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WALTHAM FOREST: Council opts for 'strong leader'
THE council has said that it proposes to adopt a new “strong leader” system as oppose to a directly elected mayor. The Government says the council must choose one of two systems to replace the current system by May next year. At a full
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WALTHAM FOREST: Councillors vote for action against airport expansion
COUNCILLORS have agreed to take action to oppose the expansion of London City Airport. At a full council meeting this evening, Liberal Democrat Farooq Qureshi put forward a motion acknowledging residents' concern about the expansion of the
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BUCKHURST HILL: Hit-and-run crash "no surprise" to residents
A HIT-AND-RUN incident on a dangerous stretch of road has come as little surprise to its residents. A 56-year-old local woman was struck by a car that drove off without stopping last night (Wednesday) in Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, and
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LOUGHTON: No-restrictions road now dangerously congested
A ROAD left without double yellow lines has become dangerously congested to the despair of the people who live on it. Traps Hill, in Loughton, has become a favourite spot for commuters with lines of cars parking on both sides of the road reducing
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ONGAR: MP's music mash-up turns airwaves blue
ONGAR MP Eric Pickles has taken to the internet airwaves as part of an attempt by the Conservative Party to woo young voters ahead of the next general election. The MP and Tory party chairman is now appearing on hit music website Spotify, which
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BREAKING NEWS: Person trapped after road crash
A PERSON was rescued from a car which crashed in Chingford. The emergency services were called at 4.12pm today after two cars crashed in Station Road. London Ambulance staff managed to release the injured person from one of the cars
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WOODFORD GREEN: Romans invade school for a day
DOZENS of youngsters got a taste of life in ancient Britain when a Roman Legion occupied their school for the day. Year eight pupils at Bancroft’s School, in Woodford Green, found out about Roman culture, art and military equipment during a
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BUCKHURST HILL: Man on trial for £4million jewellery heist
AN UNEMPLOYED man from Buckhurst Hill is to appear in court next week in connection with the theft of £4million worth of designer jewellery from Southend Airport. Joseph Xenofondos, 34, of Loughton Way, has been charged along with two other
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EPPING: Nurse visits jungle to raise cancer cash
A NURSE is to swap the sterile corridors of Epping's St Margaret's Hospital for a Thai jungle when she goes on a fund-raising expedition next month. Philippa Dooher, who is lead breast care specialist nurse and advanced breast practitioner at the unit
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WOODFORD GREEN: Pupils get 'on the buses'
IT WAS 'all aboard' at Woodbridge High School today (Thursday) as police met schoolchildren for a special day learning about the importance of travel safety. Pupils in year 7 at the Woodford Green school were paid a visit by members of the Roding Safer
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WALTHAMSTOW: Workshops to inspire parents and young people
FAMILY workshops are being held over the next few days for parents and their children. Gomer Faith Ministries are holding a workshop tomorrow evening from 7 to 9pm for young people about being single and marriage. On Saturday, there is a workshop
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WALTHAM FOREST: Disabled adult funding 'timebomb'
URGENT action is needed to cope with a predicted sharp increase in the number of adults with learning difficulties, according to a council report. The report describes the situation as a “timebomb” as the number of adults with learning difficulties
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LEYTON: Cheerleaders put kids through pompom-waving paces
MATCHROOM Stadium could have been mistaken for an American football ground this morning as the Tampa Bay Buccaneer cheerleaders took over for a day. Visiting as part of the NFL International Series, children from local primary and secondary
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WALTHAMSTOW: New police base to open tomorrow
A BASE for a safer neighbourhood team will be opened by Walthamstow MP Neil Gerrard tomorrow. Officers in Wood Street Safer Neighbourhood team (SNT) will be housed in a single storey building with meeting room and is near a playground. The base
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Man charged over motorcyclist's death
FAMILY and friends have paid tribute to a father killed in a crash, as a man charged over the smash prepares to appear in court. Shane Stanfield, 33, of Rounton Road in Waltham Abbey, died when the motorbike he was driving collided with a VW
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REDBRIDGE: Residents urged to compost unwanted pumpkins this Halloween
FAMILIES have been urged to go green this Halloween by composting their unwanted pumpkins. The council is anxious to cut the amount of waste from the borough ending up in landfill sites - and wants households to recycle more of the fibrous
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Crocked Leyton lad gets gates cash
LEYTON FC have donated all the money from ticket sales at their latest game to a young player who is recovering from a horror injury. Perry Burns is out of action and unable to work since he broke his leg in action for Leyton against Enfield
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EPPING FOREST: Plans to distract youngsters on Halloween unveiled
EPPING Forest police have unveiled plans to distract youngsters in the district from creating havoc for residents on Halloween. An under-11s disco, sports events, dancing, art and a variety of music performances will be held throughout next
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CHIGWELL: Road measures "not quite far enough"
NEW measures to reduce the danger of a notorious road are welcome but not quite far enough, residents have warned. Pudding Lane, in Chigwell, has been the scene of numerous serious accidents and fatalities for decades with Derrick Russell,
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NAVESTOCK: One dead and huge jams after M25 crash
PARTS of the M25 between Theydon Bois and Navestock are closed off this lunchtime after a large crash which has left at least one person dead. Details are still coming through of the smash which happened shortly before 11.30am this morning.
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ILFORD: Pharmacist struck off for campaign of harassment
A PHARMACIST has been struck off after waging a campaign of harassment against other healthcare professionals. Neelu Chaudhari, of Peel Drive in Clayhall, set up a series of websites alleging several medical staff at King George Hospital in
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Watch collector left devastated after burglary
A DEVOTED watch collector has been left devastated after half of his treasured 500-strong hoard was stolen during a break-in at his home. The 39-year-old, of Gordon Road, South Woodford - who asked not to be named for fear he will be targeted
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LEYTON: Baby death due to mother's liver condition
A BABY died minutes after being born after his mother’s untreatable liver condition poisoned his blood and stopped his heart, an inquest heard. Little Syed Naqui was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital by caesarean section, but died just
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LEYTONSTONE: Couple 'neglected snake until it died'
A LEYTONSTONE couple have admitted causing unnecessary suffering to their pet snake. The royal python was found dead in a tank at the home of Abid and Saeeda Hussain in Webster Road after police were called. It had been suffering from
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CHINGFORD: Dog-beater prosecuted
A CHINGFORD man, who beat, kicked and strangled his dog, has been banned from keeping the animals for three years. Trevor Walker, 39, of Lime Grove, was handed the ban by Waltham Forest magistrates but denied the charge. He was found guilty of attacking
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WALTHAM FOREST: Concern over illegally parked council vehicles
CONCERNS have been raised about the number of illegally parked council vehicles. Conservative Cllr Graham Sinclair has asked environment cabinet member Cllr Bob Belam how many penalty charge notices (PCNs) have been issued against council employees
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Oodles of half-term fun
GEFFRYE MUSEUM BLUE PETER eat your heart out this October half-term, as the Geffrye Museum, in Shoreditch, explores how to put recycled materials to good use with an exciting programme of free arts and crafts workshops. Turn old magazines
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The beats of Zimbabwe
ALL aboard the Zambezi Express for a pulsating evening of African beats, powerful vocals and high energy at the Hackney Empire this week. Taking its name from the great steam railway that runs through the mountains, deserts and plains of Africa
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A village location
As the vendors preferred agents, Churchill Estates is pleased to offer this attractive, circa 1900 built four-bedroom mid-terrace house. The property is situated in a quiet tree-lined residential turning in central Walthamstow, bordering on the Village
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'My mother, she’s inspirational’
THE image of a flight of steps on which figures pass in an endless cycle of repetition, is the inspiration for Impossible Steps, a play about the meaning of life and relationships, which comes to The Harlow Playhouse this week. Based on MC Escher’s famous
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The Stow to support VV Brown
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for home grown talent The Stow, who have won a nationwide competition to support critically acclaimed soul diva VV Brown on her 12-date UK tour. Judged by an expert panel from Island Records and the Metro, along with audiences
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WOODFORD GREEN: Britain's Got Talent finalist wins three-album record deal
DISAPPOINTMENT has turned to joy for a gifted young singer after she landed a three-album record deal just weeks after crashing out in the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent. Megan McKenna, 17, of Forest Approach, Woodford Green and her friend
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‘My art is rebellious, comical and political’
THE work of Afro-Pop artist Ghariokwu Lemi (pronounced Harry-O-Coo Leh-Me) is on display at the arc Gallery. The exhibition, entitled Politics, Life and Lyrics, brings a taste of this critically acclaimed artist’s unique style of illustration which
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Being a somebody
TAKING on the role of such an icon as Marilyn Monroe is not an easy task for any actress. And playing the part of a 40-year-old actress who has aspirations of being a Marilyn Monroe impersonator sounds incredible. Yet this is the task that
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It’s right to fight the increase in flights
TREVOR Goodchild (‘We must fight against increase in flights’, October 8th,) is correct in saying that we must fight against an enormous increase in aircraft flying over Leyton and Wanstead. This was the whole purpose of the Liberal Democrats calling
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Was Guardsman victim of foul play?
ON November 1, 1909, William Silwood, an ex-Guardsman and popular community figure, was found dead in Epping Forest. As the 100th anniversary of his death approaches, Mr Silwood's great-grandson remains convinced foul play was afoot. CARL BROWN
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Waltham Forest needs more police now
I WAS disturbed to read the article on the Guardian’s website ‘Met Police figures show a rise in crime across Waltham Forest since last year’. According to your recent reports the Met’s own figures also show our borough is short by 120 police
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Boris’s fare hike 'a kick in the teeth'
BORIS Johnson’s hike in bus and tube rises are a disgrace. And to top it all off we will see a reduced service to parts of our borough. For those too young to remember the Tories in power or those with short memories let this serve as a warning
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Hard work pays off
What’s the difference between a footballer and an actor? According to musical theatre star Kirby Hughes not a whole deal (that is, of course, ignoring the million pound wage packet). “It sounds silly,” the Australian-native giggles, “but I compare what
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Have a coffee with Esther
SINGER songwriter Esther Alexander (pictured above) is inviting readers to grab a cup of coffee and listen to her play live. Her debut studio album, Long Way Home is being fully endorsed by Caffè Nero as its October artist of the month.
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Let’s return to representative politics
SO, only 21 people replied to a public consultation on a new system of local government. Maybe this is because both of the present government’s choices are for a strong executive with weak local representatives. Before 2002, we had effective power with
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Please help post workers fight to save vital service
AS trade unionists living or working in Waltham Forest we urge your readers to support the national strike action by post workers due to start this week. This is a crucial battle for the future of this vital public service service, the workers that
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A walk in Epping Forest
The “supreme example of historic woodland”, is how Epping Forest is lovingly described in a stunning new book paying homage to the great diversity and beauty of Britain’s woods. Featuring images and words by tree photographer Archie Miles, A Walk In
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TRAVEL: Lines suspended on Sunday
THE Central Line is suspended between Liverpool Street and Leytonstone on Sunday due to engineering work. There are two replacement bus services, one running between Leytonstone and Stratford while the other stops at Leytonstone, Leyton and
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The comfort of strangers
Frequently described in terms of shadowing and voyeurism, Sophie Calle’s insightful works explore identity and social relations through engaging with strangers. Now, for the first time in the UK, the Whitechapel Gallery presents a retrospective of the
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WANSTEAD: Pupils test out dancing skills in hip hop workshop
DOZENS of aspiring young dancers were put through their paces by a team of hip-hop performers during a special workshop at a Redbridge school. Cast members from street dance company Boy Blue Entertainment paid a visit to Wanstead High School to uncover
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Who do you think you are?
WE are all works in progress. Struggling with our identities in our own little ways, and for playwright Cosh Omar, a British-born Turkish Cypriot, it is an issue that cuts to the core of his work. “Identity is something I have been dealing
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ORIENT: Chorley can feel at home again
ORIENT defender Ben Chorley knows the importance of making Brisbane Road a fortress. And, with two wins in the last three games, the 'home hoodoo' that has hung over Orient may have finally been banished. The weekend's 2-1 victory against League One
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WALTHAMSTOW: Developers want to build 24 homes
DEVELOPERS want to build 24 homes in Walthamstow. Islington and Shoreditch Housing have submitted an application to the council for permission to demolish existing garages and houses at 33 Higham Hill Road to build the 24 homes. The
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WALTHAM FOREST: Postal chaos looms as strike goes ahead
A NATIONAL postal strike has begun after talks broke down between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU). The first national strike in two years, drivers and mail centre staff started their 24-hour walkout at 4am today (Thursday).
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BUCKHURST HILL: Woman seriously injured by hit-and-run driver
A WOMAN has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident. Police said the 56-year-old local woman was crossing Epping New Road, in Buckhurst Hill, at 10pm last night, when she was struck by a vehicle at the junction with Fairland Avenue
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LEYTONSTONE: Church begins creative project
A CHURCH has begun a creative project aimed at celebrating life in Leytonstone. St Andrew's, in Colworth Road, Leytonstone, will be working with community groups and local artists ahead of an exhibition next month. The 'Tree of Life' project is
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WALTHAM FOREST: Health service wins top award
THE health service in Waltham Forest has won a top prize for implementing a new computer system to keep track of patients' records. NHS Waltham Forest was the overall winner at the E-Health Insider Awards for its use of the RiO community and mental
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West Ham v Arsenal preview
West Ham v Arsenal Upton Park Sunday October 25, 4.15pm Last meeting: Arsenal 0 West Ham 0 (31-01-09). The Hammers managed to hold Arsenal to a goalless draw in a largely uneventful contest at the Emirates Stadium last season. The opposition:
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WALTHAMSTOW: Construction worker plunges 30ft
A WALTHAMSTOW man suffered serious spinal and head injuries after a 30-ft fall. The 43-year-old construction worker, who plunged from the third storey of a building site in Homerton, Hackney, is thought to be in a critical but stable condition
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WEST HAM: Behrami: Belief is key to beating the Gunners
HAMMERS midfielder Valon Behrami has a message for the club’s supporters: We still believe and so should you. West Ham’s nightmare start to the season continued at Stoke on Saturday, Gianfranco Zola’s team losing 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium
