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ORIENT: O's crash to Canaries

ORIENT ultimately did not have enough fuel in the tank to hold off a Norwich City side who were clinical in the final stages of an engaging contest. Chris Martin broke the deadlock on 74 minutes when he slotted home from a Korey Smith cross

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Barnet 2 Dagenham & Redbridge 0

Barnet produced a dominant first-half display to see off London rivals Dagenham & Redbridge at Underhill this evening. The Bees came into the game without a win in three, but they were quick off the blocks to take control in what turned out to be a one-sided

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LEYTONSTONE: Muslim community centre rubber stamped

A NEW Muslim community centre for young people has been given the green light by the council's planning committee. The Leytonstone Muslim Community Centre is set to move into a property in Carlton Road and will offer activities including chess

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ONGAR: New medical centre plans to go on display

DRAWINGS showcasing a new £6 million medical centre are due to go on display for the first time. Floor plans for the Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre will show off the layout of facilities in the three-storey building including the town's two GP

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LOUGHTON: Demolition plans for bungalow spark outrage

PROPOSALS to demolish a bungalow to make way for a three-storey block of houses have united virtualy a whole street out in anger. Developer Darren Hunt's plans to knock down 15 The Crescent, Loughton, to replace it with two conjoined semi-detached

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WALTHAMSTOW: Man 's body decapitated by train

A DRUNK plasterer fell to his death hours before being decapitated by a train, an inquest heard. Lyubomir Kovalskyi, 24, of Waverley Road, Walthamstow, climbed over fence not knowing there was an 22ft drop on to a railway line on the other

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WOODFORD GREEN: Carnival princess reaches final of TV talent show

ONE of Redbridge's carnival princesses has taken another step towards pop stardom by reaching the final of a prestigious TV talent show. Katie Woolnoth, 17, of Forest Approach, Woodford Green, won a place in the final of the GMTV No 1 Family competition

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REDBRIDGE: Exotic food, music and dance planned for black history month

AN EXOTIC selection of food, music and dance will be on offer to residents across the borough during black history month. The council has announced plans for a number of activities to celebrate the annual event, which it hopes will 'educate

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EPPING FOREST: Railway cable warning following near-miss electrocution

CALLS have been made for more warning signs to be installed at the district's railway crossings after two boys narrowly avoided electrocuting themselves with their fishing rods on some overhead cables. Angler Mick Purdy witnessed the young duo walking

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EPPING FOREST: PCT suspends cervical vaccination programme following death

NHS West Essex has temporarily suspended vaccinations against cervical cancer following the death of a 14-year-old girl. Natalie Morton, from Coventry, died after she was given the Cerverix jab at her school. NHS West Essex- the Primary

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ORIENT: O's set for Norwich test

Orient travel to Carrow Road for another League One fixture this evening. The O's will be looking for back-to-back victories after Saturday's 1-0 win over Millwall. Three points could lift them into mid-table. Tonight's big match kicks off at 7.45pm

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Norwich City v Orient - Read the report here

Can't get to Carrow Road this evening? Don't worry, you can read a full match report on the final whistle. Go to guardian-series.co.uk/sport

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WANSTEAD: Burglar caught after neighbour woken by sound of foxes mating

AN EAGLE-eyed neighbour helped foil an early-morning burglary after being woken by the sound of foxes mating. The unnamed woman spotted thief Vytautas Razas jumping over a back wall in Lorne Gardens, Wanstead - after she was startled by the

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CHIGWELL: Scout leader resigns over harassment caution

A SCOUT leader suspended from his job after making hundreds of silent calls to women has resigned from his position. Mark Bint, 38, of the First Chigwell Scouts, received a police caution two weeks ago for harassment after he subjected two women to

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LEYTONSTONE: School recognised for international project work

A LEYTONSTONE school has won an award recognising its achievements in bringing the wider world into the classroom. Connaught School for Girls, in Connaught Road, Leytonstone, won the International School Award through the Department for Children

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SOUTH WOODFORD: New headteacher 'sad' about school's demolition

THE NEW headteacher of Churchfield's Junior School has spoken of her sadness over the planned demolition of the much-loved Victorian building. Wendy Thomas has had a busy few weeks since taking over from her long-serving predecessor David Worrall

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WOODFORD GREEN: Authors on hand to sign copies of their latest works

TWO authors will be signing copies of their latest works in Woodford Green next month. The Village Bookshop, on Woodford Green High Road, will host Sarah Matthias on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 2pm. She will sign copies of "Tom Fletcher

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LEYTON: Man arrested in connection with £61,000 bank theft

A 24-year-old man from Leyton has been arrested in connection with the theft of £61,000 from a personal bank account. The man was arrested yesterday evening(Monday) at his home at around 7pm and has been bailed to return on November 7.

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WALTHAMSTOW: Businessman's anger at parking charges

A BUSINESSMAN is pleading with the council to reduce its “crippling” parking charges. Bill Hunt, a consultant for Skoda car dealership Trans City, based in Hoe Street, is angry that the business is having to pay thousands of pounds extra a

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ABRIDGE: TV appeal for murder victim one year on

THE MURDER of a man in Abridge a year ago will be highlighted in a televised police appeal tonight (September 29). Detectives from Essex Police will appear on the BBC's Crimewatch programme in the hope of solving the murder of Clive Enkel,

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WANSTEAD: 'Rat run' residents call for action to tackle speeding drivers

FED up residents have demanded urgent action to stop speeding drivers using their street as a 'race track.' People living in Overton Drive, Wanstead, have campaigned for decades to get extra traffic calming measures introduced in their road

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EPPING: Injured brawl men 'will recover' say police

TWO men who were seriously injured in a brawl in Epping High Street at the weekend are expected to recover, police said today. Rumours have been sweeping the area about the condition of the pair, who were hurt during the "large-scale disorder

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CHINGFORD: Death crash road could have traffic-calming measures installed

TRAFFIC-CALMING measures may be installed in a Chingford road following the death of a young motorcyclist. Mo Watts, 20, of Bernwell Road, Chingford, died after his motorbike collided with a van in Hatch Lane. An initial inspection of

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LEYTON: Girls Brigade is 90

A LEYTON youth group is set to celebrate its 90th birthday. The First Leyton Girls Brigade, which is aimed at girls aged four and up, is run from the United Reform Church in Grange Park Road and began life in 1919. Wendy Gray, a pre-school manager

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WEST HAM: Zola - We were not good enough

WEST HAM boss Gianfranco Zola lambasted his side's first half performance against Manchester City as 'nowhere near' the standard he has set for his team. The Hammers were outplayed by City during the 3-1 defeat and they headed back down the M6 contemplating

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EPPING: Cat owners warned after attack on pets

PET owners are being warned that their animals could be in danger after a family found one cat shot and another poisoned. David and Sharon Boughen of Lower Swaines in Epping have leafleted dozens of their neighbours after the double attack on their