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Power cuts hit region
POWER cuts have hit dozens of homes and businesses across east London, with Chingford Mount one of the worst affected areas tonight. Several sets of traffic lights, some shops and residential streets in the Memorial Park area of Chingford have
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WALTHAMSTOW: Classical music concert in Village
FANS of classical music can attend a concert in Walthamstow on Thursday (14). Prize-winning soprano Gillian Keith, accompanied by oboe and strings, will be performing music by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and Albinoni. The event, at St Mary's
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OLYMPICS: New swimming body established
A NEW body to encourage people to use Olympics swimming facilities after the Games has been unveiled today. Newham Aquatics, a partnership between several organisations including Newham Council, Newham Swimming Club and the University of East
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EPPING: Care home panto wows audience
A PANTO production with a difference was staged when residents at Treetops Care Home put on their own version of Little Red Riding Hood. The classic fairy tale performance, adapted by Treetops activities co-ordinators Victoria Robertson and Christine
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FIT CLUB: Two lucky winners announced
AFTER a fantastic response to our Fit Club competition, the Guardian can now announce the two lucky winners. They are Sue Wilson of Greenwood Gardens in Hainault, and Mark Webb of Colebrook Drive in Wanstead. Both Sue and Mark will receive
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REDBRIDGE: Council gritting trucks out in force
MAJOR roads are being gritted this afternoon and will be again from midnight tonight (January 8) as more snow looks set to descend on the borough. A Redbridge Council spokesman said that major routes, including bus routes, would be included
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REDBRIDGE: Refuse and recycling collections in doubt
THE SEVERE weather conditions have forced the council to admit it cannot guarantee refuse or recycling collection as it struggles to get back on schedule after the festive period. A council statement said: “We are already catching up after
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LEYTON: Skaters raise money for children's hospital
ICE skaters at the Lee Valley Ice Centre have raised more than £800 for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The cast of more than 90 performers have for the last few weeks been performing a musical version of Peter Pan on the ice at the centre, in Lea Bridge
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WALTHAM ABBEY: New King Harold head speaks of future success
THE new headteacher at King Harold School has spoken of her high expectations for improvement. Denice Halpin took over at the Waltham Abbey school, on January 1, this year, after moving from Mayflower School in Billericay. King Harold, in Broomstick
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CHINGFORD: Thief steals car while driver de-ices windscreen
A THIEF jumped into a motorist’s car and drove away as she was de-icing her windscreen. The 64-year-old left the engine running while scraping ice from her car windows in Chingford Avenue on Tuesday (January 5) when a balaclava-clad man opened
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council tax freeze to lead to job losses
A COUNCIL tax freeze means Waltham Forest Council will have to raise £10 million by cutting jobs and outsourcing services. But ruling councillors have promised frontline services will not suffer. Draft budget proposals include large
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WANSTEAD: High Court to examine airport expansion
CAMPAIGNERS have won the latest round of their battle against increased flights from London City Airport. Fight the Flights, which opposed more air traffic over areas including Wanstead and Leytonstone, has been given the go ahead to take their
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WALTHAM FOREST: Muslim group pledges support for Wootton Bassett march
A WALTHAM Forest group has pledged support for a controversial protest in Wootton Bassett. A group itself Waltham Forest Muslims was formed following public outrage over the march proposed by radical cleric Anjem Choudary. Mr Choudary
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NORTH WEALD: Plans for new medical centre scrapped
A VILLAGE will no longer be getting a new state-of-the art surgery, after health bosses withdraw their support for the idea. NHS West Essex, the Primary Care Trust, had been formulating plans for years to build a new medical centre in North Weald at
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NORTH WEALD: Market will be shut tomorrow
NORTH Weald Market will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, January 9). Epping Forest District Council has said it would be unsafe to open the market, on North Weald Airfield, because of the recent snow and ice.
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EPPING FOREST: Rubbish collections resume
RUBBISH and recycling collections in the district have resumed today following yesterday's temporary cancellation of services. Epping Forest District Council said its staff were endeavouring to collect as much waste as possible, but only in areas "
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WOODFORD GREEN: Couple celebrate 60 years of happy marriage
A COUPLE have celebrated 60 years of happy marriage together at a party on New Year's Eve surrounded by members of their family. Frank and Florence Middlemiss, both 90, of Empress Avenue in Woodford Green, toasted their diamond wedding anniversary
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GANTS HILL: Climber scales Kilimanjaro for elderly care home
A COURAGEOUS climber has scaled one of the world's most formidable summits for an important charity in the borough. Lauren Juggler climbed 19,000 feet to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for Vi and John Reubens House in Clarence Avenue
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REDBRIDGE: Boris joins expert green panel in borough visit
BORIS Johnson will visit Redbridge later this month as part of an expert panel to answer the public's questions on climate change and the environment. The Mayor of London announced his visit via his Twitter site earlier this week and now the
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CHIGWELL: Allergic schoolgirl addresses MPs
A SCHOOLGIRL, who suffers allergies to both fish and nuts, was given the chance to address MPs at Westminster about her condition. Destiny Dalby, 7, of Great Owl Road, Chigwell, was among a group of 50 young people invited to talk to parliament's
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LOUGHTON: Family trapped in home by dangerous dog
A FAMILY were left trapped in their home by an out-of-control dog, after no one would claim responsibility for it. Lindsey Richell, 44, of Highland Avenue, Loughton, said her family were only rescued by chance when police attended a neighbouring
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ONGAR: Free fun for all at community event
A FUN-PACKED community day is to be held in Ongar later this month. The Shelley Community Event, on Thursday January 21, will feature a wide variety of free activities and stalls for families, as well as refreshments. Held at Shelley Primary School
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MATCHING: Parish council meetings to be held in pub
MATCHING Parish Council meetings will no longer be held at St Edmunds Hall, it has been announced. From January all public meetings will be held at the private function room at the Fox pub in Matching Tye. Dates and agendas of all future meetings
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REDBRIDGE: Dozens of schools still shut
THOUSANDS of pupils will not return to school this week as dozens of schools across the borough stay closed for a third consecutive day due to the severe weather. Snow and icy conditions have forced many primary, secondary and special schools
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EPPING FOREST: Council urges schools to open next week
The head of education at Essex County Council has written to all headteachers in the district urging them to keep schools open next week, despite the prospect of more snow forecast in the coming days. Cabinet member Cllr Stephen Castle said
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EPPING FOREST: Jobcentre Signing On suspended
THE district's Jobcentre has suspended Signing On for today and Monday. The Loughton High Road Jobcentre will remain open operating on a reduced service and Jobseekers Allowance will be sent out automatically. Cold Weather Payments will be made automatically
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EPPING FOREST: Council cuts back on gritting
ESSEX County Council is cutting back on its gritting programme to focus only on major roads. The council's gritting fleet are operating on a reduced schedule today (January 8) and also tomorrow evening. All A roads will still be treated
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EPPING FOREST: Today's school closures
THE Following schools have announced they will be closed down today (January 8) due to the continuing bad weather. Chigwell Primary Chipping Ongar Primary Davenant Foundation School, Loughton Debden Park Secondary, Loughton Dr Walkers
