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Hammers battle back for Stoke point
West Ham United salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City in the Premier League this evening. The Hammers trailed after a well worked corner from the visitors resulted in Jon Walters firing the ball home. But Sam Allardyce's side grabbed the
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Father Christmas to drop in on church bazaar
PLENTY of festive goodies will be available at a Christmas bazaar in Epping on December 1. Father Christmas will be making an appearance during the event at the Catholic church hall in Church Hill. The event will run from 10.30am to 2.30pm,
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Car dealers cycle from Dover to Monaco for charity
THE managers of two car dealerships raised £4,500 for charity on a 1,600 mile motorbike ride from Dover to Monaco. Chief executive Stuart Kerr and colleagues Shaun Allen and Jon Harte work at Dagenham Motors in Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, and
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Dyslexia association invites residents to meeting
THE Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association is holding its annual general meeting later this month. It takes place on Tuesday November 27 from 7pm at the West Essex Sports Club at Rolls Sports Ground, Hickman Avenue, in Highams Park. The
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After school club praised
AN after school club has been praised for its work looking after children. The 'Just Kidding' club, based at Spruce Hill Baptist Church in Brookscroft Road, Walthamstow, was described as having a caring and happy environment by education watchdog
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Employment and opportunities fair on Woodford Green estate
UNEMPLOYED people can get advice on work, training and volunteering at an opportunities fair. The Work Redbridge Orchard Estate Opportunities Fair will be held at the Orchard Estate Community Hall at 152 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green on November
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Author to discuss book about the English language
AN author will discuss his new book which looks at lost words of the English language at a library. Mark Forsyth will make an appearance at Wanstead Library in Spratt Hall Road on November 30 from 7pm to talk about his book The Horologicon: A Day's
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Headteacher to discuss school move with community
A HEADTEACHER will answer questions from the community about plans to relocate to a new building. Ilford Jewish Primary School in Carlton Drive, Barkingside, will relocate to new buildings in Forest Road where it will share ground with King Solomon
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Film maker seeks cast and crew for Dick Turpin tale
A FILM producer who recreated Dick Turpin's fabled overnight ride from Epping to York by bicycle is on the lookout for aspiring actors to join his cast. Dale Nichol completed the 209-mile journey from Epping High Street to the highwayman's grave
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Community opinion sought in regeneration project
BUSINESS owners and residents are invited to have their say on the latest plans to regenerate Barkingside. At a meeting on November 29 from 7.30pm in Fullwell Cross Library, in High Street, more detailed proposals on the regeneration of the High
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PTA book sale at Wanstead Library
BOOKS will be on sale at bargain prices at a school PTA sale. Many of the titles up for grabs at Wanstead Library in Spratt Hall Road are brand new, but there will also be second hand books on sale. All money raised will go towards buying a
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Christmas roller disco at Woodford County High School
A SCHOOL will host a fundraising roller disco at its Christmas fair. Woodford County High School in High Road, Woodford Green, will also be packed with Christmas stalls and seasonal food and drink at the event on December 2. There will be a
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School promotes British education to Asian visitors
TWO delegations of visitors from east Asia visited a school as part of efforts to promote British education and innovation. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office organised the first visit earlier this month of ten journalists from countries including
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Petition calls for parking restrictions to be lifted to save high street
A PETITION has been launched in an attempt to save Wanstead from becoming an "empty space" due to parking restrictions. Beryl Darling, 50, of Belgrave Road, fears controlled parking zones in Addison Road, Chaucer Road, Dangan Dangan and Spratt
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Enterprising high school hosts breakfast for more than 60 businesses
A FIRST step into the world of work was secured for students as their high school hosted a business breakfast. Delegates from more than 60 firms and organisations attended the event at West Hatch High School in the High Road, Chigwell. Sara
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David Dickinson doles out the cash as 'Real Deal' comes to Redbridge
CROWDS of people descended on the Town Hall carrying antiques rescued from dusty attics and bedroom drawers as TV favourite David Dickinson came to town with his ‘Real Deal’ show. The hit programme gives the public the chance to flog their unwanted
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Parish council considers cost-cutting move into town library
A PARISH council is considering moving its headquarters into a library reading room in a bid to save tens of thousands of pounds. Buckhurst Hill Parish Council is debating moving from its Queens Road information centre to the nearby town library
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Ofsted praise for council's child protection services
REDBRIDGE Council has become the first authority in the country to receive a ‘good’ rating for its child protection services under a new Ofsted inspection regime that began in May. Ofsted inspectors praised the council for protecting and keeping
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"Wonderful" atmosphere as crowds descend for Rod Stewart signing
BOOKSHOP staff welcomed Rod Stewart fans from across the world as they descended on a town centre. The rocker signed 500 copies of Rod: The Autobiography at Epping Bookshop on Saturday, while chatting to fans. Lorna Clark, who runs the shop
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Early Christmas dinner for pensioners planned
AN EARLY Christmas dinner, complete with all the trimmings, will be available to senior citizens in Epping. Pelly Court Hall is hosting the events in Hemnall Street at midday on December 5 and 12. Tickets, which cost £6 each and are only available
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Friends pay tribute to teenager killed in Wanstead scaffolding fall
A TEENAGER who died last week after falling from a building in Wanstead has been described as a “lad” by his friends. Alfie Perrin, 16, of Enfield, died after falling from the two-storey house in Camden Road on Wednesday at approximately 3pm.
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Sharp increase in vehicle crime
VEHICLE crime has spiked in Chingford and police say they are doing “everything possible” to catch those responsible. Offences have risen dramatically from 12 in September to 49 across October and November in Chingford Green ward, according to
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'New probe' into school asbestos
AN investigation is to be launched into whether children were exposed to asbestos at a school, it is claimed. Three classes and 18 staff at St Mary's Church of England Primary in The Drive, Walthamstow, moved to the former Warwick School site in Brooke
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Kidney patients set to benefit from new renal unit
KIDNEY patients can access life-saving dialysis closer to home after a new £2.5million specialist unit opened. The Redbridge Renal Unit, located at King George Hospital in Goodmayes, opened today and will be operated by Barts Health NHS Trust.
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South Woodford robbery fear after new car mugging victim comes forward
FEARS have been raised that a pair of violent muggers are cruising the streets of South Woodford late at night targeting women, after two sisters were robbed at knifepoint. Last week the Guardian reported on a mugging in Marlborough Road in which
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'The thing with Mooney is he's a confidence player'
Leyton Orient winger Lee Cook praised the contribution of David Mooney after his brace in the O's 4-1 win at Carlisle United. Mooney took his tally to three goals in two games after an excellent performance in Orient's convincing victory at Brunton
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Church to throw open doors for busy advent weekend
A CHURCH will welcome worshippers through its doors for a packed weekend to mark Christingle and Advent Sunday. Three days of events at Waltham Abbey Church will kick off with an evening of tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies on Friday November
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Star of The Only Way is Essex to turn on Christmas lights
ONE of the newest stars of the hit TV show The Only Way is Essex will flick the switch on Ongar’s Christmas lights this year. Ricky Rayment, who joined the ITV2 reality show in February, will arrive in the town on a steam train from North Weald
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Tea ladies in a temper over treatment by charity
A STORM is brewing in a courtroom cafeteria where the tempers of the elderly tea ladies are about to boil over. The women all work for free at Redbridge Magistrates Court on behalf of Redbridge Mencap which is based in Wanstead. But they say
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Hair and beauty salon opens at college
A GLEAMING new cut-price hair and beauty salon run by students has opened at a college. The new business at Waltham Forest College forms part of an on-going £15million refurbishment programme at the site in Forest Road, Walthamstow. The facility
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School's international week raises funds for Children in Need
CHILDREN spent a week learning about different cultures to raise funds for charity. Pupils of Chigwell Primary School enjoyed a week of international-themed activities, culminating with a fancy dress day in aid of Children in Need. Karen Jacobs
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West Ham United v Stoke City preview
West Ham United will go fifth in the Premier League if they beat Stoke City at Upton Park this evening. Matt Taylor could feature after recovering from a calf injury while defender James Collins could be restored to the starting lineup. Stoke
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Jewish community donate food to hostel for homeless
MEMBERS of a synagogue collected over 200 tins and packets for a hostel for homeless people. During Mitzvah Day on Sunday, the congregation of Woodford Liberal Synagogue in Malborough Road, South Woodford, joined 25,000 other Jews across the country
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Man convicted of riot looting
A TEENAGER who took part in looting during last year's riots has been jailed in a young offenders' institution. Jamal Mullings,19, of Kitchener Road in Walthamstow, burgled shops in Tottenham on August 6 after a protest against the police shooting
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Man drives at police in van theft
A THIEF mounted the pavement in the van he had stolen and drove at police officers as they tried to arrest him. A red Volkswagen camper van was stolen from outside a home in Woodberry Way, Chingford, on Tuesday. Police spotted the van in Pole
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Pupil makes it through to next stage of cooking competition
A KEEN young cook is through to the next round of a national competition. Adam Ahmed, a Year 8 pupil at Roding Valley High School in Loughton, will compete in the regional heat of the Future Chef competition after cooking Philadelphia chicken wraps
