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WALTHAM FOREST: Community councils scrapped
THE END of community councils has been decided. Labour councillors at Walthamstow Town Hall voted for the programme to be replaced with smaller community ward forums in the new year, despite opposition from Lib Dems and Tories. The forums
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LOUGHTON: Pub link scheme launched
A SCHEME which allows pubs, clubs and eateries to warn each other about troublemakers via radio walkie-talkies has been launched in Loughton. So far nine premises are involved but police hope more will sign up soon. Loughton inspector
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WALTHAM FOREST: Protest over proposed council cuts
UNIONS have come together to protest over fears that 600 jobs could be lost at the council. Unite, Unison, the NUT, Waltham Forest Trades Council and the Anti-Cuts Union waved placards on the steps of Walthamstow Town Hall last night, to voice
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ORIENT BLOG: How about summer football?
I think the Football League should be like the Irish game and run from March to October. This is because there is too much uncertainty around winter fixtures. You cannot plan your life and clubs are losing money left, right and centre as well. I say
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WALTHAM FOREST: Govt accused of deception over funding cuts
GOVERNMENT claims that it is cutting Waltham Forest Council's budget by 5.2 per cent next year are deceptive and the actual figure is far higher, the authority has said. When Whitehall announced its funding reductions for local authorities
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Orient v Plymouth - match postponed
ORIENT'S home clash with Plymouth Argyle tomorrow has been postponed. An early decision was made to call the game off to save the Plymouth fans a wasted journey. It means the O's will not be in action this side of Christmas. Their next game is on Boxing
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LEYTONSTONE: Man stabbed 15 times
A 30-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed 15 times near Hollow Ponds boating lake. Police were called to the scene by the Log Cabin fast food hut in Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, at around 5.40am this morning after being alerted
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Blackburn v West Ham prediction
WEST HAM boss Avram Grant travels to Blackburn this weekend with the club's owners' words ringing in his ears after he was reportedly told that he must record at least one win from the next three games. The first of those takes place at
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WALTHAMSTOW: Problem-hit school was due to have heating system fixed
A SPECIAL school which was forced to close twice in two weeks after its heating works malfunctioned was due to have the system replaced until funding was scrapped, it has emerged. Parents with youngsters at William Morris School, in Folly Lane
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CHINGFORD: Family to face first Christmas without murdered peacemaker
THE family of a 23-year-old who was tragically killed as he tried to break up a fight in Chingford have made an emotional appeal to the public on the first anniversary of his death. David Joslin was punched to the ground as he tried to calm
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Orient v Plymouth prediction
LEYTON Orient take on Plymouth Argyle on Saturday in what is the final game of goalkeeper Jason Brown's loan spell at Brisbane Road. The Blackburn stopper will be keen to go out with a bang, and his team-mates will be desperate to continue
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CHINGFORD: Tiny tots sing carols
CHILDREN from a nursery wowed their parents and friends yesterday with a Christmas Concert to raise funds for a hospice. It was the last of a three-day show, where the two-five year olds from Busy Bees, Larkswood Leisure Centre, Chingford raised
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Blackburn v West Ham preview
THE TEAM bottom at Christmas is relegated. Only one team has ever defied that famous Premier League 'rule'. But West Ham will have to become the second if they are survive this season unless they beat Blackburn Rovers on Saturday and Wolverhampton Wanderers
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DAGGERS: Tricky festive period ahead for Dagenham
DAGENHAM and Redbridge head in to the Christmas period in brighter spirits after they gave themselves a much-needed shot in the arm with a 2-0 victory at promotion-chasing Carlisle on Saturday. The Daggers remain entrenched in the League One
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WALTHAMSTOW: Plough Inn 'will be turned into flats'
THE new owner of the historic Plough Inn pub and music venue intends to convert it into ten flats, according to a letter sent to staff. The correspondence, seen by the Guardian, says that an application for the development will be made early
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ONGAR: Travel agent promises Christmas treat for troops
A DEFIANT travel agent is determined to ensure troops serving in Afghanistan get a special surprise this Christmas despite a Government ban on sending unsolicited mail. Each month Keith Pike, who runs Highway Travel in Ongar High Street, sends out
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ORIENT: Noone and Pilgrims coming to Brisbane Road
ORIENT will come up against one of the hottest properties in League One this Saturday. The O's host Plymouth Argyle, who are fighting to keep hold of Craig Noone. Noone, who has been in impressive form for the Pilgrims this season, has attracted interest
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ORIENT: All the details on Plymouth Argyle
ORIENT host Plymouth Argyle this Saturday. Like the O's, the Pilgrims are battling to stay clear of the dreaded drop zone. But Plymouth also have a battle off the pitch. Here's the lowdown on Saturday's visitors... LAST MEETING: Plymouth Argyle
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ORIENT: Brown is a quality keeper - skipper
It was about time I got on the scoresheet last weekend. It took me long enough. I really think I should be on about five or six by now for all the chances I’ve had! But what was most pleasing was that we got three more points away on the road. It was
