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Leyton Orient 0 v Tranmere Rovers 1 (FA Cup round one)
Orient had their pocket picked by Tranmere Rovers in this FA Cup round one replay at Brisbane Road. Ash Taylor scored in the 82nd minute with a strike at the far post after Stephen Purches failed to clear Shaleum Logan's free kick, conceded by Jason
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WALTHAM FOREST: Youngsters to campaign against knife crime
YOUNGSTERS from a troubled Leyton estate are to hand out fliers and posters around the borough as part of an anti-knife crime campaign. Under the Government's It Doesn't Have to Happen initiative, they will be handing out fliers in fast shops
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SNARESBROOK: Young musicians brave cold at Lord Mayor's Show
A TEAM of talented young musicians from Redbridge braved the cold and rain to perform for thousands of spectators at the Lord Mayor's Show. Hardy members from Forest School's Big Band played their way from Mansion House to St Paul's Cathedral as
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Doctor admits privately supplying anti-obesity pills
A DOCTOR is up before the General Medical Council after admitting to prescribing under-the counter anti-obesity pills. Dr Bharat Berry who used to operate at the NHS surgery, in Maynard Court, Waltham Abbey, began a Fitness to Practise hearing
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WANSTEAD: Guided walk to uncover hidden history
HIDDEN historical gems will be uncovered at a special guided walk next week. The Wanstead Society has teamed up with the Living Streets charity and will be taking residents around to explore historical features of the area. This latest
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EPPING FOREST: District council attacks mineral works plan
A PROPOSAL by Essex County Council to earmark two sites in Epping Forest for gravel extraction has been criticised by the district council. Under the proposals, which form part of a county-wide consultation, Shellow Cross in Willingale and
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Residents angered by Mojoes decision
PEOPLE living near a controversial bar have had their hopes of a quiet Christmas dashed after a judge gave it permission to carry on trading until 2am. Residents in South Woodford thought they could look forward to a more restful festive season
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Road accidents "waiting to happen" at car park
SERIOUS road accidents are inevitable unless something is done about a concealed car park entrance, a woman has said. Wendy Douglas, 38, said she often uses the Cornmill Meadows car park, in Waltham Abbey, to walk her dog in the fields of the Lea Valley
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THEYDON BOIS: Family receives payout following anger at pensioner's hospital treatment
A FAMILY of an elderly woman who allegedly received poor care at two hospitals has been awarded thousands of pounds in out-of-court settlements with two health trusts. Phyllis Foster, 86, of Thrifts Mead, Theydon Bois, was admitted to Whipps
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LEYTONSTONE: Restaurant owner speaks on award win
THE owner of a Leytonstone restaurant has spoken of his delight at winning the Guardian's Indian Restaurant of the Year award. Shah Ahmed, proprietor of the Star of India, in Leytonstone High Road, said: "We're excited about winning and extremely grateful
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LEYTONSTONE: Restaurant to hold charity '60s theme night
A LEYTONSTONE restaurant is to hold a '60s theme night in aid of Haven House children's hospice. The event is to take place at the Star of India in Leytonstone High Road on November 19. Customers will be invited to don mini-skirts and drainpipe
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WALTHAMSTOW: Flytippers fined for dumping waste in woodland
FLYTIPPERS who dumped a large mound of rubbish in woodland have been fined a total of £1,100. Lieoma Azuatalam, 40, of Dartford Avenue, Edmonton, and Diabuult Hasan, 39, of Stockfield Road, Walthamstow, were prosecuted for their involvement
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HISTORY: A tribute to a Buckhurst Hill war hero
AS THIS is the time of year when we remember those that have died fighting for their country, CARL BROWN found out about a soldier from Buckhurst Hill who gained one of the highest military honours. GEORGE Bowerbank was born at a house in
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CHIGWELL: Synagogue youngsters prepare festive gifts for community
DOZENS of Jewish children spent a day preparing and wrapping a host of festive gifts to charities, soldiers and even the police as part of an event organised by the Chigwell and Hainault Synagogue. The 'Mitzvah Day', held on Sunday (November
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WALTHAMSTOW: Cousin praises youth worker stab victim
THE cousin of a man who was stabbed while protecting a group of teenagers has praised his courage and strength. Michael Campbell, 44, of Southgate, said his cousin, Simon Somerville, 41, from Walthamstow, is improving following the attack and
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EPPING FOREST: Domestic violence roadshow for district's markets
POLICE and agencies are to hold their own stalls alongside the more regular traders at markets across the district next week - offering confidential advice about domestic violence. The roadshow is being held as part of Domestic Violence Awareness
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EPPING FOREST: Rise in assaults on ambulance staff
MORE ambulance staff are assaulted in Essex than anywhere else in the east of England, new figures have revealed. Last year 24 staff were assaulted in the county during the course of duty. Across the east of England region, which stretches
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LOUGHTON: Family splattered with paint on their way to funeral
A WOMAN on her way to a family funeral had her clothes and car splattered with white paint in a supermarket car park after staff failed to clean it up. Debra Bowden, 49, has criticised the Loughton branch of Marks and Spencer after the incident
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WOODFORD GREEN: Shopping area to benefit from £600,000 investment
BELEAGURED traders have been given a much-needed boost after the council announced plans to invest £600,000 in their shopping district. Shopkeepers in Woodford Green Broadway were left fuming last month when the authority launched a clampdown on them
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WALTHAMSTOW: Cinema conservation group opposes EMD plans
A BODY which campaigns to conserve historic cinemas and theatres has written to the council to oppose plans to turn the EMD cinema into a church. Evangelical group The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) has submitted plans to convert
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WALTHAM FOREST: Less bureaucracy for charity funding, pledge councillors
ALL three parties within the council have pledged to make funding more readily available to charities and voluntary groups in Waltham Forest. Following tough questioning from charity workers and members of voluntary organisations at Waltham
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CHINGFORD: Motorist injured in horror smash "no longer critical"
A MAN airlifted to hospital following a horrific three-car smash is no longer in a critical condition. A 64-year-old man was cut out of a red Ford Ka, following an accident involving a black BMW and a third blue car in Mansfield Hill, Chingford
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WANSTEAD: Musicians show off talents during eclectic concert
GIFTED young musicians showed off their burgeoning talents during a special concert for family and friends at a Redbridge school. Students from Years Seven and Nine at Wanstead High School showed off their hard work over the past year by staging
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WALTHAM FOREST: Councillors face Question Time-style grilling from charity sector
LEADING councillors were today grilled by charity sector workers at Waltham Forest Voluntary Action's AGM in a Question Time-style debate. Cllrs Matt Davis, Jenny Gray and John Macklin all faced tough questioning on bureaucracy surrounding
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TRAVEL: Central Lane hit by severe delays
COMMUTERS using the Central Lane are facing severe delays to their journeys for the second day running. Transport for London confirmed the entire line is subject to delays due to an earlier signal failure at Bethnal Green. Services were
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EPPING FOREST: New verderer delighted with role
THE newly elected verderer of Epping Forest has pronounced his vocation “a dream come true”. Michael Chapman has been announced as the latest appointment to the historic post, which is one of the oldest jobs in the world dating back to the
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Sound Advice: A woody evening at the Plough
The Plough Inn, Walthamstow, presents a unique Woody Guthrie night on Sunday (November 22) organised by Walthamstow Folk Club. Host for the evening is Will Kaufman, who will be performing a “live documentary” on the great man, performing his
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WANSTEAD: New planning application submitted for Chepstow site
CAMPAIGNERS are preparing to do battle to protect an historic estate in the heart of Wanstead once again - after developers submitted a THIRD application to build 24 new homes on the site. Telford Homes has handed in a revised plan to build
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LOUGHTON: Bar camps it up for charity
A GROUP of transvestites are set to invade a Loughton bar tonight to help raise money for premature babies. The 'Globe Girls', who have performed for the likes of Elton John and Beyonce, will be performing at the Nu Bar in High Road, Loughton
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WEST HAM TALK: Liverpool eye £15m Hammers raid
WEST HAM could have a fight on their hands to keep their star players after reports emerged that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is planning a £15million double raid for defenders Matthew Upson and Herita Ilunga. The Daily Star claims the Spaniard will target
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LOUGHTON: Council by-election candidates announced
THE candidates in a Loughton Town Council by-election held to elect a new councillor for the Loughton Broadway seat have been announced. The vote, due to be held on Thursday December 10, has been called following the sudden resignation of British
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EPPING: Family baffled by red UFOs
A FAMILY has appealed to the people of Epping to help solve the mystery of a strange series of red objects seen flying over the town. The three shapes, all with a red outer layer and a flaming yellow middle, were seen drifting silently in a
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NAVESTOCK: Investigation launched after large fire
A POLICE investigation has been launched into what caused a large fire at a derelict building in Navestock last night. Six emergency crews rushed to the blaze in Murthering Lane at around 8.10pm last night, and found 90 per cent of the one
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WALTHAMSTOW: Slurpy machine goes up in smoke
FIRE crews were called to a Walthamstow shop after a slurpy machine caught fire. The incident happened at about 6.30pm last night in Kenilworth Avenue, near Forest Road, at Cut Price Off Licence. Eyewitness Rupert Hitchcox, 37, a photographer
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REDBRIDGE: Airport protesters to 'mob' town hall
PROTESTERS angry about an increase in flights over Redbridge are to stage a 'flash mob' demonstration outside Ilford Town Hall this Thursday (November 19). The protest is timed to coincide with a full council meeting held that evening in the building
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Spurs loan keeper exits Orient
ORIENT have said goodbye to loan keeper Lee Butcher. The 21 year-old has made the short trip back to Premier League Tottenham Hotspur after one month at Brisbane Road. Butcher acted as cover for Glenn Morris while Jamie Jones recovered from a head
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CHINGFORD: Quiz night for hall repair fund
A MUCH-LOVED entertainment venue needs restoring and campaigners are hoping an upcoming event will help their cause. The 4th annual Quiz Night at Mornington Hall, in The Green Walk in North Chingford, will take place on Saturday November 21, will all
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Synagogue plants trees for charity
WORSHIPPERS from a synagogue got their hands dirty as they helped raise awareness of environmental sustainability. Members of the congregation at Woodford Liberal Synagogue in Marlborough Road, South Woodford, went down to Forest Farm's Peace
