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WALTHAMSTOW: Man beaten with own cricket bat by gang
A MAN was taken to hospital after being beaten with his own cricket bat in an unprovoked attack by a gang. The attack happened while the man was playing cricket with a group of friends at 6.45pm in Higham Hill Park, near to Norfolk Road, Walthamstow
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CHIGWELL: Campaigners anger at more flats decision
CAMPAIGNERS against more flats in a neighbourhood have reacted with anger to another lost battle. Permission to build 21 flats at the site of Jennikings Garden Centre, in Manor Road, Chigwell, has finally been granted after many previous attempts
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NORTH WEALD: Power cut hits homes and businesses
HOMES and businesses across North Weald are without electricity after workmen accidentally cut through a power cable earlier today. Staff for developer Crest Nicolson were carrying out excavation work this afternoon when they damaged high voltage
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CHINGFORD/LOUGHTON: Teen pleads for witnesses of attack to come forward
A TEENAGER whose jaw was shattered in a random attack has spoken publicly for the first time about his ordeal and pleaded for witnesses to come forward to help catch those responsible. Rory O'Reilly, 18, has been told he must undergo months
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WOODFORD GREEN: IDS plans benefits overhaul
WOODFORD Green MP Iain Duncan Smith has outlined his vision for reforming the welfare system and rewarding people who actively look for work – ideas that have the support of people living in and around his constituency. Mr Duncan Smith,
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WALTHAMSTOW: Bogus caller steals savings from 98-year-old
AN elderly woman had her life savings stolen after being conned by a bogus caller. The 98-year-old answered the door to a man posing as a tree cutter, who went inside her home in Walthamstow and stole the money. The theft happened on
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WALTHAMSTOW: "Conned" OAP taken to court
A PENSIONER who believes she fell victim to conman who offered to clear waste from her garden is being prosecuted by Waltham Forest Council after the rubbish was found dumped. Rosetta Maynard paid a man claiming to be from a disposal company
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LEYTONSTONE: Drugs gang jailed
TWO members of a criminal gang who tried to smuggle more then £10 million-worth of cocaine hidden in scrap metal have been jailed. Dutch authorities in 2008 seized a shipment of the class A drug welded inside metal blocks hidden among the scrap. A further
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EPPING: Delays after driving instructor crashes car
A DRIVING instructor has crashed into a tree causing traffic delays in the Epping and Theydon Bois area this afternoon. The man came off the road at around 4.15pm in Coppice Row, about 100 metres from the Wake Arms roundabout. No other
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REDBRIDGE: A&E 'still at risk'
FRESH doubts have been raised over the future of Redbridge's only A&E department after a health watchdog said GPs could be 'manipulated' into supporting a plan to close it. London Health Emergency (LHE) claims proposals put forward by the previous
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Woodford athletes impress
by Ken Bray A good all-round team performance saw Woodford’s U/20 team place 5th in the second match in the Southern Premier Division of the National Junior League at Eton on Sunday. Last year's UK U/20 number two in the shot, Anthony Oshodi, recorded
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EPPING FOREST: Council misses planning appeal target again
THE district council has failed to hit its target for lost planning appeals for the fourth year in a row amid calls for councillors not to refuse high density developments. Over the most recent six month period between October 2009 and March 2010
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EPPING FOREST: Free swimming lessons on offer
FREE lessons for first-time swimmers are being offered by the district council this summer. The sessions, at Loughton Leisure Centre, are available for both teenagers and adults, the latter with an instructor specially trained in helping nervous
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Live jazz concert at church hall
WALTHAM Abbey Church is hosting a barbecue and jazz evening with live music. Annie's Jazz Band will perform at the Abbey Church Centre, in Highbridge Street, on Saturday, June 12 at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £10 (£5 children) are available by calling 01992
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WALTHAMSTOW: Dirty butchers closed down
A BUTCHERS infested with mice has been closed by health inspectors. Council officers ordered Supreme Meat Market in Wood Street, Walthamstow, to immediately stop trading today (Thursday) to protect the public. The butchers was found to have a poor standard
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LEYTON: Woman gets very own JLS concert
A SEVERELY disabled woman had her dreams come true when a charity arranged for hit pop group JLS to perform a private concert just for her. Stacy Cottoy, 24, of Shrubland Road in Leyton, spent the day with the double Brit award winning foursome
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SPURS TALK: Tottenham look to Croatian keeper
TOTTENHAM are thought to be slugging it out with Liverpool for the signature of Croatian keeper Marijan Antolovic. The Sun report that both clubs are monitoring the 21-year-old, who set a national record of 551 minutes without conceding a goal playing
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WEST HAM TALK: Hammers have £5m Yakubu offer rejected
WEST HAM are understood to have had a £5million bid for Everton striker Yakubu rejected. The Hammers are keen to strengthen their frontline ahead of next season, with Guillermo Franco admitting he will be leaving the Upton Park club and deals expiring
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LOUGHTON: Man cut from car after crash
A YOUNG man had to be cut from his car after it crashed in Loughton last night (Wednesday May 26). The smash, which happened in Debden Lane at around 11.30pm, involved only one vehicle. Fire-fighters took just over half an hour to resuce the man
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Arsenal linked with £8m defender
ARSENAL are thought to be lining up an £8million bid for Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny, according to reports. Boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he will look to strengthen the team's defence in the transfer window this summer, and the
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Hockey player in the saddle for charity marathon
A KEEN hockey player from Waltham Forest is swapping her stick for a bicycle as she bids to pedal the length of Britain for charity. Philippa Leguen de Lacroix, who is the chairperson of Waltham Forest Hockey Club, will join three friends on the 950-
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Hollis aims for World Cup glory in the pool
THEYDON Bois swimmer Emma Hollis will make her BT Paralympic World Cup debut this week in Manchester – and has vowed not to think about anything else. The 18-year-old will swim on the international stage for the only the second time in her fledgling
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LOUGHTON: Tots raise money to replace stolen toys
TOTS at a nursery where thieves stole dozens of toys and play things have raised hundreds of pounds for new equipment with a sponsored bike ride. Staff at Kingsley Pre-School in Austen Close, Loughton, were devastated back in December when
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Tour title outweighs US Open disappointment for Khan
EPPING golfer Simon Khan suffered the disappointment of failing to qualify for the second major tournament of the year, the US Open, this week. But he was able to console himself in the knowledge that he is the new PGA champion, having produced an historic
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The whole Shah-Bann lifts Loughton
LOUGHTON won their first game in the Premier League of Essex cricket when they demolished Upminster at Uplands last week. A mammoth 169-run partnership between openers Faisal Shah and Ritchie Bann laid the foundations for an imposing first innings total
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WALTHAM FOREST: Disabled access guide to be launched
A DETAILED guide to the accessibility to venues across Waltham Forest is to be launched. Disability organisation DisabledGo is producing the online guide, which will see a chartered surveyor visit 100 venues across the borough to gather information,
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WEST HAM: Parker and Upson left to play a waiting game
WEST HAM’S Scott Parker and Matthew Upson will have to wait until Sunday to impress in their final audition for a place in Fabio Capello’s final 23-man squad that he will take to the World Cup in South Africa next month. The pair were left out of England
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REDBRIDGE: Recycling waste made cheaper for residents
RECYCLING garden and kitchen waste is set to become cheaper for Redbridge residents. Gardeners can now get their hands on cut price water butts and composting bins - as part of the council's efforts to make the borough greener. The equipment
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What can Dagenham & Redbridge expect when they face Rotherham?
Rotherham United v Dagenham & Redbridge Wembley, Sunday, May 30 HEAD TO HEAD: The last time Dagenham & Redbridge and Rotherham locked horns it was the Millers who came out on top. Top scorer Adam Le Fondre, pictured left, pounced in the second
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DAGGERS: Wembley final is dream for hitman Benson
Daggers striker Paul Benson is close to fulfilling a boyhood dream he feared was dashed forever. The thirty year-old used to think his chance to make it as a footballer was gone when he was a trainee accountant who had to pay to play parks
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Still hopes to complete remarkable Daggers turnaround with Wembley triumph
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE can complete a decade-long transformation this weekend, from non-league losers to League One outfit. Boss John Still led the way out of the footballing desert, and now he has brought them to the cusp of glory. “The task now is
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SPURS: I can be an England lion, says Ledley King
King insists he has proved he is no crock-risk for England boss Fabio Capello. "With the knee I'm confident. I played three games in the last week of the season so it proves I can do it and can play games in quick succession” said King.
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WALTHAM FOREST: Students get physical with Olympic heroes
STUDENTS from Waltham Forest took part in a national sports day on Thursday last week alongside their Olympic heroes. As part of preparations for Lloyds TSB’s National School Sport Week due to start later this month, children from across London shared
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Bowie and more
Following its sold-out show at the same venue last year, The Michael Clark Company returns to The Barbican Theatre next week. Its production Come, Been and Gone is made primarily to the music of David Bowie, but also embraces the work of Lou Reed, Iggy
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Evening walk
Discover the wildflowers of Walthamstow Marshes on an evening guided walk with the resident ranger and wildlife expert, on bank holiday Monday. It takes place between 6.30pm and 8.30pm and is free. Meet in the Ice Centre Car Park, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton
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Ruskin’s art
Taking its cue from John Ruskin’s book of the same name, the exhibition Unto This Last brings together several artists and considers the complicated relationships between contemporary art and craft. It features work by Thomas Bayrle, Sarah Browne, Andrea
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Dance shots
Eleni Leoussi is best known for her highly original photographs of contemporary dance, commissioned by some of the leading performers and dance companies in the UK. This week she puts on display a selection of these, exhibited alongside more personal
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Four top poets come to the Poetry Feast
FOUR of the UK’s best-known performance poets head to Stratford Circus for a Poetry Feast this weekend. They include Hawaii-born live artist Stacy Makishi, who will share her lyrical tale of moon landings and personal loss, Around the World in a Lunar
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Inspired by cityscapes
Rural landscapes have caught the eye of artists since time immemorial. But urban environments also have their own attraction, and the ever evolving cityscape of London, where old architecture sits side by side with new, offers countless subjects. East
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Pony club
Spectators of all ages are welcome to visit Lee Valley Riding Centre for its annual pony club show. Events will include showing, show jumping and mounted games. Monday, May 31, 10am - 5pm at Lee Valley Riding Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton. Details
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Aesop's magic
The enchanting world of Aesop will be sprinkled with even more magic in a puppet show at Parndon Wood Nature Reserve. Taking place in the reserve’s ancient woodland, Forest of Fables brings Aesop’s stories to vivid life in this puppet extravaganza. There
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Little helpers
Witches’ familiars were little creatures like pets, and many people believed they carried out the witches’ work for them. Have a go at making your own puppet familiar in a series of drop in craft activity sessions at Epping Forest District Museum. May
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Make a puppet
Redbridge Museum is hosting Animal Antics, a fun-packed session of activities including stories, songs and crafts, on June 1, 10.30am and 1.30pm. Then, on June 4, 10.30am and 1.30pm, learn how to make your very own moving puppet and then use it in a
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LOUGHTON: Patmore Brothers business remembered in pictures
AN historic former Essex business has been brought back to life in a series of photographs. Jennie Saunders, the granddaughter of Ted Patmore, has collected many old photos of her relative's former motor shop Patmore Brothers, which used to
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Postman Pat
Children’s favourite Postman Pat and his trusty cat Jess star in Postman Pat: A Very Royal Mission in four fun-packed, interactive shows. Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5, 11.30am and 2pm at The Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch.
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Down on the farm
Learn some exciting skills with a trip to Hainault Forest Country Park. Create pea shooters, mini cars and whistles using natural materials in a family toy-making workshop, on Monday, May 31. On Thursday, June 3, help out with the animals’ morning feed
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EPPING FOREST: Calls to scrap taxpayer-funded business loans
A SCHEME using taxpayers' cash to fund loans to small local businesses has helped only ten out of more than 200 applicants and has cost far more to set up than the actual amounts paid out, it has been revealed. Calls have now been made following
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It's a small world
The Museum of Childhood is hosting a series of events over half term. In The Secret Lives of Toys, you can enjoy intriguing eye-spy trails and arts and crafts activities, taking a look at the mysterious lives of some of the museum’s best-loved toys.
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Fun in the Forest
Half term is the perfect time to get out and about and learn more about nature, Epping Forest Field Centre is hosting a series of events for young nature enthusiasts during the holidays including: Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop In Day: A wide
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SNARESBROOK: Carjacked van driver warns others to stay calm
A DELIVERY driver who was robbed at gunpoint by a thug who leapt into his van at a set of traffic lights - has warned other motorists to stay calm if faced with a similar situation. Jamie Ward, 42, had a handgun held against his head and was forced
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REDBRIDGE: Health trust gives advice to stay safe in the sun
AS THE summer gets into full swing, the NHS has highlighted the importance of staying safe while enjoying the sun and the dangers of too much sunbathing. Short bursts of sunshine provide much-needed vitamin D but basking in the sun's glare
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REDBRIDGE: 'Don't suffer with arthritis in silence,' health trust urges
PEOPLE with arthritis are being urged not to suffer in silence as the health service seeks to raise awareness of the condition. NHS Redbridge has announced that next week will be 'Arthritis care week' in an effort to make residents more knowledgeable
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BUCKHURST HILL: Hospital expansion given the go-ahead
A PRIVATE hospital has finally gained permission to embark on an expansion programme. Holly House Hospital, in Buckhurst Hill High Road, had had a previous application for more departments, bedrooms and parking spaces turned down but a revised
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CHIGWELL: More flats on the way after two developments granted permission
A LONG-RUNNING planning battle to build flats on the site of a garden centre looks to be finally over after their developer gained permission. John Capper had repeatedly sought permission to build 21 flats at the site of Jennikings Garden Centre, in
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ORIENT: New man Forbes on boss Slade and Wembley woe
NEW SIGNING Terrell Forbes wants another shot at promotion glory with Russell Slade. Forbes signed at Leyton Orient on Tuesday after four years at Yeovil Town. He suffered heartache as a player there in 2007, at the Wembley 2007 play-off
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CHIGWELL: Pupils protest against danger drivers
DANGEROUS motorists who have been risking children's safety with their reckless parking and driving outside a primary school have been targeted by protesting pupils. Youngsters at Limes Farm Primary in Chigwell formed a human chain and made
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WALTHAM FOREST: Police plan filming to stop violence
POLICE plan to film on the streets of Waltham Forest to combat youth violence and street robbery. Residents are being consulted over a controversial proposal to introduce overt filming, which police say will act as a deterrent and help bring
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Funny cello
IT’S music and madness with Kate Shortt’s Comedy Cello at Lauderdale House, next week. The performance is a mix of music, singing and comedy where the audience can join in with fruit-shakers. Children will marvel at the way Kate transforms her cello
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Circus in town
Encounter weird and wonderful performances from Santus Circus with its thrilling show From Paris to Peking. Expect hoop diving, high-speed juggling and walking around the wheel of death on stilts – all of this from a couple of clowns, world class acrobats
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Holiday goes off with a bang
Enjoy a bank holiday weekend of family fun at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. The grounds will be filled with a fun zone fair and there will be an appearence from Rhubarb the Clown to entertain the children. With no time for boredom, there will also be fun
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Fun for all the family
Alexandra Palace is the flagship London venue for National Family Week this year, and in celebration of this it has put together some exciting days out for the family. First in the line-up is a fun fair fully equipped with dodgems, rides, stalls with
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Weather watch
Join Luke Howard at the Bruce Castle Museum on Sunday, June 6, for a fun afternoon cloud watching. You will be taught how to identify different clouds and even learn how to predict the weather. There is also an opportunity to create your own cloud artwork
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It's as easy as ABC
Tales From the Shed combines both original and traditional stories in a land full of colour and fun. This interactive performance introduces children to a universe where there is no edge to the stage, so performers and children go on a theatrical journey
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Stardust rocks
Have a little bit of stardust sprinkled over you this weekend when the king of glam rock comes to the Millfield Arts Centre, Edmonton. Having had some chart success in the early 1960s in Shane Fenton & The Fentones, Alvin Stardust hit new heights in
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WOODFORD GREEN: School protest over 'dangerous' parking situation
PARENTS, pupils and staff will protest against the lack of parking restrictions near a prep school, which they say is putting children's safety in danger. There are currently 'zigzag' markings on the road either side of the entrance to Woodford
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REDBRIDGE: Maths whizkid shows off skills on Junior Apprentice
A MATHS whizkid has been putting his number crunching skills to good use on the junior version of hit TV show - The Apprentice. Ilford County High School sixth former, Arjun Rajyagor, 17, has been a key component in team Revolution's success
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Going up West
Chris Moxey goes to Oxford Street every week not to shop but to take photographs of the passers-by. She talks to Nick Elvin With shoppers, workers and tourists rushing to and fro, Oxford Circus is one of London’s busiest places, so for a photographer
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WALTHAM FOREST: NHS London boss "to step down" over Government policy
THE boss of London’s strategic health authority has resigned, saying his views on the future of services has “little in common” with the new coalition Government. Sir Richard Sykes, chairman of NHS London, has informed health secretary Andrew
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WALTHAM FOREST: 10 arrested over murder bailed
TEN people arrested by police investigating the murder of a teenager have been released on bail. Wahab Zaaki of Old Church Road, Chingford, was stabbed in the chest during a fight between a large group of youngsters in Atlee Terrace in Shernhall
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WOODFORD GREEN: IDS - Welfare system is unsustainable
IAIN Duncan Smith claims Britain's welfare system is unsustainable - as he prepares to unveil a new report on the issue. The Woodford Green MP, and cabinet member for Work and Pensions, is set to publish a document on the system today (Thursday) which
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TRAVEL: Severe delays on tube line
SEVERE delays are currently affecting services on the Circle Line. The hold-ups were caused by the overunning of engineering work near Baker Street. Valid tickets are being accepted on buses and overground networks.
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REDBRIDGE: Tunnelling academy to create thousands of training posts
THOUSANDS of training posts are set to be created after plans to open a new 'tunnelling academy' in the borough were announced. Around 3,000 students will be taught at the £12m Redbridge Crossrail Tunnelling Academy, which is set to be constructed
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REDBRIDGE: Crackdown on number plate thefts
POLICE have launched a crackdown on number plate thefts across Redbridge. The scheme began with a 'Nik Ur Reg' event held at the Tesco carpark in Seven Kings where officers were on hand to install tamper proof screws to vehicles. The service will
