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WALTHAM ABBEY: Abbey Gardens voted one of the best parks in the UK

Waltham Abbey Gardens has been given prestigious Green Heritage site status for third year running, one of just 46 sites across England and Wales to get the top rating. Judged by Keep Britain Tidy, the Abbey Gardens join the Gunpowder Mills

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EPPING: Three hour wait for Tamiflu

FLU friends collecting antiviral medication for swine flu sufferers have been faced with a three hour wait at the only collection point in West Essex. Mother of one Jo Antony, 35 from Buckhurst Hill tried to collect Tamiflu for her 21 month

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STH WOODFORD: Residents join campaign for subway clean up

RESIDENTS have backed a campaign for the “desperately needed” clean up of a South Woodford subway. After Councillor Felicity Banks was last week told by Transport for London (TFL) that they could not extend funding for the regeneration of George

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WALTHAMSTOW: Lib Dem leader accuses Labour of "politicising" fun day

A ROW has broken out over accusations that the Labour party deliberately “politicised” Saturday's event to celebrate the opening of the Arcade site. The long-vacant site, on the corner of Hoe Street and High Street, is now open to temporary

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STAPLEFORD ABBOTTS: Police ask for information after daytime burglary

Police are appealing for information after burglars stole cash, jewellery and watches from a home in Tysea Hill on Thursday July 23. The burglary occurred between 7.15am and 11pm after thieves forced open the front door to the house. Anyone with

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STH WOODFORD: Petitions out for shoppers to sign

TRADERS are urging shoppers to sign their petition in a last-ditch attempt to stop CCTV being used on their street to catch people flouting parking rules. The petitions have been in businesses along George Lane, South Woodford, since Friday, as shopkeepers

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REDBRIDGE: Carnival queen and princess winners revealed

THIS year's Redbridge carnival queen and princesses have been chosen. Four lucky entrants were selected to become the borough's unofficial 'Royal family' during a dazzling contest at Redbridge College. After a tense debate between a

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EPPING: Pre-school closed without warning

PARENTS have been left trying to find places for their children to go to school after a pre-school was closed without warning. Around 25 children attended Little Ark pre-school in Coopersale and parents were informed by letter that the school

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ONGAR: Police appeal for help in tracking down thief

ESSEX police have appealed for help after cash and a pair of hedge trimmers were stolen from a home in Ongar on Thursday evening (July 23). The burglary occurred between 10pm and 10.30pm when thieves got into the house through an insecure conservatory

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FYFIELD: Missing taxi driver declared dead

A TAXI driver who vanished mysteriously from his home in Fyfield two years ago has been declared legally dead by a coroner. David Venables, 68, from Moreton Road, disappeared after leaving his family home on Friday, June 29. He was last

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WALTHAM ABBEY: Jermain Defoe wrongly arrested

FOOTBALL star Jermain Defoe was wrongly arrested and locked in a cell after a blunder by Essex Police. The Tottenham Hotspur and England striker was driving down Woodridden Hill, in Waltham Abbey, this morning (July 27) when officers pulled

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WOODFORD GRN: More than 100 events promised at festival

THIS year's Woodford Festival is on course to feature more than 100 events, organisers have claimed. The announcement comes as more details about the nine day series of music, arts, performances and activities have been released. Organiser

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LEYTONSTONE: Anti-swine flu measures in place at church

MEASURES to help prevent the spread of swine flu  have been introduced at a Leytonstone church as fears over a pandemic grow. During services at St John's Church, in Leytonstone High Road, ministers are no longer shaking hands with the

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WALTHAM FOREST: Summer of sporting fun begins

A SUMMER sports programme for children and young people began today (Monday). Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme (LOCSP) is running a wide variety of sports activities throughout the summer. A variety of sports are on offer across the borough

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WALTHAM ABBEY: Tributes paid to popular novelist and town stalwart

TRIBUTES have been paid to a romantic novelist and Waltham Abbey historian who passed away last month. Dinah Dean died on June 21, after a lengthy period of ill-health. Miss Dean was a prolific writer, who wrote 16 romantic novels for

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ONGAR: Hospital Blood testing service to move to Sports Club

BLOOD testing services from Ongar War Memorial Hospital will be switched to Love Lane Social and Sports Club while construction of a new heath centre takes place. The twice weekly sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from August

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LOUGHTON: Council forced to reconsider compensation for traders

TRADERS on a shopping parade hit by roadworks have welcomed a motion forcing the council to reconsider an offer of compensation. Shopkeepers along the Broadway, in Loughton, have also started a petition to put pressure on Epping Forest District

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STH WOODFORD: Autism charity joins campaign for Pentagon hacker

A SOUTH Woodford-based autism charity has joined the campaign to get the notorious Pentagon computer hacker tried in the UK. The UK Autism Foundation (UKAF), along with Sir Bob Geldof, Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Chrissy Hynde and Nick Hornby

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NORTH WEALD: Airfield could be used for 2012 Olympic Games

AN airfield could be used for the 2012 Olympic Games and help boost the local economy. The district council has been asked to consider using North Weald airfield as either a camping and caravan site, a park and ride system

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LEYTON: Police break up mass brawl

FIVE teenagers have been injured in what is believed to be a mass brawl. Police were called to reports of a major disturbance in Leyton High Road, near Coronation Gardens, at about 7.30pm yesterday (Sunday). On arrival, they found a

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EPPING FOREST: Mountaineer troop raise £11,500 for hospice

A TROOP of intrepid mountaineers climbed the three highest peaks in the country to raise money for a local charity. Frankie Bullion, and Lesley and Peter Nairne, from Buckhurst Hill, and Jacqui Turner, from Loughton were among the 18-strong group who

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REDBRIDGE: Rotary founder takes London-wide role

A REDBRIDGE Rotarian has set his sights on ending Polio as he becomes the District Governor for the capital. Martin Gudde, 53, who was the youngest founding member of Redbridge Rotary Club in 1981, has become the Rotary District Governor (DG

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LEYTON: Young film-makers to take movies to BFI

A GROUP of young people from a troubled Leyton estate are to present homemade three-minute films at the British Film Institute (BFI). Residents of the Beaumont estate, aged 15 to 22, spent a day learning how to use cameras and create storyboards

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Orient v Newcastle: In pictures

A selection of shots which prove the performance by Orient's players was no dream. Newcastle were run out of toon as 6-1 losers.

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WALTHAMSTOW: Community event offers healthy living help

A COMMUNITY fun day gave residents the chance to learn how to lead healthier lives. The Walthamstow Mela, held yesterday (Sunday), included a special “Change4Life” marquee with a virtual bike race and virtual kitchen. Local people were also able

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REDBRIDGE: Government says borough will get grant if it passes test, despite cash fears

THE Government has said it will consider giving Redbridge Council a £39 million housing grant for repairs on its dilapidated council houses, despite worries from a lobby group that the cash would never be handed over. Fears were raised by

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WEST HAM: Hammers touch down in Beijing

WEST HAM touched down in Beijing this morning (Monday) where they will take on fellow Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City in the Barclays Asia Trophy. A 23-man squad arrived in China and were greeted by hordes of fans and photographers

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Three charged after cash machine raid

THREE men have been charged in connection with the smash and grab of a cash machine in Temple Fortune at the weekend. Police arrested two men immediately after the raid at the Barclays bank in Finchley Road at about 3am on Saturday morning. A

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WHIPPS CROSS: Awards ceremony held for long-serving staff

STAFF at Whipps Cross University Hospital have been recognised for long service in a special awards ceremony. Those recognised include a couple, who met at the hospital and have worked there for a total of more than 90 years between them. Derek

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WOODFORD GRN: Bike theft teen slapped with curfew

A TEENAGE thief has been banned from leaving his home at night after he stole a mountain bike from a garage in Woodford Green. Police chased the 15-year-old through the streets of Woodford after the break-in at a home in Monkhams Avenue. The teen

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Spurs sunk by Celtic

Tottenham 0 Celtic 2 (Wembley Cup) TOTTENHAM followed up Friday's encouraging draw with European Champions Barcelona with a disappointing defeat to Celtic in the Wembley Cup yesterday. A strong Spurs side conceded two first half goals and failed

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WOODFORD GRN: Man arrested over burglary

A MAN from Finsbury Park is to appear in court following a burglary at a Woodford Green home. Jerome Mahoney, of Moray Road, is accused of breaking into a house on Kings Avenue on Monday, June 22. During the raid, a "number of household

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WHIPPS CROSS: Hospital launches Facebook page

WHIPPS Cross University Hospital is to bolster its Big Push appeal with a page on a social networking website. The Leytonstone hopsital is gathering support for the campaign, which aims to raise £350,000 for equipment and services in the maternity

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WOODFORD GRN: Council threaten builders over delayed community centre

A BUILDING firm could be fined by Redbridge Council for taking too long to finish constructing a controversial community centre. The James Leal Centre, in Woodford Green's Ray Park, was supposed to open earlier this month but now may not be