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Live reaction: William and Kate are expecting a baby, palace announces
The Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant with her first child, St James's Palace announced today. Follow the worldwide reaction live, here:
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Fallen servicemen remembered at school's presentation evening
PROUD parents, staff and governors packed a high school hall to pay tribute to high-achieving former pupils. Ex-Year 11 students were welcomed back to St John's C of E School in Epping on Thursday for the annual GCSE awards and presentation evening
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In pictures: Dumped rubbish blighting Epping Forest
FRUSTRATED forest keepers have been forced to clean up five piles of rubbish - including cannabis leaves - dumped in a beauty spot in the course of just one night. Last month The Guardian reported an increase in large piles of rubbish found tipped
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Retired couple turn home into winter wonderland to help sick tot
A RETIRED couple who have spent thousands of pounds turning their home into a winter wonderland are throwing open their doors to raise money for a sick baby. Pam and Vic Norris, who are both 60 and live at 20 Roding Lane North in Woodford Bridge
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Music and drama on offer at concerts
TICKETS for concerts featuring musicians from across the area are still available. The concerts are due to be held at Copped Hall near Epping next Saturday and Sunday, December 15 and 16. The Saturday concert will include performances by the
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Five star Leytonstone see off Manor
FC Leytonstone swept past AC Manor Park 5-2 and returned to winning ways after their defeat in the League Cup last week. A blistering start from Leytonstone saw Bradley Williams open the scoring just seven minutes in after a sublime run by Sergio
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Avenue cruise through to County Cup semis
Eastern Avenue Under-16 Girls recorded a thumping 13-3 victory over Hutton to reach the semi-final of the County Cup. Ashleigh Lewis-Shodeinde bagged six goals in an impressive game for Eastern Avenue and has now reached 30 goals in all competitions
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Debden pull of Essex Cup shock
The Essex Premier Cup saw a shock on Saturday when Debden Sports from the Third Division turned over First Division Galleywood with a 1-0 win thanks to a Dave Limber goal. Manford Way booked their place in the next round by knocking out Herongate
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Campaigners set to protest against Veolia's contract bid
A PLANNED protest is set to call on Waltham Forest Council not to award a contract to a firm accused of being complicit in the running of Israel’s illegal settlements. French multinational Veolia is in contention for a number of waste contracts in
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Allied Irish Bank moves out of Wanstead
THE Allied Irish Bank has moved out of its offices in Wanstead High Street. The early 18th century mansion building which housed the bank was once used as a Conservative club and is notable for the bust of Sir Winston Churchill that stands outside
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Cavalcade of light burns a trail of festive cheer through town centre
THOUSANDS of spectators lined the streets to see Santa Claus lead an annual festive parade through Waltham Abbey. Storm Troopers rubbed shoulders with Worzel Gummidge as the yearly Cavalcade of Light brought Christmas cheer to the town centre on
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Alfreton v Leyton Orient fan's view
Six consecutive wins were looking extremely unlikely after the O’s were torn apart by a plucky team two divisions below us in the first 20 minutes of what was an entertaining FA Cup tie. But, once we had settled and the goals literally started
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Reindeer greet customers at supermarket
CHILDREN were greeted by reindeer getting ready to pull Santa’s sleigh for Christmas last weekend. Shoppers were surprised to find the animals and a Lapland elf in the Tesco superstore off Larkshall Road in Highams Park on Saturday. Store manager
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Puppets to bring traditional nativity tale to life
FAMILIES will be treated to an unusual retelling of the nativity story in the run-up to Christmas. York-based theatre company Riding Lights will stage Give it Back Mak! at Loughton Methodist Church, in the High Road, on December 20. The play
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Mexican Christmas tradition comes to Barkingside
A TOUCH of Mexican Christmas magic came to Barkingside at the weekend as wooden Nativity figures were paraded down High Street. The ‘Posada’ has been a custom in Mexico for hundreds of years, where young people dressed as Mary and Joseph travel
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Man denies murdering ex-gangster
A FACTORY worker has denied murdering a notorious ex-gangster who was found with his head beaten in on a farm. Paul Groves, 33, of Queensway in Ongar, pleaded not guilty to killing 39-year-old William ‘Billyboy’ Martindale at Chelmsford Crown Court
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Pudsey pays late visit to fun running youngsters
PUDSEY Bear paid a late visit to a group of children who were raising money for Children in Need. The girls and boys of the Woodford Junior Company of the Jewish Lads & Girls Brigade welcomed the bear in their pyjamas at their regular Thursday
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Shutters should be allowed to stay, shopkeeper says
A SHOPKEEPER who was threatened with council action over shutters to protect the windows on her new business is planning to fight the move. Georgia Kousoulou, 21, who runs So Glam clothing boutique in Epping High Street, bought the £2,000 pink
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Performer to attempt fire eating record
A PERFORMER is to attempt to break the world record for eating the most flames in 30 seconds. Preacher Muad’dib, of Cann Hall Road in Leytonstone, will aim to extinguish around 50 rods in the allotted time. The 33-year-old, who has opened for
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Man wanted on suspicion of burglary arrested
A MAN wanted on suspicion of burglary has been arrested. Kane Lewis, 21, from Loughton, was arrested in the town yesterday (December 2) as part of Operation Nemesis - Essex Police's crackdown on burglary. Lewis was charged with burglary in
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Cyclist calls for tougher action against dangerous drivers after lorry smash
A WANSTEAD man who was almost killed when a lorry ploughed into him on a cycle path says tougher action needs to be taken against motorists who endanger cyclists' lives Terence Bly, 50, of Grosvenor Road in Wanstead sustained multiple fractures
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Council opening hours announced
OPENING hours for council services have been announced for Christmas and the New Year. Epping Forest District Council’s offices are due to close on Friday, December 21 at 5pm and re-open on the morning of January 2. Council tenants needing
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Cadets host advent party for elderly community
AIR cadets helped kick off Christmas for sheltered housing residents by hosting an advent party. Members of Epping and North Weald Air Cadets headed to Wheelers Farm Gardens, North Weald, on Saturday to bring festive cheer to the elderly community
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Fire fighters receive charity cash from supermarket staff
FIRE fighters at Woodford fire station accepted a £1000 cheque from supermarket workers on behalf of a charity close to their own hearts. Staff from Sainsbury’s in George Lane, South Woodford have been raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity
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People encouraged to join hospice's charity Santa run
A HOSPICE is encouraging people to join other Santa lookalikes in raising money on a charity run next weekend. The fourth annual St Clare Hospice Santa Run is set to attract hundreds of people who will run, jog, or walk a 4km course in Father Christmas
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Gardening group invites people to social evenings
A GARDENING group is inviting green-fingered residents to join it on social evenings every month. The Highams Park Horticultural Society will hold a social outing or event on the second Tuesday of each month. People are invited to come and exchange
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New pub reopens for 'last chance' to make a profit
A STRUGGLING pub has been given a "last chance" with the appointment of new management. The Sirloin in Friday Hill, Chingford, was reopened this weekend after being closed for five weeks amid rumours it had been running with weekly losses of £1,000
