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CHINGFORD: Live blog: Stow stadium car park will become bus depot
10.54pm People fancy going home now I think. An application to place solar panels on Juniper House, in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, and with that Cllr Barnett calls it a night. Thanks for staying with me this evening, I hope you enjoyed the coverage
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ONGAR: Invitation to join carnival
THOSE wanting to be part of the noisy and colourful procession of the Ongar Carnival have been invited to get in touch with organisers. The carnival will start on Sunday, June 24, at 12.30pm in St Peter’s Avenue, with bands, floats and community
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CHINGFORD: Live blog on Stow stadium car park decision
A LIVE blog will provide coverage of tonight's decision on the future of Walthamstow Stadium car park. Check the Guardian website later this evening (May 16) for live updates as Waltham Forest Council decides whether to approve or reject a plan to turn
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THEYDON BOIS: Pupil through to national final of Top Trumps contest
A PUPIL is one step away from being crowned national Top Trumps champion after beating more than 100,000 other children to make it to a competition final. Austin Davies, 10, is a year five pupil at Theydon Bois Primary School and on Saturday
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Kent wins at Puddledock Farm
Walthamstow Brothers Angling Society’s Aiden Kent defeated 19 other competitors to claim victory at the club’s May outing at Puddledock Farm with a score of 108-10-0. Finishing in second place behind Kent was Bill Tomkins with 54-0-0, while Geoff Watkins
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Modric to decide future
Luka Modric has hinted he could be ready to leave White Hart Lane but has said he will make decisions on his future after the European Championships. The 26-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea last summer and will no doubt be keen to play
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Gerrard named England skipper
Steven Gerrard has been named as England captain by Roy Hodgson, despite Scott Parker being included in the 23-man squad. Parker skippered the side during the friendly against the Netherlands but Liverpool midfielder Gerrard will take the armband for
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DEBDEN: New food bank feeding 40 a week
AN emergency food bank is running out of money after being inundated during its first month. The Silkworth Trust centre in Langston Road, Debden, was opened after trustee Steve Mitchell heard about people going hungry in the area, and is feeding
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Parker and Defoe in England squad
Spurs duo Scott Parker and Jermain Defoe have both been included in the England squad for Euro 2012. Roy Hodgson named his 23-man squad for this summer’s tournament this afternoon with the White Hart Lane pair both included. Parker has made the cut
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Hammers keeper picked in England squad
West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green has been selected in England's Euro 2012 squad. The Hammers shot stopper was picked alongside Joe Hart and John Ruddy. Green is likely to be back up to Manchester City keeper Hart at this summer's tournament.
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WALTHAMSTOW: Concert performance planned
SINGERS and musicians are set to kick off a summer of music. The London Forest Choir and Forest Philharmonic will perform togather at Walthamstow Assembly Hall on Sunday (May 27). The evening at the venue in Forest Road, Walthamstow, will feature
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Dale Jacobs charity match this Saturday
The football season might have finished for Leyton Orient but there will still be some action in E10 as the fifth Dale Jacobs Memorial Trophy will be held at Score Sports Centre. The match between Leyton Orient Fans Trust and Leyton Orientear has been
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WOODFORD GREEN: Rockney legend Chas visits children's hospice
ONE half of Cockney music legends, ‘Chas & Dave’, dropped into a children’s hospice for a surprise jamming session. Chas Hodges, was at the Haven House Hospice in Woodford Green last Wednesday, May 9, and entertained children and nurses with
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Bodybuilding star to visit gym
BODYBUILDING star Ronnie Coleman will visit a South Woodford gym. American muscleman Coleman has won eight Mr Olympia titles, a record for the sport. He will visit The Titanium Gym in Raven Road, South Woodford on May 21 between 5pm
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WOODFORD GREEN: Concern over police station equipment move
CONCERN has intensified over the future of Woodford Police Station after a plan has emerged to move vital communication equipment from its roof. Many fear the High Road station's days could be numbered as the cash-strapped Met reviews the future
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WOODFORD GREEN: Estate's 'obsolete' CCTV system to be replaced at last
AFTER three years of complaints from families, the Council has confirmed suspicions that the CCTV system on Redbridge’s largest estate is ‘obsolete’. People on the Orchard estate in Woodford Green have fought a long running battle to get the
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REDBRIDGE: Police seek young teen over riots burglaries
A YOUNG teenager is being sought by police over the summer riots. Leonard Neamu, 13, is wanted in connection with four burglaries in Ilford and other locations. Police want to speak to him about the burglary of SN Food and Wine in Ilford
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WALTHAM FOREST: Dozens enjoy 'beating the bounds' ceremony
DOZENS of people took part in the annual tradition of "beating the bounds" on the border of Walthamstow and Leyton at the weekend. The ceremony is held to celebrate the ancient ritual of marking the boundaries of Lammas Land, off Lea Bridge Road in
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LOUGHTON: Traders raise thousands for disabled baby
SHOPPERS and traders joined together to raise thousands for a baby diagnosed with cancer of the eyes weeks after suffering brain damage during birth. At the fundraiser in Hob hair salon in Loughton High Road on Saturday, May 12, staff wore
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CHIGWELL: Lightning bolt strikes yards from riding pupils
A LIGHTNING bolt struck just yards from a group of disabled riding pupils, causing horses to bolt and children to be thrown from their mounts. Yesterday afternoon (May 15) at about 3pm a group of five children aged between seven and 10 years old were
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LEYTON: Anger at Olympics concert parking 'shambles'
RESIDENTS who were given just three days notice of a week-long ban on parking in their street due to an Olympics concert should have been given more warning, the council has admitted. The authority introduced an eight-day ban on all vehicles
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O's linked with Vale midfielder
Leyton Orient are one of at least four clubs reported to be interested in Port Vale’s Anthony Griffith, according to the Stoke Sentinel. The combative midfielder is out of contract at Vale Park but has been offered a new deal by boss Micky
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man critical after street attack
A MAN is in a critical condition after being attacked in Palmerston Road, Walthamstow. Police say the 26-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the incident, which happened at around 11.15pm on Sunday (May 13). Officers were called
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BUCKHURST HILL: Police reveal details of robbery
POLICE have released details of a robbery where a man was tricked into thinking he would be sold a car. The robbery happened in St John’s Court, Buckhurst Hill, where an advert said a silver Volkswagen Golf was for sale. When the man got there
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Bar withdraws application for 3am opening
AN application by a bar to stay open until 3am on six nights later this year has been withdrawn, the Guardian understands. Representatives of Funky Mojoe's bar on South Woodford High Road were due to have their request decided on at Ilford Town
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CHINGFORD: Security review after Stow 'attack'
SECURITY measures at Walthamstow Stadium will be reviewed after a guard was attacked and left in a critical condition. Site owner London & Quadrant (L&Q) has said it will seek advice from police after the guard was found unconscious by a colleague
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Double gold for Hamilton
Orion Harriers under-17 sprinter Jermaine Hamilton continued his fine form by claiming two gold medals at the UK Schools Games Championship. Hamilton secured victory in the 200m and clocked a time of 21.37 at the Olympic Stadium, setting a
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WALTHAM FOREST: Man cautioned over councillor death threats
A MAN has been cautioned after making death threats against a councillor who voted for a housing estate at Walthamstow Stadium. The 44-year-old from Walthamstow, who has not been named, reportedly shouted the abuse at Cllr Asim Mahmood at the
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WANSTEAD: Outrage over "dangerous" parking fine
A MOTHER who left her car in a bay outside her home was left nonplussed when she was fined for parking "dangerously". Chloe Pollard, of Chaucer Road, Wanstead is struggling to understand why she received the £110 penalty last Tuesday (May 15), despite
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Sound Advice: Perfect show for craic addicts
LOUGHTON Folk Day provides non-stop live music all day this Saturday (May 19) between 4pm and 10.30pm. Held at the Loughton Club in Station Road, and hosted by Loughton Folk Club, this event is free to get in but donations will be encouraged
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ONGAR: Man charged with church burglary
A MAN has been charged with burglary at a village church after being stopped by police for not wearing a seatbelt. Officers stopped the 45-year-old from Chelmsford in the town and have now charged him with the burglary at St Andrew’s church
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CHINGFORD: People urged to email Boris over Stow plans
PEOPLE living in the borough have been urged to contact London mayor Boris Johnson over the decision to build a housing estate at Walthamstow Stadium. Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy has said via her website that the mayor will make the final decision
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CHINGFORD: Bomb concern over Stow car park plan
AN unexploded Second World War bomb could be located under the former car park of Walthamstow Stadium, it has emerged. HCT Group has applied to build a bus depot on the Chingford Road site, but more than 100 people have objected over safety fears and
