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WALTHAM ABBEY: Dashed hopes of drug trial death family
A CANCER patient who died during a drug trial hoped that the treatment would help him beat his disease, according to his family's solicitor. Gary Foster, of Roundhills in Waltham Abbey, died at University College London Hospital (UCLH) in October 2007
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WANSTEAD: Queen, 84, accused of age discrimination
THE Queen has refused to employ a man nearly 20 years her junior on the grounds that he is too old. Ardent monarchist Tom Howl, 67, of Mansfield Road in Wanstead, applied for a job as a visitor guide for the 2011 summer opening of Buckingham
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WOODFORD/WANSTEAD: Call on council to cut parking charges
STRUGGLING traders are urging Redbridge Council to slash the cost of parking after it was given the freedom to set its own charges. The Government, in an attempt to encourage people to shop locally, has abolished the minimum charge which it
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LOUGHTON: Church to reach out to more deaf Christians
A NEW support worker will soon be commissioned at a church that has become a hub for profoundly deaf Christians. Goldings Church in Englands Lane, Loughton, will employ churchgoer John Beany to run Bible study classes and social activities
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CHINGFORD: Tribute paid to Dambuster
A MEMBER of the world-famous Dambusters RAF squadron has died, aged 90. James Peters died in his sleep at home in Forest Side, Chingford, on New Year's Day. Mr Peters was born and grew up in Chingford. He became a rear gunner while a member
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DEBDEN/ONGAR: Chance to get fit with Spurs as part of healthy living festival
AN opportunity to play football with Tottenham Hotspur FC and samba dancing are two of the activities on offer during a healthy living festival. The festival will run from January 17 to February 25 at various places across Debden and Ongar
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WALTHAM FOREST: 'No problem' with flu vaccine levels
Waltham Forest GPs are well stocked with the flu vaccine, the primary care trust has said. Some areas across the UK are said to be struggling to cope with demand following a sharp rise in the number of cases of the H1N1 virus, also known as
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WALTHAM ABBEY: New gallery will explore district's past
A NEW gallery has been opened at the district's museum. The gallery at the Epping Forest District Museum in Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, will showcase items from the district's industrial and farming past, including butter making tools, and items
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WALTHAMSTOW: High-rise station hotel decision date set
THE FUTURE of a controversial new development including a 13-storey hotel near Walthamstow Central station will be decided later this month. Solum Regeneration wants to build 69 homes in two residential units, five shops and a 99-room hotel
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EPPING FOREST: Two crashes causing M25 tailbacks
AN ACCIDENT is causing delays on the M25 this afternoon, after a vehicle hit a central reservation near where an earlier accident occurred this morning. Reports say traffic is at a standstill on the eastbound side of the motorway between junction 26
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WEST HAM: Hammers face competition from Wolves for Villa midfielder
WEST Ham have competition from Wolves in the race to sign Steve Sidwell. The Aston Villa midfielder looked to be heading for Upton Park, but it is now being reported that the player is in talks with Wanderers. Sidwell has played only four league games
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LEYTON: Couple tell of dramatic fire rescue
A SIMPLE night-time trip to the kitchen for a glass of water turned into a dramatic rescue when a fire broke out in a pensioner's home. Johanne Fontaine, 32, got up at around 4am on Wednesday, January 5, when she noticed smoke billowing passed
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WALTHAMSTOW: Fire death 'unexplained'
POLICE investigating a house fire which killed a woman say they are treating her death as "unexplained". The 27-year-old died on Tuesday evening (January 5) at around 9.30pm following the blaze at her home in Palmerston Road, Walthamstow.
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LEYTONSTONE: Salon owners apply for licence renewal
THE owners of a beauty salon have applied for the renewal of a treatment licence. Pedro Carlos and Olivia Pessoa, owners of the Free Style Hair Salon in Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, have applied for council permission to carry out treatments
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ON THE BALL: Sheikh Mansour has been misled by City tactics
FIVE HUNDRED million pounds doesn't get you very far nowadays, does it? Sheikh Mansour would have been forgiven for thinking his vast investment in Manchester City would enable manager Roberto Mancini to assemble a galaxy of stars capable of playing
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Ojalabi returns to resurrect Waltham Forest
OLAWALE Ojalabi breezed back into the Waltham Forest hot seat this week, boldly declaring he will ‘resurrect the club’ after it had been left to ‘die’ by his predecessors. The former Stags defender has been sworn in for his second spell in charge
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ORIENT: O's set to sign striker?
THE TRANSFER window opened in a flurry of speculation at Leyton Orient this week. But the rumours are not about an exit from the Matchroom Stadium. Instead, Orient are reportedly well placed to beat League One rivals Swindon Town to the signature of
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CHINGFORD: Bar granted licence despite noise fears
PLANS for a new bar have been approved despite residents' fears it will lead to noise, crime and disorder returning. John and Jane Falco, the owners of McQueens in Station Road, Chingford, applied for permission to sell alcohol and play recorded
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EPPING FOREST: Just three fined for fly-tipping despite 800 reports in six months
JUST three people were fined for fly-tipping in a six month period last year - despite more than 800 reports of illegal dumping. The district council has just released the figures for April to September last year. The proportion of fly-tippers
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SPURS BLOG: Everton showing was awful but we'll bounce back
WHAT a load of rubbish. I suppose our unbeaten run had to come to an end at some point, but it was just very disappointing to see us go down with little more than a whimper against an organised if unspectacular Everton side last night.
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ORIENT: Loan ends for Jarvis
STRIKER Ryan Jarvis has returned from a spell away on loan. The 24-year-old played four games for League Two Northampton Town without finding the net. Jarvis is ineligble for selection this weekend in Orient's FA Cup tie against his
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Sport cash injection for Essex women
A NEW project that will get women in Essex playing sport was unveiled today after Sport England awarded it £203,172 of National Lottery funding. Women’s Sporting Champions will see women’s sports groups set up in 70 of the most disadvantaged areas of
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ORIENT: Important info for ticket-holders
ORIENT FC have issued guidance for fans with tickets for matches which were postponed during December. A ticket for Carlisle, MK Dons, Swindon Town and Hartlepool is valid for the rescheduled fixture. Alternatively, a valid ticket can
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WEST HAM: Should Grant be sacked?
WEST HAM boss Avram Grant is under renewed pressure after a 5-0 mauling at Newcastle United last night. Reports are circulating that the Israeli manager is in the line of fire for owners David Gold and David Sullivan, despite an impressive run of results
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WEST HAM: Upson apologises to fans after Newcastle rout
WEST HAM skipper Matthew Upson has apologised to fans for the team's 'poor' display against Newcastle on Wednesday. The Hammers turned in an abject performance as Leon Best bagged a hat-trick in the 5-0 thumping; a result that sees the team slide to
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Chance to see one of the UK's rarest birds
THERE will be a chance to see a rare bird at a country park later this month. The Lee Valley Regional Park conservation team will be holding a guided walk in Waltham Abbey, to try and spot the bittern, a bird that lives in reed beds and is
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WEST HAM: Newcastle defeat was 'bad day at office', says Grant
WEST HAM boss Avram Grant put last night's 5-0 thrashing at Newcastle United down to a 'bad day at the office'. The Hammers were torn apart by the Magpies, with Leon Best grabbing a hat-trick in a performance inspired by midfielder Joey Barton. Kevin
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Drug trial death family given £300k damages
THE FAMILY of a man who died during a cancer drug trial has been given around £300,000 in damages. Gary Foster, of Roundhills in Waltham Abbey, died at University College London Hospital (UCLH) in October 2007, after being given twice the correct dosage
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Tweed arrested over nightclub brawl, say reports
A MAN – reported to be Jack Tweed – has been arrested following a brawl at a nightclub. Police confirmed a 23-year-old man was arrested by appointment at Ilford police station yesterday afternoon on suspicion of affray, following the fight
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Newcastle 5 West Ham 0
Newcastle United 5 West Ham 0 Premier League WEST HAM plummeted back to the foot of the Premier League table after a five-goal thrashing at Newcastle United. Leon Best bagged a hat-trick in his first start for the club as the Hammers undid the good
