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REDBRIDGE: Homeless shelter reopens
HOMELESS people across the borough can now access better support after the opening of a refurbished hostel. The remodelled Redbridge Night Shelter now offers better accommodation for up to 18 rough sleepers, as well as support from trained
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ORIENT: In action against Spurs
THERE was finally a chance for Orient to play football today, in a behind-closed-doors match against Tottenham Hotspur. An O’s side which featured Spurs loanee Paul Jose M’Poku lost 5-1 to a Spurs XI that included former Orient loanee Andros Townsend
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DAGGERS: Lewis extends loan with Wycombe
STUART Lewis has had his loan deal at Wycombe Wanderers extended by a month. The midfielder has impressed at Adams Park, making three appearances, and will remain there until January 23.
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REDBRIDGE: New police chief's fear over spending cuts
POLICE could be moved from Wanstead and Woodford to other areas of the borough according to the area’s new police chief, as spending cuts start to bite. Faced with financial reductions of 20 per cent over the next five years, Detective Chief Superintendent
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LOUGHTON: Traders' fury at burger van decision
RECESSION-hit traders are furious a burger seller has been given permission to sell fast food just yards from their doorsteps. Shopkeepers on the Broadway in Loughton say the wagon, which is due to roll into their road in January, poses an
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DAGGERS: Peterborough fixture rearranged
DAGENHAM & Redbridge have announced their postponed weekend fixture against Peterborough will now take place at Victoria Road on Tuesday, February 8, at 7.45pm. The original game was wiped out by the big freeze that hit fixtures up and down the country
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DeGale targets world title fight next year
LOUGHTON-based boxer James DeGale has set his sights on a world title fight in 2011 after being crowned British super-middleweight champion earlier this month. DeGale, 24, stopped Paul Smith in the ninth round to capture the belt in Liverpool, and is
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CHINGFORD: Xmas appeal to catch killer of loving dad
THE family of a father-of-five who was shot dead in Chingford have issued a new appeal for help in catching his killer, as they prepare to spend their first Christmas without him. Wayne Powell, 39, was mysteriously gunned down on Tuesday July
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WALTHAM FOREST: Former top policewoman honoured
THE former deputy borough commander of Waltham Forest Police has been honoured for her work in the area. Detective Superintendent Sue Williams, who was promoted to post of borough commander in neighbouring Redbridge earlier this month, was
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CHINGFORD: Row over gym plan
A ROW has broken out over plans to open a new gym. A mother and son team want to start up the business in the former American Appliance Centre at the Larkshall Business Centre in Larkshall Road, Chingford, but have become embroiled in a dispute
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WALTHAMSTOW: Toy library to donate dozens of Xmas gifts
KIND-HEARTED parents and children at Walthamstow Toy Library have donated dozens of brand new Chirstmas presents to less fortunate youngsters in the borough. It is the third year that the centre, in Ravenswood Road, has worked with the Salvation
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LOUGHTON: Glee as school hall packed for performance
A SCHOOL'S own version of Glee Club was among the groups that performed at its annual variety show. The musical theatre club at Debden Park High School, Loughton, inspired by the Channel 4 programme Glee, joined singing, drama and dance groups
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WALTHAM FOREST: Loan firm's Tube sponsorship slammed
POLITICIANS in the borough have slammed London mayor Boris Johnson for taking money from a so-called "legal loan shark" to pay for free travel in the capital on New Year's Eve. It comes after Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that online
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UPSHIRE: Landlady keen to see pub business kept
THE landlady of a village pub said she is keen to see the business remain, despite applying for permission to turn it into flats. The owners of the Good Intent in Crown Hill, Upshire, near Waltham Abbey, have put in a planning application to
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WEST HAM: 'Kit man told me I was in the team', says Hammers youngster
SIXTEEN-year-old goalkeeper Jake Larkins revealed he was told by West Ham's kit man that he was on the bench for the team's trip to Blackburn Rovers at the weekend. The Under-18s stopper had to make a late dash to make the first team's flight
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WOODFORD GREEN: Child abuse teacher jailed
A FORMER music teacher who sexually abused young girls has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Michael Crombie, 73, of Monkhams Avenue in Woodford Green, inappropriately touched nine of his students at his home between 1992 and 2001.
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ONGAR: Tug-of-war tradition to continue on Boxing Day
THE annual tug-of-war competition that sees the losing team ditched in a cold river will take place on Boxing Day. The match will take place at the Nags Head pub in Moreton, Ongar, from noon between a team from the pub and the nearby White
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ORIENT: Jones ready to play again
JAMIE Jones is poised to return to action from injury this weekend. The goalkeeper is expected to be in the team when Orient host MK Dons on Boxing Day. Jones has completed a game for the reserves after a prolonged spell of absence for
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WEST HAM TALK: Sidwell on verge of joining Hammers
WEST HAM are on the brink of signing Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell, according to reports. The Daily Mirror claim Sidwell is in London having a medical and putting the final touches to the move to Upton Park. Hammers boss Avram Grant has revealed
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SPURS TALK: West Ham come calling for Keane
WEST HAM will offer Robbie Keane an escape route from White Hart Lane with a six-month loan deal, according to reports. The Daily Telegraph claims the Hammers are keen to bring the striker to Upton Park from Tottenham on a six-month contract, with a
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WEST HAM TALK: Hammers chase Keane loan deal
WEST HAM will offer Robbie Keane an escape route from White Hart Lane with a six-month loan deal, according to reports. The Daily Telegraph claims the Hammers are keen to bring the striker to Upton Park from Tottenham on a six-month contract, with a
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LOUGHTON: Runners dress up for children's hospice
A CHILDREN'S hospice has received a boost from runners in fancy dress. The staff from HCL Healthcare in Loughton raised just over £600 for Haven House Children's Hospice in Woodford Green by taking part in the Santa Fun Run at Kensington Park.
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OLYMPICS: David Cameron switches on stadium floodlights for the first time
THE floodlights in the Olympic stadium have been switched on for the first time. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, officially turned on the lights at the stadium in Stratford yesterday (Monday) with local school children, as members of the
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EPPING FOREST: Bin men will battle on
RUBBISH collections will continue where possible in the district despite the snow and ice, according to the council. The district councillor for the environment, Mary Sartin, said side roads and steep hills were proving difficult for bin lorries
