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Avenue see off Spurs
Eastern Avenue continued their strong start to the season as they beat Tottenham 6-3 in a thrilling nine-goal encounter on Saturday. Both sides were cagey early on and although the best of the opening chances fell to Avenue it was the home side
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LOUGHTON: Popular art group exhibition to showcase local talent
MORE than 70 paintings by talented local artists will go on display at an annual exhibition. Loughton Art Group will host the event at Loughton Library, in Traps Hill, from November 10 to December 7. The exhibition will include paintings of
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LEYTON: Landmark toy shop to close after 78 years
A LANDMARK toy and bicycle shop run by the same family for nearly 80 years is to close down because they say parking restrictions have killed off their trade. Ditchfield's, in Leyton High Road, first opened in 1934 as a small newsagents but
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BARKINGSIDE: Appeal over missing girl
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a missing teenage girl with links to Barkingside. Andreea-Maria Dragoi, 14, has not been seen by family and friends since she left her home in Edgware at 1.30pm yesterday. She is 5ft 2ins, with a large build and
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LOUGHTON: Town council tells allotment committee to improve or face chop
A TOWN council is threatening to oust a band of volunteers who have run a set of allotments for nearly 30 years. Loughton Town Council is demanding the managing committee of the Roding Road allotments make improvements to the council-owned site
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MATCHING: Needlework group to raise funds for church
CRAFTERS who filled a church with their needlework have turned their attention to raising money for vital maintenance. The Teatime Stitchers decorated prayer cushions in St Mary the Virgin church in Matching and are busy sewing, knitting and embroidering
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Toby cause cup upset against Canning Town
Third division side Toby caused an upset to book their place in the second round of the Essex Premier Cup as they beat First Division outfit Canning Town 1-0. Buckhurst Hill made sure of their place in the second round with a resounding 5-1 home
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LEYTONSTONE: House searched in Syria kidnap terrorism probe
ANTI-TERRORISM police have spent over a week searching a Leytonstone house in an investigation into the kidnapping of two journalists in Syria, it has been revealed. Detectives swooped on the property in Montague Road last Tuesday (October 9
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WANSTEAD: School receives money for music computers
MUSIC lessons will get a hi-tech spin after a school received a cheque for £1,500 to buy two computers. Wanstead High School in Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead was presented with the cheque by Roger Davis of Ford Europe. The money will be
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Oldham Athletic v Leyton Orient preview
Leyton Orient travel to Oldham Athletic this weekend looking to build on their midweek win. The O's produced a dominant display in their 1-0 home win over Hartlepool United and manager Russell Slade will be hoping for a similar performance. But
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West Ham United v Southampton preview
West Ham United return to action following the international break with a home game against struggling Southampton in the Premier League. The Hammers will be targeting three points against the Saints who have shipped 20 goals already this season
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WALTHAMSTOW: 'Arson attack' bus was 7/7 bombing replacement
A DOUBLE-DECKER which was hit in a suspected arson attack last night was the replacement tribute for the bus destroyed in the 7/7 bombings. The vehicle, specially named 'The Spirit of London', was unveiled in October 2005 to honour the 13 people
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Lions beaten by Jets
The Lee Valley Lions suffered their worst defeat of the season and remain at the foot of the National Ice Hockey League table after a 15-4 reverse against Slough Jets. The fast skating Jets side, led by Zoran Kozic who was involved in 12 of the
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LEYTONSTONE: Community-run art gallery celebrates first birthday
A COMMUNITY art gallery run entirely by volunteers has celebrated its first birthday. The 'Stone Space' in Church Lane, Leytonstone, was established by the Leytonstone Arts Trail group last October as a way of showcasing local talent. Leytonstone
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WALTHAM FOREST: 'Snow Angels' wanted
AN appeal has been launched for volunteer 'Snow Angels' to help out people in Waltham Forest this winter. The council is looking for residents who will pledge to help clear paths and pavements if it snows. Each volunteer Snow Angel will be
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WALTHAMSTOW: Master cake baker celebrates 100th birthday
A LIFE-LONG Waltham Forest resident who spent his career making wedding cakes for thousands of happy couples in the borough has celebrated his 100th birthday. Samuel John Drake marked the occasion with his family and a special cake of his own at