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WALTHAMSTOW: Child in tower block plunge
A SMALL boy has been seriously injured after falling five storeys from a tower block. It happened in Sherwood Close, on the Priory Court Estate in Walthamstow, at around 3.20pm on Wednesday. He was taken by air ambulance to hospital
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Porter rejects O's contract offer
George Porter has rejected the offer of a new contract with Leyton Orient. The 19-year-old was brought to the E10 club two years ago from Ryman Premier League side Cray Wanderers but has turned down the chance to extend his career at Brisbane Road and
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LOUGHTON: Sixty six lose their jobs at Clinton Cards HQ
DOZENS of redundancies have been announced at the Loughton headquarters of Clinton Cards, after the troubled retail giant went into administration. The company is believed to employ up to 300 people at its headquarters in Langston Road, and
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Redbridge chairman resigns
Redbridge have today announced that chairman Dan Holloway has resigned from the club with immediate effect. The Motormen enjoyed a hugely successful season with manager Terry Spillane guiding them to a sixth place finish in Ryman Division One
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Daggers announce three pre-season friendlies
Dagenham & Redbridge have announced the club’s away pre-season fixtures with the Daggers squad set to travel to three non-league sides. The first full team match will be held at Gresley on the Saturday July 21, before games at Blue Square South side
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Bronze medal for Waltham Forest diver
Waltham Forest diving club’s Adam Abbott secured a bronze medal at the National 2012 skills final. The club had five divers competing at the event, held in Southampton, and Abbott claimed his top three finish in the 14 to 16 age category.
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Former Aston Villa striker among group to be released by Hammers
Former Aston Villa and Stoke striker John Carew is one of six players being released by West Ham United. The newly-promoted Premier League club have decided to let Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop go when their contracts expire next month.
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Police fun day
THERE will be a chance to learn about the present and past of policing in the district at a fun day next month. Staff at Epping Forest District Museum in Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, will be showing visitors historic police vehicles, conducting
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CHIGWELL: Neighbours furious at latest mansion plan
ONE of the world’s richest men has infuriated neighbours in a leafy street with plans for a nine-bedroom mansion complete with cinema, swimming pool and prayer room. Subaskaran Allirajah owns what was once the home of West Ham owner David Sullivan
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EPPING: Young musicians raise hundreds for church
YOUNG virtuosos showcased their musical ability to raise hundreds for a local church. The sextet from Chigwell School performed pieces by Buxtehude, Handel and Debussy at the concert in St John’s Church, St John’s Road, Epping, on Saturday,
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CHIGWELL: Fete to raise money for disabled teenager
BOUNCY castles and a police helicopter will be among the attractions at a fete to raise money for a paralysed teenager. The fete will be held from noon on Saturday (May 26) at the Metropolitan Police Sports Club in Chigwell High Road, in aid of
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Made on a tiny budget and shot in 16 days - Chingford director Harrison Wall talks about the making of his debut feature film Weaverfish
A weaverfish spends most of its day buried under the sand, save for two eyes that watch the waters above for passing prey. Should an unfortunate shrimp pass its way, the unassuming brown coloured bed-dweller can disable it with venomous spines
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CHINGFORD: iPod designer knighted
THE man who designed the iconic iPod has been knighted. Sir Jonathan Ive, who grew up in Chingford, received the honour for services to design from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace today. The 45-year-old, who attended Chingford Foundation
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WOODFORD GREEN: Jury to consider verdict in Cakes & Shakes trial
A JURY at the Old Bailey is due to consider its verdict on two men accused of a shooting that shocked a community. Romain Arthur, 23, has denied claims that he ordered the attack on a young manager at the Cakes and Shakes milkshake bar in Woodford
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LEYTON: College wins top award
A COLLEGE has won a top award for being well run and a good place to work. Leyton Sixth Form College, in Essex Road, picked up the Gold Investors in People (IiP) accolade at a ceremony in central London. Only around three per cent of IiP winners
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man arrested over fatal stabbing
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Walthamstow. The victim, a man aged in his 30s, died in the arms of paramedics in Ulverston Road near the junction with Forest Road just after
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CHINGFORD: Groups 'priced out of community resources'
COMMUNITY facilities are being left to gather dust because groups cannot afford rental charges, it is claimed. Rooms in libraries and buildings such as Chingford Assembly Hall are out of reach for many, according to volunteers who have called
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EPPING: Council leader slams St John's supermarket plans
A RAY of light has emerged for campaigners fighting for community facilities in a town centre after the new council leader came out in opposition to rival plans for the site. Chris Whitbread was chosen as new leader of Epping Forest District
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WOODFORD GREEN: Pupils solve "murder"
SCHOOLCHILDREN have solved the mystery of a drug dealer's murder. Year 8 pupils at Bancroft's School in High Road, Woodford Green, became forensic experts for a day to investigate the fictitious crime. They examined evidence using an autopsy report
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WOODFORD GREEN: Families say no to playground on estate
FAMILIES living on an estate on Woodford Green have given the thumbs down to proposals to build a playground on a communal green. The Monkhams Ward has no playground, and parents have fought a three year campaign to have one built. Flats
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Hammers linked with Arsenal striker
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh. The Moroccan international has been a big disappointment for the Gunners since joining from Bordeaux two years ago. But newly-promoted West Ham are certain to be busy
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EPPING: Plans for town's Jubilee show unveiled
PLAYING fields will be dedicated to the Queen during a town’s Diamond Jubilee show. A fun fair, mobile petting zoo and donkey rides will be among the activities on offer at the Epping Town Jubilee Show at Stonards Hill recreation ground in Epping
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BARKINGSIDE: Quiz night for children's charity
A CHARITY is asking people to put on their thinking caps to raise money for ill and disabled children. The Dream Factory charity is holding a quiz night at the Lakeside Suite, Fairlop Waters, Forest Road, Barkingside, on Saturday, June 16.
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Harriers to host 5k events
It’s set to be a busy summer of sport across the capital and it will be no different for Orion Harriers who will be hosting three five mile races in Epping Forest. The events will be taking place over three months. The first will be on Saturday
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LEYTONSTONE: Credit union opens new branch
THE Waltham Forest Credit Union (WFCCU) has opened a new weekly branch in Leytonstone following concerns over the spread of high-rate loan companies in the area. Staff at the union's Walthamstow branch have teamed up with Acacia Children’s
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Sound Advice: Incendiary clawhammer
THE “incendiary” clawhammer banjo player Hunter Robertson is set to make an impact this week with his gig at Walthamstow Folk Club on Sunday (May 27). The acclaimed Mr Robertson plays old-timey songs specialising in the Deep South of the USA, and got
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WOODFORD GREEN: School football team meets Arsenal legends
FOOTBALL mad youngsters were given the chance to play on Arsenal’s pitch and meet some of the club’s most celebrated players. Pupils from Woodbridge High School in St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, were taking part in an inter-schools tournament
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WOODFORD GREEN: Hospice starts epilepsy support scheme
PARENTS of children with epilepsy can get support, help and information thanks to a new scheme at a children’s hospice. Haven House in Woodford Green has secured a grant of £17,500 from the Roald Dahl Marvellous Children’s Charity, The money
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LEYTON: Homes flooded for five months
A PENSIONER says he is “depressed and frustrated” at the failure of Thames Water to establish the cause of a flood which has lasted five months and affected seven homes. The basements of the terraced properties in Leigh Road, Leyton, were first
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ABRIDGE: Family fun at village weekend
CLASSIC cars, ferret racing and a falconry display will all feature at a village weekend. Abridge's Village Weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24. More than 60 stalls will be at the craft fair on the Saturday at
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WOODFORD: High burglary level "a systemic failure"
A HIGH level of burglary in Woodford appears to be the result of a "systemic failure" to tackle the issue, a councillor has claimed. The IG8 postcode is in the top one per cent for break-ins in the country, according to a survey of insurance
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LOUGHTON: Man wanted for recall to prison
A MAN wanted for recall to prison is last known to have been living in the Loughton area. Arthur Pirozkov, 27, failed to live at an approved address as required on his release from prison. He is wanted by Essex Police for breaching this
