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LOUGHTON: Broadway scheme could cost council extra in compensation
AS the multi-million pound regeneration project for a shopping precinct draws to a close the District Council is facing a hefty extra bill to help compensate traders for disruption. Progress on the Broadway Enhancement Scheme, in Loughton, has been
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WALTHAMSTOW: Caustic soda rapist's sentences increased
Two men involved in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl who was doused in caustic soda at the end of her "nightmare ordeal" have had their jail sentences increased by the Court of Appeal. Three judges in London ruled the terms being served
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LOUGHTON: Police investigate "Deliberate" flat fire
A joint police and fire investigation is underway after crews were called to a suspicious blaze in a second floor flat in Loughton this morning (Thursday June 2). Two crews were called to a second floor flat in Roxwell House in Valley Hill,
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WALTHAM FOREST: Carer meets ministers at House of Commons
A CARER met ministers at the House of Commons to tell them about the work she does. Naima Choudhury, from Walthamstow, took her cause to the corridors of power when she met with MPs and Ministers at a parliamentary reception to mark this year's Carers
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WALTHAM FOREST: Plans to integrate council with health service
PROPOSALS are to be put forward to integrate healthcare provision into the local authority. Following a meeting of the council's overview and scrutiny committee, recommendations will be made to the cabinet to create joint functions within NHS Waltham
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REDBRIDGE: Charity footballers put on grand show
A GROUP of plucky footballers raised more than £1,000 for a popular community centre. A fantastic atmosphere greated the 100 players and 120 spectators forturned out in the sunshine for Redbridge Redbridge Jewish Community Centre's five-a-side
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WALTHAM FOREST: Twins gather for a family fun day
A FUNDAY for twins, triplets and their families was held on Sunday. The annual summer event was organised by the Forest Twins and Triplets Club to bring families together. Held at The Girl Guide Campsite, in Chigwell Row, Essex, there
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LEYTON: Cannabis grower loses landmark legal battle
A DISABLED former rock drummer charged with growing cannabis has lost a landmark legal challenge against his prosecution. Edwin Stratton, 43, who suffers from a severe gluten allergy and claims to need cannabis to alleviate his symptoms, was
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CHINGFORD: Volunteers raise money for cancer charity
A BIRTHDAY celebration inspired charity workers to dress up as characters from a film to raise money for cancer sufferers. Lynda Kavalliero, Mary Jenkins and Jackie Joseph all donned school uniforms as characters from the movie St Trinians,
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Royal Mail workers to go on further strikes
POSTAL workers are holding fresh strikes as the row over jobs and services continues. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said action said delivery staff would take action on July 8, followed by distribution workers on July 9 and mail centre staff
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CHINGFORD: Community sports day a success
A COMMUNITY sports day on Chingford Plain attracted many families for a day of fun events. About 20 adults and 20 children gathered on Sunday June 21, for an informal sports day. The afternoon saw three-legged, egg and spoon, running, sack and relay
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EPPING FOREST: Confirmed swine flu cases up to six
The number of people suffering from the potentially deadly H1N1 virus in West Essex has risen to six, it has been confirmed today. In May, The Guardian reported that a couple from North Weald in their 30's had contracted the potentially fatal
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WALTHAM FOREST: Talking newspaper celebrates anniversary
A CHARITY which provides talking newspapers for the blind celebrated its 30th anniversary last week. The Waltham Forest Talking Newspaper Association is staffed entirely by volunteers who record weekly 60-minute audio tapes of local news from
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DISTRICT: Council fails to respond to gypsy consultation
THOUSANDS of responses to the gypsy and traveller consultation have still not been considered as the district council has failed to agree an extended deadline with the government. The district council was given a deadline for this month to respond to
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ALDERSBROOK: Teen dies in hit-and-run on zebra crossing
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was killed in a hit-and-run collision. Mohammed Siraj Bhurya was using a pedestrian crossing in High Street North, Manor Park, at 12.10am on Tuesday April 7 when he was knocked down.
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Olympians come to town
PUPILS were treated to an audience with Olympians Mark Foster and Jason Gardener as they celebrated the launch of Lloyds TSB National School Sport week at the SCORE centre in Leyton. More than 600 children gathered for a special opening ceremony
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REDBRIDGE: "Living incarnation of the king of pop" speaks of his grief
THE death of singing sensation Michael Jackson has made international headlines, but 5,500 miles from Neverland one fan is feeling the effects more than most. While millions mourn the death of the foremost icon of showbiz, a dedicated follower
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WALTHAM FOREST: Government to decide future of rail line
THE Government is considering whether to terminate the franchise of the company which runs a busy rail line running through Waltham Forest. The Department for Transport is deciding who should run the Chingford to Liverpool Street line in the
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CHIGWELL: Pressure grows for lorry park to be made permanent
CALLS for a temporary Olympic lorry park to be made permanent have drawn concerns from some quarters. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) gained permission to set up a temporary site to house 129 lorries earlier this year at a site just off
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LEYTON: Trust school recommendation delayed
DISCUSSION of controversial plans to merge three Leyton schools has been delayed. Norlington School for Boys, George Mitchell School and Beaumont Primary School are expected to be amalgamated into a single “trust school”, run by the Institute of Education
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ORIENT: New striker Patulea talks
ROMANIAN Adrian Patulea, 24, was dubbed The Count at last club Lincoln City, and now he wants the goals to make him Count Score-a-Lot of Brisbane Road. Boss Geraint Williams has signed him on a free transfer for two years. Last season, the striker
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WALTHAMSTOW: Historic celebration of AV Roe flight next Sunday
AN exact replica of the first ever British designed and built aircraft will be exhibited in Walthamstow next Sunday, marking 100 years anniversary since its historic maiden flight. On July 13, 1909, Manchester-born Alliot Verdon Roe became the first
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ORIENT: Getting ready for new season
ORIENT are back in pre-season training. The new-look, slimmed-down squad joined up this week, as boss Geraint Williams gears up for his first full season in charge. Two of his new signings, defender Ben Chorley and forward Adrian Patulea, introduced
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REDBRIDGE: Have your say on dental care
RESIDENTS are being asked to help shape the future of dental services by taking part in a borough-wide survey commissioned by NHS Redbridge (NHSR). The survey will allow NHSR to find out more about the levels of dental disease in the borough
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LOUGHTON: Police appeal for eyewitness to crash
Essex Police are asking four young people in their 20's who were seen enjoying a picnic close to the scene of a crash to come forward as witnesses. The appeal comes after a collision between a scrambler bike and a Silver Nissan Micra in Westall Road
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EPPING: Armed officers called after reports of man brandishing a weapon
Police are appealing for help after armed officers were called to Epping on Tuesday night (June 30) following reports that a man was brandishing a weapon after an argument. Officers, including an armed response team were called to a property in Hemnall
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REDBRIDGE: Posties demand protection from predatory pooches
POSTAL workers are demanding legislation with teeth that protects them from savage dog attacks. Currently the Dangerous Dogs Act does not apply on private property so any of our brave posties that get injuried on their rounds are unable to
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LEYTONSTONE: Man stabbed and attacked with acid
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked with acid and stabbed in the back. Police in are appealing for information and witnesses following the attack, which took place in Marchant Road at about 2am. The victim
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WALTHAMSTOW: St James St library sell-off plan provokes new row
LIBERAL Democrat group leader John Macklin has vowed to oppose the selling off of the former St James St library building. Labour council leader Cllr Robbins was hoping to site a drug treatment centre in the building, in Coppermill Lane, but
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STH WOODFORD: Pastor's daughter set for stardom
THE DAUGHTER of a South Woodford pastor is set for stardom after landing a leading role in a hit Disney Channel show. Naomi Scott, 16, from Clayhall, whose father Chris Scott runs the Bridge Church, in Maybank Road, South Woodford, will star
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BUCKHURST HILL: Dog walker finds man trying to commit suicide
A WOMAN found a man suspected of trying to commit suicide in forest this morning (July 2) as she was walking her dog. Fiona Daniels, from Epping spotted the man sat in a car with the exhaust running into the window at around 7am. She
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Operatic society hits the high notes at 70
WEALTHY American socialite Tracy Lord finds herself torn between a jealous ex-husband, a somewhat bland fiancé and a roving reporter on the eve of her wedding night in Cole Porter’s witty musical High Society, which comes to the Kenneth More Theatre
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The renowned Crouch End Festival Chorus perform at the Barbican
What do Oasis, Katherine Jenkins and Ray Davies have in common? They have all performed with the Crouch End Festival Chorus, which, this year, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Something of a baby in the world of symphonic choirs, the CEFC have
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East London musician premieres new work at Hackney Empire
VOICES brought together in harmony are the trademark of Dalston composer and singer Helen Chadwick, who is holding a charity concert, Hackney Empire Sings, at the east London theatre this Sunday. The concert, as part of Hackney Proms, is a
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LEYTON: School doors close as picket starts
TEACHERS were picketing a Leyton school this morning (Thursday) in protest against trust status. Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) gathered outside Norlington School, in Norlington Road. Under controversial plans, the school is expected
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Cornelius Cardew is celebrated at this year's Leytonstone Festival
IF you happen to see an orchestra performing on Leytonstone’s Green Man Roundabout on Saturday, July 11, fear not, you have not had too much sun, it is in fact a rare full-scale performance of Cornelius Cardew’s The Great Learning. The English
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Find out if you can go for that
TRASH Fashion is tipped to be the next best band to come out of Birmingham since Duran Duran – and the four-man group has adopted Limehouse as their London home. The Trash Fashion story is a colourful one. It may have started in the somewhat less than
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Walthamstow Forest’s got talent
FROM Bollywood to belly dancing, acoustic guitar to hip hop, Chingford’s Spirit of the Dance Fesitval will be simply overflowing with local talent next Sunday. Taking place in Ridgeway Park, the free community festival, which runs from 2pm-7pm, will
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LOUGHTON: College students help troubled youths with football programme
Epping forest College students are helping youths from deprived areas stay out of trouble and focused on sport as part of a special community scheme. The sports students took part in the "AIR Football" scheme, which provides youths aged 16
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Going on a bear hunt with author Michael Rosen
Swish, splash, squerch, sound the footsteps of a bear hunt and the trail leads to the Duchess Theatre this summer where Michael Rosen’s popular children’s book will be adapted for a season of daytime performances. Beginning life as oral folk poetry performed
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WALTHAM FOREST: Children treated for suspected swine flu
CHILDREN have been withdrawn from schools while being treated for suspected swine flu. Parents of children at Highams Park Children’s Day Nursery received a letter from the manager, Blerina Cani, to say that she had been informed by a parent
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WALTHAM FOREST: Borough 'one of noisiest in London'
MORE people complain about noisy neighbours in Waltham Forest than most other areas of London, it has been claimed. A total of 5,607 residents complained to the council about the issue last year, according to a new report. The figure apparently
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BARKINGSIDE: Author wows pupils with stories and songs
A CHILDREN'S novelist enthralled hundreds of pupils when he paid a visit to their school. Joe Craig, who is known for his popular Jimmy Coates series of books, went to King Solomon High School in Barkingside to talk about his work. Lesley
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REDBRIDGE: Cut in rents delayed by council
HARD-up tenants will be overcharged for rent during the next two months because Redbridge Council delayed passing on the benefits of an increased Government subsidy. Last year Whitehall chiefs announced a set cash sum for local authority housing
