Archive
-
Date
Volunteering fair at Redbridge Town Hall
PEOPLE who want to make a difference in their community can find volunteering opportunities at an event in Redbridge Town Hall. More than 50 local organizations will be at the Giving Time for Others volunteering fair on December 13. The event
-
Date
Artist to demonstrate painting in watercolour
AN artist will demonstrate how to paint marine scenes in watercolour. Bill Newton of the Ilford Art Society will hold the painting demonstration on Wednesday in the St Laurence Church Hall, Emmott Avenue, Barkingside. Admission is £3.50 for
-
Date
Bishop of Chelmsford speaks of shock and sadness after women bishops 'no' vote
THE HEAD of the Anglican church in Essex has spoken of his shock and sadness following the vote against approving women bishops. The Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell said: "It has not been a good week for the Church of England. "Public
-
Date
Outstanding Didham display not enough for Old Loughts
Oliver Didham found the net four times but still saw his Old Loughtonians first XI side suffer a 5-4 loss away to Conference East Division leaders Holcombe on Saturday. The visitors started the high-scoring encounter disappointingly by falling
-
Date
Christian centre to reopen five months after arson attack
A CHRISTIAN centre gutted by fire after burglars burned their way into a jewellers next door will reopen on Monday. Manna House in Barkingside High Street was destroyed in a blaze believed to have been started by thieves who set fire to a wooden
-
Date
Takeaway given permission to open until 1am
A TAKEAWAY has been given permission to open until 1am at weekends after dropping its bid to serve food until 5am. Kebabish in Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, had wanted to stay open almost round-the-clock seven days a week but the police and council
-
Date
Traffic lights causing havoc near damaged bridge set to stay in place for a year
ROADWORKS that are causing gridlock are set to continue for a year, the council has confirmed. Temporary traffic lights are in place at a damaged bridge on Roding Lane, Chigwell, which needs repairs. But Essex County Council is not due to start
-
Date
'Important lessons' learnt as first phase of troubled parking overhaul nears completion
AFTER nearly a decade and more than a million pounds, the first of three long-awaited town parking reviews is finally drawing to a close. Under pressure from neighbours in streets clogged by commuters, Essex County Council launched a review of
-
Date
Back-to-back victories for Grimes
There were back-to-back victories for East London Runner Thomas Grimes at the weekend as he came home first at the West Ham Park 5km and the Wanstead Flats 5km. Grimes was in action on Saturday in Wanstead and stopped the clock in 17.50 to secure
-
Date
At least 2,000 domestic violence cases last year
MORE than 2,000 cases of domestic violence were reported to Victim Support staff in Waltham Forest last year, the council has revealed. The figures have been released ahead of 'White Ribbon Day' this Sunday (November 25), which is also known as
-
Date
Lansley was wrong on King George - IDS
IAIN Duncan Smith has renewed his call for a cabinet colleague to reverse a decision to close services at Redbridge's only general hospital. Former Health Secretary Andrew Lansley rubberstamped the a plan to remove A&E and maternity services at King
-
Date
Hit-and-run car was being chased by police
A CAR which hit a mother and her two children before speeding off was being chased by police at the time, it has emerged. A 35-year-old woman, her four-year-old son and 19-month-old daughter were all hurt in the crash in Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow
-
Date
Councillor resigns from cabinet
SUE Nolan, Redbridge council’s cabinet member for Environment and Transportation, has resigned. Cllr Nolan who represents Snaresbrook ward told the Guardian she has stepped down from cabinet for personal reasons. She will be replaced by Wanstead
-
Date
Chance for bird watchers to spot rare bittern
BIRD watchers will be in for a rare treat in the new year. Lee Valley Regional Park’s conservation team is inviting wildlife enthusiasts to help track the elusive bittern on Sunday January 20. The free event will include a guided work through
-
Date
Piles of rubbish dumped at beauty spot
PILES of rubbish including blankets and mattresses were illegally dumped at a beauty spot last night. The City of London Corporation discovered the rubbish, which also includes broken furniture and cardboard, in High Beach this morning. Anyone
-
Date
Early Christmas dinner on offer
CHRISTMAS dinner with all the trimmings will be served early at an event for senior citizens. The Epping Old People’s Welfare Association will hold the event at Pelly Court Hall in Hemnall Street, Epping, at midday on December 5 and 12. Tickets
-
Date
Jeweller celebrates 25 years on Wanstead High Street
A WANSTEAD jeweller celebrating 25 years of trading on the High Street is hoping to strike gold in a national competition. David Keating, 60, of Keating Jewellers has submitted several rings set with precious stones to the National Association
-
Date
Loan firm to help promote MP's finance fair as apology for web insults
A LOAN firm has agreed to help publicise a family finances event organised by Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy after one of its staff was apparently caught attacking her anonymously on the internet. Wonga.com has apologised after messages were posted
-
Date
Britain's Got Talent star switches on Christmas lights
A STAR of ITV's Britain's Got Talent switched on Christmas lights in Barkingside last night. Jonathan Antoine, 17, minus his singer partner Charlotte Jaconelli, 17, entertained crowds after switching on the lights in High Street. His appearance
-
Date
Disgust after discovery of 'lump of fatty meat' in readymeal
A MAN who does not eat meat except for seafood was horrified to find a large fatty lump in a Tesco readymeal. Dave Penny, 51, bought the 'Finest' King Prawn Tikka and Pilau Rice meal at the chain's Bakers Arms branch in Leyton High Road. But
-
Date
Town council calls on gardeners to take up allotments
A TOWN council is urging aspiring gardeners to hone their skills on an allotment. Plots have become available for rent at sites in Castle Street and Moreton Road, Ongar. Ongar Town Council is inviting anyone who wants to grow food, meet people
-
Date
School warns parents over dangers of pavement parking
PARENTS are endangering the lives of children on the school run by driving and parking their cars on pavements. A letter has been sent to parents of children at Bancroft’s School in High Road, Woodford Green, warning them to modify their behaviour
-
Date
Nature expert to lead walk
A NATURE expert will lead a park walk. Brian Ecott will lead the two-hour walk in Claybury Park on December 1 from 10.30am. Walkers should meet at the Claybury Park entrance in Tomswood Hill, Clayhall. The walk is free to attend.
-
Date
Student film maker seeks facts, photos and footage for railway documentary
A YOUNG film maker is calling for the public's help to bring the unique story of the Epping-Ongar Railway to the screen. Media student and railway volunteer Owen Hayward is working on a self-produced documentary about the past, present and future
-
Date
Leyton Orient v Preston preview
Leyton Orient take a four-match winning run into their home game with Preston in League One this weekend. The O's have turned their season around with a brilliant fortnight which has featured three away wins in a row. A 4-1 victory at Carlisle
-
Date
School academy row worsens as new series of strikes announced
A SCHOOL is facing weeks of disruption after a union announced a new series of two-day strikes in an increasingly bitter row over its bid to become an academy. Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) at Connaught School for Girls in
-
Date
Cubs receive awards
CUBS from a Wanstead based troop travelled to the headquarters of the scouting movement to pick up some well-deserved awards. The boys from the 19th Epping Forest South Scout Group who meet at Wanstead United Reformed Church received their Chief
-
Date
Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United preview
West Ham United travel to White Hart Lane for their Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. It is the start of a tough run of games for the Hammers with matches against Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to follow. The
-
Date
New venue for jazz collective
AN award-winning jazz collective is moving its music gigs to a new venue in 2013. E17 Jazz has announced it will start holding concerts at Orford House Social Club, in Orford Road, Walthamstow Village, from January. It was previously based
-
Date
Carols and Christmas tunes at town choir's concert
A TROUPE of talented singers will help usher in the festive season with an evening of carols and Christmas songs. Opus 5, who rehearse in Budworth Hall in Ongar, will stage a festive concert in St Helen's Church at 7.30pm on November 28. As
-
Date
Road partially blocked due to flooding
MOTORISTS are being warned to take care on a road partially blocked by flooding. The B175 at Stapleford Abbotts is partially blocked because of flooding at the junction with the A113. The road is believed to be barely passable.
-
Date
'It makes all the work worthwhile'
Waltham Forest Hockey Club’s Pani Theodorou has received recognition for her selfless dedication in helping children with disabilities take up and play hockey. Theodorou played an instrumental role in setting up Forest Flyerz, the first pan-disability
-
Date
Chance to decorate a lantern during evening at William Morris Gallery
STAINED -glass lanterns inspired by the area’s most well-known designer can be made at day of crafts and carols. Festive songs will be sung and there will be lantern and cookie making workshops at the William Morris Gallery in Lloyd Park, Forest
