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WALTHAMSTOW: Hundreds pay tribute to much-loved Ezekiel
HUNDREDS of family, friends and well-wishers turned out in force tonight for a vigil in memory of a much-loved teenager who was killed by a bus this week. Ezekiel Amosu, 17, died when he was hit by a number 123 double-decker in Forest Road,
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Stow owners 'unwilling to negotiate'
A CRUNCH meeting over the future of Walthamstow Stadium ended in disappointment for dog racing fans after the man hoping to do a deal to re-introduce the sport said no progress was made. Bob Morton came face to face with chief executive of
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EPPING FOREST: Church among the victims of rise in fuel thefts
A CHURCH that had more than £1,000 worth of heating fuel stolen is one of the victims of a nationwide rise in similar thefts. St Michael's church, Theydon Mount, has had £1,200 worth of fuel drained from the tank inside the church in the past three
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Swansea City vs Orient - FA Cup prediction
SWANSEA face total commitment from their opposition when they face Orient in the FA Cup showdown this weekend, said Swans veteran Kevin Nugent. Os’ deputy boss Nugent is a Swansea veteran who used to bang in goals for the South Wales outfit
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WALTHAMSTOW: New Legion in honour of fallen soldier
THE Walthamstow Royal British Legion has been resurrected by a soldier in honour of a comrade killed in Afghanistan. The area’s legion ceased operations five years ago, but following a tour of duty Territorial Army Warrant Officer Rob Richier
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Old Loughts pair reach finals
OLD Loughtonians’ boys and girls under-18 teams made the finals of their National Indoor Championships at the weekend. Both sides topped their pools to set up semi-final matches. The girls beat Wakefield 3-1 in their match to progress through to play
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Chance to help feed a Very Hungry Caterpillar
ACTIVITIES based on a popular children's book will be on offer next month. The morning of activities based around the book the Very Hungry Caterpillar will take place at Waltham Abbey Library from 10.30am on February 22. There will be a chance
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WALTHAMSTOW: Rising star Stella tipped for high office
A TOP political pundit has tipped Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy to be the country's next Labour prime minister because "she looks like a Tory". John Rentoul, who is the chief political commentator for The Independent on Sunday newspaper and a biographer
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WALTHAMSTOW: Allergy fears over flat leaks
A CANCER survivor fears a severe allergic reaction she suffered was caused by the damp and mould in her council flat. The Guardian yesterday reported on the plight of Miss Noel-Quaye, who has for 10 years put up with damp, mould and water leaks
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Swansea City vs Orient - FA Cup preview
WILL a looming stormy derby for Swansea distract Orient’s FA Cup hosts this weekend? The Swans face arch-rivals Cardiff nex Sunday in the midst of a push for a longed-for promotion into the Premier League. In-form Orient will look to capitalise
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Ryan star destined for top, says coach
THE FORMER manager of a young football star in the making has tipped him to make it make it all the way to the top. Founder and secretary of Ryan FC Richard Williams believes that Lyle Della-Verde, 15, who is on a youth scholarship at League Two Southend
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BUCKHURST HILL: Lollipop lady hit by car
A LOLLIPOP lady broke her ribs after being hit by a driver who stopped to ask for directions. The woman, who is in her 60s, was hit at around 3.20pm on Monday (January 24) in Church Road, Buckhurst Hill. St John's Church confirmed she is employed
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Men caught on CCTV stealing £100 worth of cold sore treatment
IMAGES have been released of two men suspected of stealing £100 worth of cold sore treatment from a pharmacy. Police want to trace the men, who they suspect of swiping two electric devices used to treat cold sores from Lloyds Pharmacy in Sun
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WANSTEAD: Anger over cafe's late opening
THE owner of a cafe who wants to extend its opening hours is trying to placate his neighbours by giving up his right to sell alcohol. Stavros Nicola won permission last year to sell alcohol seven days a week from The Bungalow Café in Wanstead, despite
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Tilbury next up for resurgent Waltham Forest
A STRING of wins by Waltham Forest is raising hopes that an escape from disaster is underway. New boss Olawale Ojalabi takes his in-form side to Tilbury on Saturday, also struggling in Ryman One North. One Stags player in particular can be confident
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LOUGHTON: Charges over fatal shootings
THREE men have been charged with a double murder. Lee Wallace, 25, of The Broadway in Loughton, and Jayson Hassan, 28, from Bethnal Green, were murdered outside a tower block in Islington. Daniel Wilson, 28, of Lichfield Road in Bow,
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Uproar at fire service cuts
AN OVERWHELMING response has seen the period of time the public are allowed to have their say on cuts to the area’s fire service extended. After the biggest response in their history, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has extended the public
