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WOODFORD GREEN: Mother denies involvement in daughter's murder
THE mother of a missing Woodford Green schoolgirl has denied killing her, as the girl’s father stands trial for murder. Tulay Goren, 15, has not been seen since she went missing from her home in Glastonbury Avenue in January 1999. Her father Mehmet
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EPPING FOREST: MP Laing says she will work with council leader despite tensions
EPPING Forest MP Eleanor Laing has said she "looks forward" to working with district council leader Di Collins, despite tensions between the two at last night's Conservative Association meeting. Mrs Laing is continuing to celebrate today after
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man denies involvement in terrorism plot
A 22-YEAR-OLD accused of conspiring to blow up passenger jets has denied any involvement in the bomb plot. Adam Khatib, from Wellington Road, in Walthamstow, is accused of assisting Abdulla Ahmed Ali, from Walthamstow, who was convicted last month
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WALTHAMSTOW: Hundreds of photographs exhibited at annual show
MORE than 300 photographs, slides and digital images were displayed at an exhibition in Walthamstow last night. The Walthamstow and District Photographic Society's (WDPS) annual exhibition took place at the Welcome Centre, in Church Lane, Walthamstow
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Sound Advice: Check out these lovely conmen
CONMEN are rarely celebrated by society. The term is usually used to describe tricksters and crooks who thieve their way to thousands of pounds by preying on the vulnerable in society. Generally, upstanding members of the community look down on
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ORIENT: Williams bemoans lack of belief
ORIENT boss Geraint Williams was left worried by a lack of confidence among his players after a 4-0 pasting in Yorkshire, at the weekend. Huddersfield Town romped to a comfortable 4-0 win after they had taken the lead on the stroke of half-time at the
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ORIENT: Williams bemoans lack of belief
ORIENT boss Geraint Williams was left worried by a lack of confidence among his players after a 4-0 pasting in Yorkshire, at the weekend. Huddersfield Town romped to a comfortable 4-0 win after they had taken the lead on the stroke of half-time at the
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WOODFORD GREEN: Eagle-eyed police snare suspected thief during routine call
A PAIR of eagle-eyed policemen snared a suspected thief after spotting stolen property at his home during a routine call. The officers, who are both members of Roding ward Safer Neighbourhoods Team, saw a top-of-the-range mountain bike at the home
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WALTHAM FOREST: Hospital bill errors "putting patients at risk"
THE system for billing primary care trusts and GP practices for hospital activity in the borough is not working correctly, leading to vast sums being wrongly claimed from primary care and patients' health being put at risk, a GP has claimed.
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EPPING: Pensioner attacks police for blunder raid
A FRAIL pensioner has accused the police of “disgusting behaviour” after they mistakenly smashed down her front door and then replaced it with chipboard – leaving thieves to try and break-in at least three times. Officers raided the flat
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LEYTONSTONE: Christmas market aims to boost economy
STALLHOLDERS are being sought for a Christmas arts and crafts market aimed at boosting the economy in Leytonstone. To be run in partnership with E11Bid, the council, Leytonstone library, St John's Church and Leytonstone Methodist Church, 60 places
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LEYTON: War memorial to honour footballers
A SPECIAL war memorial dedicated to Leyton Orient footballers who lost their lives in the First World War is to be unveiled on Remembrance Sunday. The plaque is to be put up in Coronation Gardens, off High Road, Leyton, which backs onto the
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LEYTONSTONE: Local moggie in the running to become perfect Halloween pet
A LEYTONSTONE moggie is in with a chance of being crowned the nation's perfect witch's cat this Halloween. Lilly, who lives with owner Jenny Platt, in Steele Road, was shortlisted from more than 1,100 black cats in a competition to choose a
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REDBRIDGE: Artist overcomes murder of loved ones to star in new exhibition
A BRAVE mum-of-one has overcome the brutal murders of two loved ones to star in a new exhibition showcasing the borough's artistic talent. Lisa Atkin suffered a nervous breakdown after her best friend and ex-boyfriend were killed within a year
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REDBRIDGE: Christmas children's appeal needs YOUR donations
AN IMPORTANT Christmas charity has urged residents across the borough to send in donations in time for it's annual appeal. Operation Christmas Child fills shoeboxes of presents for underprivileged children across the world and needs all this
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WALTHAM FOREST: Anglicans consider Catholic move
ANGLICANS in Waltham Forest are split over whether to move to the Catholic Church following an invitation by the Pope. A decree issued earlier this month by Pope Benedict XVI provides a legal framework for members of the Church of England to
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WALTHAMSTOW: Pair charged with smuggling tortoises
A COUPLE from Walthamstow are to appear in court charged with attempting to smuggle seven endangered tortoises into Britain from Corfu. Michael Gates and Carol Wormley, both aged 42 from Woodend Road, face 42 counts relating to to the illegal
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LEYTON: Stabbed teenager was 'involved in mass brawl'
A TEENAGE boy who was found in a Leyton street suffering from stab wounds was allegedly involved in a brawl with up to 20 other youths. The 15-year-old was found on October 25 in Sidmouth Road at about 3.50pm after police were called to reports of
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LOUGHTON: Land Girl honoured by tea with the Queen
A FORMER Land Girl from Loughton has been honoured for her service to Britain in World War Two by having tea with the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. Marjorie Bird, 83, was picked from thousands of women across the country for the special
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REDBRIDGE: Foster carers to protest against new council cash offer
ANGRY foster carers have slammed a new pay offer from Redbridge Council as 'a joke' and are preparing to take to the streets in protest. Families from across the borough will hold a silent demonstration outside Ilford Town Hall on Wednesday
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REDBRIDGE: Blind girl wins £1.5 million compensation after hospital blunder
A TEENAGE girl has received £1.5 million compensation after a doctor at King George Hospital failed to spot a brain tumour which left her blind. Tatum Rock, 16, was robbed of her sight after a radiologist missed the benign growth during a routine brain
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CHINGFORD: Grieving family thanks public after charity launch success
THE family of a man who died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand has thanked the public for its “overwhelming” support for their new children's charity. Keen sportsman, Spurs fan and music lover Kenneth Ibrahim, known as Kenny, died in May
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WALTHAMSTOW: AV Roe replica plane fails to take off
AN ATTEMPT to fly an exact replica of the first wholly-British built plane has failed. The Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MMSI) and aeronautical engineers yesterday attempted to fly their replica of Alliott Verdon Roe's triplane
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LEYTON: Labour all-female seat shortlist decision due
THE Labour party is today expected to decide whether its prospective parliamentary candidate for the Leyton & Wanstead seat will be selected from an all-female shortlist. The national party is due to discuss the selection process for the
