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Wanstead held in thriller
Wanstead A A sit four points behind Division One leaders Asian after Buckhurst Hill A got two runs off the last ball to earn a thrilling tie in the Metropolitan Essex Indoor League. Batting first, Wanstead A had posted a total of 150 for four,
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DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Sixteen year olds, across the country, face a tough choice to make, as sixth form open nights are being held all around the local area; year elevens now are considering whether to stay on at further education in their schools, or to apply for apprenticeship
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Depleted Woodford take second at Cross Country Championship
A fine team performance helped Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies’ women’s side finish second at the London Cross Country Championship. Despite a somewhat depleted team, Georgie-Lou Sale, Sidnie Sales, Danni Nimmock and Lauren MacGregor helped
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£228,000 to go towards rural tourism
MORE than £200,000 is to be put towards tourism in rural areas of the county. The European Union has given Visit Essex a £114,000 match-funding grant towards the cause, meaning the authority had to put up the same figure to receive it. The
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Fitness evening planned for food bank
FITNESS will be the focus of a charity evening due to take place on Friday. The event at the United Reformed Church in Lindsey Street, Epping, from 7pm to 10pm, will include tennis, pilates, yoga and a training circuit and beauty products, Christmas
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Town lights switch-on to give hospice a boost
FAMILIES will gather in a town centre next week to remember lost friends and give hospice funds a boost. Loughton Town Council is working in partnership with St Clare Hospice to back its Light up a Life campaign. The annual ceremony will take
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Adventure playground given thousands
A PLAYGROUND for disabled children has been awarded thousands of pounds by the charitable arm of the Guardian's publisher Newsquest. The Elhap Adventure Playground in Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, has been given £5,500 by the Gannett Foundation
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Lewis-Shodeinde hat-trick enough for Eastern Avenue
A hat-trick from Ashleigh Lewis-Shodeinde helped Eastern Avenue Under-16s brush aside Hutton 7-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 per cent Essex County Girls League record. Lewis-Shodeinde scored all her three goals within the first 20 minutes as
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Nursery improving, Ofsted says
STANDARDS at a nursery school have improved over the past three years, according to inspectors. Abridge Pre-school Group in Ongar Road went from having a 'satisfactory' rating from Ofsted after its last inspection in 2009 to being rated 'good'
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No safety measures on roads used by speeding drivers, say council officers
NO safety measures should be introduced in two roads used as rat-runs by speeding motorists despite widespread concern among households, according to Redbridge Council officers. A Freedom of Information disclosure revealed a council traffic survey
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Forest held by Romford
Waltham Forest couldn't find a breakthrough against Romford as they were held to a 0-0 draw. Chances were sparse thoughout the contest and midfielder Corey Whitely had the only opportunity of the first half, with his free-kick forcing a diving
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Severe weather warnings in place
SEVERE weather warnings for the county have been issued by the Met Office. The service has warned of heavy rain in the area on Saturday and Sunday and has said people should keep checking the weather forecast and expect slower traffic.
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Five-try Smith gets Wanstead off to a flier
Wanstead Under-10s enjoyed two wins when they played host to Upper Clapton, Stanford Le Hope and Canvey Island. Playing against Stanford Le Hope first, Brandon Smith scored five tries as an experimental Wanstead side outplayed their opponents to
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Mince pies and music to bring festive cheer to older villagers
A PARISH council is inviting older villagers to enjoy an afternoon of festive food and old-fashioned entertainment. Theydon Bois Parish Council will stage a Christmas-themed afternoon for elderly residents at the village hall, in Coppice Row,
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Bruno packs scoring punch for Abbey
Waltham Abbey grabbed the bragging rights after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win away at local rivals Redbridge on Saturday. Skipper Tom Bruno scored the only goal of the match after opposing captain Jacob Cleaver had spurned a golden opportunity
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Top award for committed young cub scout
A DEDICATED young cub has been honoured with one of scouting's most sought-after awards. Ethan Starling, a member of the 4th Epping Elm pack, has been presented with the Chief Scout's Silver Award - the highest available to cubs. The 11-year-old
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Mother and child injured in hit-and-run
A MOTHER and child were hit by a car which failed to stop. It happened in Lea Bridge Road, close to the junction with Eastern Road in Walthamstow, at around 3.30pm this afternoon (Wednesday November 21). Details are still emerging but police
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Games, crafts & Santa at Winter Fayre
FATHER Christmas will be the special guest of an annual Winter Fayre for families. It takes place at Lloyd Park Children's Centre in Walthamstow on Sunday December 2 from 11.30am. The event will feature a festive grotto in Santa's honour, games
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Wine tasting evening to raise money for charity
PEOPLE are invited to an evening of wine tasting to raise money for charity. The evening will take place on November 30 at the Bowls Club in Aldersbrook Road, Aldersbrook and has been organised by the Aldersbrook Charitable Events Society.
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Town could start growing its own fruit and veg
A TOWN could start growing its own food if a project to fill empty patches of land with fruit and vegetables takes off. Verges, pot plants, parks and wasteland in Waltham Abbey could be filled with plants if there is enough support for a scheme
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Quarters next for victorious Woodford
Woodford Under-14s reached the the last eight of the Essex Cup after a 12-0 win over higher division Harlow. The eventual victors opened the scoring when they put in a push that gave them clean ball which they elected to run virtually the length
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'Discarded mattress' caused house fire
A FAMILY escaped a house fire thought to have been caused by a mattress in their front garden catching alight. Fire-fighters were called to the scene in Walnut Road, Leyton, just after 4am Wednesday morning (November 21). It is believed
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Jewellery found on back seat of stolen car
ITEMS of jewellery found in a stolen car have yet to be returned to their owner. Redbridge Police fear the five items, a mixture of rings, earrings and bracelets, were taken in an unreported burglary after a silver BMW Series 3 was stolen from
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Children invited to advent activity day with a Scottish twist
SPORRAN making and Celtic crafts will help families celebrate the start of advent in true Scottish style. Children are invited to join a Scottish advent activity day at the Church of the Holy Innocents, in High Beach, on Saturday November 24.
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Hammers co-owner keen on signing Beckham
West Ham United co-owner David Gold has admitted he would be keen to bring former Manchester United and England star David Beckham to the club. The 37-year-old has confirmed his departure from LA Galaxy next month and the Hammers are hoping they
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Teenage boy taken to hospital after collision with car
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital last night after a collision with a car. The incident happened at around 6pm last night in Barkingside High Street and involved a black Volkswagon Fox. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to
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'Law could be broken' if council gives cash to firm with Israel links
A UN official has warned that Waltham Forest Council may break international law if it gives public money to a firm which he says is complicit in the running of Israel's illegal settlements. French multinational Veolia is currently in contention
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Schoolgirl hit by car in life-threatening condition
A SCHOOLGIRL hit by a car is fighting for her life in hospital, police say. The 11-year-old was knocked over by a BMW in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, just after 3pm yesterday (Tuesday November 20). She suffered serious head injuries and was rushed
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Clergy's 'sadness and anger' at women bishops vote
THE DISTRICT'S area dean has spoken of her 'overwhelming sadness' after hopes that women clergy could rise to the post of bishop were dashed. The general synod of the Church of England voted narrowly against the appointment of women as bishops
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Speed imprints to stay on road despite resident complaints
TRAFFIC calming measures which were installed at a cost of £16,000 nine months ago will not be removed despite demands from residents. Speed ramps have already been taken away from sections of Broadmead Road in Woodford Green after complaints that
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Group vows to fight 'Hobbit house' plans
DEVELOPERS will have to cross another hurdle in their mission to build a grass-roofed house made of underground pods on Green Belt land. Ongar estate agent John Sear plans to replace the former pigsties at Coppice Farm, Theydon Bois, with the five-bedroom
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Loan firm admits staff may be responsible for anonymous attacks on MP
A LOAN firm has apologised to Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy after one of its employees apparently posted anonymous attacks against her on the internet. The Labour member has gained national prominence as a fierce critic of payday lenders and
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Portsmouth v Leyton Orient fan's view
It would be either churlish or at worst, naïve, to suggest we have completely turned the corner after this latest win put us within striking distance of the Holy Grail of the play-off zone. But, even a couple of weeks ago – despite an improved
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Attempted robbery on bookmakers
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery on a bookmakers. Fairbet in Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, was targeted on November 10 at around 9.30pm. The robber entered the shop and demanded cash from a member of staff while claiming
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Puffin crossing proposed for Broadway
REDBRIDGE council is likely to apply for funding from TfL for a puffin crossing in the Broadway, Woodford Green. The crossing, which would cost an estimated £84,500, was first proposed in 2005. There have been an average of 0.67 traffic accidents
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Permit schemes for two Woodford Green roads
PERMIT parking schemes will be introduced in two roads after residents demanded them. At a meeting of the council’s Area Two committee last night, councillors approved the introduction of the schemes in Forest Road and Knighton Lane in Woodford
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Park group given cash to buy tables and chairs
A GROUP which cares for a well loved green space will receive £664 from the council to buy tables and chairs. The Friends of Elmhurst Gardens look after and organise events in Elmhurst Gardens in Gordon Road South Woodford. They requested the
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No Woodford Festival next year
THERE will be no Woodford Festival next year, it was announced last night. The October event, which has been running for five years, is moving to a biennial schedule with the next festival pencilled in for 2014. The festival, which this year
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'We should have been home and dry'
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade felt his side made hard work of their 3-2 win at Portsmouth. The O's secured their fourth consecutive victory after a brace from Kevin Lisbie and a Moses Odubajo effort. But Orient had countless more opportunites
