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LEYTONSTONE: 12-hour rooftop sit-in comes to an end
A MAN who has caused traffic chaos by his refusal to leave the roof of a community art gallery has finally ended his sit-in. The man climbed on to the roof of the 491 Gallery, in Grove Green Road, Leytonstone, shortly before midday today.
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ROYDON: Gypsy pitch proposal rejected
A PROPOSAL for two extra gypsy pitches, which sparked mass opposition, has been turned down. Relley Moore's proposal for land off Church Road, in Roydon, had attracted 80 letters of complaint from residents and was opposed by her own brother who warned
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HIGHAMS PARK: Residents rejoice as car park development is thrown out
RESIDENTS cheered with delight after councillors rejected plans for a 56-home development to be built behind their homes in a station car park. The block of flats were opposed by residents of Coolgardie Avenue, Highams Park, 119 of which signed
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CHINGFORD: Former pub to be be developed into care home
DEVELOPERS have been given the go-ahead to demolish a pub and build a 45-bed care home. The former Prince of Wales pub, in Hatch Lane, Chingford, will be redeveloped by Aquesta Ltd after councillors gave the go-ahead at a planning committee meeting
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ABRIDGE: Eight-bed house built without permission can stay
AN EIGHT-BEDROOM house built in the Green Belt without planning permission has been saved from demolition after councillors reversed a recommendation by planning officers that it should go. The property, in New Farm Drive, Abridge, replaced
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CHINGFORD: Motorcyclist injured in car crash
A MOTORCYLIST was injured after his moped collided with a car. The crash happened just after 7pm today at the roundabout at the junction of Larkshall Road and New Road, in Chingford. The emergency services were called at 7.15pm motorcyclist
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Leyton Orient 3 v Gillingham 1
Orient donated their away kits to Gillingham before this game and then put a stylish display of football on the pitch, tonight. It was a night for Orient players who toil hard without reward to add goals to their work-rate against a Gills side
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ORIENT: A12 traffic chaos sees Gills don O's strip
Gillingham started this game wearing Orient's black away strip because their own kits were stuck in traffic on the A12. Some Gillingham players arrived just in time for this League One fixture because of the massive traffic jams caused by a
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WALTHAMSTOW: Brothers accused of 'honour' killing are lying, jury told
THREE brothers accused of killing a teenager in a so-called honour killing are lying to escape jail, a court heard. Tulay Goren, 15, disappeared from her home in Glastonbury Avenue, Woodford Green, in January 1999. Police believe the
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LEARNING FOR LIFE: Famous judge to visit university
ONE of Britain's most respected High Court judges will be delivering a lecture at the University of East London (UEL) next week. Dame Linda Dobbs, who in 1981 became the first black person to become a high court judge, will give a talk entitled
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THEYDON BOIS: Xmas bazaar raises over £1k for charity
MORE than £1,200 was raised for the Alzheimer's Society at a Christmas bazaar in Theydon Bois. The event, held at a home in Theydon Park Road last Thursday (November 26), saw hundreds of residents snap up some bargains from a variety of stalls
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REDBRIDGE: Primary pupils still top of the class
PRIMARY school pupils continue to score top marks in their exams, as they prepare for entry into secondary school. At least 84 per cent of ten and 11-year-olds in Redbridge's state primaries achieved the Level Four standard in the core subjects of
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REDBRIDGE: Council given cash boost to tackle housing fraudsters
THE COUNCIL has been given a cash boost in its battle to clamp down on the illegal sub-letting of public housing. The problem - where a tenant rents out their council-owned home for profit - is thought to cost the borough thousands of pounds a year
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LOUGHTON: Headteacher to step down after 20 years at school
PARENTS, pupils and governors are planning a final farewell to their much-loved headteacher as he prepares to retire. Geoff Mangan has been involved with Roding Valley High School, in Alderton Hill, Loughton, ever since it was first formed
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WANSTEAD: Pensioners lost £6000 inheritance in travel agent collapse
AN ELDERLY couple have vented their frustration at the disinterest of the authorities after losing £6000 inheritance when a travel agent suddenly folded. Tony Blackburn, 74, and his wife Janet, 64, booked flights with World Choice in Wanstead
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REDBRIDGE: Police send Christmas gifts to troops in Afghanistan
KIND-hearted police officers have done their bit to make Christmas a little merrier for British troops in Afghanistan by sending them boxes of luxury goodies. A shipment of 120 'morale parcels' - containing anything from shampoo to chocolate
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Sound Advice: A week of ukulele trios, hamsters and Mr Happy Chainsaw
At the Plough Inn this Friday (December 4) in Walthamstow, up-and-coming rock chick Amy Wyke takes to the stage for a headline set. Admission is free, and doors open at 8pm for a 9pm start. Plus special guests as support. Sunday (December 6) sees
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BUCKHURST HILL: Jury retires in airport heist trial
THE jury in the trial of a Buckhurst Hill man accused over a £1m jewellery heist at Southend Airport has retired to consider its verdict. Joseph Xenofondos, 34, of Loughton Way, has been facing Basildon Crown Court, along with two others after
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Rooftop sit-in causes rush-hour chaos
A MAN'S refusal to leave the roof of a gallery caused rush-hour traffic chaos as roads became gridlocked after the closure of the northbound A12. The man entered the 491 on Grove Green Road, Leytonstone, at 11am this morning. He climbed
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CHINGFORD: Pub to donate ale proceeds to Help for Heroes
A PUB is selling a unique army-themed ale to raise money for wounded servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The Queen Elizabeth, in Forest Side, Chingford, is donating 10p from every pint sold of its Liz's Battalion ale to Help for
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WALTHAM FOREST: Departing Ascham Homes chief breaks silence
THE head of the council's property management company has broken his silence on his decision to stand down. Hassett Auguste told the board of the beleaguered company he would be standing down last month following concerns about Ascham's performance
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WOODFORD GREEN: Schoolgirl's alleged murder described as "Wake up call"
THE alleged murder of schoolgirl Tulay Goren has been described in court as a "wake up call" over the issue of honour killings in Britain. Tulay, 15, disappeared from her home in Glastonbury Avenue, Woodford Green, in January 1999 and has not
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ILFORD: Family catch burglars trying to steal Christmas gifts
POLICE have warned residents not to leave Christmas presents on display after a family caught a pair of thieves trying to snatch their gifts in the early hours of the morning. The men had removed a window pane and were preparing to break in to the
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ILFORD: Robbers raid supermarket armed with hockey sticks
POLICE have appealed for help in catching two robbers who raided a supermarket armed with hockey sticks. The pair, who are both described as black and aged between 15 and 18, threatened to hit staff with the weapons unless they handed over
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WALTHAM FOREST: 13 arrested in crackdown on racist, homophobic and domestic crime
POLICE have arrested 13 people following a crackdown on domestic, race hate and homophobic crime. Two men were charged following Operation Athena on November 26. Akeem Prince, 20, of Tadworth Parade, Hornchurch, was charged with actual
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WALTHAM FOREST: Shock report reveals borough's low cancer survival rates
WALTHAM Forest has one of the lowest survival rates for bowel and lung cancer in the country – according to shock Government figures published today. The Cancer Reform Strategy's report is aimed at highlighting areas with low cancer survival
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LEYTON: School to celebrate cultural diversity
A LEYTON school is to celebrate the cultural diversity of its pupils with an evening of dance, music and food. Willowbrook Primary School, in Church Road, will host the event on December 3, which will include a special dance mingling Indian
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REDBRIDGE: £3.5m for primary schools 'not enough'
MILLIONS of pounds will be poured into primary school places across the borough – but this is still nowhere near enough, critics say. The government awarded Redbridge council £3.46 million towards meeting the excess demand, but cabinet member for children's
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WALTHAMSTOW: Blur documentary features dilapidated Stow
THE trailer for a forthcoming film about Blur’s reunion includes a rare view inside Walthamstow Stadium. No Distance Left to Run documents a series of concerts by the band this summer and includes candid interviews with members about splitting
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CHINGFORD: Jewellery designer to take part in charity event
A CHINGFORD-based jewellery designer is to take part in a special charity Christmas market at the famous Smithfield in the City of London. Organised by St John Ambulance, Louise Hall, 26, of online jewellery boutique Lumoi, will team up with artist
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Non-league round-up
WALTHAM Abbey slipped back into the relegation mire after a dramatic 5-3 defeat at the hands of Harrow Borough. There was plenty of to-ing and fro-ing throughout the game, with the Abbotts coming from behind to level on two occasions.
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BUCKHURST HILL: Albert Hall solos for schoolchildren
THE stage was set for two primary school pupils when they were asked to give a solo performance at a Royal Albert Hall charity concert. Jordan Austen, ten, and Lucy Jenkins, nine, from Buckhurst Hill schools Daiglen, and Braeside, were picked
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WOODFORD GREEN: Man robbed by gang of 16 youths on estate
A POLICE investigation into the violent mugging of a man by a gang of 16 youths has been hampered because CCTV cameras in the area do not work. The 38-year-old was attacked after parking his vehicle in Coopersale Close on the Orchard Estate
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LEYTONSTONE: Businessman takes action on fly-tippers
A LOCAL businessman has installed CCTV cameras to help catch fly-tippers after 20 years of misery caused by rubbish being dumped. Keith Strang, of KB Carpets in The Sidings, Leytonstone, installed the cameras in conjunction with the council about a
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Leyton Orient v Yeovil Town: Head to head
LAST MEETING: Yeovil Town 3 Leyton Orient 3 (League One 22-09-09). ‘It’s just like watching Orient’ came the cry from Brazil after Andros Townsend’s wonder goal set new standards in football. He dribbled from inside his own half and finished
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ORIENT: Suffer Chambo injury blow
ADAM Chambers is set to miss Orient's clash with Gillingham tonight. It is reported the 29 year-old twisted his ankle in training. Missing this game would be another blow to the all-action midfielder as he has only recently beaten
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WEST HAM: Dyer comes through unscathed against Birmingham
KIERON DYER enjoyed a another successful outing for West Ham's reserves during their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Birmingham City on Monday. The midfielder came through the game unscathed, prompting suggestions that he may be included in Gianfranco Zola's
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WHIPPS CROSS: Hospital insists it can cope with norovirus surge
THREE wards at Whipps Cross remain closed to new admissions as the numbers of people suffering from winter flu viruses soars. The Leytonstone hospital has experienced a surge in the demand for beds for people suffering from the norovirus and flu. But
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WOODFORD GREEN: Defence to sum up in Tulay murder trial
LAWYERS representing the three men accused of murdering schoolgirl Tulay Goren are due to sum up their defence at the Old Bailey later today (Tuesday). The 15-year-old went missing from her home in Glastonbury Avenue, Woodford Green, in January
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WEST HAM: Hammers face anxious wait on Cole injury
WEST HAM await the results of Carlton Cole's knee scan with baited breath, as fears of a serious injury begin to mount. Manager Gianfranco Zola did not rule out the possibility of ligament damage, which could keep the striker out of action for several
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EPPING FOREST: Crashes and travel chaos as water and ice swamp roads
FLOODING has closed several roads in the district this morning, while frozen ice from earlier deluges has caused a number of minor crashes. The Ongar Road in Abridge and most of the main roads in Theydon Bois have been closed due to the conditions
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CHINGFORD: Former pub landlady dies aged 95
A FORMER landlady of a Chingford pub has died aged 95. Kathleen Mary Evans, nee Day, was the tenant of the Royal Oak Pub in Kings Head Hill, Chingford, from 1938 and throughout the Second World War. Born in Dalston on June 27, 1914,
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LEYTON: Four convicted of illegal gambling and DVD selling
AN illegal DVD seller has been jailed after being caught during a clampdown on street sellers in a shopping area. Xiong Chen, 44, of Northumberland Court, in Hackney, was caught by officers in the Leyton Mills retail park and jailed for 10
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REDBRIDGE: A&E closure plans up for public scrutiny
MEMBERS of the public can now have their say about plans to radically alter the face of healthcare in the borough. Health for north east London launched its 14-week public consultation into proposals to close the accident and emergency (A&
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LEYTONSTONE: Restaurant to host gospel concert
A GOSPEL concert is to be held at a Leytonstone restaurant. Seebo's, in the High Road, will host the special pre-Christmas event this Friday, which is set to feature singers aged 13 to 40. Billed as “a night of celebration of life”, the concert
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Man arrested after nightclub attack
A WALTHAM Abbey man has been arrested over alleged attacks outside a nightclub. The 21-year-old, who has not been named by police, was seized following several incidents outside Liquid nightclub in Birdcage Walk, Harlow, in the early hours
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WALTHAMSTOW: Funeral of soldier shot in Afghanistan today
THE funeral of a soldier shot dead in Afghanistan is being held today. Warrant Officer Class 1 Darren Chant, 40, from Walthamstow, was killed at a police checkpoint on November 3 – the day he was due to be told he had been awarded a commission
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WALTHAMSTOW: Fresh crackdown as street gambling problem continues
A TEENAGE magician is to return to the streets this Christmas in a bid to help the council crackdown on illegal street gambling. Emmanuele Faja, of Pembroke Road, Walthamstow, who was enlisted last Christmas, will help warn members of the public
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LOUGHTON: Armed thugs tie up shopkeeper and steal £1,000
TWO men armed with a meat cleaver and a kitchen knife stole £1,000 and a Rolex watch in a daylight raid on a Loughton antiques shop yesterday. Guy Tomkins, who is the owner of AD Antiques in Church Hill, was tied up by the men during the terrifying
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WOODFORD GREEN: Young singers to take part in charity concert
GIFTED young singers from a Redbridge school will show off their skills during a special charity Christmas concert. Bancroft School's Chamber Choir and Junior Choir will take part in 'A Christmas Celebration' at St Mary's Church in High Road, South
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SNARESBROOK: Students get a taste of US politics during trip to Washington DC
A GROUP of awe-struck students watched America's political system in action during a memorable trip to Washington DC. A party of 16 youngsters from Forest School, in Snaresbrook visited the US capital, stopping off at Congress, the Senate,
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WALTHAM FOREST: Train services disrupted over Christmas
COMMUTERS using overground train services face disruption this Christmas due to planned engineering work. Many trains into Liverpool St will be suspended from 11pm on Christmas Eve until 3am on January 4 to allow for the repair of overhead
