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LOUGHTON: Funding for skatepark still no closer
SKATERS and BMX bikers in Loughton are frustrated that they still have no designated park, despite years of negotiations. A site for a skatepark has been chosen near the allotments at Willingale Road after a public consultation, but the town
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WANSTEAD: 'Improved rating should mean more maintenance', say council tenants
THE COMPANY responsible for social housing in the borough should do more to maintain its homes after unlocking more funding thanks to an improved rating, according to residents on an estate with a history of safety complaints. People living
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Beauty spot re-awarded Green Flag status
ONE of the district's best-loved beauty spots has retained its prestigious Green Flag status. Waltham Abbey Gardens has been granted the English Heritage-sponsored award for the fourth year in row. Green Flag sites are given their status
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Hitchcock classic will be shown in town
FILM BUFFS in Waltham Abbey will get the rare opportunity to see a movie in their home town when a special screening of the Hitchcock classic The 39 Steps is shown next month. Waltham Abbey Town Council is showing a one-off screening of the
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LEYTON: £2.5m road development plan under way
A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to redevelop Leyton's run down roads is under way. More that £2.5million worth of improvements to Ruckholt Road started on Monday (August 2), while further works to Leyton High Road are expected to be approved at
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ORIENT: Loanee to plug gap at left back
LEYTON Orient have signed on loan a left-back from Premier League Sunderland. Michael Liddle joins the club until December 24 as a replacement for Charlie Daniels, who is out injured with knee ligament damage. Liddle is no stranger to
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EPPING FOREST: Would you like an elected mayor?
ROBIN Tilbrook, of the English Democrats, has now lodged a formal petition with Epping Forest District Council calling for a referendum on a directly elected mayor. The Guardian took to the streets to sample local residents' opinions on the subject.
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WALTHAMSTOW: 'Rat attack' prompts pregnancy fears
A WOMAN who is five months pregnant fears walking down the street after she was bitten by a rat. Anne Kotecha, 37, was walking down Gosport Road, Walthamstow, when a rodent suddenly bit her foot. She was wearing sandals as she
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LEYTONSTONE: Missing dementia patient found
A PENSIONER suffering from dementia and diabetes who went missing without his medication has been found safe and well. Cocnerns were raised after Ethurn Roberts, 82, disappeared after last being seen in Leytonstone on Tuesday afternoon (August
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LEYTON: Campaign launched against sports field closure
LIBERAL Democrats have launched a petition against the likely closure of a popular sports field for 16 months due to the Olympics. Drapers Field in Leyton could be shut off to the public between September 2011 and December 2012 while it is
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Individual performances ease the pain of cricketing defeats
DESPITE defeats for both Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 teams, there have been good individual performances from a number of students. Tayibb Iqbal, of 9E, performed well with the bat, scoring well with 35 and 55 in his two innings. He also had trials with
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At last! Year 10 boys top athletics league
IT has taken four years but finally the Year of ‘06’ have won the Athletics League. Three years of disappointment in finishing in the top three has ended with a win for the Year 10 boys in the Athletics League. After initially setting the pace, Walthamstow
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Pupils broadcast live on radio show
YEAR 10 pupils were given the opportunity to host their own radio show live on ‘Street Live FM’, a local radio station in Walthamstow. Before going live, the group of 10 pupils had to undergo four weeks of training in order to understand how a radio
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Students aim to make Oxford dream a reality
ON a sunny Wednesday morning, May 26, 17 excited Year 10 pupils boarded the bus for a trip to Oxford University, to sample just one of the many possibilities that could be available for them once they leave school. The pupils were given
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WEST HAM: Youngster joins Charlton on loan
WEST HAM defender Matt Fry has joined League One side Charlton on loan until January. Fry, who spent the final three months of last season at the Valley, will join up with ex-Hammers Christian Dailly and Kyel Reid. The 19-year-old will
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Talented Bloo theatre actors go out with a bang
ON Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27, the Year 13 BTEC Performing Arts group, Bloo Throne Theatre Company performed their Evening of Musical Theatre to sell-out audiences. The evening comprised of musical numbers from many different, well-loved
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Year 13s reach target of £2,000
SEPTEMBER 2009 saw the beginning of the Year 13 Graduation Committee commence operations. Their target was to raise £2,000 over the year and the money was directed towards different projects. Twenty per cent of the total was distributed between charities
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WALTHAMSTOW: EMD campaigners welcome report
CINEMA campaigners are hopeful the historic EMD building will be restored, following the publication of a report stating it will need millions of pounds of investment. A council-commissioned feasibility study published today says it is unlikely
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Aren’t you funny!
ON May 12 and 13, in the evening, nine Year 10-13 students in the drama studio performed the first comedy night live. On both nights, the shows, entitled Aren’t You Funny, were well supported by students, parents and staff. These evenings were a culmination
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WOODFORD/EPPING: Churchill ordered UFO cover-up
WINSTON Churchill ordered a cover up of a reported close encounter between an RAF aircraft and a UFO during the Second World War because it would create "mass panic", according to newly-released files. The former Woodford MP ordered details
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LEYTON: Blaze in derelict flat
A TOTAL of 20 firefighters tackled a blaze in a derelict flat. Half the five-bedroomed, first floor property in Church Road, Leyton, was destroyed. The fire brigade were called at just before 1pm last Wednesday (August 4). No-one
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LEYTONSTONE: Stabbing suspect released on bail
A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of stabbing a teenager in Leytonstone has been released on bail. An 18-year-old was slashed with a knife in his chest and shoulder outside the borough's youth offending team headquarters in Cecil Road
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LOUGHTON: Location for skatepark named
A SITE has been picked for a skatepark in Loughton after a public consultation. Town council-owned land next to the allotments in Willingale Road was chosen by people from the town and plans are being drawn up by the skatepark users' committee
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WOODFORD GREEN: Football fan charged over violent clashes
AN UNEMPLOYED man from Woodford Green has been charged for his alleged part in a series of clashes between rival football fans last season. Tom Walker, 20, of Turpins Lane, was arrested and charged yesterday (August 4) with affray following
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Teachers and pupils working in concert to put on superb show
SUMMER is here and that means only one thing – The Chingford Summer Concert. Aspiring musicians from GCSE to A-Level have been rehearsing from the beginning of term, putting together an ensemble of bands and singers for the performance of the year.
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Making Options Day an option
OVER the last few months students in Year nine have been making big decisions about their future educational career in the form of what Options they will be taking. These will be the key subjects they will study as well as their core subjects for
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Talented teen artists take school by storm
THE art department held its first ever art exhibition last Wednesday evening, showcasing hundreds of pieces of art produced by students. The exhibition was a celebration of the hard work, effort and of course creativity, which enabled the students
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CHINGFORD: Mixed reaction to Tesco arrival
INDEPENDENT traders on a busy shopping street are divided over the prospect of Tesco opening an express store near their businesses. The supermarket giant on Tuesday confirmed that it will be moving into the site on Station Road, Chingford,
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GOALS FOR GIRLS: Action to stop football sexism
A GROUP of South American girls from the renowned Villa 31 shantytown in Buenos Aires, Argentina have been fighting for their right to play football, which is hard work when you’re constantly discriminated against just because of your sex. We, at the
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Welcome note from the editors
WELCOME to the second issue of the Chingfordeer, sadly the last issue of the academic year, Chingford’s very own school newspaper. The second issue of the Chingfordeer will include main news, teen perspectives, sports and achievements. In this issue
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Tories now need to learn from past
IT seems that the Tories are looking to ‘toughen’ things up in schools. Some people think it’s a good idea. Others think it might be too draconian. As the Conservatives get hold of power in Britain they begin the cleaning up and straightening out
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New found enthusiasm for squash
OVER the past month I have been fortunate enough to take part in high quality squash coaching at the Connaught club off Rangers Road. Myself and several other school colleagues only paid £5 for the five-week course – this ridiculously cheap
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Future is green with eco-farm
WITH a long hot summer in full swing and the constant stream of news about global warming and the threat to the world’s environment, the pupils of Chingford Foundation School have decided to take matters into their own hands….with spades and forks! Pupils
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Music department stars at Chingford festival
EVERY year the Chingford Festival is held at the Green, bringing together different parts of the community to create a fun-filled day of art, music and food. This year, Chingford Foundation School was asked to provide some of the day’s entertainment
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Nevin News features new kids on the blog
MANY of the pupils at Chingford Foundation School are hosting an online news blog which is free for all the public to log onto. This blog contains reports, writing advice and interviews. The blog has been set up by three teachers – Mr Belas, Mr Spanovangelis
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Inspiring talk on global education inequality
STUDENTS from Leyton Sixth Form attended the Global Student Forum conference held in Westminster. The conference examined the causes behind the fact that 72 million children across the world do not have access to primary school education. One particularly
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EPQ offers chance for students to wax lyrical
AS a student at LSC I have had the opportunity to study many courses that other students from different colleges may not have. EPQ, also known as an Extended Project Qualification, offers students the chance to be creative and write about anything they
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Modern campus well on the way
PREPARE to be amazed by our brand new facilities. This summer sees the next exciting phase in Leyton Sixth Form College’s multi-million pound campus redevelopment. The first of our newly-extended and refurbished buildings, Howarth House, will open on
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Not all fair weather when fundraising for America
LSC COLLEGE has an active Christian Union with students forging a number of international links with other churches. Since the announcement of the religious convocation in America, this year has been full of events and fundraising for me. My church
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School report to be proud of
LEYTON Sixth Form College has been left very happy after its latest Ofsted inspection. Ofsted praised the college for providing “good quality education and care for its students”. Principal Kevin Watson was applauded on his “outstanding leadership in
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Islam denounces terrorism
MUSLIMS strongly condemn the terrorist attacks on New York and London, which caused the death and injury of thousands of innocent people. We offer condolences to all the bereaved families. Following these events, the world’s attention turned to who
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Building on solid school experience
LSC RECENTLY held its annual HE and Progression event with hundreds of university lecturers and other speakers coming to advise students about their future. I believe that young people will find it more difficult to fulfil their ambitions, especially
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Exhibition proves a huge success
THE annual end of year art, design and media exhibition at Leyton Sixth Form College took place recently, proving to be a hugely successful and enjoyable event. It was very well attended by past, present and future students as well as friends, family
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HIGH-FASHION: Vanessa wins top prize
BTEC National art and design student Vanessa Ofori Boafo won a fashion design competition for Miss Selfridge, sponsored by the Liberty Centre in Romford. Vanessa was shortlisted alongside students from Central St Martins and Havering colleges, but the
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Shopping in the sun for Spanish students
SPANISH students from Leyton Sixth Form College had the pleasure of enjoying four fun-packed days in Barcelona. There they experienced the wonders this vibrant city has to offer: Gaudi's fairy-tale architecture, the colour and diversity of Las Ramblas
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Governors wanted at Leyton Sixth Form
WE currently have 17 governors on our corporation and your involvement and contribution can help us to meet the needs of our 2,000 students who study here at Leyton Sixth Form College. Our Governors are all volunteers drawn from the community, bringing
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WEST HAM BLOG: Grant's smart buys bodes well for Hammers
WEST HAM boss Avram Grant looks set to complete the fifth signing of his brief tenure with the capture of New Zealand defender Winston Reid this week. The Hammers manager has wasted no time in rebuilding the squad that barely survived what co-owner David
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WALTHAMSTOW: EMD "key to regeneration"
THE re-opening of the former EMD building as an entertainment venue could help breath new life into central Walthamstow, a report has found. The council-commissioned report says the chances of the listed building in Hoe Street generating enough
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WOODFORD GREEN: Cricketers spared problems of past summers
A HISTORIC cricket club is enjoying a relatively undisturbed summer, after suffering from vandalism, littering and youngsters wandering across the pitch during matches in recent years. The past couple of summers have seen members of the club – which
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NAZEING: Large gypsy site wants permanent permission
THE owner of one of the biggest gypsy sites in the district has applied for permission to make it a permanent fixture. Jo Connors and his extended family currently have permission to stay only until 2013 at their site at Holmsfield Nursery,
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ORIENT: Argent set for long lay off
YOUNGSTER Jake Argent faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he suffered a serious knee injury at Cambridge Utd last weekend. The 18 year-old was set to try and break into the first team this season, but ligamant damage means that ambition
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REDBRIDGE: Surgeon recognised for high level of care
A SURGEON at the borough's only general hospital has been rewarded for his “care, gentleness and professionalism” at a surprise ceremony. Consultant surgeon Abeywardana Abeysekara, who works at King George Hospital in Ilford, was named employee of
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Arsenal star Walcott has warning for rivals
THEO Walcott has sent a warning to Premier League's defences ahead of the new season by insisting he is going to 'show people what he can do'. The winger, who endured a frustrating injury-riddled season last year, is confident that he can stay fit and
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WANSTEAD: Trial date for council workers
TWO council workers charged with poisoning more than 80 birds at a Wanstead beauty spot will face trial. In March residents were aghast when they came across dozens of bird corpses next to Alexandra Lake in Aldersbrook. A dog also died
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EPPING FOREST: Olympic medal hopeful sees progress on facilities
AN Olympic medal hopeful from the district joined with councillors on a mission to see how nearby sporting facilities for the 2012 games were progressing. Emma Hollis, from Theydon Bois, joined members of Epping Forest District Council on a visit to
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CHINGFORD: Kids get arty this summer
BUDDING artists are being invited to a Chingford cafe to get creative this summer. Dev Gunes, owner of Scoff’s Sandwich Bar, on Station Road, set up the project to get the community together. Children are invited to draw pictures of ice creams and muffins
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REDBRIDGE: Figures reveal garden grabbing increase
NEW figures show Redbridge has become a garden grabbing hotspot over the past three years. Redbridge is among the top of London's borough's for the proportion of new homes built on previously residential land. The figures, released by
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Hooper scores but can't prevent Celtic crashing out of Champions League
GARY HOOPER could not prevent Celtic crashing out of the Champions League, despite scoring his first competitive goal for the club in the return leg of their qualifying tie against Braga. The Hoops, trailing 3-0 from the first leg in Portugal, required
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STANFORD RIVERS: Thousands expected at Saturday's country show
ABOUT 2,000 people are expected at the Toot Hill Country show on Saturday. The show, which is organised by the Toot Hill Horticultural Society, will be held in Church Road, Stanford Rivers and events will include a produce show, classic car rally
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WEST HAM TALK: Reid is Hammers' mystery signing
WEST HAM are poised to complete the £5million signing of New Zealand defender Winston Reid. The Daily Mirror claims the 22-year-old is the player the club were referring to when they revealed on their website that they expected to announce the capture
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ORIENT: Former Orient player back behind bars
A FORMER Leyton Orient player is back behind bars after groping a woman in a pub within months of ending a jail term for rape. Former striker Jay Murray, 28, was jailed for seven years in 2006 after he forced his way into a woman's home while
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REDBRIDGE: Primary pupils impress with exam results
PRIMARY schools in the borough have performed above the national average, according to the latest Key Stage 2 results. Seventy eight per cent of Redbridge pupils have achieved level 4+ in English and maths combined - the main indicator of attainment
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Orient and Daggers gear up for the big kick off
IMPROVEMENT and consolidation will be two words likely to figure prominently in the managers of our two League One sides’ pep talks ahead of the new season. Improvement for Leyton Orient who, after a stuttering campaign last year, got a little
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Former club of Celtic man Hooper also in the top flight
THE local club for which new Celtic striker Gary Hooper played as a lad is predicted to do big things this season by boss Phil Hernon. Buckhurst Hill FC (BHFC) are poised to kick off their maiden season in the premier division of the Essex Olympian League
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WALTHAMSTOW: Jazz it up at festival
JAZZ fans can enjoy music and a picnic in Walthamstow this weekend. Friends of Lloyd Park will be hosting their annual Jazz Picnic behind the Changing Room Gallery in Aveling Fields on Sunday. The group has teamed up with E17 Jazz to
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ORIENT: Ex-boss relishing Cambridge challenge
MARTIN Ling was happy to see shine a player whom he signed for Orient two years ago when he was boss there. But that was about as good as it got for the Cambridge United manager last Saturday, as keeper Jamie Jones pulled off a string of saves to deny
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ORIENT: I never wanted to quit O's, insists Daniels
CHARLIE Daniels has dismissed as 'rubbish' reports that he nearly quit Orient this summer. The 23-year-old, who is recovering from knee ligament damage, said he was not tempted away from Brisbane Road. And he revealed he has set himself
