borough better
COUNCIL leader Chris Robbins has vowed to make Waltham Forest a better place following the publication of a Government survey showing the borough's residents are among the least satisfied with their area in London. The national survey, carried out by
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HIGHAMS PARK: Charity cricket match held for school
A CHARITY cricket match has been held in aid of a Highams Park school. To raise funds for Joseph Clarke School for the Visually Impaired, in Vincent Road, Buckhurst Hill Cricket Club played Joseph Clarke Invitation XI in a special sponsored match.
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MATCHING GREEN: WI enjoy 90th anniversary in style.
The annual garden party by the group helped to mark a special anniversary as the group turned 90 this month. The match took place at the home of the Matching WI president, Mrs Jean Morgan at her home in Little Faggoters. She welcomed guests with
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SNARESBROOK: Charities benefit as Rotary elects new president
SNARESBROOK and Wanstead Rotary club celebrated a successful year by electing of a new president and handing out cash to numerous worthy charities. The annual dinner was held at Chigwell Golf Club, where Parmeet Singh thanked club members,
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EPPING: College students sail into success
Epping Forest College students with learning and physical difficulties had a whale of a time performing "tales from the Ocean" for crowds at the Borders Lane college. The Preparation for Life and Work students put on the show, in the form of a medley
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WALTHAMSTOW: Protest to be held over youth unemployment
A PROTEST march is to be held to speak out against job cuts and rising unemployment among young people. Campaign group Youth Fight for Jobs called the demonstration, to begin at Waltham Forest College on July 4 and finishing with a rally in
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Surgery campaigners prepare to take their fight to Secretary of State
People in Waltham Abbey fighting to keep a popular surgery have said they will go all the way to the top to overturn the decision to close it by the PCT. The patients of the Sun Street Surgery in Waltham Abbey said they were furious that they
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WALTHAMSTOW: Warning about lottery scam
A LOTTERY scam is operating in Walthamstow, a concerned resident has warned. Lynne Galbraith, of Chingford, received a call from a man telling her she had won £250,000 on the Australian lottery, which she had never entered. The man told
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HIGHAMS PARK: Blind student impresses DJ
A RADIO DJ has paid a special visit to a Highams Park school. DJ Shak, of Club Asia, visited Joseph Clarke School for the Visually Impaired, in Vincent Road, after 15-year-old student Naqi Shah wrote to him to tell him about himself and the
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LEYTONSTONE: GCSE art students showcase work
SECONDARY school students have showed off their artistic talent with an end of year exhibition. The GCSE students, who attend Leytonstone School, in Colworth Road, displayed their project work at the exhibition on June 23. Barry Charles, head of
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WALTHAMSTOW: Hear the sounds of the 70s on Saturday
A PRIMARY school is organising a 70s night, which will take place on Saturday (4) in Walthamstow. The event, organised by Henry Maynard Primary School Parent Teacher Association, will feature a DJ playing 45in singles from the 70s and live music from
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Jerry Springer guest of honour at Waltham Abbey town show
This years Waltham Abbey Town Show had a distinctive American flavour, with a guest appearance by former talk show host Jerry Springer. To see more pictures click here He took time out of his busy schedule, including a stint in a west-end
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CHINGFORD: Volunteers needed to help elderly
AN ORGANISATION which assists elderly, disabled and lonely people is appealing for more volunteers. Chingford Christian Care's Help on Call scheme aims to provide help with transport, DIY, shopping and odd jobs to those who need it most.
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WOODFORD GRN: Volunteers garden for charity
A BUNCH of selfless bankers got green fingered preparing for a charity garden fete. Twenty Barclays workers from across east London spent two days varnishing benches, clearing paths and raking up grass at Haven House Children's Hospice, in High Road
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EPPING: How many councillors does it take to move a bench?
HUNDREDS of pounds could be spent attempting to move benches which were installed facing a road. The seats on the green at Church Hill, Epping line the grass along the side of the road facing the traffic going past, rather than the green area. Following
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WALTHAMSTOW: Police launch CCTV appeal
CCTV images have been released of youths wanted in connection with a robbery in Walthamstow. Police are trying to trace five young men caught on camera on May 5 in a bid to clamp down on robbery, which is a priority in the borough. The robbery
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REDBRIDGE: Housing officers to supply progress reports
REDBRIDGE Homes will have to report to councillors regularly after missing out on millions of pounds following a disappointing watchdog inspection. The organisation, which manages 7,000 council houses across the borough, is hoping to negotiate a re-inspection
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DISTRICT: Youth Council seeks nominations
EPPING Forest Youth Council is looking for candidates to stand in their upcoming elections. The group, which comprises of young people between the ages of 13 and 19 living in the Epping Forest district, will hold their second youth elections
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REDBRIDGE: Youngsters design new parks
By KERRY MAGORIAN REDBRIDGE youngsters have proved that designing parks is childs' play and they lend a hand to a major investment programme. Young people from across the borough showcased their skills by helping design ten new play parks
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WOODFORD GRN: Charity cricket match with celebrity players
INTERNATIONAL stars of sport and show business will be taking part in a celebrity cricket match in aid of Woodford Green's Haven House Children’s Hospice. Well-known faces taking part include Sri Lanka’s most successful fast bowler Chaminda Vaas,
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REDBRIDGE: Musical searches for talented performers
A FANTASTIC theatre workshop is searching for budding stars to perform in its latest production. Lets Make a Musical is putting on a version of the hit West End show Hairspray at Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green, this August.
