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Share your opinions on primary school expansion plans
NEIGHBOURS are invited to share their views on plans for the expansion of a primary school. A public event to discuss proposals for the development of Hereward Primary School in Colebrook Lane, Loughton, will take place on Wednesday November 7.
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Wanstead juniors stick together in tough conditions
Wanstead's juniors braved the wind and rain to record some impressive results last weekend. The Under-10s produced a convincing display to defeat Eton Manor 30-60, scoring a number of tries along the way. Wanstead started the quickest with
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Campaigner hopes land is left alone after cancellation of firework display
AN Olympic-themed firework display was cancelled six hours before it started because the ground was too 'soggy'. Campaigners who fought hard to prevent the building of an Olympic police base on Wanstead Flats expressed their concern last month
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Local football round up: Essex Premier Cup
Wadham Lodge ran riot at Heybridge Swifts Reserves in the second round of the Essex Premier Cup last weekend with a 9-1 victory. Jermaine McClean’s impressive hat-trick as well as a double from Marcus Samuels and futher goals from Ricky White,
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School uniform shop closes after 109 years
AN INDEPENDENT shop selling school uniforms has closed after 109 years. Henry Taylor, in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, had been based in Waltham Forest throughout its history but has now moved its business entirely online. In a statement, management
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Concern over CPZ consultation
THE leader of a campaign against proposed new parking permit restrictions has said dozens of homes and businesses have failed to be consulted properly. A consultation on the plans to introduce Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in Highams Park and
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Councillor back in UK after holiday disaster
A COUNCILLOR, his elderly mother and brother experienced a disaster holiday after they were caught up in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. As America struggles to return to normality after the hurricane wrecked havoc across the east coast last
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Church to host 'pre-Christmas' market
A CHURCH is holding a 'pre-Christmas' market fundraiser this month. It takes place in Ryan Hall at St Edmund's in Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, on Friday November 23 between 2pm and 5pm. There will be a variety of stalls selling homemade
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Manor end Colchester's unbeaten run to go third
Eton Manor rose to third in the league as they ended Colchester’s unbeaten record at home with an impressive 19-14 victory. Colchester took the early initiative but on 20 minutes it was the visitors who broke the deadlock with Alex Hunter powering
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Free bike marking this weekend
CYCLISTS can get their bikes security marked for free at a police event this Saturday (November 10). It takes place by the bandstand in Coronation Gardens park, off Leyton High Road, between 12pm and 4pm. The event is being organised by Grove
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Skaters and BMX riders make the most of temporary ramps
SKATEBOARDERS and BMX riders tried out their moves on temporary ramps set up in the absence of a permanent park. About 40 youngsters used the equipment at Roding Valley High School in Alderton Hill, Loughton on Friday. The event was organised
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Crisis talks ahead of school strike
LAST-DITCH talks between a school's management and a union are to be held in an attempt to resolve a planned two-day strike by teachers this week. National Union of Teachers (NUT) members at Connaught School for Girls in Leytonstone are due to
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Great-grandmother celebrates 104th birthday with a party
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER of one who lived in Woodford Green for more than half her life has celebrated her 104th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Joy Gower turned 104 on October 28 and celebrated with a party at her home in Bayfield Court
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Former music teacher to stand trial accused of abusing young girls
A FORMER music teacher charged with sexually abusing young girls over a 40-year period will stand trial in January. Michael Crombie, formerly of Monkhams Avenue, Woodford Green, is charged with 73 counts of indecent assault, two of sexual activity
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Broken car park machines leaves shopper with fine
A MUM of two has become the latest victim of the council's automated parking service after traders last month said they were losing customers as a result. Sue Whitehead, 41, of Wanstead Park Avenue, visited High Street in Wanstead on October 19
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Flood alert issued for River Roding
A FLOOD alert has been put in place for areas around the middle River Roding following heavy rain. The Environment Agency issued the alert for Abridge, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill yesterday. A statement released by the agency this morning said
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Christmas puppet show to bring traditional tale to life
A FESTIVE fairy tale brought to life through puppetry and music will enthral children next month. Specially-made puppets will act out the traditional tale of Little Red Riding Hood at Epping Hall, in St John's Road, on Saturday December 15.
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Club owners agree to police measures following brawl
MEASURES to curb violence outside two town centre nightclubs have been introduced since a 100-person brawl. Nine people were arrested after the fight in Epping High Street, which started when revellers poured out of Club 195 and The Villa in nearby
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Fraudsters claimed nearly £220,000 in VAT from fake hotel sale
THREE company directors who falsely claimed nearly £220,000 in VAT by pretending to sell a London hotel they did not own have been sentenced. Stephen Nathan, 63, of The Manor, Regents Drive, Chigwell, raised an invoice from his company Pure Energy
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Dog rescued from house fire
A DOG was rescued from a blaze at a house by fire crews. The fire at the three-storey end terrace house in Bushfields, Loughton, started shortly after 5pm yesterday. Two crews from Loughton extinguished the flames by 5.30pm and rescued the
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Fireworks cancelled because of 'soggy ground'
FIREWORKS on Wanstead Flats were cancelled yesterday because of heavy rain. Newham Council took the decision to cancel the display because of the adverse weather conditions. A statement on the council's website said: "Heavy overnight rain has
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Eric Pickles unable to intervene over Stow
The government has said its Communities Secretary Eric Pickles cannot intervene in plans to build a housing estate at Walthamstow Stadium due to a council manoeuvre. The controversial proposals to build 294 homes at the iconic former dog racing
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Dog owners invited to enter pooches in fundraising show
DOG owners are invited to enter their canine companions into a fundraising show. The event will take place on Thornwood village hall playing fields on Sunday December 2 to raise funds for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance and German Shepherd Rescue
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Choir to perform at St John's Church
HARLOW Chorus will sing harmonies of Sergei Rachmaninov's Vespers and Vaughan Williams' Mass in G Minor at St John's Church, in St John's Road, Epping on November 17 from 8pm Tickets cost £15 for adults and £6 for under 16s. They can be bought
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Central line 'Hainault loop' reopens after 12 day closure
THE Central line has reopened between Grange Hill and Newbury Park after a 12 day closure. The line closed on October 24 for upgrade repairs which Transport for London claimed would speed up the engineering work and save £2million by avoiding weekend
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Man stabbed on petrol station forecourt is named
A MAN who was found stabbed to death on a petrol station forecourt has been named. Although the man is yet to be formally identified, he has been named as Thomas Albert Cudjoe, 29, of Ilford. Emergency services attended the Shell garage next
