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SPURS BLOG: I hate to disagree with Pele, but...
THE footballing world is currently whipping itself up into a frenzy over the battle to take over the Olympic stadium and Spurs have found themselves an unexpected supporter – Pele. That's right, arguably the greatest footballer to ever walk the earth
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LEYTONSTONE: Murder probe launched into body find
POLICE have announced this evening that they are now treating the death of a man in a basement flat as murder - as officers reveal a second person has been arrested. It comes after a 27-year-old Polish student was found dead in a house in Wallwood
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WALTHAM ABBEY: 'Death traps' in road as thieves steal drain covers
DOZENS of deep holes have been left at roadsides across a town by thieves digging up metal drain covers. The covers have been stolen from several streets across Waltham Abbey to be sold as scrap metal. Dennis Esau, 77 of Honey Lane,
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WALTHAM FOREST: Pest control charges rise 'sneaked in'
A SHARP rise in the cost of pest control will lead to increase in the number of bug and vermin infestations across the borough, it has been claimed. Liberal Democrat environment spokeswoman Cllr Naheed Qureshi said new fees of £155 to deal
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REDBRIDGE: Trust debt throws fresh doubt over A&E future
ANOTHER blow to prospects for the A&E ward at the borough’s only hospital has been dealt by a damning report showing the hospital trust plunging further into debt. Hopes for the reprieve of accident and emergency services at King George Hospital in
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WALTHAMSTOW: HIV charity to launch cabaret night
A CABARET night in support of an HIV charity will be launched tomorrow. Lavender Nights at Ye Old Rose and Crown Theatre, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, will be raising money for organisers Positive East. The night, which is a sell-out, will
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ORIENT: vs Sheffield Wed - prediction
CAN ORIENT beat the Owls tomorrow? Three points are vital to help boss Russell Slade’s side push up the League One table, away from the drop-zone. Sheffield Wednesday have been porous of late at the back, shipping 10 goals in five games
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Police hunt four men after stabbing
A 36-YEAR-OLD man is undergoing surgery after he was stabbed in the early hours of this morning (Friday). He was approached by a group of four men in Hayden Road, Waltham Abbey, just after midnight. At least one of the men pulled out
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OLYMPICS: Taxpayer loan for Hammers Olympic move approved
A controversial £40 million loan to help finance West Ham Football Club's move to the Olympic Stadium has been approved. The loan from Newham Council will hand the Premier League strugglers the £150-180 million it needs to go head-to-head with
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LEYTONSTONE: Man remains in custody over mystery death
A 26-YEAR-OLD is still being questioned over the death of a man whose body was discovered in a flat. The man was arrested in Devon hours after police found the body in a basement flat in Wallwood Road, Leytonstone, at 4.15 on Wednesday.
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Wood lorry fire causes traffic chaos
A LORRY caught fire while transporting a large an amount of plywood on the M25 this morning, leading to severe tailbacks for commuters. The 40ft vehicle caught fire between junction 27 with the M11 and junction 26 at Waltham Abbey, just after
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ORIENT: vs Sheffield Wed - preview
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY are the visitors to the Matchroom Stadium tomorrow (Saturday). Orient skipper Stephen Dawson has said the O’s want revenge on the Owls, after losing narrowly at Hillsborough in October. For the visitors, goalkeeper
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WANSTEAD: Disappointment as airport legal challenge fails
CAMPAIGNERS have reacted angrily to the failure of a legal bid to stop an increase in flights of up to 50 per cent from City Airport. Campaign group Fight the Flights (FTF) wants to curb rising air traffic over Wanstead, and took Newham Council
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Road closure starts next week
A ROAD will be closed on Monday for two weeks to allow water works to take place. Wellington Hill, in Waltham Abbey, will be closed from its junction with Rat's Lane for 140 metres while Thames Water completes installation of a pressure management
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WALTHAM FOREST: Chance to question police
POLICING and community safety in the borough will be discussed next week. The public meeting on Wednesday January 26 will include the latest news from Met police, a Neighbourhood Watch update, a report from the Borough Commander, and Safer
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WALTHAMSTOW: Public views sought on Arcade site
THE public can have their say on what they want to see on Walthamstow's Arcade site from tomorrow. The council has appointed Maccreanor Lavington and Gort Scott to carry out a consultation on the area inviting local groups to take part.
