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West Essex table-tennis finals staged
THREE West Essex cup finals took place at the Woodford Wells club last weekend. The Division One final was easy for the Mossford A team of Matt Spero, Andzelika Burke and Kamil Hajdrych, who beat Wells A (Dave Page, Dave Evans and Paul Pells) 9-0.
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DAGGERS: Victory over Argyle is vital for survival
DAGENHAM & Redbridge can take a big step towards survival with victory over Plymouth Argyle in their penultimate home game of the season on Friday. Three points is vital for the Daggers if they are to stave off the threat posed by the sides immediately
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WEST HAM TALK: Obinna linked with Italian move
WEST HAM striker Victor Obinna is being linked with a summer move to Napoli. Obinna, who is on loan at Upton Park from Inter Milan, has struggled to regain his place in the first team in recent week. West Ham are almost certain not to make the move
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Chingford earn promotion to Essex Olympian League
CHINGFORD Athletic secured the point they needed to take the Ilford and District Premier League crown for the first time in their history and gain promotion to the Essex Olympian League. Needing at least a point to erase any opportunity for Supreme
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EPPING FOREST: Teachers take up Green issues
THE environment is top of the agenda for the large proportion of teachers representing the Green Party at the next council elections. Of the 18 candidates who will stand in every ward in Epping Forest at the elections in May, five teach at
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LEYTON: 'Help us get justice' plead family of murdered dad
THE family of a dad-of-one who was mysteriously gunned down in a playing field have made an emotional appeal for information on the first anniversary of his murder. Errol McKenzie, 37, was found dead on a patch of land by Seymour Road, Leyton
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WALTHAMSTOW: 'Death at work' film screening
A FILM about people killed or injured while at work is being screened tonight. 'Stop killer Bosses', made by relatives of those who have died while at work, is showing at Waltham Forest Sports and Social Club in Walthamstow Town Hall, from
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Residents victorious in dangerous junction battle
THE danger of a fatal crash at one of the borough’s most dangerous junctions has receded after residents won a seven-year campaign for traffic lights. Dozens of accidents have been seen over the years by residents of South View Drive, near
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REDBRIDGE: Free ride on the London Eye for wheelchair users
WHEELCHAIR users and their carers can set their sights on a free view of the capital city from the London Eye next month. A free roadshow will take place on May 11-12 between 10am and 4pm to offer disabled people a chance to ride the London
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WALTHAMSTOW: Flag raising marks Sikh New Year
A CEREMONY has marked one of the most times in the Sikh calendar. The raising of the holy Nashan Sahib flag on Saturday (April 16) was followed by a procession outside Walthamstow Town Hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow, to commemorate the Sikh
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LOUGHTON: Fishermen fear severed arm lake will not be refilled
FISHERMEN and nature-lovers fear that a lake partially drained in the search for the body parts of murdered taxi driver Anthony Whitefield will not be refilled. Water was pumped out of Roding Lake, off Greensted Road, Loughton, over the weekend
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WALTHAMSTOW: Museum row escalates
A ROW over the removal of dozens of vintage vehicles from a museum's back yard could end up in court after bosses threatened to scrap them. The historic vans, buses and railway carriages are parked on public land next to the Pump House Museum
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CHIGWELL: Olympic hurdler defends family's campsite plans
CHAMPION hurdler Sally Gunnell has tried to reassure residents over a temporary 1,300-pitch caravan site set to open at the farm where she grew up. The Gunnell family is setting up the site at Old Farm in Green Lane, off Chigwell High Road,
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WALTHAMSTOW: Last of bronze art stolen
THE LAST of four sculptures which were part of a public art project has been stolen. Nick Jordan, 36, of Lloyd Road, was cycling in Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, on Sunday (April 17) when he noticed the bronze artwork missing from the plinth
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WOODFORD GREEN: Graffiti auction raises over £13,000 for charity
A TEENAGE graffiti fan has raised over £13,000 for charity after auctioning off work donated by famous urban artists. Liam Patel, 16, of Grosvenor Road, Wanstead, raised £13,320 for Haven House Children’s Hospice after spending a year and a
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SPEEDWAY: Hammers' ticket offer ahead of Eagles clash
THE kids are in for a treat this Easter Good Friday at the Arena-Essex Raceway as the Lakeside Hammers have reduced admission prices to just £1 for all children aged 16 and under, with those under six free for their big local derby clash with top-of-the-table
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EPPING: Care support service celebrates 25 years
TWO generations of carers helped staff celebrate the birthday of a support service. One of the branch’s first clients, Joan Maddison, 88, whose daughter, Gillian Lee, 48, now receives support from the service, met with current staff of Crossroads
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WALTHAM FOREST: Right royal knees-up for wedding
ROADS across the borough will close as families get together to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Waltham Forest Council has approved 28 applications for street parties on April 29, when HRH Prince William is due to marry Kate Middleton. An estimated
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Sound Advice: Easter tunes in Waltham Abbey
WALTHAM Abbey Folk Club are celebrating the seasonal period with an evening dedicated to music on the theme of Easter and St George. It's on the Bank Holiday Monday (April 25) at the Royal British Legion HQ in Brooker Road. Entry is a very reasonable
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DEBDEN: Stars compete in tribute match for disabled player
Chelsea FC legends and a TV star were among the players competing in a tribute match for a disabled former footballer. Ex-England internationals Dave Beasant and Kerry Dixon were among the Chelsea Ex Pro Legends Team who lined up against the
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REDBRIDGE: Police and council work together to protect the frail
PROTECTION for vulnerable adults is to be increased under a new partnership between the council, police and health service. Redbridge council, police and health services and other organisations for the elderly and frail are aiming to improve their
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REDBRIDGE: Evening with authors for literature fans
REDBRIDGE'S ‘Booker Prize’ will launch tonight as part of the Book and Media Festival 2011. The Big Red Read 2011 will give locals the chance to attend an evening of literary discussion and fun in the company of mystery guest star authors.
