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BUCKHURST HILL: Suspected drug dealer arrested
A SUSPECTED drug dealer was marched from their property by police as part of an on-going crackdown on crime across the district. Police broke down the door of the suspect at their flat, above the parade of shops in Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill
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WANSTEAD: Gospel singers in fine voice at church concert
VOCAL chords will be warbling at a concert later this month, courtesy of a top vocal group which has appeared on national television. The Solid Harmony Choir, from Newham, will be playing at the United Reform Church in Wanstead on Saturday
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WANSTEAD: Ramsay stops off for lunch at popular restaurant
GORDON Ramsay shocked staff at a popular restaurant when he dropped in for a bite to eat as part of his new TV show. The controversial chef tucked in to a lunch of mutton pie and sea bass at Hadley House in Wanstead High Street to assess the eatery
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EPPING/WALTHAM ABBEY: Family of drink-drive crash victim condemn killer's sentence
THE family of a well-loved grandmother who died when she was struck by a drunk-driver have said they feel “completely let down” by her killer's two-year prison sentence. Patricia Eustace, 71, of Maple Springs, Waltham Abbey, was pronounced
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SNARESBROOK: Schoolgirl flies flag for Britain at athletics competition
A GIFTED netballer from Forest School got to fly the flag for Britain at an historic Jewish athletics competition. Stephanie Driver got the honour of holding the Union Jack when she led the the British team out at the opening ceremony of the
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WOODFORD GRN: Schoolgirl 'was murdered for dishonouring family'
A FATHER murdered his teenage daughter because of the shame he felt over her relationship with a 30-year-old man, a court heard. Mehmet Goren is accused, along with his two brothers, of the killing in 1999 of 15-year-old Woodford Green schoolgirl
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In love with living
We have to take our hat off to the developers First Grosvenor for their flair and attention to detail in designing the foremost development of apartments in the area and quite possibly anywhere outside of Central London. One only has to
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SNARESBROOK: Top young flyer clinches British aerobatics title
A HIGH-flying former Forest School pupil has shown off her skills as a pilot by winning a prestigious aerobatics competition. Emily Todd took first place at the British Standard Aerobatic Championships in Cambridgeshire after wowing judges
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REDBRIDGE: Carers still waiting for promised respite breaks
CARERS in Redbridge have called on health bosses to fulfil their promise of providing them with much-needed respite breaks. Hundreds of full-time carers across the borough expected to receive short rest periods this year as part of a government-funded
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WALTHAM FOREST: More postal misery as workers vote for national strike
ROYAL Mail workers have today voted in favour of a national strike, as the dispute which is crippling the postal service intensifies. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is in a dispute with Royal Mail about job security and changes to pay
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REDBRIDGE: Postie defends strikes as Christmas chaos approaches
AS THE prospect of postal chaos over Christmas looms, one of the borough's posties has defended the industrial action as essential to securing the future of the service. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) announced today (October 8) that
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LEYTON: School without playing field judged best for sport
A SCHOOL has won a national award for its sports teaching, despite not having a playing field. Norlington School for Boys in Norlington Road, Leyton, also only has a small gym and a tiny playground but beat of competition from renowned schools
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WALTHAMSTOW: Finalists announced in modelling competition
A SHORTLIST of beauties have been selected in a shopping centre modelling competition. A total of 181 shoppers entered The Mall's Makeover Modelling competition during September, and a list of 60 finalists have been selected. The finalists will
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WEST HAM: Sullivan brushes off West Ham rumours
FORMER Birmingham City chairman David Sullivan has ruled himself out of the immediate running to buy West Ham United after reports linked him with a £50million deal for the Upton Park club. Sullivan sold his shares in the Blues to Hong Kong businessman
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WALTHAMSTOW: Churchgoer suffers bricks attack
A TERRIFIED motorist cowered in her car as yobs pelted her with bricks and stones during an unprovoked attack. The 41-year-old woman, who does not wish to be identified for fear of more violence, was driving to church through the Priory Court
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HIGHAMS PARK: Inquest into father's death delayed until next year
THE inquest to determine how a father-of-three died after being restrained by police will not take place until next year – 16 months after his death. Ricky Penfold of Woodford Green, died aged 45 after being restrained by police on October
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EPPING: Club 195 licence will remain suspended pending future hearing
CLUB 195 will remain closed for the time being while the district council arranges for a full hearing into the conditions of its licence. At a licensing sub-committee meeting yesterday, councillors decided the controversial Epping club's licence
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EPPING: Two years in jail for drink-drive killer
A DRUNK driver who killed a 71-year-old grandmother has been jailed. Patricia Lawlor, 52, of Fiddler's Hamlet, Epping, struck Patricia Eustace outside the Merry Fiddlers Pub last year. Lawlor's grandson was thrown from the vehicle during
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WALTHAMSTOW: Pervert found guilty of child abuse
A POLISH man has been found guilty of repeatedly raping a girl and filming the abuse on his mobile phone. Wojcieh Karenko, 41, of Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, carried out sustained abuse on the victim from the age of 12 to 17 until she finally
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Gill is top of the bill after demolition job
BOXER Phil Gill continued his ascent up the ranks towards a British title shot by maintaining his perfect professional record with his third win against a man renowned for having one of the strongest jaws in the business. Twenty-seven-year-old
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ONGAR: Skatepark to re-open after extensive refurbishment
A SKATEBOARD park is due to re-open after a complete refurbishment. Ongar Town Council has said it is putting the finishing touches to its facility in Bansons Lane which will re-open in the next few weeks with extra features, seating and litter bins.
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THEYDON BOIS: Moliere classic to be staged
THEYDON Bois Drama Society's next production will be a classic by Moliere. The am-dram group will stage Tartuffe at the Village Hall, in Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, from Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31, at 8pm. The drama tells the story
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It's all plain sailing for brother and sister team
BROTHERS and sisters are forever getting into hot water with their parents. But two siblings from South Woodford have left their father behind and jumped into much colder seas together. However, while most brothers and sisters are getting into trouble
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WEST HAM: Swiss guard back to lift the troops in nick of time
WEST HAM midfielder Valon Behrami could not have timed his return to first-team action any better. The Switzerland international made only his second appearance of the season as a second-half substitute for Scott Parker in the 2-2 draw with
