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CHINGFORD: Expectant mother living in damp conditions
A PREGNANT woman living in damp conditions has complained about the lack of action by her landlord to fix the problem. Carla Wilson’s flat, in Inks Green, Chingford, has mould on the walls and condensation at the windows. The 23-year-old
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Back to drawing board for flyover art scheme
IT looks like it's back to the drawing board for a £200,000 public art project nearly four-and-a-half years after funding was first agreed. Redbridge Council originally negotiated the money for public art on the A406 flyover in South Woodford
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CHINGFORD: Family creates “human-like” snowman
A FAMILY spent a few hours creating a human-size snowman to keep watch at the front of their house. Don and Marion Clark, both 65, and their 25-year-old son Richard, began building the snowman last night and completed it this morning.
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EPPING FOREST: Stay at home on Friday - police
POLICE are urging residents in Epping Forest to stay at home tomorrow (Friday) as the terrible weather looks set to continue into a third day. With temperatures falling and more snow forecast, Essex Police have issued a statement calling on
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Arsenal chase 'new Adebayor'
ARSENAL are lining up a move for a player that has been dubbed ‘the new Emmanuel Adebayor’, according to reports. Lacina Traore, a 19-year-old striker playing for Romanian outfit FC Cluj, stands at 6ft 6in and has been recommended to Arsene Wenger by
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CHIGWELL: Car-snatch victim's vehicle gone in 15 seconds
A MOTORIST who had his car stolen from under his nose after he left it with the engine running has urged other drivers not to make the same mistake. Police have warned that, in the cold weather, thieves are increasingly on the look-out for
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WEST HAM: Zola 'expects a lot' for Wolves game
WEST HAM boss Gianfranco Zola has not allowed the adverse weather conditions to dampen his spirits and he has called on his players to deliver when they face Wolves on Sunday. Zola is confident heading into the crucial bottom-of-the-league clash, and
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EPPING FOREST: All rubbish collections cancelled after staff injured
EPPING Forest District Council has suspended all rubbish and recycling services after some of its refuse staff were badly injured during attempted collections today. The authority said its crews were involved in a number of accidents, with
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REDBRIDGE: More snow expected tomorrow morning
COMMUTERS could face a difficult journey into work tomorrow morning (Friday) after more snow was forecast for the borough. Drivers already face tackling sheet ice on ungritted roads, but snow showers predicted for the early hours are set to make conditions
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EPPING: Woman dies after train collision
A WOMAN has died after she was struck by a train. The 48-year-old, from Epping, was killed when she was hit by a Stansted Express train at Harlow Mill station, this Monday, January 4. The driver of the Liverpool Street-bound train applied
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REDBRIDGE: School selection tests postponed
PUPILS aiming to be selected for the borough's two grammar schools this weekend have had their exams put back due to the severe weather. Redbridge Council announced that the entrance tests for Ilford and Woodford County High Schools, due to
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CHIGWELL: Groundsman hailed a hero for keeping school open
A GROUNDSMAN has been hailed a "snow hero" after he started work at 5am today to help keep a school open. Despite a mountain of snow and ice, maintenance worker Paul Cook and other staff worked throughout the dawn hours to ensure that Chigwell
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BUCKHURST HILL: Missing moggie found by neighbour after pet detective hunt
A WOMAN who spent hundreds of pounds hiring a pet detective to find her missing cat has been reunited with her beloved moggie – after he was found by a neighbour two streets away. Sarah Holland, 36, of Scotland Road in Buckhurst Hill, was left
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REDBRIDGE: Council could charge for house names
GIVING your home a name could soon cost you £50, under new plans being considered by the council. Naming a house would cost residents £50, while naming an entire building would cost £100, which Redbridge Council predicts could generate £36,000
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HIGH ONGAR: Wanted criminal hands himself in
WANTED criminal Shane Bundock has handed himself in to police following a media appeal. Bundock, 36, last known to be living in Mill Lane, High Ongar, had been wanted in connection with a number of offences in the High Ongar area committed
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EPPING FOREST: Authors and TV stars descend on district for book fest
TICKETS have gone on sale today for this year's star-studded Essex Book Festival. After selling out in just a few days last year, Essex County Council are encouraging residents to book within the next few days to avoid disappointment.
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Traders feel the pinch during big freeze
TRADERS across the borough are feeling the pinch as the icy conditions keep many shoppers away from our high streets. Shopkeepers in George Lane South Woodford have been particularly hard hit during the cold snap, with many stores seeing big
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HIGHAMS PARK: Two arrested over street brawl
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of causing public disorder following a brawl. Guardian readers reported seeing a large number of police cars on the scene of the fight, which happened in Hale End Road during the last hour. More details about
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Torquay United v Dagenham & Redbridge - match postponed
The Daggers' match at Torquay on Saturday is just one of a number of League Two clashes to fall victim to the weather. The Football League programme has been severely hit, with many more postponements likely before the weekend.
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Oldham Athletic v Orient - match postponed
Orient's match at Oldham on Saturday has already been postponed. With the pitch under ten inches of snow and conditions not expected to improve, an early decision to call the game off has been made.
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LEYTONSTONE: Company donates money to children's ward
A HEALTHCARE company has donated £435 to the children's unit at Whipps Cross Hospital. Staff at HCL Healthcare PLC, which supplies health professionals to NHS trusts and private hospitals, have held a series of sponsored dress-down days to raise money
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EPPING FOREST: Foster carers urgently needed
LOVING foster families are urgently needed to help ease Essex's backlog of children in care. Essex County Council has launched a recruitment campaign after revealing it needs 80 new foster families a year to maintain placement levels. There are currently
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CHINGFORD: "Name change candidate will be breaking law" claims Lib Dem
AN aspiring MP who changed his name to None of the Above in protest at mainstream politicians will break election law if he stands, according to one political rival. Dr Geoffrey Seeff, who is hoping to win the Chingford & Woodford Green
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REDBRIDGE: Best toilet attendants and road sweepers recognised with special awards
THEIR job might not be glamorous but the borough's best toilet attendants and street sweepers have received a big thank you for their efforts during a special awards ceremony. The men and women who toil throughout the year to keep Redbridge's roads
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REDBRIDGE: Public urged not to call ambulance for minor ailments
PEOPLE in Redbridge have been urged not to call for an ambulance unless it is a 'real' emergency after the freezing weather put extra strain on the service. The icy conditions have led to an increase in call outs for London Ambulance crew during the
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NORTH WEALD: Council hosts inaugural enquiry desk
NORTH Weald Parish Council will host its inaugural Enquiry Desk this Saturday, January 9 between 10am and 11.30am at North Weald Library in the High Road.. Members of the Parish Council and its staff will be in attendance to answer any enquiries residents
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EPPING FOREST: Weather warning extended until Sunday
THE Met Office has extended its weather warning for the Epping Forest District until Sunday (January 10), as forecasters predict temperatures could plunge as low as -7°C tonight. According to officials "There is a moderate risk of severe weather
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REDBRIDGE: Refuse and recycling collections cancelled
THOUSANDS of residents will not have their rubbish or recycling collected today, as the icy road conditions prevent trucks from accessing many of the borough's roads. A statement on the Redbridge Council website said: “Due to extreme weather
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REDBRIDGE: Hundreds choose to stay at home to beat the freeze
HUNDREDS of people across Redbridge are expected to stay off work today (Thursday) to avoid travelling on the capital's ice covered roads. Many of the borough's commuters have opted to avoid driving altogether after temperatures dropped as
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REDBRIDGE: More schools announce closure
AN UPDATED list of school closures has been issued by the council, with some opening late, others closing early, while many will remain closed all day and possibly stay closed tomorrow. Parents are already facing a potential headache in organising
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WALTHAMSTOW: Stow plans 'due in weeks'
AN APPLICATION to redevelop the Walthamstow Stadium site will be submitted by the end of the month. London and Quadrant (L&Q) housing association and its consortium partners Yoo Capital Ltd have sent leaflets to residents living near the
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REDBRIDGE: Council planning decisions put on ice due to severe weather
THE fate of two controversial planning applications has been put on ice as the severe weather affects council business. Redbridge Council postponed the Regional Planning Committee West meeting, which was due to be held at 7.15pm last night
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REDBRIDGE: Warning issued as snow turns to ice
PEDESTRIANS and motorists are being warned to take extra care as continuing sub-zero temperatures turn snow to sheet ice. Streets including George Lane in South Woodford have become dangerously slippery as ice covers the pavements. A
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EPPING FOREST: Snow disruption round-up
The snow and ice is causing disruption across the district for a second day running. There are delays on most roads, and congestion on the M11 and M25. Minor delays are affecting the Central underground line due to a lack of trains, with many drivers
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EPPING FOREST: Snowballs prompted most 999 calls say police
PEOPLE throwing snowballs prompted more 999 calls to the police than any other type of weather-related incident yesterday, it has been revealed. Between 6am and 6pm on Wednesday (January 6), Essex Police said they received nearly 100 emergency
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REDBRIDGE: Leisure services affected by winter weather
LEISURE services continue to be disrupted across Redbridge, with closures of early finishing times hitting outdoor and indoor activities. A number of leisure centres are due to close early to allow staff to cope with delayed journeys home:
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TRAVEL: Rail services suspended into central London
COMMUTERS face further disruption to their journey as technical problems and severe weather hit rail services into central London. All National Express trains from Chingford to Liverpool Street are suspended due to overhead line damage at Hackney
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WALTHAM FOREST: Snow and ice shuts schools
THOUSANDS of school pupils will enjoy another day off as dozens of schools shut or stay shut due to the icy conditions caused by yesterday's snow. But many parents face a continuing childcare headache as they have to make last minute arrangements
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REDBRIDGE: Schools still closed after yesterday's snow
DOZENS of schools across the borough remain closed today due to the icy conditions following yesterday's heavy snowfall. Redbridge Council has issued a list of closures on its website, which includes primary, secondary and special schools,
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WALTHAMSTOW: Stow featured on new set of stamps
AN ICONIC image of greyhounds racing at the Stow will be featured on a set of Royal Mail stamps launched today. The new first class stamps feature 10 classic pop and rock album sleeves, including Blur's 1994 album Parklife, which famously featured
