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WEST HAM: Hammers crash out at Bolton
Bolton 3 West Ham 1 (Carling Cup third round) WEST HAM were dumped out of the Carling Cup by Bolton Wanderers after extra-time despite leading with just four minutes remaining of normal time. Herita Ilunga poked in the opener after Bolton failed
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WANSTEAD: Peace breakfast to be held at church
MORE than a hundred people - including police and faith leaders - are due to gather in Wanstead tomorrow morning (Wednesday) for a special 'peace breakfast.' The get together, at the United Reformed Church in Nightingale Lane, is part of Peace
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LEYTONSTONE: New plans to turn 'iconic villa' into flats
NEW plans are to go before the council to turn a historic Leytonstone villa into flats. The villa, which is in Whipps Cross Road and is deemed to have 'historic and architectural interest', was under threat of demolition at the end of 2008
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WHIPPS CROSS: Surgeon is pig-part player
A SURGEON devised a pioneering surgical procedure which uses pig parts to rebuild people’s abdomens. Whipps Cross University Hospital’s Pasquale Giordino fine-tuned the technique after being approached by a desperate patient. The woman suffered
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Sound Advice: Lots of jazz
IT'S a good week for those of you who like live jazz, with a series of cracking smooth shows across East London over the next few days. Nice (hoho!). What better way to start than with Leytonstone's East Side Jazz Club, which meets at the Lord Rookwood
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HIGH LAVER: Bronze age hoard uncovered by treasure hunters
AN inquest is to be heard tomorrow to decide the future of a valuable collection of Bronze age items found in a local field. The hoard, which is made of fragments of blades, tools, valuable coppers and ingots is up for grabs by museums after
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Hero saves family from blaze
A DAD-OF-TWO saved the life of a family trapped in a burning building by using his own ladder to rescue them. Stephen Blackman, 50, of Caneland Court in Waltham Abbey, was pasting up a billboard at Edmonton Green train station in north London
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CHINGFORD: Open day for parents and children
AN OPEN day for families is being held to promote extra school services available for children and parents. The council's extended services department ensures there are adequate after school clubs and activities for pupils and parenting support
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Shops near planned CCTV sites fear drop in trade
SHOPS located near the eight planned CCTV sites in George Lane fear the devices will scare off their passing trade. Businesses situated close to the new cameras - which are due to be installed within the next two months outside Pizza Express
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NAZEING: "Disgusting" yobs wreck brand new playground
LESS than three months after a new £50,000 playground was opened, it has already been attacked by vandals - to the anger of local parents. Nazeing’s only playground, in Hoe Lane, was opened in July by Epping Forest District Council Chairman Penny
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LOUGHTON: Anger over late licence for eatery
A MILKSHAKE bar will be a magnet for anti-social behaviour according to neighbours if plans for it to stay open until 2am, seven days a week, are approved. More than 70 people have signed a petition against the application by Cakes and Shakes, in
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LEYTONSTONE: Fall woman still critical
A WOMAN who fell from the roof a building in Leytonstone remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. Police were called at about 11.50am on September 18 (Friday) to reports of an altercation at a house in Fairlop Road, Leytonstone.
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ONGAR: Police and council officers shut illegal carwash
ENFORCEMENT officers swooped at the dodgy hand carwash site after months of legal wrangling with the owner. They pulled down canopies, confiscated cleaning equipment and cut off the electrictity and water to the Splendid car wash in Coopers Hill earlier
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WALTHAMSTOW: Moggie mauled by 'out of control' dog
A MUM is mourning the loss of her cat who was mauled to death by a pit-bull-type terrier. Maureeen Warren, of Shakespeare Road, Higham Hill, is devastated that 19-year-old 'Paddy-Whack' lost his life prematurely because of an irresponsible
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CHADWELL HEATH: Failed attempt to rob cash van in Sainsbury's car park
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man armed with a baseball bat tried to rob a cash in transit van in the car park of Sainsbury's supermarket in Chadwell Heath. The Flying Squad is now investigating after the incident, which happened
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ORIENT: Chambers major doubt for Millwall derby
Adam Chambers is extremely unlikely to be fit in time for Saturday's derby clash with Millwall. That is the word from the Brisbane Road club, where 28 year-old Chambers is battling to overcome yet another set back to his recovery from a long-term
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WALTHAMSTOW: Confusion over traffic lights "could kill someone"
PEDESTRIANS are at risk from injury or death because of confusing traffic light signals at a busy road junction, it has been claimed. For the last few weeks, permanent lights for traffic and for pedestrians have not been working at the junction of Hoe
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ORIENT: Surgery for skipper Purches
CAPTAIN Stephen Purches is to undergo surgery on a fractured cheekbone this week. Orient’s skipper sustained the injury during the 2-1 defeat at Stockport last Saturday, in a clash with Hatters defender Michael Rose. It means the 29
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WOODFORD WELLS: Crunch time for historic church's redevelopment bid
NERVOUS members of Redbridge's largest Anglican church are awaiting with bated breath for the council to decide whether or not to approve their decades-old dream for "vital" redevelopment works. The congregation at All Saint's Church in Inmans
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LEARNING FOR LIFE: Thousands enjoy Freshers' Fayre
THOUSANDS of new students have this week been enrolling in activities as part of the University of East London (UEL) Freshers' Fayre. Students, many of whom have moved into the UEL student village, at Royal Albert Dock, have been enjoying music, dance
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WALTHAMSTOW: Free dog training sessions this Sunday
A FREE dog training “clinic” will take place on Walthamstow marshes on Sunday. Qualified trainers will be on hand to help dog owners teach their pets obedience and aggression management. The classes, at Horseshoe Bridge, will run from
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ILFORD: Thief swipes car after asking for test drive
POLICE are warning residents across Redbridge to be on their guard after a thief stole a man's car in Ilford by pretending he wanted to take it for a test drive. The man, who lives in Malvern Drive, Ilford, was approached at his home by a young
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WALTHAM FOREST: Police team wins award
THE team of officers responsible for policing railway stations and trains in the borough has won a national award. The British Transport Police (BTP) London north team, which polices the Liverpool Street to Chingford and Barking to Gospel Oak railway
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LEYTON: Long lost letter could soon be returned
A LETTER written to a Leyton prisoner of war (PoW) is one step closer to being returned to its rightful owner. The letter was written by Eileen Pitts, once of Sidmouth Road, Leyton, to her husband, Rifleman George Pitts during the Second World War.
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WANSTEAD: Disabled children to benefit from Allan Burgess fund
MONEY raised in memory of the late Allan Burgess will be used to help provide a pre-school group for disabled youngsters. Nearly £2,000 has been donated to the fund, which was set up by the popular former Wanstead councillor's family after his death
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WALTHAM FOREST: Charity praised for transforming young people's lives
THE work of a charity which helps disadvantaged black people at home and abroad was celebrated today. Afica Foundation Stone (AFS), based at Paradox House in Ching Way, Chingford, helps young people of African heritage and their parents deal
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LEYTON: New head takes the reins at Norlington School for Boys
THE headteacher of Frederick Bremer is to take over as executive interim head of Norlington School for Boys. Ruth Woodward will split her time between Frederick Bremer, in Walthamstow and Norlington, in Leyton after former head Jenny Bax left for personal
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ORIENT: Pressure is on, admits Williams
ORIENT boss Geraint Williams admits pressure is on him ahead of Satuday’s derby clash against Millwall. "The more you go without winning, then yes, the pressure does mount" he said. The O’s have not won a game in League One since the
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WANSTEAD: Residents call for CCTV to stop criminals using disused lane
PEOPLE living in a quite cul-de-sac want CCTV cameras installed in a disused driveway to stop it being used by criminals. Residents in Trafalgar Place, Wanstead, have called on the council to install cameras in the overgrown road - which runs
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REDBRIDGE: Campaigners put flight numbers over borough at 133,000 a year
MORE than 133,000 "noisy and polluting" planes fly over Redbridge every year - but most of them come from Heathrow, according to new research by a lobby group. The figures, compiled by anti-airport expansion campaign group HACAN, suggest that
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LEYTON: Family fun day aims to inspire
AN Olympic-themed family fun day is to take place at a Leyton school in a bid to help children hit the Government target of five hours of sport a week. The event is to take place at Norlington School, in Norlington Road, this Saturday (September 26
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SPURS: More backs pain for Redknapp
A DEFENSIVE nightmare has engulfed Spurs boss Harry Redknapp. Last weekend, Sebastien Bassong and Ledley King hobbled off during Spurs’ 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. It meant the pair joined fellow backs Johnathon Woodgate and Michael Dawson
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WALTHAM ABBEY: PCT criticised at public hearing into surgery closure
FURIOUS former patients of the Sun Street surgery have had their say at a public inquiry into the decision to shut it without consultation. The popular surgery was shut in July after long-serving GP Dr Lakha announced his retirement due to ill health
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EPPING FOREST: MP attacks "mean" Lib dem rich tax
Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing has spoken of her fears that new proposals to charge high value homeowners extra taxes could see locals hit with thousands in bills. The plans, announced yesterday, mean that anyone with a house worth over £1m
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Baroness Scotland hit with £5k fine
ATTORNEY General Baroness Scotland has been fined £5,000 for breaching laws against employing illegal immigrants. Lady Scotland, who hails from Walthamstow, did not deliberately employ a housekeeper without the right to work in the UK but she
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WANSTEAD: Angry holidaymakers still waiting for refunds
HOLIDAYMAKERS who were stranded abroad when their travel agent failed are still out of pocket after the latest attempt to revive the company collapsed. Builder and former nightclub promoter Wayne Almond began operating out of the former World
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LOUGHTON: Charity doyen steps down after 15 years
A CHARITY stalwart is stepping down after 15 years and £160,000 worth of fund-raising for a hospice. Marilyn Coleclough, 68, of Sandford Avenue, Loughton, has been chairwoman of the Loughton Friends of St Clare Hospice since she founded it in 1994.
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LOUGHTON: Could you be a bus ambassador?
BUS users in Loughton are wanted for a new scheme to improve services around Epping Forest. Operator Arriva is on the hunt for four Bus Ambassadors to represent the area and they are inviting residents to vote for who they think is best suited
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WEST HAM: Franco could earn debut at Bolton
WEST HAM boss Gianfranco Zola could hand new striker Guillermo Franco his debut in tonight's Carling Cup third round tie against Bolton Wanderers. The Mexico international joined the Hammers as a free agent last week after his deal with Spanish side
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WALTHAMSTOW: Housing block infested with poisonous spiders
WORRIED residents have been told to evacuate their housing block for up to two hours while pest controllers battle an infestation of poisonous spiders. The building, on the corner of Upper Walthamstow Road and Bisterne Avenue, will be pumped
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STH WOODFORD: Church to hold first open day
A SOUTH Woodford church is opening its doors to the public for the first time. The Latchett Evangelical Church, in Latchett Road, will this Saturday (September 26) swing open its doors as part of a push to "make sure that everyone in our neighbourhood
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Free bat walk tomorrow
A FREE bat walk is being held tomorrow (Wednesday September 23) in Claybury Woods, Woodford Bridge. Hosted by Redbridge Council's Nature Conservation team, the event will feature park rangers leading a tour of the area in an attempt to hunt out some
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Attorney General faces fine over housekeeper
Gordon Brown has failed to say whether Attorney General Baroness Scotland will stay in her job amid reports that she has been found in "technical breach" of rules on employing migrant workers. Mr Brown said he would have to see the report on
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WALTHAMSTOW: Dickens' ghosts to come to life for Hallowe'en
A NIGHT of spooky tales is to take place at a Walthamstow pub ahead of Hallowe'en. 'An Evening of Charles Dickens' Ghost Stories' is to be held at the Rose and Crown in Hoe Street on October 10 and will feature actor Russell Kennedy.
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THEYDON BOIS: Council warning over get rich quick scheme
INVESTORS hoping to make money from buying land for housing development on the Blunts Farm site in Theydon Bois are being warned that they could lose out. Last month the Guardian reported that small plots on the site were being sold at prices starting
