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Rugby: Wanstead thrash Basildon
Wanstead Under-16s romped home to an impressive 65-5 friendly win against Basildon. Keenan Collins and captain Harrison Brough landed two tries a piece while James Quigg, Liam Ball, Alfie Holt, Sam Williams, Edward Yamah and Rougely each added
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Table-tennis: Runner-up finish for Norlington
Table-tennis talents from Waltham Forest’s Norlington School for Boys finished runners up in the Under-16 category at the regional final of the Jack Petchey Foundation London Schools competition. The London North event was held at Barnet’s London
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Hockey: Crostyx juniors make strong impression
Having survived a late pitch inspection, Crostyx Under-10 girls took to the field and unfortunately lost 2-1 to a strong and well organised Hertford side. Crostyx looked nervous and despite having the right ideas they were quickly behind to a Hertford
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Non-league round up: Abbey win on penalties
Waltham Abbey booked their place in the next round of the Essex Cup in dramatic style, beating Tilbury 6-5 on penalties after the match finished 3-3 in normal time. An incredible contest saw five goals scored in the first half as Tilbury stormed
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Spurs defender targets win in Europa League
Kyle Walker has pronounced that Tottenham will play their way in the Europa League clash with Panathinaikos. Speaking to tottenhamhotspur.com, Walker revealed: “We need a point and I think we've got more than enough to go and get the win. But we
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YMCA man promotes work skills scheme
A MAN whose life has been turned around by a charity-run scheme visited Westminster Abbey to promote it this week. Kino Hines, who lives at the Forest YMCA in Forest Road, Walthamstow, said he had no job, money or confidence when he came to the
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Pupils branch out to help plant 100 trees in school grounds
GREEN-FINGERED children have dug deep to help sow the seeds of change in their school grounds. Pupils of St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in Burney Drive, Debden, have helped plant nearly 100 native and ornamental trees and shrubs in its
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Headteacher in talks with police after High Street muggings
YOUNGSTERS were mugged on their way home from school in two separate incidents on Wanstead High Street last month, a headteacher has confirmed. The 12-year-old boys from Wanstead High in Redbridge Lane West had mobile phones stolen by teenagers
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Christmas story telling session with Santa Claus
SANTA Claus will fly in to a library to join in a Christmas story telling session for toddlers. The seasonal readings will take place in Redbridge Central Library in Clements Road, Ilford on December 20 from 10.30am to 11.30am. The stories
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Writer uncovers forgotten story of minister's son whose saucy novel found worldwide fame
A WRITER has uncovered the little-known story of a minister’s son who found worldwide fame with a novel set in the raunchy Bangkok dance halls of the fifties – before vanishing into obscurity. Andrew Hicks has devoted years to researching the personal
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Christmas fair to raise money for adults with learning disabilities
A CAFE is holding a Christmas fair to raise money to help adults with learning disabilities. The Cherry Tree Cafe in Woodbine Place, Wanstead is holding the fair on December 14 from 10am to 3pm. Stalls will include jewellery, toys, plants and
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Claim vulnerable to be hit by council tax benefit change
ABOUT £3 million to help those struggling to pay council tax will be lost next year when welfare reforms come into effect, it is claimed. Local authorities will be required to create their own schemes to support those struggling to make ends meet
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BMW stolen from driveway by 'sophisticated' thieves
A BMW was stolen from outside the owner’s driveway by thieves who bypassed the car’s security system. The two car thieves spent twenty minutes using what police have described as a “sophisticated electrical device” to activate the car’s key code
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Carol service to raise money for mayor's charities
A CAROL service to raise money for the Mayor of Redbridge’s chosen charities will be held later this month. All proceeds from the service at St Peter’s Church in Aldborough Hatch will go to the cllr Muhammed Javed's chosen causes Redbridge Carers
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Christmas tree festival set to kick off tomorrow
A TOWN will be buzzing with festive cheer when its Christmas Tree Festival kicks off tomorrow. The celebration in Epping is due to start at 1pm at St John’s church in St John’s Road, where 60 trees will be unveiled, and a market will be set up
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Robbery prevention advice
POLICE have offered advice to in an attempt to prevent people becoming victims of robberies in the run up to Christmas. Keep jewellery out of sight, plan journeys and avoid dark and deserted areas late at night, residents are being warned.
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Caretaker hopes to raise cancer charity funds with winter wonderland
A WOMAN who has turned her front garden into a winter wonderland hopes people can help her raise hundreds of pounds for charity before Christmas. Eunice Hunt, 54, of Cochrane Court, Leyton, has proven a hit with children since she and her family
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Takeaway plan refused
A CONTROVERSIAL bid to demolish a row of shops and replace them with a takeaway has been blocked. However, Chalkwell Holdings, based in the Virgin Islands, was granted permission to create a single retail unit or restaurant in Station Approach, Snaresbrook
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Religious group defiant over threat of forced cinema sale
A RELIGIOUS group remains defiant over the possibility it could be forced to sell an historic former cinema it wants to turn into a church. The Universal Church for the Kingdom of God (UCKG) said its plans are superior to an alternative proposal
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Father Christmas brings festive cheer to Debden's doorsteps
SAINT Nick took time out of his busy festive schedule to take a carriage ride around the streets of Debden - and raise crucial funds for charity. Loughton Town Council yesterday staged the first ever Christmas parade, which saw Santa set off from
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School to hold Christmas jumble sale
BARGAIN hunters can hunt for unusual Christmas gifts at a school jumble sale. The indoor event takes place at Woodford County High School in High Road, Woodford Green on December 16 from 9.30am-noon. Entrance is free, but anyone wishing to
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Road works leading to empty shops in run-up to Christmas, traders say
SHOPS that should be enjoying a boom time are facing empty aisles because of road works at a busy junction, traders say. The works at the junction with Roding Road, Valley Hill and Oakwood Hill in Loughton have been in place for the past couple
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Author wins award for debut novel
AN AUTHOR has expressed her delight after winning a national award for her debut novel. Sufiya Ahmed, of High Road, Leytonstone, did not even know she had been nominated by publisher Puffin for the Published Writer of 2012 category at the Brit
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Hainault fire station under threat
HAINAULT fire station could close as London Fire Brigade prepares for a possible budget cut. The station in New North Road joins 30 others in London on a list of stations which could close as the brigade explores options to save up to £50million
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Ofsted inspectors note improvement at primary school
A PRIMARY school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for improving standards. The Clore Tikva School in Fullwell Avenue, Barkingside, which has 445 pupils, was rated Good by inspectors who visited in November. A previous inspection in 2010
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Carol singers to take part in world record attempt
CAROL singers at a South Woodford church are hoping to break a world record later this month. Around 100 members of the congregation of St Mary’s Church in High Road will take part in a nationwide attempt to break the record for the most people
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Gritters out in force following snow disruption
A ROAD authority moved to reassure drivers that main routes have been gritted, after snow saw parts of the district grind to a halt yesterday. The two inches of snow that fell overnight on Tuesday took Essex County Council by surprise and schools
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Dealership opportunity for talented jobseekers
A NEW business has handed a life-changing opportunity to two men who have been unemployed long-term. Motorpoint in Valley Road, Chingford, opened in September and began searching for talented jobseekers to bolster its sales team. Employment agency
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Kennels in plea for readers' old newspapers
GUARDIAN readers can make a difference to the lives of needy dogs by donating their old copies to a rescue centre. Staff at Hillside Kennels near Waltham Abbey - which have re-homed animals for the RSPCA for more than 20 years - are in desperate
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Car crashes into high street office
A CAR mounted a high street pavement this morning, destroying bollards and crashing into a solicitor's office. Police were called to Ongar High Street at about 6.30am after a silver Saab 9-3 hit several metal bollards and the offices of Sorrells
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Profits of X Factor winner's single to benefit children's hospice
PROFITS from the sale of the X Factor winner's single will benefit a children's hospice. The final of the hit ITV show takes place on Saturday and James Arthur, Christopher Maloney or Jahmene Douglas will be crowned the winner. The single will
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Convicted burglar sought by police
A CONVICTED burglar is being sought by police after breaking the terms of his early release. Lee Liddington, 31, of The Hale, Chingford, was released on license on July 11 after serving nearly a year of his 20-month prison sentence for burglary.
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District edges closer to first council houses in 25 years
A HOUSING association has been appointed to deliver the first new council houses to be built in the district for more than 25 years. Epping Forest District Council has agreed to pay East Thames Group £1.6 million to deliver its council house building
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TfL facing backlash over tree removal plan
DOZENS of mature trees which screen suburban gardens from the Central line are facing the chop. Neighbours on a stretch of Kings Avenue, Woodford Green were sent a letter last Friday telling them that Transport for London (TfL) would start removing
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Thousands to be spent on pavilion refurbishment
A TOWN council is to spend up to £12,500 refurbishing a community hall that has been plagued by vandals. Epping councillors have agreed a programme to replace the flooring at the Jack Silley Pavilion in Stonards Hill recreation ground. General
