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Arsenal confirm Chamakh signing
STRIKER Marouane Chamakh has completed his move to Arsenal on a free transfer. The Morrocan forward has been snapped up by Arsene Wenger after his contract with Bordeaux expired. Chamakh, 26, admitted the Gunners was always his first
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WALTHAMSTOW: Gardener creates urban oasis
A GARDENER has created an urban oasis that he will be opening up to the public as part of a national event. Andrew Bliss, of St John's Road, in Walthamstow, has been selected to take part in the National Garden Scheme to open up his patio to
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Park's pond life to be revealed
NATURE loving youngsters will need to pull on their wellies to find out more about pond life at a popular Redbridge beauty spot. Families will get the chance to take a look at some of the wildlife living in Roding Valley Park, in Woodford Bridge, during
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Arrest made in daylight rape manhunt
POLICE investigating a the rape of a woman in broad daylight have arrested a man in connection with the attack. The Metropolitan Police Service confirmed that a 17-year-old man was last night arrested in Enfield. He is currently being
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EPPING FOREST: Duo back from the brink of Arctic adventure
TWO businessmen have returned home after a perilous 100km trek across the freezing icy wastelands of the North Pole. John Whalley, 41, of Station Road in Epping, and John Peck, 64, of Theydon Bois, are recovering at home after two weeks of
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TRAVEL: Disruption to Tube journeys this weekend
TUBE passengers face disruption to their journeys this weekend, as Transport for London announces the latest round of maintenance and upgrade works. Bakerloo line Between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone there is no service on Sunday
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LEYTONSTONE: Man jailed as part of chef torture gang
A MAN from Leytonstone has been jailed for his involvement in the kidnap and torture of a chef, over an alleged drug deal gone wrong. At Southwark Crown Court today, Ryan O'Neill Freeman, 25, of Bulwer Road, Leytonstone, was jailed for seven
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BUCKHURST HILL: Man arrested after stolen car driven into ditch
A MAN has been arrested after a car was stolen and driven into a ditch on a busy road through Epping Forest. The grey Saab 93 left the road and went into tree alongside Epping New Road in Buckhurst Hill at around 1am this morning (Friday, May
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WALTHAMSTOW: Teenager stabbed in gang attack
A TEENAGER was stabbed in an unprovoked attack by a gang of youths wearing bandannas across their faces. The 19-year-old victim is recovering at home after being set upon in Church Hill Road, Walthamstow. He was walking on his own when he was approached
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Daggers will be underdogs at Wembley
DAGENHAM & Redbridge will be the underdogs when they take on Rotherham United at Wembley in the League Two play-off final on May 30. The bookies have made the Millers firm favourites. That will come as no surprise to Daggers fans, as the club are rarely
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LEYTON: Film club students meet special effects expert
FILM club students learned how to create special effects with the help of an industry expert. Ed Hall, a visual effects adviser whose recent credits include Clash of the Titans, The Bourne Ultimatum, and James Bond film, Casino Royale, visited
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EPPING FOREST: Council to slash grants for artists and athletes
THE district council has proposed cutting the amount of money it gives to talented sports people and artists by £4,000 - but insists a shake-up of the system will mean cash is better spent. The authority currently dishes out £10,000 in grants
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WANSTEAD: New constituency in government shake-up?
AS POLITICIANS in Westminster come up with ways to cut costs in government, a number of smaller parliamentary seats could be axed. The new Conservative-Lib Dem coalition is considering plans to reduce the number of MPs from 650 to around 500
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HIGHAMS PARK: School celebrates 70th birthday
HIGHAMS Park School has built a glowing reputation for educational achievement since it was founded 70 years ago - but its beginnings in the midst of the Second World War were less than auspicious. Commissioned to meet the needs of a rapidly growing
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WALTHAM FOREST: Elderly fall prey to bogus policemen
ELDERLY people are being targeted in a scam where they are tricked by bogus policemen into leaving their bank cards on their doorstep. Waltham Forest Police are investigating after two reports where a con-man contacts the victim by telephone
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LEYTONSTONE: School expansion approved amid places crisis
A DECISION to have an extra form of entry at a primary school has been rushed through to try to meet the demand for places amid a schools crisis. The chief executive of the council passed an urgent executive decision yesterday to build a £350,000
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Jaguar Love are the cat's whiskers
Bombastic is just one word Johnny Whitney chooses to describe his band’s music. This singer and his guitarist Cody Votolato have arrived in the UK from Seattle and will be performing in this weekend’s multi-venue Stag & Dagger Festival and also in Hoxton
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ILFORD: Exotic wildlife on show at mansion
YOUNGSTERS can learn more about exotic wildlife from around the world at Valentines Mansion next month. A range of insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals will be on show for the day at the historic venue in Ilford, on Wednesday June 2.
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REDBRIDGE: New council leaders warn of tough times ahead
REDBRIDGE has its own version of David Cameron and Nick Clegg after a coalition between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats was agreed by Redbridge Council. At a packed meeting in the town hall, Tory Cllr Keith Prince was re-elected
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WALTHAMSTOW: Motorcyclist injured in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was injured when his bike collided with a car. The crash happened at about 6.45pm yesterday, in Billet Road, Walthamstow. The London Ambulance Service were called and treated the 39-year-old patient. He was taken as a priority
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REDBRIDGE: Boris backs right of Redbridge cabbies to fly the flag
BORIS Johnson has backed the right of Redbridge cabbies to fly the flag for England during the World Cup. Concerns were raised that London taxi drivers would be banned from showing their support for the national team during the tournament after local
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EPPING FOREST: Anger as council ponders sackings and pay cuts
A UNION has said proposed cuts at Essex County Council revealed in a secret memo will have a “severe impact” on people living in the county. Unison says it has seen a document which suggests that the authority cut the number of equivalent full-time
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THEYDON BOIS: Blooming marvellous time promised at show
THE Theydon Bois Horticultural Society will hold its 101st Annual Show in July. The event, on Saturday July 24 at Theydon Bois Village Hall in Coppice Row, will feature a variety of home-grown produce on sale, along with flowers, cakes, photography
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WEST HAM: Hammers boss to be announced within 12 days
WEST Ham United today announced that their new manager may not be appointed until early June. Many believed Avram Grant, who quit Portsmouth last night, was to be unveiled today. Grant is currently favourite to take the job. However, the Hammers say
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WANSTEAD: Community group to oppose Kinema plan
AN INFLUENTIAL community group has vowed to oppose the latest plan to demolish an historic former cinema. The Wanstead Society decided unanimously yesterday (Thursday) to try and block a new application to knock down the 'Kinema' building, which is
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WALTHAMSTOW: Pensioner wins DIY store parking fine appeal
A PENSIONER who was fined for spending too long in a DIY store car park has won an appeal. Mavis Hart, 75, and her husband, Alf, 78, of Amberley Road, Leyton, were ordered to pay a £75 parking fine after they spent three-hours buying garden equipment
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REDBRIDGE: Council swears in new mayor
THE borough's new mayor expressed his pride at being elected by his peers at a meeting last night. Monkhams ward councillor Jim O'Shea was formally appointed mayor at the first full council meeting since the election at Ilford Town Hall last
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WANSTEAD/LEYTON: MP criticises Parliament reform plan
THE NEW MP for Leyton and Wanstead has criticised Government plans to slash the number of seats in the House of Commons. The constituency could be merged with a neighbouring seat as part of a raft of new Tory/Lib Dem proposals to reform Westminster
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DAGGERS-ORIENT: Still and Williams in the running for Colchester job?
Daggers boss John Still and ex-Orient manager Geraint Williams are two of the names being uttered as possible candidates for the vacant Colchester United job. Still has performed wonders at League Two Dagenham & Redbridge, leading the Daggers
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Daggers tickets for Wembley on sale now
Tickets are now on sale for Dagenham & Redbridge's League Two play-off final against Rotherham United at Wembley on Sunday, May 30. Fans can call 0844 324 4010 or go to www.dagenham.tickets.com
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Neighbours' shock at daylight rape
PEOPLE living near a forest clearing where a woman was raped in broad daylight have expressed their shock at the attack. Police are appealing for information after the 29-year-old woman was attacked in the wood behind High View Road in South
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WALTHAMSTOW: Family fun day
THE Friends of Lloyd Park are holding an annual fun day this weekend. On Sunday, May 23, from 12pm to 4pm, the Friends of Lloyd Park is holding a fun day in the Forest Road park in Walthamstow. Donna-Maria and her maypole dancers will be performing
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CHIGWELL: Man killed in car crash
A man was killed last night in a crash involving what was believed to be a stolen car. The unnamed 36-year-old from Dagenham died after being thrown from a grey Ford Fiesta when it smashed into a silver BMW in Romford Road, Chigwell.
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WALTHAMSTOW: Bat walk in Lloyd Park
A GUIDED walk is being held to spot bats in Lloyd Park. On Friday, May 28, from 9.30pm to 11pm, there will be a free guided bat walk in the Forest Road park, in Walthamstow, run by the Lee Valley Bats Group. It is an opportunity to learn
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WALTHAMSTOW: Students celebrate business success
STUDENTS celebrated a successful year with a 100 per cent pass rate on the Career Academies programme. Students from Sir George Monoux College, in Chingford Road, Walthamstow, took part in a graduation ceremony at the Institute of Education in London
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WALTHAM FOREST: Disabled people invited to forum
A FORUM for people with disabilities or the elderly is seeking more participants. Waltham Forest Mobility Forum seeks to improve access for disabled people across the borough and on public transport. It is facilitated by the council, but is led
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WALTHAM FOREST: Family events in libraries
EVENTS are being held in the borough's libraries to mark National Family Week. There will be a range of activities aiming encourage families to spend more quality time together. They are from Monday, May 31 to Sunday, June 6, and many of them are
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WALTHAMSTOW: Football comic exhibition
FOOTBALL fans looking forward to the World Cup have the chance to take a trip down memory lane at an exhibition. Inky Cuttlefish Studios, in Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, is hosting Football's Comic Book Heroes, an exhibition of artwork taken from
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LEYTONSTONE: Photographers asked to capture local life
KEEN photographers are invited to capture Leytonstone life for a competition. Ferndale Area Residents Association (FARA) is holding a photo competition as part of Leytonstone Festival 2010. Anyone living, working or studying in Leytonstone can
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WALTHAM FOREST: Thousands of pounds of arts grants announced
THE arts council for Waltham Forest is taking applications for small arts grants. Apex Arts, the arts council For Waltham Forest, will administer £30,000 of small arts grants in two rounds of £15,000. The grants are available to any arts activity
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WEST HAM: Grant quits Portsmouth
Avram Grant last night quit Portsmouth, fuelling speculation that he is on his way to West Ham United. Grant is favourite to land the manager's post at Upton Park and this latest move will only decrease his odds. Many believe the Hammers could even
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NORTH WEALD: Firefighters tackle car blaze
THREE fire crews were called out to a fire involving about ten cars. Firefighters from Epping, Loughton and Harlow fought the blaze near industrial units in Chase Farm, Vicarage Lane in North Weald. The fire was reported at about 4.30pm
