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LOUGHTON: Council green-lights controversial house
A CONTROVERSIAL plan for a four storey house that neighbours fear will tower over them has been given the go-ahead despite their opposition. Thirteen neighbours of the site in Eleven Acre Rise in Loughton wrote to the district council with
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REDBRIDGE: Book gives tips on how to stay green
PEOPLE in Redbridge looking to become more environmentally friendly can pick up a few handy tips from a free new book. The Green Living Guide will be handed out by Redbridge Council this winter in a bid to encourage residents to cut their energy
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EPPING FOREST: Search is on for 'young person of the year'
THE search is on to find Essex's 'young person of the year'. The 'Yopey' honour is awarded every year to someone who has given something back to their local community, with a top prize of £1,000. Last year's winner, Damion Chadwick from
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WALTHAM FOREST: Recyclables 'not being taken to landfill' council confirms
THE council has reassured residents their recycling is not being taken to landfill after ordinary refuse trucks were seen picking up recyclable material. Adam Cumiskey, 35, a BBC journalist, of Priory Avenue, Walthamstow, said: “It was something I
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THEYDON BOIS: Golfer misses out on £1million jackpot
A FATHER who was offered £1million if he managed to get a hole-in-one on a Chigwell golf course has failed to scoop the life-changing prize. IT worker Michael Applin, of Hill Road in Theydon Bois, was given one attempt on a 150-yard hole and
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WOODFORD GRN: Man found hanged in woods was 'devastated' by mum's death
A MAN found hanged in woodland near Woodford Tesco killed himself because he was devastated by the death of his mother, a coroner has said. Peter Bradd, a 48-year-old only child whose father died when he was eight, spent his whole life living
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REDBRIDGE: Housing body denied millions promised for home improvements
THE BODY responsible for bringing the borough's dilapidated housing stock up to scratch will NOT receive the funding it needs to begin the job next year - even if it passes an upcoming inspection. Redbridge Homes had expected to be given £39
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CHINGFORD: Woman describes horror dog attack
A CHINGFORD woman has described the horrifying moment her thumb was ripped off in a dog attack. Shelley Bowen, 41, of Normanshire Drive, was walking her own dog, Sid, on October 23 at about 5pm when another animal ran away from its owners and
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Praise for Tube walk fundraisers
CAMPAIGNERS who marched from three Redbridge Tube stations to raise funds for dementia support services - have been praised for their efforts. Dozens of people raised more than £1,500 after setting off simultaneously from South Woodford, Woodford
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ORIENT: Legend's ashes laid to rest at ground
LEYTON ORIENT have welcomed home one of the very best players who ever played for the club. Tommy Johnston made 190 appearances and scored 123 goals for Orient over the course of two spells, in 1956-58 and then in 1959-61. Earlier this month, members
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WALTHAM FOREST: Volunteers sought to help paramedics
THE London Ambulance Service is asking for volunteers to help save lives in Leytonstone, Chingford and Walthamstow. The volunteers, known as Community First Responders (CFRs) are given nationally recognised training in emergency medical care
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Rockin’ with Chuck
AS a teenager Jawbone frontman Giles Gooden can remember discussing with his friend how they should get tickets to see rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry because “he could die soon”. Over a decade later, not only is Chuck still going strong but the Leytonstone-based
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An evening with Dame Felicity Lott
DISTINGUISHED opera singer Dame Felicity Lott will talk about her life and career at the All Saints Church Hall, Chingford, on Friday, November 7. An English soprano, Dame Lott has performed with the English National Opera, at the Royal Opera House and
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DeGale promises quick blitz against Morrison
LOUGHTON Academy boxer James DeGale has promised a knock-out performance when he takes to the ring for his fourth professional fight against Ally Morrison at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Friday. The 23-year-old believes the work he has put in
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Michael Jackson is remembered
Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition makes its world premiere in London at The O2 Bubble from this week. Exhibited across nine different themed galleries the exhibition, which will run for three months, includes more than 250 objects and features
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Ron’s views of our city
FOLLOWING last year’s sell-out show at the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford, Ron Pearce returns to the venue with his trademark Lowry-esque style paintings. Working as an artist for more than 50 years, the Chadwell Heath resident, specialises in
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Larking around with the Woodhouse Players
WOODHOUSE Players have the prestigious honour of presenting the first new UK translation of Jean Anouilh’s L’Alouette (The Lark) in more than 50 years this month. A classic re-telling of the story of Joan of Arc, The Lark draws parallels between
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WALTHAM FOREST: Scouts' theatre production finds new home
THE Waltham Forest Scouts' bi-annual gang show has found a new home. Held for the last 36 years at the theatre in Lloyd Park, the show will now take up residence at the Chingford Assembly Hall. Fears were raised over the future of the show after
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Rudi Lickwood talks Eddie Murphy and the Iraq war
COMEDIAN Rudi Lickwood was working as a waiter in a cocktail bar... ok, it was a hotel in Holborn, with aspirations of opening his own catering company, when a chance meeting with American jazz legend Art Blakey set his path on a completely different
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WOODFORD GREEN: Traders slam council for 'badly timed' clamp down
HARD-pressed traders face losing hundreds of pounds a week in takings after the council launched a new crackdown on street displays. Shopkeepers in The Broadway, Woodford Green, have accused the authority of kicking them when they are down
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THEYDON BOIS: Animated film-maker up for international award
AN ANIMATOR with learning disabilities is in the running for a top award at an international film festival. Matthew Eggert, 29, of Woburn Avenue in Theydon Bois, is one of the nominees for the Bursary Prize at the 2009 Oska Bright festival
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The Royal Gunpowder Mills go off with a bang
Whoosh, bang, whiz, boom! The Royal Gunpowder Mills will be set alight for the first time in the site’s history next month, with the venue’s premiere fireworks display to mark a special Guy Fawkes Experience weekend. The two spectacular light shows come
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Art seen from the 48 bus
FROM the window of Alfie Dennen’s studio apartment the London 2012 Olympic Games are ever present, as tester trains trundle past on the emerging east London line and workmen holler over the din. It seems, therefore, somehow fitting that this Hackney resident
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WEST HAM: Carr testimonial date revealed
WEST HAM have announced that academy director Tony Carr's testimonial match will take place on May 5 next year at the Boleyn Ground. The game will see a West Ham United side take on an Academy All-Star XI, which will contain players that have graduated
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Remember Bill
Islington-based abstract painter Bill Kennedy, who sadly passed away last year, is lovingly remembered in a touching retrospective at Lauderdale House, Highgate, until Sunday, November 8. Curated by Bill’s widow, Mary and son, Iain, the free exhibition
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Spooky time
A GHOULISH day lies in store at Capel Manor this Halloween with spooky activities for all the family to enjoy on Saturday, October 31, 10am to 4pm. Your little monstors can enjoy pumpkin carving, listen to ghostly stories, create Halloween crafts and
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No strings attached
FROM the arresting life-sized creations of the National Theatre’s War Horse, to the charm of Wes Anderson’s applauded animation Fantastic Mr Fox, puppetry has come a long way since the days of rickety seaside Punch and Judy shows. No longer reserved
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LEYTONSTONE: 'We didn't neglect snake' say couple
A LEYTONSTONE couple who were prosecuted for neglecting their pet snake have said 'strongly refute' claims they let the animal die. Abid and Saeeda Hussain, of Webster Road, were handed a 10-year ban on keeping reptiles after admitting causing
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council ignored abused girl's call for help
THE SUFFERING of a sexually abused girl was made worse by Waltham Forest Council’s refusal to help her, the local government ombudsman has ruled. The girl, whose name has been withheld for legal reasons, was raped while on holiday aged 13,
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LOUGHTON: Special needs kids have a ball at football event
DOZENS of children with special needs had a ball when they took part in a special football tournament in Loughton. The event, organised by the West Essex School Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Essex Football Association (FA) Soccability
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WALTHAM FOREST: Cash rewards for naming graffiti artists
CASH rewards of up to £500 are to be given out in return for helping the council catch prolific graffiti "tag" artists in Waltham Forest. The campaign aims to cut the council's £500,000-a-year bill, footed by the taxpayer, on clearing 'unsightly
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DISTRICT: Historic debate for UK Youth Parliament
YOUNG people from across Essex will make history as they debate in the House of Commons this Friday (October 30). Six representatives from the county will sit on the famous green benches as part of the 300-strong UK Youth Parliament. It will
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REDBRIDGE: New anti-knife campaign launched on anniversary of teenager's murder
THE BATTLE against knife crime will be stepped up in Redbridge next month - exactly one year since the murder of a popular teenager on the borough's streets. The launch of Knife Crime Awareness Month in November will coincide with the anniversary of
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ORIENT: Goalie poser for Williams
THE gloves are off at Leyton Orient. And it is up to manager Geraint Williams to decide which of his goalkeepers should face free-scoring Southampton this Saturday. Glenn Morris is the man hoping to keep his gloves ON, but Jamie Jones, who started the
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HIGHAMS PARK: Iain Duncan Smith to lead anti-Tesco protest
A PROTEST is to be held tomorrow in a bid to bolster the campaign against the planned Tesco development in Highams Park. Campaigners will gather in Jubilee Avenue tomorrow (Friday) at 2pm and will be addressed by Chingford and Woodford Green
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CHINGFORD: Fierce opposition to flats plan
THE FUTURE of a plan to build a large block of flats, which has been met with fierce local opposition, will be decided next week. Council officers have recommended the approval of a scheme to demolish four houses in Kings Head Hill, Chingford
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ROYDON: Man attacked after telling flasher to cover up
A RAIL passenger was repeatedly punched in the face after he told a flasher to stop exposing himself on a train. Stunned travellers looked on as a man began removing his clothes on the train to Roydon, despite the protests of those on board
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LOUGHTON: Skateboarders invited to have their say over plans for new facility
SKATEBOARDERS are invited to a day of four wheel fun tomorrow as Loughton hosts Skate Fest. The event at the tennis courts at the Roding Valley recreation ground off Avondale Drive will feature demonstrations by professional skateboarders and mobile
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DISTRICT: Events to keep kids entertained over half-term
YOUNGSTERS can take advantage of a range of events over the half-term holiday in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour across the district. Debden Broadway played host to music from the Red Zebra Troupe on Saturday October 26, kicking off a
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Bird targets a flying start in 2010
WOODFORD GREEN’S Tara Bird has set her sights on next year’s World Indoor Championships as she bids to make her mark on the international arena in 2010. The 22-year-old 800m runner enjoyed another impressive season this year, claiming bronze at the indoor
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Edwards promotes character building at Leyton
THE LEYTON FC team has been turned upside down by the new boss in his quest for that elusive trait called character. A month into the job at the Lea Bridge Road club, and Craig Edwards can dare to dream that the team he has moulded now has it. Edwards
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Sunderland v West Ham preview
Sunderland v West Ham Stadium of Light, Saturday Oct 31, 3pm Last meeting: West Ham 2-0 Sunderland (04-04-09). It was a game of firsts at the Boleyn Ground last season. Winger Junior Stanislas and defender James Tomkins got their first goals for the
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EXCLUSIVE: Benson shows his true colours with Daggers
WHEN seven of Dagenham & Redbridge’s most influential players moved to pastures new during the summer, a number of questions were raised about where the club goes next. Firstly, could the Daggers cope with the losses and preserve their
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WEST HAM: 'This is the turning point'
WEST HAM midfielder Jack Collison believes Sunday’s impressive comeback against Arsenal could prove to be a ‘massive’ point in the course of the season and signal a turnaround in the club’s fortunes. Gianfranco Zola’s men went into half-time
