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LOUGHTON: Former acting school pupil in training for half marathon
A TV actor who learned her trade in Loughton has been running through the Epping Forest in preparation for a half marathon. Holly Matthews, who went to the East 15 in Rectory Lane and has recently appeared in the BBC drama Waterloo Road, will
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REDBRIDGE: Savings options sparks political row
DETAILS sent to the Guardian about savings targets at Redbridge Council have prompted a councillor to call for an apology from the deputy leader. On Monday the Guardian published details of options the authority is looking at to save £4 million
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EPPING FOREST: MP's election expenses revealed
EXPENSES for Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing's election campaign show that she stuck to the rules, despite outspending her closest rivals by far. The Tory MP was criticised during Parliament's expenses scandal last year for avoiding £180,000
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WALTHAMSTOW: Marine launches campaign to bring home poorly pooch
A SOLDIER who found an abandoned puppy while on foot patrol in Afghanistan has launched a campaign to bring him back to his home in Walthamstow. Royal Marine Alex Mutch, 32, and his colleagues have adopted the animal and named him Dave in memory
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REDBRIDGE: Skills session ahead of Sky Ride
YOUNGSTERS got in the mood for an upcoming cycling event with a special skills session. Kulveer Ranger, the mayor of London's transport advisor, and the leader of Redbridge Council Keith Prince, joined youngsters from schools across the borough
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ONGAR: War veterans club needs more funding
ON the eve of VJ Day, an Epping Forest-based nationwide charity for war veterans has issued an urgent call for funds. Lesley Clark, 47, of Barrons Close, Ongar, the chairman and treasurer of the JAVA Far East Prisoners of War Club 1942 (FEPOW
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Loughton striker bids to resurrect Celtic's Champions League hopes
LOUGHTON-bred striker Gary Hooper must help galvanise his Celtic team-mates for their crunch Champions League qualifying third round replay against Portuguese side Braga this evening. The Hoops trail 3-0 from the first leg and are in need of
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REDBRIDGE: Fire brigade urges caution as grass fires increase
FIREFIGHTERS are warning residents to take extra care to avoid grass fires during the hot summer, after a 25 percent rise in the number of incidents across London. There were 72 grass fires in Redbridge in the first six months of the year, and weather
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NORTH WEALD: Social evening at airfield
THE RAF Association is holding a social evening tomorrow (August 5) from 6pm at North Weald Airfield's squadron. The free event will include a BBQ supper, wartime music and the opportunity to learn more about the role North Weald played in the Battle
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Woman vying for £10k gameshow prize
A WOMAN from South Woodford is in with a chance of winning £10,000 on a hit TV gameshow. Charmaine Small from South Woodford is set to compete in 101 Ways To Leave A Gameshow on BBC One this Saturday (August 7). The 35-year-old executive
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ILFORD: Images released as police continue hunt for hit-and-run driver
POLICE investigating a hit-and-run which left a seven-year-old boy fighting for his life have released an e-fit of the driver and an image of a van they believe were involved. The boy was hit by a blue van while crossing Leyswood Drive in Ilford on
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WALTHAM FOREST: High Street election results due early next month
RESULTS of an election recount in the disputed High Street ward is expected to be announced early next month. The Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats applied to the High Court to have the ballot boxes re-opened after a member of the public spotted
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LEYTONSTONE: Fears for missing dementia patient
AN elderly man suffering from dementia and diabetes has gone missing without his medication. Ethurn Roberts, 82, was last seen at around 5pm in Hall Road, Leytonstone, yesterday (Tuesday August 3). Police are desperate for the public
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EPPING FOREST: Ongar woman talks about her work at local hospice
A HELPER at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood has told The Guardian why she finds her role so rewarding and why others should get involved, as it prepares for its first fundraising walk in Loughton. Barbara Macdonald, 71, of The Spinney, Ongar, is
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Arsenal defender to bulk up for Premier League test
ARSENAL defender Laurent Koscielny intends to 'gain muscle' ahead of the Premier League season to prepare himself for the rigours of English football. The French centre-half, who joined from Ligue 1 side Lorient this summer, impressed against AC Milan
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SPURS BLOG: Fixture double as players move up through the gears
NOT one but two Spurs fixtures last night gave the manager and fans alike the chance to check on the players' readiness for the coming season, and there was actually plenty to cheer about. Ledley King reassured anyone fraught with worry about the state
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Bantham & Ongar enjoy serene progress in competitions
Bantham & Ongar ladies had a run away win at home to Redbridge ladies in the Ernzstein Plate league on 28th July, gaining the six maximum points available by winning on both rinks. Brenda Perrett, Shirley Kinnison, Irene Carter and Doreen Oddy won
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ORIENT: It may get rocky, warns Slade
THE BRAND new O’s team could face a “difficult” spell in League One, according to boss Russell Slade. But he wants the players whom he has brought together to enjoy the brand of football which he is installing for his first full campaign at
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REDBRIDGE: Expert advice about sex for young people
YOUNG people will have the chance to talk to experts about safe sex and relationships at an event next week. Redbridge Council's teenage pregnancy service will hold an event in Ilford town centre to provide people with information to make informed
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Karate kids bring home impressive medal haul
LOCAL youngsters are the envy of the karate world after combining to produce England’s best result at the Under-21 Championships in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Karate kids from Epping, North Weald and Chingford came away with a glut of medals from the prestigious
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Wanstead hit Finchley into ‘orbit’ in final
WANSTEAD rocketed past Finchley to be crowned the best team inside the London orbital on Sunday. The Herons are Conference Cup champions after the six-wicket win at Shenley Cricket Club, making them the finest cricket outfit inside the M25. The team
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Finch lands himself a grand after comeback
A YOUNG snooker player has stunned his coach by producing a superb final comeback to win a £1,000 tournament. Twenty-one-year-old Ben Finch swept aside his opponents in the Top Players competition in Ware last weekend. But he was put to the test in
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Under-strength Woodford do not under-perform
The under-strength men’s team of Woodford Green and Essex Ladies finished in an impressive third place at the latest Premiership contest in Eton. Tim Abeyie was second in the 100m, with his time of 10.43sec. He went one better in the 200m with a winning
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Matsuri duo star at the home of karate
HIGHAMS Park-based Matsuri School for Karate Excellence members travelled to Japan, the home of karate, and came away with medals. The visit, which coincides with the release of Karate Kid, a new film starring Jackie Chan, saw three members from the
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South Woodford lose ground in title race with draw
SOUTH Woodford were on the brink of both victory and defeat when time ran out in their match against Shenfield at the weekend. The Highfield Road side were just one wicket away from a win that would have catapulted them to within touching distance of
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LEYTONSTONE: Stabbing victim released from hospital
A TEENAGER who was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being stabbed on Monday is expected to make a full recovery. The 18-year-old was slashed with a knife in his chest and shoulder in outside the youth offending team headquarters
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WALTHAM FOREST: Youth worker 'resigns over funding cuts'
A SENIOR youth worker has resigned in disgust after a council cut in funding to youth programmes in Leytonstone, the Guardian understands. In a statement, Waltham Forest Council did not provide details of the reduction but said it was holding
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EPPING: Explosive found in house was Second World War bomb, MoD confirms
THE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a device found at a bungalow in Epping on Friday was part of a Second World War fire bomb. Bomb disposal experts from The Royal Logistic Corps rushed to Theydon Place from their base in Colchester
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WALTHAMSTOW: High Street traders renew strike threat
AFGHAN shopkeepers and market traders have renewed strike threats over a perceived lack of police progress in bringing to justice those responsible for two attacks on traders. More that 150 members of the Afghan community threatened to blockade
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REDBRIDGE: New boss for health trust
ONE of the area's most important health bodies has appointed a new boss. Edwin Doyle has been appointed interim chairman of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRT). He replaces Sir David Varney, who left the trust in
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EPPING FOREST: Petition could see elected mayor in the district
EPPING Forest could have its own elected mayor if a campaigner get his way. Robin Tilbrook, the national chairman of the English Democrats, has lodged a formal petition with the district council calling for a referendum on electing the area's very own
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DAGGERS: Green inspires final friendly victory
Billericay Town 1 Dagenham & Redbridge 3 Pre-season friendly DAGENHAM & Redbridge brought their pre-season campaign to a satisfying end as they strolled to a 3-1 win over Billericay. Sanches Ming opened the scoring when he reacted quickest after
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WOODFORD GREEN: No answers in lift death one year on
THE FAMILY of a woman who was crushed to death by a faulty lift is still waiting for the outcome of an investigation a year after the accident which claimed her life. Grandmother-of-six Christine Allen, 50, was trapped by a malfunctioning lift
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WALTHAMSTOW: Debt fighting group to meet next week
A GROUP to help fight debt and poverty in Walthamstow will be meeting next week. The information and advice session will be held by MP Stella Creasy on Wednesday August 11, between 7pm and 9pm. It is a chance to learn community organising
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EPPING: Neighbourhood police officer to meet with public
RESIDENTS in Epping are being invited to express their policing concerns face to face with their neighbourhood officer. Epping Town PC Gary Harrington will be available to speak to at the Jack Silley Pavilion, in Stonards Hill, between 7.30pm
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WEST HAM: Staff hurl abuse at Green to recreate Premier League boo boys
WEST HAM players and coaches have been shouting abuse at goalkeeper Robert Green during training so that he can get used to the jeers that he is likely to receive from the stands when the Premier League season kicks off on August 14. Green, who made
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LEYTONSTONE: Police move to quell stabbing fears
ONE of the borough's top policemen has defended his force in the wake of Leytonstone's three stabbings in a week, saying that extra resources have made a “significant” impact. The head of Waltham Forest CID, detective superintendent Adrian
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ORIENT: Porter on target at Dartford
GEORGE PORTER netted in Orient’s last pre-season match on Tuesday night. A team comprised of youngsters played out a 2-2 draw with Conference South new-boys Dartford FC. The results means the O’s end their round of friendlies with just one defeat.
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Khan handed US PGA invite
EPPING golfer Simon Khan has received a late invitation to play at the fourth major of the year, the US PGA Championship, next week. Khan was one of three players to be handed an invite, having enjoyed the biggest win of his career this season back in
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ORIENT: Youthful O's draw 2-2 at Dartford
ORIENT rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 2-2 draw at Dartford last night. Manager Russell Slade fielded a mostly youthful side. The O's kick off their League One campaign at Yeovil Town this Saturday.
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LEYTON: Estate to host community day
RESIDENTS on a deprived estate are coming together for a community day for the first time in 15 years. The day will be held in Beaumont Estate in Leyton to celebrate "years of local talent". London and Quadrant Housing Trust, which manages
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WEST HAM: Diamanti on target at Southend
A MIX of first-team players and reserves turned out for West Ham at Roots Hall last night. The Hammers, who had won their first five friendlies, could not make it six. Alessandro Diamanti was on target against the League Two outfit.
