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LOUGHTON: Claim producers stole TOWIE idea 'false'
THE creators of hit reality TV drama The Only Way is Essex have denied claims that they stole the idea for the programme’s format. According to reports in the national press, Big Brother winner Brian Belo, who appeared on the show’s pilot but was
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Residents' fears over off-licence extension
RESIDENTS have united to oppose a bid by an off-licence to sell alcohol until 2.30am at weekends. Chelmsford and Derby Road Neighbourhood Watch and Tempus Court Residents’ Association hope to block an attempt by Woody Food and Wine in High Road,
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WOODFORD GREEN: Superheroes needed for charity walk
SUPERHEROES are needed for a sponsored walk for terminally ill children. Haven House Hospice will be holding the Hero’s Sponsored Walk on Saturday May 1. Starting and finishing at Haven House in Woodford Green volunteers are encouraged to dress
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WALTHAMSTOW: Marathon run for stroke charity
A WALTHAMSTOW woman is running the London Marathon in support of a charity which has been helping her father for 16 years. Following two severe strokes at the age of just 55, Mariama Nish's father, Lansana Turay, was left paralysed on his right
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WALTHAMSTOW: Missing girl reunited with family
A TEENAGE girl who has been missing for more than a week has been reunited with her family. Ann-Lucy Mokhoon, 15, was last seen leaving her grandmother's house in the Coppermill Lane area of Walthamstow at 8pm last Monday (April 4).
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THEYDON MOUNT: Neighbours' anger at hidden home
A FARMER who secretly built a five-bedroom house disguised as a barn could be forced to knock it down after a decision in the Supreme Court. Len Barker, 60, bought the site off Mount End View in Theydon Mount in 1987 and won planning permission to
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Tranmere Rovers v Daggers - prediction
DAGENHAM & Redbridge make the trip to Tranmere on Saturday. With both sides battling to avoid the drop, it could be a tense affair. The Daggers put up a great fight at Brighton on Tuesday and will fancy their chances tomorrow. The sports desk think
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Exeter vs Orient - preview
EXETER CITY have an outside chance of a promotion play-off place, after creeping up League One. Boss Paul Tisdale has navigated a course with a style which is unpredictable and entertaining for fans at St James’ Park. Making the most
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REDBRIDGE: Ilford man in Gulf state death mystery
THE Foreign Office has asked the Government of Dubai to investigate the death of an Ilford man who was arrested by police in the Gulf state. Lee Brown, 39, was staying at the internationaly renowned Burj Al Arab hotel while on holiday, but was arrested
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LEYTON: Burglars attack man with hammer
BALACLAVA-clad burglars burst into a house and attacked a man with a hammer. The victim was watching television at just after 10pm on Monday (April 11) when six men forced their way into his house in Albert Road, close to Leyton Police Station
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Exeter City vs Orient - prediction
HOW often has this clash taken place amid a promotion race? Two of the more unlikely contenders in League One for a play-off place meet at St James’ Park tomorrow. Hosts Exeter have faint hopes of nabbing the final spot, under boss Paul
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WALTHAM ABBEY/LOUGHTON: Fire service job cuts to go ahead
THE fire service is pushing ahead with plans to axe jobs in the district. Four fire-fighters’ posts will go at Loughton fire station and the shifts at Waltham Abbey will be re-arranged, with the aim of cutting back on staff. The changes
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LEYTON: MP to join Sikh new year celebrations
AN MP is visiting a temple this weekend to join in the Sikh New Year celebrations. Leyton and Wanstead MP, John Cryer, will be attending the Vaisakhi celebrations on Sunday (April 17) at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat, in Francis Road, Leyton, from
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West Ham v Aston Villa - prediction
WEST Ham know Saturday's home clash with Aston Villa is a must-win match. With trips to Chelsea and Manchester City on the horizon, the Hammers cannot afford to drop points tomorrow. But Villa still need points to secure their safety
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ORIENT: We can still make the play-offs - skipper
WE’VE got to keep believing, we’ve got to keep going. We’re three points behind and there’s five games to go now. On another day we beat Carlisle. It’s harsh to blame Coxy (Dean Cox) as he’s been magnificent all year. They rattled the bar as well
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Council backs down over u-turn fines
DRIVERS wrongly fined for making u-turns in a busy street will be repaid in full, the council has confirmed. Confusion over where motorists were permitted to make the manoeuvre in Clayhall Avenue, Clayhall, led to dozens of fines being issued after
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ONGAR: Help needed in town library
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help run a summer reading programme in a town’s library. The Summer Reading Challenge will take place at Ongar Library over the school holidays. Volunteers will need to talk to children about what books they have been
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ORIENT BLOG: Is Téhoué the Emile Heskey of League One?
TERRIBLE news this week that we could lose Alex Revell at crunch time. I know he hasn’t scored a goal for ages, but his hard work has been so important for us this season. It’s a big part of why Scott McGleish has racked up so many goals. But the
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ORIENT: Slade on play-off chances
ORIENT boss Russell Slade is not giving up on the play-offs, but already has one eye on next season. The O's were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Carlisle United on Tuesday night. But Slade still thinks his side can do it, provided they beat
