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WALTHAMSTOW: Giant tower block plans approved
A GIANT 14-storey tower block which campaigners say will scar Walthamstow for generations to come was given planning permission at a heated meeting tonight. Councillors narrowly passed the proposals, which also include two eight storey housing
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Colleagues remember child protection expert
TRIBUTES have been paid to an “inspirational” man who dedicated his working life to helping vulnerable children, after he was killed in a road crash. Dr Colin Hawkes, of Walpole Road in South Woodford, was killed after he collided with a car
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Residents' fears over 5am kebab shop
A KEBAB shop owner has angered his neighbours with an application to increase its opening hours from midnight to 5am. Residents of South Woodford High Road, who have long complained about late-night noise from customers at Funky Mojoes nightclub
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HISTORY: Met Police marks 40th anniversary of first female Asian officer
NEXT month marks the 40th anniversary of the first Asian woman joining the Metropolitan Police. Karpal Kaur Sandhu served in Walthamstow and Leyton after joining the force on February 1 1971. She paved the way for many Asians and women
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CHINGFORD: Bus firm submits Stow car park depot plan
A TRANSPORT company has submitted an application to build a large bus depot on the former Walthamstow Stadium car park in Chingford. HCT Group, which is also a registered charity, says the development could help create up to 270 new local jobs
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WALTHAMSTOW: Crunch vote on tower block bid
A VOTE will be held tonight to decide on whether to allow a controversial 14-storey tower block hotel to be built in the heart of Walthamstow. Solum Regeneration want to transform the Priory Avenue side of Walthamstow Central Station with the
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Woodford runners poised for title
Orion Harriers’ young runners were out in force last weekend at the Essex Cross-Country Championships in Hadleigh. Natalie Kipps led the way. She produced an incredible run for a bronze medal, the first senior medal even won by Orion at top country
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EPPING: Residents told to wait for action on accident blackspot
A NOTORIOUS accident blackspot on a busy road will be left as it is until someone is seriously injured, residents have been told. People living in Fiddlers Hamlet, near Epping, have witnessed dozens of accidents on a treacherous bend in the
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WEST HAM: Olympics minister praises Hammers' stadium bid
WEST HAM'S bid to move in to the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games has been backed by Olympics minister Tessa Jowell. Tottenham and West Ham are the two parties left vying for the occupancy of the stadium after the Games, although Spurs' bid
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CHIGWELL: Spurs boss set for cancer fundraiser
HARRY Redknapp will be the guest of honour at a fundraiser for the fight against one of the most deadly forms of cancer. The Spurs manager will be at Woolston Manor Country Club, in Abridge Road, Chigwell, for a special breakfast event in aid
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REDBRIDGE: City Airport legal bid fails
A LEGAL bid to stop an increase in flights from City Airport has been thrown out by the High Court. Campaign group Fight the Flights (FTF), which wants to stop an increase in flights over east London, took Newham Council to court over its decision
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Police name dead cyclist
A CYCLIST who was killed during a rush-hour accident has been named. Colin Hawkes, 64, from South Woodford, died after colliding with a car at around 8am on Wednesday (January 19). His family have been informed. The accident happened
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Top Waltham Forest official quits
THE MAN who played an instrumental role in drastic changes at Waltham Forest FC has quit the club. Andy Perkins has resigned from the position of club secretary after spending more than 20 years in the role. The merger with Walthamstow
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Volunteers needed to help run historic site
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help out at one of the district's historical sites. The Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey needs volunteers to run guided tours, craft and science workshops and in stewarding the site in Beaulieu Drive. Training
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New player in at Stags
THE STAGS have added a new defender to the squad. Osa Obamwonyi has been recruited by boss Olawale Ojalabe as Forest FC battle relegation from Ryman one north. The 19 year-old played at doomed Leyton earlier this season. This weekend sees AFC
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'Why I did it' - Leyton director on club's demise
LEYTON FC have quit non-league football, ending 143 years in the game. The plug was pulled on London’s oldest club by director Louise Sophocleous. She emailed a resignation letter last week to Ryman League chairman, Alan Turvey.
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WALTHAMSTOW: MP Stella to carry on tweeting
PROLIFIC ‘tweeter’ Stella Creasy says a warning to MPs that they should not use Twitter in the House of Commons was ‘joke’ that has not been enforced. Miss Creasy is one of 100 MPs who keeps constituents informed of goings on in the chamber, but
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Redbridge swimmer stars in Geneva meet
REDBRIDGE swimmer Charlie Dentith was in flying form as part of a London team that participated at a high class long course international meet in Geneva last week. In the 400m individual medley Charlie achieved a nine-second personal best to achieve
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LEYTONSTONE: Arrest over body in flat mystery
A MAN has been arrested after a man’s body was found in a flat. Police made the discovery in a basement property in Wallwood Road, Leytonstone, at 4.15pm yesterday (December 19) after a member of the public raised the alarm. Police believe
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WALTHAM FOREST: Tories 'reckless' - council leader
COUNCIL leader Chris Robbins has hit back at Tory claims that the Labour leadership must take responsibility for cuts to services for vulnerable people. Opposition group leader Cllr Matt Davis yesterday said the cabinet does not need to impose
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Leytonstone boxer reaches national final
LEYTONSTONE boxer Michael Amoo-Bediako has shown a glimpse of what is to come from him in the future after he blitzed his way to the final of the National ABA Class A Novice in the 60kg weight division. The 20-year-old fighter has swept aside all
