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CHINGFORD: Stab victim in critical condition
THE victim of a stabbing in a busy shopping street is in a “critical” condition. As previously reported by the Guardian, a 25-year-old man was rushed to hospital earlier today after being stabbed in Station Road, Chingford. Police have
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WALTHAM FOREST: Train service disruption at weekend due to engineering works
Engineering works will disrupt rail services in the borough at the weekend. No trains will be running between Chingford and London Liverpool Street on Saturday or Sunday. A replacement bus service will be in place along the route, which
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CHINGFORD: Table top sale
A TABLE top sale will take place on Saturday. St Edmund's Church hall, in Chingford Mount Road, will host the event from 10am. The sale will feature stalls selling goods, gifts and refreshment. To hire a stall, or for more information call 8524 8729
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SNARESBROOK: Pupils make maps out of coins to raise cash for Haiti earthquake victims
KIND-hearted youngsters made maps of Haiti out of a sea of coins during an imaginative fundraising event for victims of the country's devastating earthquake. Pupils at Forest Prep School in Snaresbrook covered two maps with hundreds of pennies and
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WALTHAM FOREST: Do you agree with council plans for the future?
RESIDENTS are being asked to comment on the council's plans to improve the borough over the next 15 years. The Waltham Forest 'core strategy' sets out the authority's aspirations for creating a better Waltham Forest. It covers 11 areas
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REDBRIDGE: Calls for action to protect 'symbolic' trees
CONSERVATIONISTS have called for urgent action to stop a rampant moth infestation turning the leafy streets of Redbridge a browner shade of green. The borough's much-loved horse chestnuts were left looking distinctly autumnal last summer after
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EPPING FOREST: Tributes paid to former council chair at meeting
TRIBUTES were paid last night to former Epping Forest District Council chairman Jim Axon, who died in December aged 79. A minute's silence followed by speeches in his memory was held during a meeting of the full council at its offices in Epping
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LOUGHTON: Puppet show magic for primary schools
THE tale of a king cursed with ass's ears proved a hit for two local primary schools on a day of local theatre. Loughton's Hereward and Thomas Willingale schools were invited by their colleagues at Debden Park High for a day of magical puppetry. Theatre
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Lion roar again
LEE VALLEY LIONS enjoyed victory number two of the ice hockey season at the weekend. The team, which is named after the ice rink in Lea Bridge Road it calls home, beat their close rivals Slough Harrier Hawks 5-4, in a closely fought match. The Lions
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Junior Sport round-up
Woodford Under 15 A Team defeated Letchworth 29-0 in their first game of the new year. James Piras eventually broke the deadlock after dodging three tackles, scoring under the posts. Ryan Davies converted, putting Woodford into the lead. Ashley Somers
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WALTHAM FOREST: Environmental groups appeal for volunteers
ENVIRONMENTAL organisations are calling for volunteers from across the borough. A volunteer fair has been organised by the Forest Recycling Project (FRP) and Organic Lea to encourage people to spend some of their free time helping with projects in the
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Redbridge swimmers score PBs
A SMALL team from the London Borough of Redbridge enjoyed big success at a level two meet in Cambridge this weekend. A number of county and regional times were achieved, with Fraser Scott, in particular, was in fine form, winning medals in every event
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Leyton beat the elements and ease relegation fears
LEYTON beat the weather for the second time this year, as they played out a 2-2 draw with Ware on Tuesday night. The point pulls them level with two sides also desperately trying to avoid relegation from Ryman Division One North, Redbridge and Cheshunt
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LEYTONSTONE: Disabled pensioner warns of blue badge thieves
A GRANDMOTHER is warning others to protect their blue disabled parking badges after hers was stolen from a doctor's surgery car park. Zena Charles, 77, was visiting Langthorne Medical Centre in Langthorne Road, Leytonstone, on Tuesday afternoon
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CHINGFORD: Witnesses horror at daylight stabbing
SHOPKEEPERS were visibly shaken after seeing a young man bleeding from stab wounds in a busy high street today. Staff working close to where the victim was knifed in Station Road, Chingford, near the corner of Stanley Road, reported seeing
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ILFORD: Man arrested over kidnap and murder
A SUSPECT has been arrested in the investigation into a brutal kidnap and murder. The 25-year-old man from Ilford was arrested this morning (Wednesday January 20) on suspicion of the murder of Syed Abbass. He is currently being held at an east London
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WOODFORD GRN: Delays caused by burst water main
THERE are traffic delays in Woodford Green this afternoon due to a burst water main. Chigwell Road is partially blocked due to the fault, which has seen water pour over much of the street. It has also caused knock-on delays in Southend Road.
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WANSTEAD: Men stabbed during football game
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a shocking knife attack during a game of football at a popular beauty spot. The group of four boys were having a kickabout near the Pavillion on Wanstead Park Flats, near Lake House Road, when they were
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ORIENT: Boss waged covert campaign for Téhoué
Boss Geraint Wiliams had to conduct a secret campaign to land new striker Jonathan Téhoué for Leyton Orient. The Frenchman was coveted by Huddersfield Town last season until a contract dispute scuppered that deal. So Williams set out
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CHINGFORD: Daylight stabbing in shopping street
A MAN has been stabbed following an argument with another man. The 25-year-old man was stabbed in Station Road, Chingford, earlier today (Wednesday, January 20). Police were called to the scene, outside Roselins estate agents, at about
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EPPING FOREST: Warning of 'tough times' as tax decision looms
ESSEX County Council has warned of "tough times" in 2010 as it prepares to announce its new council tax rates. The news come as the authority's proposed budget for the next financial year is expected to be revealed within days, ahead of
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WOODFORD GREEN: Date set for launch of innovative new outdoor gym
AN INNOVATIVE new outdoor gym will be officially opened in a Redbridge park on Friday. Residents will get the chance to improve their fitness for free by using the new adiZone facility, which is set to be launched in Ray Park, Woodford Green by mayor
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EPPING: Pictures of alleged armed robbers released
THESE pictures show the two men wanted by police officers investigating an armed robbery at a bank. Detectives have released the CCTV images to help their search for the two men said to have robbed a security guard and engineer at Barclays Bank at gunpoint
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WALTHAM FOREST: Met launches SNT ad campaign
THE Met Police have launched a four-week advertising campaign to convince people that its local community policing teams are successful at tackling crime. The campaign, with the slogan Walking is Working, will run until February 14.
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CHINGFORD: MP issues dossier on Government's "family failures"
IAIN Duncan Smith has accused the Government of “failing families”. A dossier compiled by the Chingford and Woodford Green MP’s think tank, the Centre for Social Justice, claims more than 40 per cent of children are now born outside marriage and
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REDBRIDGE: Leaseholders to pay £120 extra charge
LEASEHOLDERS of ex-council homes across the borough are in for a nasty surprise as some will be hit with as much as £120 in extra charges following an accounting gaffe. During a seven month-long inspection by the Audit Commission, it was found
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LEARNING FOR LIFE: Christian rapper is Youtube hit
A SINGLE by a Christian musician studying at the University of East London (UEL) has become a Youtube hit. Samson Mpendo, 20, known as Cadet, is a third year cultural studies and business management student at UEL. His rap music has
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LEYTON: Mosque leaders deny connections to Islamist group
LEADERS of an Islamic association have denied rumours that it has connections with banned radical group, Islam4UK. Elders at the Waltham Forest Islamic Association said they were concerned to hear rumours that Islam4UK was planning an anti-war
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WALTHAM FOREST: Drop in drink-drive arrests
THERE was a slight decrease in the number of drink-drive related arrests over the Christmas period compared to last year, police have revealed. A total of 23 people failed breathalyser tests in December, three less in the same period the year
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WOODFORD GREEN: Ideas sought for ridding beauty spot of pond weed
A COMMUNITY group has called for new ideas to help keep a scenic duck pond free of weeds. Members of the Woodford Green Amenity Group had considered using a dinghy to float out onto Warner's Pond in Woodford Green High Road to remove some of
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EPPING FOREST: Council to quiz Valuation Office over business rate hike
THE district council is due to quiz Valuation Office members over the recent sky-rocketing in business rates. As reported in the Guardian last year, many traders in the district have been hit by double or even treble the business rates they
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Puppy stabbed in head
THE RSPCA is appealing for help after a seven-month-old dog was found in a street with stab wounds. The Staffordshire-bull terrier cross-breed dog, called Millie, was discovered with injuries to her body, neck, face and ears in Sewardstone
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BUCKHURST HILL: Tragedy is big hit at Daiglen School
A TRAGEDY has taken place at a local primary school. Pupils at Daiglen school, in Palmerston Road, were treated to a performance of the classic play Hamlet by the Young Shakespeare Company. The theatre group have been visiting the school annually for
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REDBRIDGE: School set to receive new multi-million pound teaching block
A DILAPIDATED teaching block at a Redbridge school is set to be demolished and replaced with a new state-of-the-art facility. The technology unit at Hainault Forest High School, in Harbourer Lane, has been in need of an upgrade for several
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: New Neighbourhood Watches launched
TWO new Neighbourhood Watch groups will be launched this week as police look to bring members of the community together to tackle problems in their area. The two new groups – both in Bridge ward – will give residents a chance to discuss their concerns
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WANSTEAD: Residents to meet police to voice concerns
CONCERNED residents will have the chance to discuss problems affecting their part of the borough at an upcoming meeting. People living in Wanstead and Snaresbrook will have the chance to meet police officers and share concerns will fellow residents
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Police warn pupils over anti-social behavious
POLICE will visit a high school for a series of talks next month in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour in the surrounding area. Officers from Redbridge Police's Roding ward Safer Neighbourhoods Team and Essex Police will give a series
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EPPING FOREST: Police deny merger rumours
THE head of Essex Police has denied rumours that the force is about to merge with Kent Police. Chief constable Jim Barker-McCardle told a press conference that it was "not the obvious thing to do" despite on-going negotiations between the two organisations
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TRAVEL: Delays on Jubilee and Northern Lines
MINOR delays are currently affecting the Jubilee and Northern Lines. Services are running behind on the Jubilee Line due to a faulty track at Bond Street, and on the Northern Line because of an earlier fault at Kennington. Commuters can use Underground
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REDBRIDGE: Snow predicted later today
LIGHT snowfall is forecast for the borough later today (Wednesday). Drivers may face a tricky journey home this evening if snow showers predicted for the borough turn out to be heavier and more persistant than expected. Sleet is expected at around
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WOODFORD GREEN: MP set to publish dossier on Labour family 'failures'
IAIN Duncan Smith is set to unveil a dossier today (Wednesday) detailing the 'failure' of the Government's family policies, according to reports. The Guardian newspaper said that the former Tory leader - and current head of the Conservative
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EPPING: Free health courses available
RESIDENTS with long-term health problems and carers who look after them are both being invited to a free series of training courses in Epping next month. Two courses, one for carers and one for those with health problems, will run side-by-side
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EPPING FOREST: Young Citizen of the Year nominations welcomed
CARING youngsters across the district will be honoured at a forthcoming ceremony. Epping Forest District Council's Young Citizen of the Year competition is currently open for nominations. The annual award is presented to a young person in recognition
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EPPING: Ceremony to mark 100 years of Guiding to be held
MEMBERS old and new will join together at a ceremony to give thanks for 100 years of Girl Guiding. Around 150 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and their adult leaders are expected to attend the service at St John's Church, St John's Road, Epping, on Sunday
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ONGAR: Gruffalo to visit library
THE Gruffalo himself will be popping in to a local library to give children a half-term treat. Chipping Ongar Library will host the popular children's book character on Monday, February 15, at 10.30am when it holds a day of Gruffalo activities and stories
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WALTHAM ABBEY: School governor confesses to benefit fraud
A SCHOOL governor has confessed to fraudulently claiming £70,000 in benefits at the same time as racking in thousands of pounds from her own business. Accountant Andrea Richards, 35, of Monkswood Avenue in Waltham Abbey, conned the taxpayer
