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WALTHAMSTOW: Learn more about borough's old tramways
A TALK about the former tramway system in Walthamstow and its impact on local lives will be given next Thursday (14). Historian Neil Houghton will give the talk, which has been organised by the Walthamstow Historical Society at Greenleaf Road
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WOODFORD GREEN: Luxury car magnate shares childhood memories
WHEN driving past a luxury car anywhere in Wanstead and Woodford, there's always a chance it could have been sold by the company owned by one of the area's most successful businessmen. Nick Lancaster, 62, who lives in Belgravia but grew up
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BUCKHURST HILL: Garden centre makes tree-mendous 12th night contribution
TWELTH Night is traditionally a time to untangle the tinsel and box away the baubles, but for one Buckhurst Hill garden centre it represents one of the biggest challenges of the year – chopping down Trafalgar Square's giant Christmas tree.
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WANSTEAD/LEYTON: MP slams developing world over climate change
WANSTEAD and Leyton MP Harry Cohen has criticised the Government for failing to reach a strong agreement over climate change in Copenhagen. Yesterday questioning secretary of state for energy and climate change Ed Miliband in Parliament, Mr
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WEATHER: Transport latest
TUBE lines which serve Waltham Forest and Redbridge are now running now good services, Transport for London have said. The Central Line was suspended between Liverpool Street and Leytonstone during the morning rush hour, causing more passengers to use
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WEATHER: Extremely cold and with snowy outbursts
A TEMPORARY respite against the snow is on the way for residents in the Epping Forest District although outbreaks look likely tomorrow. After near continuous and often heavy snow today (January 6), forecasters are predicting a largely dry evening
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REDBRIDGE: Plan for big cuts to library archiving service
RESEARCHING local history? Want to get hold of a copy of the Guardian from the 1970s? Your task could be about to get a lot harder after dramatic cuts were proposed to the borough's library archive service. Redbridge's Local Studies and
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LEYTONSTONE: Residents oppose late-opening chicken shop
A CHICKEN shop that has applied for an extended licence to open until 5am at weekends is facing opposition from people living nearby. Texas Chicken, at the corner of Leytonstone High Road and Grove Road, has applied for a late licence on Fridays
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REDBRIDGE: Leisure services hit by snow
LEISURE services throughout the borough have been hit by snow, with early closures and limited services affecting many users. Redbridge Council confirm that a number of leisure centres and playing fields will close early due to the heavy snow
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WHIPPS CROSS: Business as usual at hospital despite weather
HOSPITAL appointments are being kept with patients, despite the severe weather. Whipps Cross Univerity Hospital Trust in Leytonstone is operating as normal, but people with illnesses are being urged to visit A&E only in an emergency.
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REDBRIDGE: Drivers warned to plan routes home
MOTORISTS returning home to the borough this evening have been warned to plan out their routes before leaving work. Temperatures are due to plummet this evening with snow on ungritted minor roads likely to turn into ice. An AA spokesman
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WALTHAM FOREST: Community spirit alive in severe weather
SEVERE weather conditions have prompted communities to pull together to help grit the pavements and look out for vulnerable neighbours. With a second bout of snowfall since December and predictions of more freezing temperatures and snowfall
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WALTHAM FOREST: Freezing conditions set to continue
EXPERTS are warning that the freezing conditions are likely to continue. Many Waltham Forest schools were forced to close after up to 15cm of snow fell on Tuesday night, leaving many stranded in their homes. Commuters face travel misery
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Free nature walk this weekend
A FREE nature walk is to be held at the River Lee Country Park in Waltham Abbey this Sunday (January 10). The short guided walk, which starts from the Fishers Green car park in Stubbins Hall Lane at 3.30pm, will be followed by a bird watch
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EPPING FOREST: Many schools set to close tomorrow
MANY schools have already announced they will close tomorrow due to the ongoing heavy snowfall across the district. Across Essex more than 60 schools have said they will not open tomorrow including at least 11 schools in the Epping Forest District
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WALTHAM FOREST: Advice on keeping warm issued
THE council has issued advice on how to keep warm during the cold weather. The authority has said residents should “stay inside and keep their homes at a temperature of 18 to 21°C” The advice also says: “If people cannot heat all the
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WALTHAM FOREST: Housing chief pay-off kept secret
THE amount of taxpayers’ money paid to the departing chief executive of the council’s struggling property management company will not be made public. Hassett Auguste stepped down from his position at Ascham Homes in November following concerns
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EPPING FOREST: District's roads the most dangerous in Essex
THE roads of Epping Forest remain the most dangerous in the county despite a significant drop in the number of deaths last year. Latest figures show that 61 people died in fatal road collisions in Essex in 2009 compared to 73 the year before
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EPPING FOREST: Heavy snow across district
HEAVY snow is falling across the Epping Forest District causing widespread disruption. Around 110 schools across Essex have already announced closures including Davenant Foundation School, and Debden Park High School, in Loughton, King Harold
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LEYTON: Charity boss returns after being laid off
A FORMER charity boss has been given a new lease of life after winning the right to return to the organisation which made her redundant four years ago. Daisy Byaruhanga, of Primrose Road, Leyton, beat stiff competition to secure paid work at
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TRAVEL: Central line hit by severe delays
TUBE users face severe delays across the entire Central line as the effects of the heavy snowfall continues to cause travel chaos. Transport for London confirm that earlier emergency engineering work at Leyton station has caused disruption across the
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EPPING FOREST: Rubbish piles up as council miss collections again
EPPING Forest District Council has issued a renewed apology to residents after it was forced to cancel yet more rubbish collections today due to the heavy snow. Scheduled bin removals in Abridge, Chigwell and Waltham Abbey were all abandoned
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SNARESBROOK: Young cyclist comes out on top
A GIFTED young cyclist showed a group of top adult riders a clean set of wheels during a training session at a velodrome. Will Holyman, of Forest School in Snaresbrook, outpaced several far more experienced cyclists during a flying lap of Calshot
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LEARNING FOR LIFE: Students honoured for special achievements
STUDENTS were honoured for their achievements at a college awards ceremony. Sir George Monoux College held its fourth annual event, which saw hardworking students presented with Oscar-style trophies in recognition of outstanding success. Students
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REDBRIDGE: Spike in car crime during cold snap
POLICE have warned motorists not to leave their car engines running unattended after a rise in thefts across the borough during the cold snap. The warning comes after a pregnant mother-of-one was driven into by a thug in Cleveland Road, South
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WALTHAM FOREST: Elderly urged to claim 'freedom pass' for travel
DISABLED and elderly residents are being urged to take advantage of the updated Freedom Pass. Transport for London (TfL) will be visiting Waltham Forest in a drive to make sure people eligible for free travel take advantage of the scheme by March
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WANSTEAD: Library parking charges set low after opposition
NEW parking charges planned for one of the borough's most popular libraries have been kept low after intense opposition from users. The council announced proposals to introduce parking fees at Wanstead Library late last year, leading to criticism from
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Arsenal linked with £9m move for West Ham star
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly lining up a £9million bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole. The Frenchman has revealed he is in the market for a striker following long-term injuries to Rovin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner. The Sun claim
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BUCKHURST HILL: Gran becomes first-time author at 90
SIXTY years after she wrote it, a 90-year-old grandmother has had her first book published, after the manuscript was rediscovered in her loft. Muriel Harwood, of Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, wrote the music book called The Calendar just after she
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REDBRIDGE: Snow forces more school closures
MORE schools will close this afternoon as heavy snowfall continues to cause widespread disruption to parents and pupils. Thousands of school children will enjoy a shorter day, in addition to those at schools which were unable to open this morning
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WOODFORD GRN: Residents 'forced to buy own grit'
REDBRIDGE Council has not provided extra grit even in main roads and residents are being asked to buy their own, a mum has claimed. Helen Duffett, a mum-of-four of St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, fears snow and ice could soon cause accidents
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WALTHAMSTOW: Deal to save pool "on verge of being reached"
A BUSINESSMAN in discussions about re-opening the borough's axed premier training swimming pool is “90 per cent certain” a deal will be struck to save it next week. Active Leisure Management (ALM) is in talks with Waltham Forest College and
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ORIENT: O's clash at Oldham in doubt
Orient's match at Oldham Athletic on Saturday is already in serious doubt. The Greater Manchester area has been badly affected by the snow and freezing conditions. Tonight's Man City v Man United Carling Cup tie was postponed yesterday. The Boundary
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CENTRAL LINE: Service resumes with severe delays
FULL tube services have resumed on the Central Line but commuters still face severe delays. A signal failure closed the line between Leytonstone and Liverpool Street station for several hours this morning - forcing thousands of rush hour travellers
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REDBRIDGE: Meningitis alert after school pupil falls ill over Christmas
A MENINGITIS alert has been issued to parents across the borough after a school pupil was hospitalised with the illness during the Christmas break. NHS Redbridge has not yet released the name of the school the child attends, but has advised all families
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Oldham v Orient preview
Oldham Athletic v Leyton Orient League One, Saturday January 9 Last meeting: Orient 1 Oldham 2 (15-08-09). Orient’s second league game of the season and their first at Brisbane Road ended in defeat as a brace from Pawel Abbott cancelled out a Ryan
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Snow disruption updates from your area
Heavy snowfall overnight which has caused widespread disruption throughout east London and west Essex is set to continue over the next few days. Follow the links below for updates on the situation in your area. Click here to stay updated
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WALTHAMSTOW: School pupils' film to be shown on big screen
A FILM created by Leyton schoolchildren will be shown on the Big Screen in Walthamstow town square on Friday. Year 4 pupils from George Mitchell All-Through School have created a five minute flick called The Trees Are Still Standing. The film was created
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REDBRIDGE: More heavy snow forecast for weekend
THE freezing conditions currently gripping the borough are set to continue with heavy snow predicted for the weekend. According the BBC five day weather forecast, Redbridge is set for more light snow today, cloudy skies and continued freezing temperatures
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WANSTEAD: Town centre snowbound as wintry weather continues
CHRISTCHURCH Green in Wanstead town centre was a scene of wintry whiteout as heavy snow continues across the borough. Many of Redbridge's schools are closed today while commuters face severe disruption as the adverse weather conditions cause
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REDBRIDGE: Elderly 'trapped' in homes by snowy weather
HUNDREDS of elderly people remain trapped in their homes across the borough because of the snowy conditions and freezing temperatures. Pensioners, many of whom have limited mobility, have been unable to get to shops, community centres, churches and
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REDBRIDGE: Main parks open despite snow
CHILDREN unable to go to school today will have a more fun way to spend their day off – frolicking in the snow in one of the borough's parks. According to Redbridge Council, all the borough's main parks are still open despite the heavy snow
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WOODFORD GRN: Church to hold special celebration
A CHURCH is to hold a special event to encourage people to join its “Street Pastors” scheme. The event will take place at All Saints in Woodford Wells on January 17 from 6.30pm. The scheme was launched in London seven years ago and sees volunteers
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EPPING FOREST: Motorists warned over vehicle thefts
MOTORISTS are being urged not to leave vehicle engines running unattended whilst defrosting their windscreens following a spate of car thefts across the district. The first theft took place just before Christmas on Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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West Ham v Wolves preview
West Ham v Wolves Upton Park, Sunday January 10, 1.30pm Last meeting: Wolves 0-2 West Ham (15-08-09). There were no signs of a crisis for West Ham on the opening day of the season as they brushed aside Mick McCarthy's Wolves with thanks
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REDBRIDGE: Further school disruption due to heavy snow
PUPILS at one school will be finishing early today (Wednesday 6) as heavy snowfall continues to disrupt services across the borough. Chadwell Primary School will be closing this afternoon after pupils and parents faced serious difficulties
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Chelmsford Warriors 10 Lee Valley Lions 3
Lee Valley Lions played their first game of 2010 - and were well beaten 10-3 at Chelmsford Warriors. It was always going to be tough as they were without the services of captain James Hatfull and the injured Ian Courtney. Chelmsford looked strong right
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REDBRIDGE: Council limits road gritting to preserve supply
MANY minor roads remain ungritted across the borough as the council battles to preserve its limited supply of salt. The authority has chosen to concentrate on treating Redbridge's main roads and bus routes last night (Tuesday) in a bid to keep
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REDBRIDGE: Charity launches aerobics extravaganza
BREAK out your leg-warmers and put on that headband – it's aerobics time! Children's charity the NSPCC is urging keep-fit fanatics and exercise novices alike to get involved in the Aerobathon. Two centres in Redbridge will be among the
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REDBRIDGE: Residents warned to stay away from frozen waterways
PEOPLE out enjoying the snowy weather have been warned to steer clear of the borough's ice-covered lakes and waterways. The council has called on residents not to take any risks by trying to walk on the ice in case they fall through into the freezing
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Talk of the Orient - with Jason Demetriou
IT WAS really frustrating that the Yeovil game was postponed on Saturday because all the boys felt ready for that game. The big freeze that has set in has meant we’ve been training indoors this week. It’s a bit warmer in there, but not much! It looks
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Orient must stick with New Year resolutions
NEW YEAR is traditionally a time for resolutions. These are made with the best of intentions, usually after excessive gorging during the festive period, but all too often they go unfulfilled. Leyton Orient actually went without over Christmas
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WEST HAM: After Drogba, Anelka and Cole... here comes Nouble
AT JUST 18-years-old, Frank Nouble has already learned from some of the best strikers in the business. And now he is ready to start translating that wealth of knowledge onto the pitch as he bids to stamp his mark on West Ham’s first team.
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It’s lift-off again for the ‘Pocket Rocket’
A LOCAL youngster who is tipped to become one of snooker’s biggest stars almost put down his cue for good. Thirteen-year-old Peter Devlin’s love for the game was sorely tested by personal tragedy and the plummet in form which came with it. The Leyton
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REDBRIDGE: Schools disrupted by snowfall
HEAVY snow has meant a number of schools are closed or facing serious difficulties across the borough. Redbridge Council confirmed that King Solomon High School in Barkingside is closed, along with St Bede's Catholic Primary School and Nursery in Chadwell
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WALTHAM FOREST: Heavy snowfall closes schools
THE borough has been carpeted in snow causing schools to close - and more severe weather is predicted. Up to 15cm of snow fell over London last night and is expected to continue throughout the day. The Met Office has said the snowfall
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REDBRIDGE: Tube and road travel affected by heavy snow
COMMUTERS face a disrupted journey into work this morning with several inches of snow overnight hitting Tube services and road networks, with continuing snowfall predicted throughout the day: TUBE The Central Line is part suspended between
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That's my boy
IT IS THE dream of many a father to see their son walk out at Wembley for the FA Cup final. Very few ever live to see it. But one proud dad from Chingford has a better chance than most, as his boy is currently on the books at Tottenham Hotspur
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RIVER LEA: Dead body found in river
POLICE are appealing for information after the body of a woman was found in the River Lea. The body of Musonda Chimfwenbe, 20, of Roach Road, Bow, was recovered by police from the River Lea, just north of the Bow Flyover at 9am on Monday. Miss Chimfwenbe
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CHIGWELL: Man on trial for killing sister
A MAN is due to stand trial today for strangling his sister to death. Mum-of-two Soabia Sayid, 29, was found strangled to death in her home in Hycliffe Gardens, Chigwell last April. The victim's brother in law, unemployed Mohammed Sayid, 49, is
