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WEST HAM: Fry signs two-year extension
WEST HAM youngster Matt Fry has signed a two-year contract extension with the club. The defender, who spent much of last season on loan at League One outfit Gillingham, is now looking forward to making his debut for the Hammers. “It is obviously good
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Daggers sell almost 13,000 tickets for play-off final
DAGENHAM & Redbridge have sold almost 13,000 tickets for their League Two play-off final against Rotherham at Wembley on Sunday. The Daggers have so far sold 12,876 tickets for the biggest game in the club’s history. A limited number of tickets priced
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EPPING: Student secures first iPad in Britain
A NIGHT on the streets paid off for an Epping Forest College student as he became the first person in the country to lay his hands on the most eagerly awaited piece of technology this year. Performing arts student Jake Lee, 17, had set up camp
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HIGHAMS PARK: Fears for jobs after proposed factory sale
STAFF at a Highams Park factory are worried about the future of their jobs following an announcement the business may be sold. Workers at Quest Consumer Products and Stadium Building Products, in Jubilee Avenue, contacted the Guardian anonymously
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council u-turn over conned pensioner prosecution
COUNCIL officials have done a u-turn on their decision to prosecute an 82-year-old for fly-tipping. Rosetta Maynard received a court summons after falling victim to a conman who offered to dispose of her rubbish but later dumped it in Walthamstow
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LOUGHTON: Burglary roadshow hits the high street
SHOPPERS in a high street where given an eye-catching guide to protecting their valuables when a multimedia crime advice display was set up. Essex Police set up their TV Burglar roadshow in The Broadway, Loughton to raise awareness of crime in the area
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LOUGHTON: School bans football as World Cup looms
PUPILS at one primary school looking to emulate their World Cup heroes in the future might have to wait a few years after being banned from playing football, much to the anger of parents. Thomas Willingale School in Debden has outlawed youngsters
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WALTHAMSTOW: Fears over "traffic calming" measures
THE introduction of expensive “traffic calming” measures in a speeding hotspot have made the situation much worse, angry families say. Cooper Avenue in Walthamstow and surrounding roads have been narrowed in an attempt to solve the problem of reckless
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ORIENT: Giant Brown aims high
TOWERING defender Aaron Brown insists he will be no mere ‘lump at the back’ at Leyton Orient. The new 6’5” high signing from League Two Aldershot Town arrived at Brisbane Road on Tuesday. “Being so tall helps as a defender a lot, and
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WALTHAM ABBEY: War veteran who met Rommel died after fall down stairs
A GREAT-GRANDFATHER and war veteran, who once met the German General Rommel, died after falling down his stairs, an inquest heard. George Ashby, 91, of Cleall Avenue, Waltham Abbey, was found by his neighbour Betty on October 21 last year when she heard
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CHINGFORD: Crash victim loses fight for life
A PENSIONER has lost his two-month fight for life after the mobility scooter he was riding collided with a motorbike on a zebra crossing. The 65-year-old, who has not been named, died on Monday (May 25) following the accident on Kings Head
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WANSTEAD: Race evening raises money for children's charity
STAFF and parents at a secondary school are celebrating the success of a recent race night to benefit an important children's charity. The parent-teacher association (PTA) at Wanstead High School held a race night to raise money for UNICEF, which was
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REDBRIDGE: Pressure mounting on council to curb surveillance on residents
AS THE new coalition government announces plans to scrap ID cards and reform council 'spying' powers, it has emerged that the council's secret surveillance of residents trebled last year. Redbridge Council used the Regulation of Investigatory
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DAGGERS: Chairman speaks as history beckons
DAGGERS chairman Dave Andrews will savour Wembley on Sunday as confirmation of how far the club has come from its dark days of non-league football. He once feared the club could drop four steps down the non-league pyramid after Dagenham and Redbridge
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BARKINGSIDE: Apprentice star praised by teacher
A MATHS whizkid who is currently starring in the junior version of hit TV show The Apprentice - has been praised by one of the teachers at his Redbridge school. Ilford County High School sixth former, Arjun Rajyagor, 17, has been a key component
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HAMMERS: Behrami wants to banish Germany crock hell memory
WEST HAM star Valon Behrami is desperate to improve on his display at the last World Cup finals, where he played just TWO minutes. The 25 year-old midfielder has just been named in Switzerland's final 23 man squad. "A good World Cup would be to
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REDBRIDGE: Farm tour planned
FAMILIES can learn more about the animals at a Redbridge farm during a guided tour next week. Children and parents can help out with the morning feed during the hour-long event at Foxburrow Farm in Hainault Forest Country Park on Thursday June 3.
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Scout group marks centenary
A SCOUT group has marked its centenary year with a host of outdoor activities. Waltham Abbey Scout Group set about on a series of special events to mark its 100 years including visits to Copped Hall, and the Epping Forest Field Centre, in High Beach,
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WALTHAM FOREST: Find out how to help disabled children
AN Organisation providing support for disabled children across the community in Waltham Forest has launched a recruitment drive. Barnardo’s Hamara Family Project will set up a stall in Selbourne Walk shopping centre in High Street, Walthamstow, on Thursday
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REDBRIDGE: Youngsters offered chance to learn bushcraft skills
YOUNGSTERS from across Redbridge will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of Ray Mears by learning some basic bushcraft skills. Children will be taught how to survive in the wild during the Bushcraft Shelter Challenge at Hainault Forest
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REDBRIDGE: Football coach wins award for services to community
AN inspirational football coach has been recognised for his work to improve the lives of people with drug and alcohol problems. Colm Whitty has won the Tony Adams Award for his 'outstanding' efforts in setting up and running the Redbridge-based
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OLYMPICS: Games costs rise
THE projected cost of the 2012 Olympics has risen by £5 million, according to the body responsible for delivering the Games. But a report by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) insists the project remains on time and on budget. The
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TRAVEL: Tube work affects journeys this weekend
TUBE journeys will be delayed this weekend due to Transport for London's ongoing maintenance programme. Passengers should check their planned routes and make alternative arrangements were necessary as a number of lines are being affected by the works
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WANSTEAD: Vintage fair announced
FANS of vintage clothing are in for a treat a special event coming up next month. A Vintage and Brocante Fair will be held on Christchurch Green in Wanstead on Saturday, June 19, and residents are encouraged to drop by to browse the selection
