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ORIENT: Sign midfielder from Bury
THE transfer activity continues at Brisbane Road, with a second midfielder poised to join Orient. Stephen Dawson, 24, is on the verge of joining the club from Bury, in League Two. That is according to club sources which report that the
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ORIENT: Promotion chase or more toil?
RUSSELL SLADE has not stopped so far this summer in his efforts to build his own Orient side, so how do you think the O's will do next season? Three seasons in League One for the Brisbane Road outfit have been defined by a struggle to survive in division
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ORIENT: Daniels and Chambers. What now?
ORIENT boss Russell Slade is waiting to know if Charlie Daniels and Adam Chambers will sign the offers which are on the table for them. Left-back Daniels and all-action midfielder Chambers are out of contract, and must decide by Monday.
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ARSENAL TALK: Player-plus cash deal for defender?
ARSENAL are weighing up a player-plus-cash offer for Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny, according to reports. The Daily Mirror claim Arsene Wenger is willing to offer £4million as well as French youngster Francis Coquelin and Armand Traore
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WALTHAM FOREST: Six bin men held after raid
SUSPECTED illegal workers were arrested during a raid on a rubbish collection depot. Border Agency officers supported by police targeted Verdant’s Low Hall Depot on May 25 and arrested eight people on suspicion of working illegally in the UK. Two Nigerians
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Boy is youngest cricket umpire in England
A Buckhurst Hill youngster is the youngest cricket umpire in the country. Twelve-year-old Hugo Blogg has passed the tough examinations to which the England Cricket Board subjects would-be umpires, and now he can officiate a professional match
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WEST HAM TALK: Grant could face battle for French striker
AVRAM Grant's first battle as West Ham boss could revolve around the potential signing of Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne, who is also being pursued by Fulham, say reports. It was thought Grant would be able to entice the French striker to Upton Park
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WALTHAM FOREST: Arts grants available
THE arts council for Waltham Forest is inviting applications for grants for creative projects. Apex Arts has a total of £30,000 available for two rounds of small grants and will distribute the money on behalf of Waltham Forest Council. The first round
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WALTHAMSTOW: Businesses hit after collapse of printing firm
A WALTHAMSTOW advertising business says it is facing an uncertain future after losing £82,000 in unpaid bills following the collapse of an “irresponsible” national printing firm. Management at Think Blink Ltd, based in Walthamstow, say they
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ORIENT-DAGGERS: Carling Cup draw on June 16
THE draw for the first round of the Carling Cup will take place in less than two weeks time. Leyton Orient and Dagenham & Redbridge will be hoping to land one of the big Championship sides. The draw will be announced at 9.30am on Wednesday, June 16,
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LOUGHTON: New credit union for town
THE latest branch of a county-wide credit union has opened in a town. Essex Savers has launched a new branch to operate every Thursday from Debden Library, based at Epping Forest College, in Borders Lane, Loughton. Manned by two local
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REDBRIDGE: Public happier with council and police tackling crime
RESIDENTS in the borough now feel safer and more confident of how crime is tackled, according to the council. More people in Redbridge (69 percent) now think police and the council are dealing with crime and anti-social behaviour effectively
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ALDERSBROOK: Suspect named in teenager murder
THE MAN suspected of murdering a teenager who was found dead near a popular beauty spot can be named for the first time after turning 18 while in custody. Yayha Gul, 18, of Charlbury Gardens in Seven Kings, is accused of murdering Aliza Mirza
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WEST HAM: Ferdinand injury could open door for Upson
WEST HAM defender Matthew Upson could be called upon in England's first game of the World Cup against the USA after Rio Ferdinand was sent to hospital for a scan on a knee injury picked up in training. Both Upson and Robert Green took part
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WEST HAM: Deportivo announced for curtain-raiser
WEST HAM have announced they will face Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna for their traditional season curtain-raiser at Upton Park. The La Liga side will take on the Hammers at the Boleyn Ground on Saturday, August 7 at 3pm, which will be new manager
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ORIENT: Deadline looms for Mkandawire
TAMIKA MKANDAWIRE has until Monday to sign the contract on offer to him from Leyton Orient. It is not clear whether the offer shall be withdrawn if Mandawire does NOT sign by then. But Monday is the deadline for him to sign it, 28 days
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WANSTEAD: Shock of latest victim of car crime
THE LATEST victim of car theft in the area has spoken of her shock and frustration at the crime. Michelle Flack woke up on Tuesday June 1 to find her Toyota Verso had been stolen from her home in Colvin Gardens in the early hours of the morning.
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EPPING FOREST: Gypsy and traveller requirements could be relaxed in district
CONCERNS in the district over the ongoing gypsy and traveller consultation have been eased by suggestions from the new Government that formal requirements could be scrapped. The new secretary of state for communities and local government, Ongar
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WOODFORD GREEN: Residents fight late-night milkshake bar
THE FATE of a controversial late-night milkshake bar will be decided at a meeting next week, after residents objected strongly to its plans to stay open into the early hours of the morning. The owners of Cakes and Shakes in Woodford Green High
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ORIENT: New date for St Albans friendly
ORIENT'S pre-season friendly match against St Albans City FC will now take place on a revised date. The game has been brought forward one day to Friday July 16. Kick off at Clarence Park is 7.45pm.
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WANSTEAD/WOODFORD: Beautiful trees recommended in new book
MUCH is often made of Wanstead and Woodford's 'village' character, and the authors of a new book about London's most beautiful trees seem to agree. Two fine arboreal specimens from the area – the copper beech outside St Mary's Church in South Woodford
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EPPING FOREST: Beware bogus callers claiming to be police
POLICE have issued a warning to residents not to give out their bank details over the phone. The advice has been given following reports a number of people in Essex have received calls from criminals claiming to be from the police. After informing
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THEYDON BOIS: Farce at village hall
A FAST-PACED farce is the next choice of play by Theydon Bois Drama Society. The amateur dramatics group will put on Love's a Luxury, by Guy Paxton and Edward V Hoile, from Thursday, June 10 to Saturday, June 12, at the Village Hall, in Coppice Row,
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Free workshop for young writers
YOUNG writers are encouraged to attend a free workshop to brush up their penship. Waltham Abbey author Tracey Rolfe will lead a creative writing workshop at Epping Forest District Museum on Saturday, June 19. The children's author will be at the museum
