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Buckhurst Hill claim win
Buckhurst Hill Seconds took on Hainualt & Clayhall who had recently been relegated from the Premier Division. The side were asked to field and the opening bowlers of Dan Platt and Shahid Mann both found their rhythm. They were backed up by
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South Woodford cruise to victory
South Woodford eased to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Ardleigh Green in the Essex Premier Division. After winning the toss, they decided to bowl first and a strong performance skittled out their opponents for 147 at Central Park. The wickets were
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Deeming takes top spot in qualifier
Woodford Golf Club’s Mark Deeming narrowly came away with victory in the President’s Trophy qualifier. Deeming scored a net 64, off a six handicap, to take top spot ahead of second place Mike Smith, who finished on a net 65. Rounding off the top
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STH WOODFORD: Developer accuses council of wasting money
A DEVELOPER whose bid to demolish a Victorian house could leave a large swathe of Wanstead and Woodford vulnerable to town centre-style developments has accused the council of wasting taxpayers' money. Members of the authority's regulatory
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WANSTEAD: Lead stolen from police station roof
THIEVES stole lead from a police station, it has emerged. Wanstead police station in Spratt Hall Road was targeted overnight between May 13 and 14. The lead was taken from a toilet roof, which has now been repaired. No arrests have been
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Harriers claim host of County medals
There were medals galore for the Orion Harriers juniors at the Essex County Track and Field Championships, with the club winning eight golds, six silvers, five bronze and a host of personal bests. Following on from her London mini-marathon success, first
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CHINGFORD: Children's centre job losses "will hit families"
VULNERABLE families will be hit hard after workers providing vital support at a children's centre in one of Waltham Forest's most deprived areas were told they will lose their jobs, it is claimed. Two frontline staff supporting parents at Chingford
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THEYDON BOIS: Volunteers' anger as footpath bridge smashed
JUST months after volunteers repaired a bridge on a picturesque footpath they returned to find it smashed in what they fear is the work of vandals. In 2006 landowner Phil Newman was ordered by Epping Forest District Council to clear tonnes
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REDBRIDGE: Council Jubilee panel chairwoman quits
The Chairwoman of the Council’s Diamond Jubilee Panel has quit due to what she described as a lack of support. Ruth Clark walked out of a meeting of the panel this morning (May 22). While she thanked Council Leader Keith Prince for his
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WALTHAMSTOW: Pet dog viciously attacked in park
A DISTRESSED pet owner has called for urgent action to tackle dangerous dogs after his Jack Russell became the latest victim to be viciously attacked in the borough. Civil servant Paul McGuinness, 34, was walking his beloved pooch Sparky through
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CHINGFORD: Mayor's Stow stadium decision delayed
BORIS Johnson's decision on the future of Walthamstow Stadium has been delayed. Councillors approved a plan to build a 294 homes on site in Chingford Road, Chingford, but must refer the plans to the Mayor of London for final approval due to the size
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman drops in at gym
MUSCLEMEN were lost for words after receiving a visit from a bodybuilding legend. American strongman, Ronnie Coleman, 48, popped into the Titanium Gym in Raven Road, South Woodford, on Monday to pose for photos with adoring fans who came from
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THEYDON BOIS: Art group to hold annual exhibition
AN art group will hold their annual exhibition this weekend. The Theydon Bois Art Group will be showing their work at Theydon Bois Village Hall in Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26. On Friday the doors will
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WANSTEAD: Police issue six tickets during speed gun operation
POLICE issued six speeding tickets to motorists going over 30 miles per hour during a targeted operation on Saturday. Sergeant Ian Watts of the Wanstead Safer Neighbourhood Team, told a Council committee meeting last night (May 21), that officers
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Former Hammer keen to make impression at Liverpool
West Ham United target Joe Cole has insisted he wants to prove himself at Liverpool. The former Hammer, who has been linked with a move back to the newly-promoted Premier League side, claims he wants to try and rebuild his career back at Liverpool
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Police warning after drivers stopped on M25
DRIVERS are being urged to call the police if men try to flag them down on the motorway after several were stopped in what police believe could be a scam. One man was reported to jump into the M25 near Waltham Abbey in an attempt to stop traffic
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CHINGFORD: Vet manager cycles 958 miles for charity
A VETERINARY surgery manager cycled nearly 1000 miles to help raise £40,000 for charity. Dan Cable, practice manager at Companion Care Vets in Chingford, cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats in just twelve days earlier this month in aid of Dogs
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WANSTEAD: Permit parking scheme to be reviewed within two months
A PERMIT parking scheme which was introduced on four roads last month will be reviewed before the end of July. Permit parking came into force on Addison, Chaucer, Dangan and Spratt Hall Roads in Wanstead after residents there complained commuters
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man dies from stab wounds
A man has died after being stabbed. The victim, in his 30s, died in the arms of paramedics as they tried to save him in Walthamstow at around 5pm yesterday. Next of kin have been informed but the victim has not been formally identified
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WALTHAMSTOW: Couple chosen as 'faces of E17'
A COUPLE who have lived in E17 their whole lives have spoken of their delight at being chosen as the 'Faces of Walthamstow 2012'. Roy and Maureen Shanks, aged 72 and 70, were among 400 residents who were photographed for the annual exhibition
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NAZEING: Families enjoy sailing at open day
FAMILIES learnt to hoist sail at an open day at a sailing club. Broxbourne Sailing Club, which is based in Meadgate Road, Nazeing, opened their doors to anyone who wanted to take a trip out on to their lagoon on Saturday, May 19. Children
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THEYDON BOIS: Concern as Olympic campsite organisers apply for drinks licence
NEIGHBOURS of a campsite being set up during the Olympics are fighting plans for alcohol to be sold to visitors there. Tickets are on sale for the site near Theydon Bois station and organisers about 150 tents will be pitched by Games spectators
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WANSTEAD: Traders meeting to discuss shop local campaign
A MEETING has been organised for Wanstead traders to share ideas on how to encourage shoppers back to the High Street. Rachel Root, owner of The Orange Tree, High Street, Wanstead has invited local independent retailers to a meeting at Nice
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CHINGFORD: Memorial service for murdered father
A MEMORIAL service is set to mark two years since the murder of a man gunned down in Chingford. The family of Wayne Powell, who was shot dead in Higham Station Avenue on July 5, 2010, want to invite friends of the 38-year-old father to a remembrance
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REDBRIDGE: Bailout figures prompt new doubts over hospital plans
THE scale of the problems facing the borough’s hospital trust has been revealed by figures showing it has received nearly £200 million in emergency bailouts. Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT) has been grappling
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WALTHAMSTOW: Mother guilty of manslaughter
A WOMAN who arranged for her daughter's boyfriend to be beaten to death after took topless pictures of her has been found guilty of manslaughter. Gedu Bibi, 47, persuaded 21-year-old hospital worker Sumon Miah visit to her home after seeing
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EPPING/ONGAR: Historic railway line to re-open this week
AFTER years of toil by volunteers and thousands spent on restoration, the historic Epping to Ongar Railway Line will finally open to customers again this Friday. A track was first built between Stratford, east London, and Ongar in 1865, and
