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BUCKHURST HILL: Trekking the Andes for ectopic awareness
A CHARITY account handler who fought back from the heartbreak of an ectopic pregnancy is going on a sponsored trek in South America to raise awareness of the condition. Charlotte Caley, 30, from Buckhurst Hill, has set off to Peru where she
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ILFORD: More than 300 cannabis plants seized during police raid
MORE than 300 cannabis plants have been seized by police during a raid on a house in Ilford. The haul, which was discovered at a property in Hertford Road yesterday morning has an estimated street value of £42,000. Officers also seized
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LOUGHTON: Pupils enjoy day in the sun for charity
Pupils at Roding Valley School decked themselves out in Yellow to enjoy a sunshine-themed day while raising money for Haven House Children's Hospice. They donated cash and wore one item of yellow clothing, doughnuts and cakes were made and
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LOUGHTON: Ramjanally case adjourned
A MAN who was charged with perverting he course of justice after telling the police he had been abducted at knifepoint, will stand trial at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday, December 7. Noor Ramjanally, 36, of Valley Hill in Loughton was arrested
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WANSTEAD: Pupils attend screening of controversial new film at 10 Downing Street
TWO BUDDING young film critics from Wanstead High School paid a visit to 10 Downing Street to attend the screening of a controversial new documentary. Year 12 students Nadeem George and Taaibah Khurshid joined sixth formers from schools across
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LEYTON: Former Waltham Forest mayor dies aged 72
A FORMER Waltham Forest mayor and long-time advocate of equal rights for immigrants has died at the age of 72. Denise Liunberg was born in Mid Glamorgan, Wales in 1937 and moved to London at the age of 17, where she worked as a book keeper
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LOUGHTON: Two charged over fatal crash
TWO men have been charged over a road crash that claimed the life of a passenger. Claire Glaskin, 50, from Ware, Hertfordshire, was certified dead at the scene when the Ford Mondeo she was a passenger in was struck by several cars on the M11, near Loughton
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WALTHAM FOREST: Leaseholders win latest legal battle with Ascham Homes
A TRIBUNAL has ruled yet again that leaseholders will not have to pay thousands of pounds for home improvements about which they were not consulted. But the council's property manager is not giving up and is now considering taking the battle
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CHIGWELL: Homes for Green Belt scheme hangs in the balance
PLANS for 90 new homes on a plot of green belt land are in the balance after councillors deferred a decision. Two applications are pending for 21 flats at the front of the Jennikings garden centre site, in Manor Road, Chigwell, and 69 homes at the
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WALTHAM FOREST: Health service takes part in blood pressure event
THE health service in Waltham Forest took part in the biggest blood pressure testing event in the UK. Events hosted by NHS Waltham Forest took place across the borough during Know Your Numbers week, encouraging residents to have their blood
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LOUGHTON: Medal success at UK School Games
SPORTING success was on track for Davenant Foundation School pupils at the UK School Games. Edward Bird, 15, and Stephanie Hahn, 17, who were selected to represent the East of England at the Cardiff-based games, both won medals at the prestigious event
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SNARESBROOK: Opening of new crossing brings four year campaign to an end
HUNDREDS of children can finally walk to school in safety after a pedestrian crossing was installed on a dangerous stretch of road - bringing a four year campaign to an end. Parents and staff at Forest School had battled since January 2006
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LOUGHTON: New centre for the blind opened by Vicki Michelle
'ALLO 'Allo star Vicki Michelle was on hand to open a new resource centre for blind and visually impaired people. The centre, at Loughton Library, in Traps Hill, is run by the Essex Blind Charity, and offers a wide-range of visual aids to make people's
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LEYTON: Countryside Live event to take place
CHILDREN from seven schools across Waltham Forest are to be given a rare to chance to experience life in the countryside without leaving London. Countryside Live is to come to Leyton Marsh and will give a total of 3,000 children from around London
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CHINGFORD: Medic released from Sri Lanka has 'no regrets'
A MEDIC who was released from a Sri Lankan camp after getting caught up in the conflict says she has no regrets and would do it all again. Damilvany Gnanakumar, of Hungerdown in Chingford, worked alongside doctors treating injured civilians
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WALTHAM FOREST: Iconic buildings open doors to public
HISTORIC and architecturally exciting buildings in the borough will be opened up for a weekend for residents to view. The 'Open House London' event is this weekend showcasing 700 buildings of local interest to Londoners completely for free.
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WANSTEAD: £600,000 street improvement project has been completed
MORE than £600,000 worth of street improvements have been made in Wanstead to encourage people to swap cars for foot power. Extra lighting, improved pavements and safer pedestrian crossings have all be introduced in the area around the High
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WALTHAM ABBEY: World's "ugliest" dog finally finds loving home
ET's future has changed from a shaggy dog story into a happy tail now the unusual looking pooch has finally found a loving new home. Back in July the Guardian reported that the Mexican hairless was finding trouble getting a home because of
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LEYTONSTONE: Family remembers 'Wizard on the Wing'
Amateur footballer Leon Joseph became a local hero during his days at Leytonstone FC in the 1940s and '50s, and was dubbed the Bobby Moore of his time. CLAIRE HACK speaks to his three children and former Leytonstone FC supporter Roy Dart about
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Chance to take a one-off tour of historic site
Explosive and historical enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend as the Gunpowder park opens it's doors for a special full guided tour. The one-off chance to tour the sites' 222-acres of parkland takes place this Sunday (September 20) and gives
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WALTHAMSTOW: Bangladeshi TV station investigated by Ofcom
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into allegations that a Bangladeshi television station based in Walthamstow broke broadcasting regulations. Channel S, based in Clifford Road, is accused of charging organisations to air fundraising appeals
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GRANGE HILL: District By-election candidates announced
The two nominees for the district council's Grange Hill ward have been announced, following the death of long-serving councillor David Bateman last month. Cllr Gavin Chambers, who won a seat on the Buckhurst Hill Parish Council for the Lib Dems last
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WEST HAM: Hammers bring in striker Franco
WEST HAM have completed the signing of Mexico striker Guillermo Franco. The move is allowed to go through after the summer transfer window has shut because the 32-year-old became a free agent after his deal with La Liga side Villarreal expired at the
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WANSTEAD/REDBRIDGE: Planning law change could put historic buildings 'at risk'
CONSERVATIONISTS fear dozens of historic buildings across Redbridge will put at risk if a proposed change to planning law comes into force. The Wanstead Society and the Counties Residents Association (CRA) have issued a joint statement condemning the
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CHINGFORD: Child seat safety check to take place
A CHILD car seat safety checking event is to be held at the Low Hall Sainsbury's store. The council's road safety section will be carrying out the checks to make sure children are not at increased risk of harm in an accident because of improperly installed
