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LEYTONSTONE: Man jailed for role in kidnap
A MAN has been jailed for his role in kidnapping two shop workers who were tortured. Joseph Hadji, 27, was one of six men who ransacked a sports shop and forced two members of staff into a car at gunpoint. They were then driven to a
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BUCKHURST HILL: Sixteen year sentence for child rapist
A FORMER painter and decorator for a children's charity who subjected a young girl to “a campaign of sexual abuse” has been given a 16 year prison sentence. Neil Bennett, 51, of Forest Edge, Buckhurst Hill, was told he had no understanding of the harm
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Sound Advice: A delicious week of music
A GLORIOUS melting pot of music, comedy, poetry and other cool stuff takes place this Saturday (October 17) at Ye Olde Rose and Crown pub in Walthamstow. Among all kinds of crazy acts are indie tunesters Detox Cute and the Beauty Junkies, along
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CHINGFORD: Charity in honour of tragic motorcyclist set for star-studded launch
A CHARITY in honour of tragic motorcyclist Kenneth Ibrahim will be launched at a star-studded fund-raising night on Saturday. Kenneth Ibrahim, known as Kenny, died in May following an accident in Phuket, where he was attending a Thai boxing
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WOODFORD GREEN: Mountainous challenge for charity climber
A MAN from Woodford Green will test his body to the limit as he prepares to climb Africa's tallest mountain. Richard Molloy, 38, of Glastonbury Avenue, will scale the Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in January next year for the cerebral palsy
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WALTHAM FOREST: Girlguides mark centenary with rose bushes
GIIRLGUIDES and brownies planted rose bushes at the Town Hall to mark the organisation's centenary. On Saturday, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and their leaders from units across the borough met outside the Town Hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow
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WALTHAMSTOW: Forest Road remains closed
A LARGE stretch of one of the borough's busiest roads remains closed due to a burst water main. Forest Road, in Walthamstow, is closed in both directions between the junction with Blackhorse Road and Bell corner as repairs are carried out. Traffic is
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WANSTEAD: New Tesco Express to open within weeks
A NEW Tesco Express could open in Wanstead High Street within weeks after the store cleared its final planning hurdle. Opponents of the plan to open the new outlet on the site of the former Woolworths won a temporary reprieve when the council turned
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WALTHAM FOREST: Swine flu patient calls for 'professional' help line
A MUM who was diagnosed with swine flu is calling for tougher checks after she was nearly prescribed the wrong dose of medication. Yvonne Collman, 39, of Eastcote Grove, in Chingford, said she was diagnosed over the phone and given a password
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Thurrock too strong for Ignatians
by Jonathan Landi Thurrock 44 Enfield Ignatians 13 ENFIELD IGNATIANS barren start to their league campaign continued away at Thurrock, and Saturday’s home fixture against Saffron Walden now assumes must win proportions if they are begin the push
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LEYTONSTONE: Dozens of motorists fined in police crackdown
A POLICE crackdown on motorists who break traffic rules has been hailed as a success by a senior police officer. The Leytonstone Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) spent a whole afternoon targeting drivers who use mobile phones while driving, do not wear
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LEYTONSTONE: 'Punk rock' Hitchcock looms large
A MURAL of ‘punk rock’ Alfred Hitchcock has been created in homage to the so-called master of suspense. Passer-bys may be forgiven for thinking street artist Banksy had visited Grove Green Road after an eight-foot high image of the Leytonstone-born
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WALTHAM FOREST: "We don't want soldiers to miss out on gifts", says striking postal worker
A POSTAL worker has admitted union members feel “terrible” about the prospect of British troops abroad not receiving presents and letters from loved ones if a national strike goes ahead. Members of the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have
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REDBRIDGE: New rules could ban dogs from some parks
DOGS could soon be banned from some parks in Redbridge under new proposals being considered by the council. Owners may no longer be able to walk their pets in their favourite green spaces or be forced to keep them on a lead when the authority
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EPPING FOREST: Jade Goody 'still having an impact' six months after death
JADE Goody’s high profile struggle with cervical cancer has created a life-saving legacy across Epping Forest according to health bosses. The reality TV star who lived in Upshire with her husband Jack Tweed has been widely credited with an increased
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WOODFORD GREEN: New outdoor ping-pong tables a hit with pupils
PUPILS at Woodbridge High School have been fine tuning their ping-pong skills after the installation of six brand new tables. The school, in St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, received a grant of £3,000 from the Ford Britain Trust to purchase
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DISTRICT: Foxes' friend aims to raise vital cash
A FRIEND of injured foxes will be aiming to raise much needed funds at a special Cockney-themed evening this month. Debbie Hayes, of Honey Croft in Loughton, runs Forest Fox Welfare, which rescues injured foxes from across south Essex and north-east
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WEST HAM TALK: Zola to swoop for Italian star
WEST HAM manager Gianfranco Zola is reportedly keeping tabs on Livorno midfielder Antonio Candreva. The 22-year-old has set the Stadio Armando Picchi alight since his arrival in the summer as a replacement for Alessandro Diamanti, who the Hammers snapped
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HIGHAMS PARK: Businesses call for Tesco approval
BUSINESSES in Highams Park are calling for a large Tesco development to be approved in order to bring the ‘virtual ghost town’ back to life. A letter from the Highams Park Traders for Regeneration (HPTR), written by Phillip Morgan of Henry
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EPPING FOREST: Laing to face confidence vote
MEMBERS of the Epping Forest Conservative Association are to debate a motion of confidence in MP Eleanor Laing. The news emerged today as the under-fire MP denied claims she was retiring at the next election, amid suggestions that she has still
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WOODFORD GREEN: Supermarket staff go extra mile for sick children
A GROUP of determined supermarket workers have gone that extra mile to raise funds for sick children by taking part in a sponsored run. The three women, who all work at Waitrose in South Woodford, did their bit for Haven Haven House Children's
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CHINGFORD: Nursery raises money for breast cancer research
TODDLERS, parents and nursery staff dressed in pink for the day to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. Tiny Tots Day Nursery, in Higham Station Avenue, Chingford, raised about £60 for the charity. Manager Charlotte Brewer said: “Everybody had a
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WALTHAM FOREST: "Support our striking posties" says Trades Council
A MEETING in support of the borough's striking postal workers will take place on Thursday. Members of the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) have been in dispute with Royal Mail over changes to job security and to pay and conditions, and they
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WALTHAMSTOW: Shoppers urged to smile during day-long town square event
AN event to urge shoppers to smile was held in the town square on Saturday. The BBC's What Makes You Smile campaign aims to raise awareness about people can improve their mental well-being by smiling. A host of activities took place
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WALTHAMSTOW: Six taken to hospital following bus crash
SIX people were taken to hospital following a crash between two buses in Walthamstow, it has now emerged. A number 69 bus hit the back of a number 20, shattering its windscreen at about 12.30pm on Saturday. Four ambulances attended the
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SNARESBROOK: Talented youngster named top in UK for English
A GIFTED pupil at Bancroft's School has seen off stiff competition from hundreds of thousands of other youngsters to be named the UK's top English student of the year. Ayako Henson landed the prestigious title after coming among the eight highest
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WALTHAMSTOW: Police ARE investigating brick attack
POLICE are making enquiries about a brick attack on a churchgoer, despite earlier claims they had closed the file on the incident. A 41-year-old woman cowered in her car as yobs pelted her with bricks and stones as she tried to drive through
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WEST HAM: Hammers players suffer with England
WEST HAM'S England representatives had a game to forget during the team's 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Ukraine on Saturday. Robert Green, seemingly established as Fabio Capello's number one choice between the sticks, was on the pitch
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WALTHAMSTOW: Apple day draws crowds
FAMILIES turned out for an afternoon of activities and food and drink at the annual Apple Day. Hundreds of people visited Vestry House Museum, in Vestry House, Walthamstow, on Saturday for the event. The day, which is part of a national
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GANTS HILL: Bus route cut causes more transport misery
PLANS to cut a popular bus route are set to cause further transport misery for people living near a multmillion pound roadworks scheme. Residents in Gants Hill have suffered traffic gridlock since engineering work began on a £7.2 million project
