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WALTHAMSTOW: Flasher sought by police
A WOMAN was flashed at in broad daylight. The 33-year-old woman was walking along Priory Avenue, in Walthamstow, when she saw a man with a BMX bicycle leaning against a wall. As she got closer the man indecently exposed himself. The man is described
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LEYTONSTONE: Council defends south Leytonstone investment
A LEADING councillor has defended the authority's record of investment in south Leytonstone. Cllr Terry Wheeler, cabinet member for enterprise and Cathall ward member, said south Leytonstone has not been neglected by the council. He
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LOUGHTON: Keen collector stars in TV auction show
A MAN from Loughton thought to have one of the largest collections of film and TV memorabilia in Europe has vowed to sell most of it off after his story featured on an auction programme. David Limburg, 43, has spent more than three decades
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man launches police brutality compensation claim
A MAN who claimed he needed knee surgery after being assaulted by police officers has launched a High Court battle for up to £100,000 in damages. Donald Robb, 50, of Rectory Road, Walthamstow, was arrested on July 9, 2004 as he walked along
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SNARESBROOK: Young cast stage classic play
THE dangers of inventing an imaginary boyfriend were played out on stage by a young cast as they staged a classic 1950’s play. Senior pupils at Forest School in College Place, Snaresbrook, staged The Boyfriend for their end of year production
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BARKINGSIDE: Father speaks of van fire terror
A YOUNG father whose quick thinking saved the life of his seven-month-old son has spoken of the terrifying moment when he discovered his van had been set alight in a suspected arson attack. Decorator William Buckley, 24, was at home in Fencepiece
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WEST HAM: Ashton forced to retire
WEST HAM striker Dean Ashton has been forced to retire from the game through injury at the age of 26. The frontman has been plagued by an ankle injury, picked up during training with the England squad, in August 2006 and, after seeking independent
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Teenager charged with child rape
A TEENAGER has been charged in connection with the rape of a child in Leytonstone. Reece Appleby, 19, of Ramsay Road, Leytonstone, is charged with two counts of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. A 12-year-old girl was raped in
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Manchester United's party-poopers leave West Ham in a real mess
I don't think anybody was expecting much more than a stroll in the park for Manchester United when they came down to east London for their Christmas break at the weekend. Things began a little slowly, as the team overslept for 45 minutes. But Paul Scholes
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LEYTON: Harry charged taxpayer £1,300 for cleaning products
MP Harry Cohen billed the taxpayer £2,000 for a luxury bath and over £100-a-month for cleaning products, it has emerged. Receipts relating to expenses claims in the 12 months up to March this year, show the honourable member for Leyton received thousands
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EPPING: Winter Wonder Run this Sunday
A FUN-RUN organised by Epping school pupils is to be held this Sunday (December 13) in aid of a children's charity. The Winter Wonder Run sets off from Bell Common Cricket Green in Epping at 11am, with a 3.5 mile course through nearby woodland.
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EPPING: Care home gets in festive spirit with tree cake
PENSIONERS at a home for people with dementia showed their Christmas spirit when they enjoyed a fun day making a festive cake. Guests at Ashlar House Day Centre in The Plain, Epping, made the tasty treat, in the shape of a tree, with help from
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WALTHAMSTOW: Three charged with firearms offences following weapon find
THREE Turkish men have been charged with firearms offences following the discovery of a loaded gun. Police followed a car from outside a massage parlour in Walthamstow and stopped it in Ferry Lane, near Tottenham Hale tube station. Yusuf
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Leyton Orient v MK Dons: Head to head
LAST MEETING: MK Dons 1 Leyton Orient 2 (League One 13-04-09). Kevin Nugent was in charge following Martin Ling’s sacking as boss. Geraint Williams was watching in the stands. Stephen Purches scored the winner and keeper Jamie Jones
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LOUGHTON: BNP loses seat to residents' association
THE British National Party (BNP) has lost a seat on Loughton Town Council to the Independent Loughton Residents' Association (LRA). In a close three-way fight Katie Nicholson of the LRA won by just 23 votes ahead of The BNP’s Edward Long in
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WANSTEAD: Quiz teams to help important charity
BRAINS will tested and good causes will benefit at a quiz evening later this month. Quiz teams from around Wanstead will be at The Nightingale for the annual Christmas Charity Quiz on Tuesday December 22, a special festive edition in aid of
