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Manchester City 3 West Ham 1

Manchester City 3 West Ham 1 (Premier League) WEST HAM were tormented by two former players as they were soundly beaten by mega-bucks Manchester City at Eastlands in a result that sees them remain in the bottom three. Carlos Tevez

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HIGHAMS PARK: Station death suicide verdict

COMMUTERS described the harrowing moment they witnessed a man lie calmly on a rail track and wait for a train to kill him. Dozens of train passengers were waiting at Highams Park station for a London-bound train when they witnessed Robin Pye

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LOUGHTON: Ex Spurs star Pascal Chimbonda banned for driving

PREMIERSHIP footballer Pascal Chimbonda has been banned from driving for six months for two speeding offences. The Blackburn Rovers full-back, who lives in Loughton, had denied speeding after being clocked at 91mph on the A19 near Thirsk, North

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WALTHAMSTOW: Children serve coffee to elderly residents

INFANT school children served coffee and cakes to elderly residents at an event to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Henry Maynard Infant School, in Maynard Road, invited residents from nearby Collard Court sheltered housing scheme to a coffee

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WALTHAMSTOW: Police seek man in connection with assault

POLICE are looking for a man who has been linked to an assault in south Wales. Frederick Dean, 35, is wanted in connection with an attack in the town of Barry, on July 30. Mr Dean's last known address is in Walthamstow. Anyone with information as to

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ORIENT: Chorley hails defensive display

ORIENT'S Ben Chorley believes the team's impressive defensive display against Millwall will give the back five the strength to batten down the hatches on plenty more occasions this season. The clean sheet enjoyed by the O's was their first

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LEYTON: Sports ground future still in doubt

THE future of disputed green space in Leyton remains uncertain. An 'action plan' has been agreed in a bid to finalise plans to build a school on part of Leyton Sports Ground following the council's meeting with the Charity Commission on September

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WALTHAMSTOW: Police still determined to catch graveyard killer one year on

POLICE investigating the murder of Melita Jo have still not given up hope of catching her killer, as the anniversary of her death approaches. Homeless Mrs Jo was beaten to death in the grounds of St Mary's Church, in Church End, last year,

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EPPING FOREST: Battle for free tube travel heats up amid price rise fears

CAMPAIGNERS in the district have vowed to keep up their fight for subsidised tube travel following a sharp rise in fares and warnings of more to come. Residents have been fighting for months to get the same rights as their counterparts in London who

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ORIENT: We must push on, says boss Williams

ORIENT boss Geraint Williams is determined that Saturday's first home win of the season against close rivals Millwall will act as the catalyst for an improved run of form at Brisbane Road, rather than a temporary respite from the pressure that had started

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WANSTEAD: Mayor to test out his swing at charity golf day

THE MAYOR of Redbridge will test out his swing alongside other members of the borough's Chinese community at a charity golf day tomorrow (Tuesday). Councillor Thomas Chan will join dozens of other eager amateur golfers on the fairway at Wanstead

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BARKINGSIDE: Father took his own life at Gants Hill Station

THE LAST moments of a man who died under a train at Gants Hill Underground Station were recounted at his inquest this morning. Father-of-three Nkem Ike, 48, of Burford Close in Barkingside, died after being hit by a westbound Central Line train on

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LOUGHTON: Teen charged over street attack

A TEENAGER has been arrested and charged over an alleged attack on a man outside a nightclub in Loughton at the weekend. The 17-year-old, from Epping, was seized by police in Loughton High Road near the Minx Bar and Nu Bar just after 12.45am on Saturday

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CHINGFORD: Pensioner pens verse after breaking arm

A PENSIONER with a penchant for poetry has penned a new rhyme, inspired by a fall in which she broke her arm. Ethel Dyall, 84, of Templeton Avenue, Chingford, first turned to poetry after another fall in April left her trapped in her toilet

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WOODFORD GREEN: Schoolchildren tuck into cakes to raise money for cancer charity

HUNDREDS of sweet toothed youngsters got the chance to tuck into a range of tasty treats during the 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning' at Bancroft's School. The sound of satisfied munching filled the grounds of the school in Woodford Green High

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WALTHAM FOREST: Undelivered mail continues to pile up

MORE than two million undelivered items of post are sitting in a mail centre in east London, as the chaos caused by the ongoing industrial dispute shows no sign of ending. The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) is involved in a dispute with

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LOUGHTON: Man's skull fractured in assault

A MAN had his skull fractured in a brutal assault on a housing estate. The 21-year-old man, from Abridge was attacked in Hillyfields, in Loughton, at about 10pm last Thursday (September 24). He suffered a fractured skill and cuts to his head

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ROYDON: Rogue gang of peacocks terrorise residents

RESIDENTS in Roydon are desperately trying to track down the owner of a gang of peacocks, which they say are making their lives a misery. People living in Roydon Village and Hamlet Hill say the rogue birds have been shattering their peaceful lives

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WANSTEAD: Extra protection planned for historic cottages

A ROW of rare 'arts and crafts' style houses are among a number of historic Wanstead buildings earmarked for extra planning protection. The Victorian cottages, in Nutter Lane, Wanstead, have been picked out by council officers because of the

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LOUGHTON: Branch of Royal British Legion will close due to "lack of interest"

THE last surviving organiser at a Royal British Legion branch has said it will have to close as no-one is willing to help out any more. George Mould, the honorary treasurer at the Loughton branch of the RBL, in Church Hill, has said he is fed

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LOUGHTON: Governor resigns over school merger plans

A LONG-TERM governor at an infant school has resigned over controversial merger plans. Ken Faulkner, a ten-year governor and former head of the PTA at Staples Road Infant School, in Loughton, said he couldn't support proposals to merge with

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WALTHAM FOREST: Social worker accused of misconduct

A SOCIAL worker who was sacked by the council faces being struck off if she is found guilty of misconduct at a hearing this week. Rosalind Shaw is to appear in front of a the General Social Care Council (GSCC) to answer allegations of misconduct

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EPPING: Two men stabbed in High Street brawl

AT least two of the men injured in Saturday's mass brawl in Epping High Street were stabbed, the Guardian can reveal. More details are emerging today about the large-scale fight, which is believed to have started outside nightspots Club One9Five

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WALTHAMSTOW: Artist to exhibit William Morris-inspired work

TURNER Prize winner Grayson Perry is set to exhibit his largest work to date this autumn – entitled The Walthamstow Tapestry. A massive undertaking, the tapestry is three metres high by 15 metres long and will take up residence at the Victoria

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CHINGFORD: Sporting displays given at family open day

A VARIETY of sporting displays were held for children to learn about clubs and activities in their area. The open day was held at Rush Croft Sports College in Rushcroft Road, Chingford, on Saturday. The council's extended services department

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LEYTONSTONE: Fire jugglers wow crowds at light festival

HUNDREDS of people watched spectacular displays at the Light Up Langthorne Park festival. There were light spinners, fire jugglers and children's entertainers at the free event in Langthorne Park, Leytonstone on Saturday evening. School children

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EPPING FOREST: Ramblers celebrate public ownership of land

MORE than 100 walkers marked the public ownership of Epping Forest with a 16-mile hike at the weekend. Organised by the West Essex Ramblers group and the Corporation of London, the event saw dozens of people trek from Manor Park to Epping,

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WEST HAM: Hammers face FA charges over Millwall clash

WEST HAM must answer four charges from the Football Association over the ugly scenes that marred their Carling Cup victory over Millwall at Upton Park last month. The club face allegations of failing to control their fans, after claims of missile throwing

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LEYTONSTONE: Dyslexia awareness event to take place

A SPECIAL event for Dyslexia Awareness Day is to be held in Leytonstone. Held at the United Free Church in Wallwood Road, the event is to take place on October 10. It will feature guest speakers, stalls with information and resources

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WOODFORD GREEN: Iain Duncan Smith's think tank publishes welfare reform report

A THINK tank headed by Iain Duncan Smith publishes its long-awaited report on welfare reform today (Monday). The Centre for Social Justice - which was created by the Woodford Green MP - will unveil 'Dynamic Benefits' to the media, setting out

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LEYTONSTONE: Theatre group returns with new play

A LEYTONSTONE theatre group is set to recount the story of Joan of Arc. The Woodhouse Players are to stage a new translation of Jean Anouilh's The Lark in October and November. Performances will be at the Welsh Church Hall in Leytonstone High Road

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LEYTONSTONE: Library looking for poets

POETS are being sought for a performance evening at Leytonstone library. The poetry night is set to take place on October 9. Local poets are now being called on to perform at the event as part of Black History Month. For more information, contact

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NORTH WEALD: Huge blaze as 500 tonnes of straw catch fire

ESSEX firefighters had a busy day on Saturday (September 26) when 500 tonnes of straw caught fire in a North Weald field. Two fire crews rushed to the scene, close to the A414, at around 11.30am, and spent more than two hours attempting to

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FYFIELD: Purrrrrrrfect rescue for trapped cat

FIREFIGHTERS had paws for thought when they were set the task of rescuing a cat from a well. Mira the cat found herself trapped halfway down a 40 feet deep well in Norward End, Fyfield. Her concerned owners told firefighters she had been

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EPPING FOREST: Hospice to host Halloween walk

ST Clare Hospice is due to hold its Halloween walk to raise funds. The Hastingwood-based hospice is encouraging people to dress up on October 31 to take a walk through Epping Forest. There will also be Halloween games activities and refreshments at