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NORTH WEALD: Golf course proposals unanimously opposed
A GOLF course planning proposal which would see nearly half a million tons of waste and hundreds of lorries a week entering a village has been roundly condemned. Plans by Roebix Ltd to start construction of extra 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses at Blakes
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EPPING: Armed robbers strike at bank
ARMED robbers have held up two men at a bank. Police said a security guard and an engineer were jumped by two men, one armed with a handgun, inside Barclays Bank, in Epping High Street, at around 6.30pm on Sunday (January 10). The robbers
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REDBRIDGE: Enforcement roll-out planned to stop borough being turned into 'Olympics carpark'
PARKING enforcement zones could be extended across Redbridge to stop Olympics visitors clogging up the borough's streets with cars. The council is set to consider proposals to create Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) around every one of its eleven
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WALTHAMSTOW: Cyclists can get their bikes marked this weekend
CYCLISTS worried about having their bikes stolen can get them permanently marked at a joint police and council event this weekend. Police will be at Stoneydown Park Primary School, in Pretoria Avenue, Walthamstow, from 10am to 2pm, marking bicycles for
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LEYTON: Police issue CCTV pics of stab suspects
POLICE have released CCTV images of six youths wanted in connection with a number of assaults - nearly SIX months after they took place. Although the attacks, which left two teenagers with knife wounds and another three with dog bites, happened
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WALTHAM FOREST: Volunteer describes ordeal as part of aid convoy to Gaza
A VOLUNTEER aid worker from Walthamstow has told of her dramatic struggle to get aid into Gaza over the festive period. Ellie Merton, 40, of Markhouse Road, returned yesterday after more than a month on the road trying to deliver supplies to
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EPPING FOREST: Race for Life entry now open
WOMEN across the district are being encouraged to enter this year's Race For Life. The annual event, taking place at North Weald Airfield, helps raise money for Cancer Research UK and attracts thousands of participants. Competitors can run, jog, or
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CHINGFORD: Scouts brave the snow during winter camp
THOUSANDS of Scouts braved the snow to take part in an annual winter camp. On Saturday, 2,500 Scouts from as far as Devon and North Wales braved sub zero temperatures and fields of snow to camp at Gilwell Park in Chingford. More than 1,800 boys
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LOUGHTON: Man enters not guilty plea to perverting the course of justice
A MAN accused of perverting the course of justice after claiming he was abducted at knife point has pleaded not guilty. Noor Ramjanally, 36, of Valley Hill in Loughton, was charged with the offence after he told police he had been taken from
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WOODFORD GREEN: Residents vow to oppose flats plan appeal
OPPONENTS of a plan to demolish a row of family homes next to a listed war memorial are preparing to do battle once again after the developer appealed against the council's decision to reject the scheme. Residents in Woodford Green High
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REDBRIDGE: Gritters on the roads tonight
GRITTERS will be out on roads across the borough this evening (January 11), as forecasters predict sub-zero temperatures. A statement from Redbridge Council confirmed that gritting lorries will be in operation from 7pm on major roads, bus routes and
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EPPING FOREST: Rubbish still uncollected five weeks on
MANY households across the district have still not had their wheelie-bins collected, over five weeks after they were last taken away. Collections were missed before Christmas owing to the severe bad weather, but Epping Forest District Council said black
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ILFORD: Burst pipe forces school closure
PUPILS at one of the borough's schools will have to wait a few more days until school resumes, as the severe winter weather causes more disruption. Christchurch Primary School and Nursery, in Wellesley Road, Ilford, has been forced to close today
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council fiasco plan set to be agreed
A PLAN to prevent a repeat of the long-term mismanagement of millions of pounds by Waltham Forest Council is set to be agreed by ruling councillors. The comprehensive reform of internal procedures was ordered in the wake of the publication
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Driving school denies taking beginners on icy roads
A DRIVING school has denied claims its instructors took beginner drivers out on icy roads in South Woodford. Claims have been made by residents of the Firs Estate that driving schools have allowed instructors to take beginners out to practise
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EPPING FOREST: Aspiring teacher 'admitted murder'
A TRAINEE teacher accused of strangling his sister-in-law to death admitted killing her just hours after being arrested, a court heard. Mohammed Sayid, 49, allegedly told officers that he had “slapped around” mum-of-three Soabi Sayid, 29, and
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ORIENT: New date for Yeovil clash
Orient now have two games on the slate in the coming days. The O's home match against Yeovil Town, postponed earlier this month, will now take place on Tuesday, January 19. Orient are also at home on Saturday (Jan 16), when Bristol Rovers
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SNARESBROOK: Schoolchildren get a taste for Cologne
THE unique sights and sounds of a German marketplace were enjoyed by dozens of lucky schoolchildren during a memorable trip to Cologne. A party of 39 youngsters and five teachers from Forest School in Snaresbrook got to tour the medieval city's
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WEST HAM: Club defend decision to call off Wolves match
WEST HAM have defended their decision to call off their Premier League match against Wolves on Sunday. The Hammers took the decision to postpone the game more than 24 hours before kick-off, despite many areas surrounding the Boleyn Ground appearing
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REDBRIDGE: Residents urged to donate money to help elderly during cold snap
PEOPLE across Redbridge have been urged to put their hands in their pockets to help support the elderly during the cold snap. Many charity shops have seen a big drop in revenue over the past week as the snowy conditions have kept customers away - and
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ILFORD: £30m heroin ring pair sentenced
TWO men were given lengthy sentences for their part in a £30 million heroin smuggling ring today (January 11), following one of the UK's largest-ever drugs hauls. Abdul Matalib Shammin Rob, 30, of Cavendish Gardens in Ilford, was sentenced
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LOUGHTON: New head promises brighter future
WHEN you start your new job as headteacher at one of the district's largest schools you don't expect your first task to be to close it. But that was the situation facing Roding Valley High School's new head Paul Banks, when he was forced into
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ILFORD: Protesters unite to oppose A&E closure
DOZENS of protesters made their voices heard at a protest against the closure of the borough's only accident and emergency (A&E) ward this weekend. People gathered outside Ilford Town Hall on Saturday January 9 to demonstrate their opposition
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REDBRIDGE: A&E swamped by accidents on ice
THE health service is warning people to stay away from A&E if they suffer an accident on the ice. Redbridge PCT has said its accident and emergency departments have been swamped by patients coming in with minor injuries. It is now
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WALTHAM ABBEY: CCTV of sweet theft man released
CCTV has been released of a man suspected of stealing sweets from a newsagents. Police say the man entered the Co-op, in Upshire Road, Waltham Abbey, and picked various items of confectionery off the display, before leaving without paying. The man is
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Learner drivers continue to 'plague' estate in icy weather
LEARNER drivers are continuing to 'blight' an affluent South Woodford estate, despite dangerously icy conditions, residents say. Residents of the Firs Estate have been campaigning to keep trainee motorists off their streets for a decade and
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LOUGHTON: Roadworks causing large tailbacks
ROAD works are causing traffic chaos at a busy junction following a burst water mains. The mains at Church Hill, by Homebase, in Loughton, burst last Thursday, and temporary traffic lights erected there are causing large tailbacks. Assistant
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REDBRIDGE: Hundreds of tins of soup delivered to elderly during cold snap
HUNDREDS of tins of soup were handed out to elderly residents across the borough last week as emergency rations during the wintry weather. Council staff distributed 360 cans to pensioners on Friday after fears were raised that predicted heavy snow
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WALTHAMSTOW: Hamster abandoned in freezing weather
IT was anything but a happy new year for an unfortunate hamster picked up by the RSPCA after being dumped in a road. The brown and white female – named Sunny by RSPCA staff – didn’t have much festive cheer when she was discovered in Brookscroft
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WANSTEAD: Private life of wealthy merchant explored
THE LIFE one of the pivotal figures in the history of London will be explored at a fascinating lecture this evening (Monday January 11). Historian Georgina Green will host Forbidden Love and Broken Hearts, a talk on the lesser-known private
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LEYTONSTONE: Dance group nominated for prestigious arts award
BRITAIN's Got Talent winners Diversity have been nominated for a South Bank Show Award. The 11 member dance troupe, which includes 21-year-old member Ike Ezekwugo from Leytonstone, are among the nominees in the dance category, which also include
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REDBRIDGE: 11+ testing postponed due to bad weather
GRAMMAR school selection tests have been postponed for a week following freezing conditions. The tests, known as the 11+, for Woodford County and Ilford High Schools, were due to be held this weekend but will now be held on January 16 and 17
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REDBRIDGE: Patients can book hospital appointments at touch of a button
PATIENTS in Redbridge are being encouraged to use a innovative online booking system which allows them to make a hospital appointment at the click of a button. After being referred for treatment by their GP's, residents can decide which hospital
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Daggers snap up Portsmouth's Pack
DAGENHAM & Redbridge have signed Portsmouth midfielder Marlon Pack on a one-month loan deal. Pack, 18, who has captained Pompey's reserve team this season, played seven times for Wycombe Wanderers earlier this year, but has now joined the Daggers until
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Tesco highlights store's positive impact on High Road
TESCO claims a controversial Express store has had a positive impact on the area around it since it first opened 12 months ago. Opinion among traders in South Woodford High Road is divided over the impact of the new branch of the supermarket which
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REDBRIDGE: Schools re-open after last week's disruption
SCHOOLS have re-opened today (Monday January 11) after several days of closures last week due to the severe weather. Dozens of primary and secondary schools, along with special and other learning centres, were closed for up to three days at the end
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REDBRIDGE: Recycling and refuse collections back on
THE RUBBISH and recycling piling up outside people's homes across the borough will begin to be cleared today (Monday 11) as council services get back to normal after last week's snowy weather and icy conditions. Collections were severely
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WALTHAM FOREST: Union vows to fight council cuts
PUBLIC sector union UNISON has hit out at plans for drastic cuts across a range of council departments. The council's draft budget proposals, which are to come before cabinet tomorrow night, contain nearly £10m of savings made by cutting jobs
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Snow joke, skidding on ice
I’ve just discovered a form of exercise that makes you look good as well as feeling good: shovelling snow from in front of your house. It’s surprising how long the pavement stays clear once you’ve done it. And it promotes that elusive benefit, community
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WALTHAMSTOW: Bid for £3.6m to renovate park is successful
A BID for millions of pounds of lottery money to redevelop a park has been successful, it has been announced today. The council, backed by the Friends of Lloyd and Aveling Park (FLAP), will receive £3.6m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
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WALTHAM FOREST: Islamic extremist march plan scrapped
AN ISLAMIST group has scrapped its plans for a controversial protest in Wootton Bassett. Radical organisation Islam4UK was planning to demonstrate in the Wiltshire town which is famous for honouring British servicemen and women killed abroad
