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Arsenal skipper tells Wenger he wants Barca move, say reports
CESC FABREGAS has reportedly told Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that he wants to leave the club and join boyhood team Barcelona. Sky Sports report that Guillem Balague has told Spanish paper AS that the Gunners captain has told Wenger that he is ready to
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ORIENT: Four friendlies announced so far
Orient have announced four pre-season friendlies so far. They travel to Cray Wanderers, George Porter’s former club, on July 14, before playing Cambridge United of the Blue Square Premier League on July 31. Ryman League Premier Division champions Dartford
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CHINGFORD: Florist's tribute fund in memory of husband reaches £70,000
A CHINGFORD florist whose husband was killed in a tragic road crash has raised nearly £70,000 for a guide dogs charity in his memory. Sue Ratcliffe, who runs the Flower Mill in Hatch Lane, has raised the funds as a tribute to her husband Gary, who died
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WALTHAMSTOW: Murder investigation continues one-year on
THE one-year anniversary of the rape and murder of Michelle Samaraweera is approaching and the killer has not been caught. The brutal killing of the 32-year-old, who was strangled in a children's playground in Queen's Road, Walthamstow, on
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EPPING FOREST: MP Laing denied government role
EPPING Forest MP Eleanor Laing has hinted that she is disappointed not to get a post in David Cameron's new coalition cabinet. Mrs Laing, who was previously a shadow justice minister, has seemingly been denied a role in the justice department
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WANSTEAD: New convenience store opens on site of former off-licence
BUSINESS in Wanstead High Street has been given a timely boost with the opening of a new convenience store on the site of a former off-licence. Several of the shopping district's most prominent businesses closed down during the recession -
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WANSTEAD: By-election to be called after councillor found to be ineligible
A NEWLY elected Redbridge councillor is set to resign his seat after it was revealed he was ineligible to stand for office in the borough. A by-election is due to be called in Chadwell ward after it emerged that Labour councillor Mark Gittens
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LEYTONSTONE: Campaigners fight to get day care centre re-opened
FORMER users of a day centre and their carers who campaigned against its closure are taking legal action to try to block the council from selling it. Crownfield Day Centre, in Crownfield Road, Leytonstone, was closed by the council last month
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WALTHAM FOREST: Guide to local health services launched
PATIENTS are to receive the latest guide to health services in the borough. A booklet entitled "Your Guide to Local Health Services 2010/11" will be dropping through 100,000 letterboxes this month. It includes a full list of services including GPs,
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HIGHAMS PARK: Official opening of new school buildings
A NEW £6m facility at Highams Park School was officially opened during a ceremony. The new buildings, which include a teaching area and sports centre, were opened by benevolent businessman Jack Petchey. They were also named after him
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ORIENT/DAGGERS: Football League fixtures out next month
THE Football League will release the 2010/11 fixtures at 10am on June 17. Orient will once again be in League One after successfully beating the drop. They can look forward to welcoming another former Premier League side to Brisbane Road, with Sheffield
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Sound Advice: Hello, Daddy!
DADDY is coming to Leytonstone! No, not your father, but the American acoustic band. They're playing What's Cookin's night next Wednesday (May 26) at the Sheepwalk pub on the High Road. The duo's rock and roll Americana has attracted praise the
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SNARESBROOK: Barrister breaks up courtroom brawl
A BARRISTER has recalled the moment he intervened to stop a fight between two suspected burglars as they entered a courtroom last week. Mr Wauchope, 53, of 5 Pump Court chambers in central London, broke up a fight between two young men who
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REDBRIDGE: Five-a-side World Cup to be held in Redbridge
A FIVE-a-side World Cup tournament is set to be held in Redbridge the day before the real thing kicks off in South Africa. The Air World Cup event, which has been organised by Air Football, will take place at Fairlop Powerleague, in Forest Road, Hainault
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LOUGHTON: Cash machine 'crook' hunted
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man suspected of placing a "skimming" device on a cash machine in Loughton. Officers are trying to track down the man after an ATM machine at the Lloyds TSB bank in the Broadway was tampered with.
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WOODFORD GREEN: Rugby star visits children's hospice
A FORMER England rugby union star has visited Haven House Children's Hospice to show his support for its work. Jason Leonard, who played for the national side 114 times - winning the World Cup in 2003 - stopped by the centre in Woodford Green
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ORIENT: Fans' match makes £10k for charity
THREE hundred people watched the third annual Dale Jacobs Trophy match at Brisbane Road, last weekend. The charity match between LOFT (Leyton Orient Fans’ Trust) and Leyton Orientear featured former O’s players. The crowd was treated
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EPPING: Hospital marks national Nurses Day
THE hard work and dedication of the district's healthcare professionals was honoured at an event marking national Nurses Day last week. Staff, family and friends all came together for the occasion at St Margaret's Hospital in Epping last Wednesday
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REDBRIDGE: Youngsters can learn how to make own toys
YOUNGSTERS will get the chance to make their very own toys during an innovative workshop planned for the bank holiday weekend. Children aged five and over will be able to try their hand at creating a range of traditional favourites, from pea-shooters
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REDBRIDGE: Course to offer tips on hedgerow cuisine
COOKING enthusiasts can learn more about the natural ingredients on offer in Redbridge during a day of foraging at one of the borough's beauty spots. Residents will find out how to identify seasonal hedgerow foods during the event, which will be led
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CHIGWELL: Houses could make way for block of flats
PLANS to replace two detached houses with a block of 14 flats have concerned neighbours in a quiet cul-de-sac. Michael Johnson's latest proposal to demolish 113 and 115 Grange Crescent, in Chigwell, has attracted 20 objections from other homeowners in
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SOUTH WOODFORD: School declared 'charity champion'
A JUNIOR school has been rewarded for it's 'champion' efforts in raising money for Sport Relief this year. Oakdale Junior School in Oakdale Road, South Woodford, impressed the charity so much with its fundraising activities that it has been named a
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HIGHAMS PARK: Shop targeted by thieves and vandals
THE owner of a shop plagued by thieves and vandals says police should do more to protect the area. Tony Ayodele-Fadipe, who is the franchisee of Budgens, in Larkshall Road, Highams Park, said his shop has been broken into eight times in the
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LOUGHTON: Confidential papers 'found outside police station'
A PROBE has been launched after confidential documents about a harassment investigation were apparently found on the pavement outside Loughton Police Station and then posted by a resident to all the people involved. The nine pages, which
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LOUGHTON/STANFORD RIVERS: Man charged over double fatal motor crash
A MAN has been charged with two counts of causing death by careless driving following a double fatal motoring collision. The crash happened in August last year when a Mitsubishi Pajero and Yamaha motorycycle were involved in a collision at
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REDBRIDGE: Announcement expected on council leadership
REDBRIDGE Council is set to make an announcement tomorrow about the shape of the new administration for the borough, the Guardian has learned. Conservative group leader Keith Prince confirmed that negotiations between all three party groups
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LOUGHTON: Mental health social club could close
A WELL-USED social club for people recovering from mental illness could close for lack of funding. The Spanners group, based at St John’s Church Hall, in Church Lane, Loughton, has helped hundreds of adults become more integrated in the community
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WANSTEAD: Pensioner slams 'discriminatory' car park system
AN ELDERLY driver has expressed his outrage at a letter he received from the council after he complained about a 'discriminatory' payment system in a busy car park. Percy Graham, 83, is severely deaf and is unable to use the telephone payment
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WEST HAM TALK: Hammers to unveil Grant?
WEST HAM will unveil Avram Grant as their new manager after the Portsmouth boss signed a three-year deal with the Upton Park club, according to the Daily Mail. Grant had emerged as the red-hot favourite to succeed Gianfranco Zola, who was sacked last
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WEST HAM: Owners promise a 'high-calibre' manager and 'hungry' players
WEST HAM owners David Sullivan and David Gold have taken the unusual step of issuing a ten-point pledge to fans ahead of next season, with the emphasis on bringing in a 'high-calibre manager' and 'hungry' new players. The chairmen admitted
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LEYTON: Detectives release CCTV of shooting victim
DETECTIVES have released CCTV footage of a man seen shortly before he was shot dead in Leyton. Errol McKenzie, 37, from Leyton, was discovered with a gunshot wound in playing fields in Seymour Road, Leyton, in the early hours of April 11.
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WALTHAM FOREST: Young people tackle poverty
A GROUP of young people came together to discuss ending world porverty. The first meeting of the Waltham Forest Oxfam Youth Group took place on Sunday where members competed with each other to come up with ideas, to draw attention to poverty
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DAGGERS: Harrison joins promotion push
Ex-Barnet goalkeeping coach Lee Harrison has joined Dagenham & Redbridge in a similar role. Harrison, who played for a number of Football League clubs during his career, including Fulham and Charlton Athletic, made more than 300 appearances
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LEYTON: Police release e-fit of man wanted in connection with attack
POLICE have released this image of a man they are hunting in connection with an "unprovoked" attack. The attack took place when the victim, a 26-year-old man, returned to his car, which he had parked in Lea Bridge Road, near the junction with
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Small businesses invited to speak to Mayor
SMALL businesses are being asked to give their views on the recession to London Mayor Boris Johnson. Mr Johnson, is inviting business owners from across London to a Business Question Time event on May 24, which will feature a discussion with a pannel
