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Christmas comes early for district's devoted carers
CHRISTMAS came early for hardworking carers as they were presented with 24 bumper hampers. Members of Epping Forest Rotary Club donated the gifts to the Crossroads Care charity, based in Epping's United Reformed Church in Lindsey Street. The
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Plans for hotel and lorry park expansion spark traffic chaos fears
HOMEOWNERS in a road plagued by speeding and dangerous parking have hit out at plans to expand a controversial lorry park and add a 43-room hotel. Owners of Junction 26 Truck Stop on Skillet Hill Farm, Waltham Abbey, caused uproar two years ago
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Double bass player selected for National Youth Orchestra
A TEENAGER who is the third generation in his family to perform double base has been accepted into the National Youth Orchestra. Matthew Paris, 14, of Theydon Mount, near Epping, whose father Colin and grandfather Nat both play the instrument,
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Football: Essex League round-up
Toby were unable to repeat their giant-killing exploits in the cup as Senior Division opponents Rayleigh Town gained a 4-1 away win. A Jack Gardner hat-trick and a solo from Lewis Manor booked Town's place in the next round. Joining them will
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Football: Leytonstone victorious in 13-goal feast
FC Leytonstone came out on top in a 13-goal thriller which saw them beat London Hammers 8-5 in the first round of the Artec Cup. Leytonstone found themselves 3-1 down in the first 20 minutes with Kahit Raouf grabbing the visitors’ only goal.
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Hockey: Loughts ladies qualify for National League
Old Loughtonians Ladies hockey team have qualified for the National Indoor League after producing some fine displays in the East Indoor Championships. The event which took place in Cambridge saw Loughtonians win five out of their six matches.
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Depression fear over legion closure
WAR veterans who regularly meet at a clubhouse could fall into depression after the Royal British Legion closes it down, it is claimed. The club in Dunton Road, Leyton, supports around 80 ex-servicemen and women who cherish it as a place to socialise
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Man in 50s airlifted to hospital after collision with van
A MAN in his 50s has been airlifted to hospital after being left for dead when a van collided with the motorbike he was riding. CCTV footage seen by The Guardian shows a Vauxhall Astra turning left out of a junction next to The Castle into High
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Christmas and New Year rubbish collections
WALTHAM Forest Council has announced details of its Christmas rubbish and recycling collections. The authority says there will be a normal service until Christmas Eve, with no collections on December 25, 26 and New Year's Day. After Boxing
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Christmas Bazaar at school
DOWNSELL Primary School in Leyton is hosting a Christmas Bazaar this Friday (December 14). It takes place between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. It will feature a variety of stalls selling Christmas gifts. Email Shayeed Butt at downsellschoolpods@hotmail.com
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Academy could expand onto council site
A NEWLY-FORMED academy school could expand by moving some classes to a council site. Waltham Forest Council is to consider leasing land at its Chestnuts House site in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, to Barclay Academy for 125 years. Barclay Primary
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Police hunt man over alleged domestic violence
A PICTURE has been released of a man wanted by police in connection with a string of alleged domestic violence. Terrence Jacobs, 27, who was last known to be living in Waltham Abbey, is being hunted by police over alleged assaults on a woman in
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Killer disease reported in district
A CASE of a killer disease that has swept across Europe has been reported in the district. Chigwell Meadows, near Grange Farm off the High Road is likely to be one of nearly 300 sites across the country infected with ash die back disease, according
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Father Christmas visits market
PUPILS sang carols and children met Father Christmas at a market event. Pupils from Woodside Primary School in Walthamstow performed festive tunes at Wood Street Indoor Market on Saturday. Santa put in an appearance and shoppers were treated
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Buses on diversion after crash in Woodford Green
BUSES are on diversion after a crash involving a van and a motorbike. The accident happened shortly after 2pm near the High Road junction with Johnston Road in Woodford Green. The 20, 679 and W13 buses are on diversion. A spokesman for
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SHOCKING CAR CRASH ON WOODFORD GREEN HIGH ROAD
At around 2 o'clock this afternoon on Woodford Green High Road there was a high impact car accident just outside 'The Castle' on the main road. Two cars were involved,one person was inside the ambulence being consoled by a paramedic, whilst
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Father Christmas at children's clothes shop
FATHER Christmas is set to visit a children's clothes shop on Saturday. He will hand out presents at Sid and Evie's in George Lane, South Woodford, between 11am and 4pm.
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Final appeal to identify corpse found in river
POLICE have issued a final appeal to identify a man found dead in a river before he is at last laid to rest. The man, thought to be aged in his 40s, was discovered in the River Lea in December 2009. The Met has issued several previous appeals
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Police seek three men following ammonia assault at petrol station
POLICE have released images of three men believed to have been involved in an ammonia assault at a petrol station. The incident took place on the forecourt of the Shell petrol station in Buckhurst Hill High Road at about 11.45pm on Tuesday November
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Seniors club raises more than £2,000 for breast cancer treatment
GENEROUS members of a senior citizens' club have raised more than £2,000 toward breast cancer treatment. Thornwood Seniors Association selected the Epping Breast Unit at St Margaret's Hospital as its charity for 2012. Members enjoyed a string
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Struggling Redbridge pick up victory
Struggling Redbridge picked up a valuable three points away to Wroxham after a 3-1 victory. The away side took the lead early on when Lee Martin’s cross found Jacob Cleaver who steered the ball past the Wroxham keeper. The lead was not held
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Guys and Dolls proves a hit for Wanstead High
A STANDING ovation greeted the end of a school’s spectacular production of Guys and Dolls. Parents, teachers and fellow pupils were wowed by the musical which students at Wanstead High School in Redbridge Lane West performed last week. The
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Arrest after dog attack on off-duty policeman
A MAN has been arrested after a policeman was attacked by two dogs. The 40-year-old off-duty officer helped a railway worker to challenge a man suspected of fare evasion on the platform of Chingford railway station last Wednesday evening. But
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Cannabis grower ordered to do unpaid work
A MAN has been ordered to do unpaid work after he admitted using an empty nightclub to grow cannabis. John Phelan, 49, of Priory Avenue, Chingford, had hundreds of cannabis plants confiscated after they were found growing in the former Club Edge
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Christmas cracker making session for children
CHRISTMAS crackers can be made by children in a library. The session starts at 10.30am in Wanstead Library in Spratt Hall Road on December 22. It costs £1.50 for children aged six to 11. For more information call 020 8708 7400.
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Father's Christmas effort for daughters
A FATHER has created a festive wonderland in his garden for his young daughters to enjoy. Bill Tyler, 43, of Friday Hill, Chingford, has Father Christmas disappearing down the chimney, as well as Bart and Homer Simpson building a snowman in his
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Drama Centre thrown lifeline after cuts rethink
THE future of a much-loved drama centre looks brighter after Redbridge Council scaled back cuts to its budget in an effort to secure Arts Council funding. Under savings plans, Redbridge Drama Centre in Churchfields South Woodford, which is the
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Owner angry at BMW theft due to 'computer fault'
A WOMAN has spoke of her shock and anger after her BMW was driven away from outside her home by thieves because of an apparent security problem with the car that was not fixed. The 46-year-old owner, who asked not to be named, looked out of her
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Who has been the star in Orient's winning run?
Leyton Orient are on an incredible eight-match winning run which has taken them into the top half of the League One table. Russell Slade's side have also progressed in the FA Cup and Johnstone's Paint Trophy after a brilliant run of form. The
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Volunteers required for park conservation day
VOLUNTEERS are required to help out at a conservation day in a park. Tasks in Ray Park, Woodford Green, will include making repairs to a willow hedge and working on the trees which were planted earlier in the year. Anyone interested should
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Diame injury blow for Hammers
West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame could be ruled out for up to three months after tearing his hamstring against Liverpool yesterday. Diame was stretchered off with the Hammers in the lead but two goals in three minutes sunk the home side and resulted
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Stained glass gift making workshop
CHILDREN can make their own stained glass ornament at a workshop. The session takes place at Woodford Green Library in Snakes Lane on December 15. It costs £1.50 and is suitable for children aged five to 12.
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New biography tells story of hero who helped save Epping Forest for the public
THE LIFE of a man who played a vital part in the 19th century fight to save Epping Forest from enclosure has been captured in a new biography. Forest for the People, written by historian Richard Morris and published by Loughton and District Historical
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Hooper linked with Saints switch
Celtic striker Gary Hooper has been linked with a move to the South coast to join Premiership new-boys Southampton. Saints boss, Nigel Adkins, wants to be reunited with the Loughton-born player who he signed for Scunthorpe in 2008 for just £175,000
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Clear-the-air talks between charity and rebellious tea ladies
CLEAR-THE-AIR talks have been held between a Redbridge charity and a group of elderly tea ladies who work for them. The volunteers, who run the canteen at Redbridge Magistrates' Court on behalf of Redbridge Mencap, were unhappy that the charity
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Carols captivate rock star as town puts on its Chrismas market and tree festival
GLITTERING trees and a town centre packed with market stalls encouraged people to start their Christmas shopping locally. Families flocked to market stalls selling gifts, including cakes and chocolate, set up in Epping High Street, and took shelter
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Dumps open extra days over Christmas
TIPS will be open for extra days over the Christmas period. Waltham Abbey dump in Brooker Road, which is usually closed on Wednesdays, is due to open on Wednesday, January 2, while Chigwell recycling centre in Luxborough Lane is due to open on
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Blue plaque unveiled at First World War military hospital
A CROWD braved the snow to commemorate the crucial role played by a former military hospital in the First World War. Councillors and residents gathered on Wednesday to see Loughton town mayor Stephen Pewsey unveil a blue plaque at 1 Connaught Avenue
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Bury v Leyton Orient fan's view
I must be the first to admit, I could never in my wildest dreams have seen this fine run continuing. Eight wins – more importantly – five League One wins – on the bounce have seen us climb safely into the top half of the table and now only 19 points
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Family-run pre-school damaged in suspected arson attack
STAFF at a community-run pre-school have spoken of their devastation after a suspected arson attack. Penrhyn Pre-School, on the Priory Court Estate in Walthamstow, has been forced to temporarily close following the fire yesterday (Sunday December
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Make Hobbit ears at library
A LIBRARY is celebrating the release of the new Hobbit film by hosting a craft event where residents can make their own Hobbit ears. It takes place at Leytonstone Library, in Church Lane, on Saturday December 15 between 2pm and 4pm. There will
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Artists set up gallery in furniture shop
ARTISTS are exhibiting their work in a furniture shop. Local artists Saskia Huning and Mark Sowden have turned Blackduke & Cashman, in Grove Road, Walthamstow, into a gallery where their work is currently on display. Miss Huning has painted a mural
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Child protection approach 'should be shared'
MEASURES to protect vulnerable children in Redbridge should be adopted by other councils, the government has said. Watchdog Ofsted recently gave the council the first good rating in the country for child protection services under new criteria. And
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£1million Lottery funding for area of Waltham Forest
AN AREA of Waltham Forest will receive £1 million of lottery funding for local regeneration projects over the next 10 years. The St James Street area of Walthamstow is one of nine areas in London to receive the funding as part of a £200 million
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Violent robber jailed for life
A HEROIN addict who threatened staff with a kitchen knife at a Hainault convenience store during a violent crime spree has been jailed for life. Ian Edwards, 45, of no fixed address, forced his way behind the counter of Hainault Food and Wine in
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Children celebrate first day of Chanukah
CHILDREN celebrated the start of Chanukah with a party at a South Woodford synagogue. The youngsters enjoyed traditional games, face painting and a doughnut eating competition at the Woodford Liberal Synagogue in Marlborough Road, South Woodford
