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Tailbacks after M11 crash
TAILBACKS have hit rush hour traffic after a lorry and a car crashed, leaving two lanes closed. A silver Ford Mondeo and a lorry collided on the M11 northbound, just after the junction for the M25 at about 4.30pm. There is debris on the road
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Golf: Meggs and Deeming triumph at Woodford
Countbacks were the order of the day as golfers entered into the festive spirit at Woodford Golf Club last Saturday. The first prize in the Turkey Trot event was decided by the competition secretary Nick Rowe having to consult the back nine scores
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Running: Woodford Green impress at Masters Championships
Runners from Woodford Green with Essex Ladies produced some brave performances at the South of England Masters Championships at the weekend. In the event, held at Claybury, the team took home silver medals in the M50 category. Matt Flannelly
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Swimming: Epping Forest finish seventh
Epping Forest finished a creditable seventh place in the final round of the National Arena Swimming League, held at Harlow Leisure Zone. Lee Baker finished first and achieved maximum points in the 200m individual medley and 100m backstroke, while
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Rugby: Eton Manor go second with hard-fought win
Eton Manor sit second in the table after a hard-fought 19-13 victory over Old Haberdashers on Saturday. Manor took an early advantage after Michael Eghan chased a long kick and reached it first thanks to his blistering pace. He collected the ball
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Police get their own ambulance in pilot scheme
A RED Cross ambulance will patrol the streets of Redbridge in a unique partnership with police. The fully crewed ambulance will be in the borough on Friday and Saturday nights for the next three months to assist exclusively with police matters.
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Orient skipper Clarke faces another month out
Leyton Orient captain Nathan Clarke faces another month out after suffering a hairline fracture to a bone in his foot. The defender picked up an ankle injury at Portsmouth last month but a scan has revealed further damage which will keep him out
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Tributes to inspirational campaigner
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former headteacher who dedicated her life to campaigning for education and the NHS right up until her death. Ena Abrahams, of Morgan Avenue in Walthamstow, spearheaded the successful fight to save the Connaught Day
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Police stop 135 vans as they swoop on market traders
POLICE arrested a driver and issued a string of fines as they swooped on traders heading to a popular outdoor market. Officers stopped 135 vans making their way to North Weald Airfield for the UK's largest outdoor sale on Saturday morning.
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School Taal raises thousands for charity
A SPECTACULAR display of dance, drama and music at a Woodford Green school raised thousands of pounds for charity. More than 130 pupils from Bancroft’s School in High Road took part in the school’s eleventh annual Taal (meaning Rhythm of Life).
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Curry and quiz to raise money for Cambodia trip
A CURRY and quiz night will be held to raise funds for two sixth form students to go to Cambodia. Jenny Essery and Lara Janes-Walton, who both attend Woodford County High School, have been selected to participate in a school-supported trip to Cambodia
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Forest's tree expert speaks after ash die back found in district
A TREE expert for Epping Forest has reacted with surprise to news that a deadly fungal infection is likely to have arrived in the district. Young trees showing suspected signs of ash die back disease have been found on Grange Farm in Chigwell,
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Nursing home raffle raises cash for cafe
A NURSING home raised £850 for a cafe which provides people with learning disabilities with a chance to gain work experience and employment. The Cambridge Nursing Home in Cambridge Park, Wanstead, raised the cash for The Cherry Tree Cafe in Woodbine
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Uncertainty over future of former music venue
HOPES that a former music venue could reopen with live entertainment could be dashed if the council continues to delay processing a planning application, its owners have claimed. Turkish supermarket chain TFC bought the Standard Music Venue
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Doughnut menorah brings a 'hole' lot of joy to Chanukah celebrations
A MENORAH made entirely from doughnuts has been unveiled to mark the Jewish festival of lights. More than 200 people turned out to see the six-foot creation - thought to be the first of its kind in the country - being revealed by Rabbi Odom Brandman
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Shop assistant's relief at robber's jail sentence
A SHOP assistant who was threatened at knifepoint by a drug crazed robber has spoken of his relief after his attacker was jailed for life. Shanmuganathan Umesh was working at Hainault Food and Wine in New North Road in Hainault on the evening of
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County council calls for report on whether to sue disgraced former leader Lord Hanningfield
THE COUNTY council is to consider whether it should sue disgraced former leader Lord Hanningfield. Details of thousands of transactions made by the Tory peer during his time as Essex County Council leader were released by the authority last month
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Senior citizens enjoy free Christmas dinners
MORE than 2,000 senior citizens are being treated to a free Christmas dinner this week courtesy of Waltham Forest Council. The series of slap-up meals, at Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Leyton Orient's Football ground and Chingford Assembly Hall, have
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Hammers keeper named player of the month
Jussi Jaaskelainen has been voted West Ham’s player of the month for November. The goalkeeper has been in fine form with brilliant displays against Manchester City, Newcastle, Manchester United and Chelsea. The former Finland international
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Sound Advice: Winter at Winters
BLACK Lion Project and The Basics play Winters Bar in Chingford Mount this Friday (December 14). Entry is £5 and there will also be some special guests. Doors open around 8pm. Alternatively, Bo Diddley-inspired act Lord Rochester
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Wedding dress shop lands trophy for festive window display
A BRIDAL shop has melted hearts - and landed a trophy - with its romantic snowman-themed window display. Staff at the Wedding Trousseau, in Epping High Street, have won the town council's Audrey Rose Cup in recognition of their festive window display
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Pupils sing at officials' supper
PUPILS impressed top officials and guests with their singing during a London banquet. Girls from West Hatch High School in Chigwell and Davenant Foundation School in Loughton sang at the City of London Ladies’ Banquet at Painters' Hall in the City
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Charity entertains 70 children at its Christmas party
ELVES and reindeer helped entertain children at a charity’s Christmas party. The Dream Factory, which grants wishes to youngsters with life-limiting conditions, entertained 70 children during its party at Mooro’s restaurant in Abridge Road, Chigwell
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Relatives and friends invited to remember loved ones on memorial Christmas tree
FAMILIES and friends are invited to remember loved ones this Christmas by decorating a tree in their memory. Memorial trees have been put up in the Co-operative Funeralcare homes in Loughton High Road and Manford Way, Chigwell. Members of the
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£20 million hospital redevelopment completed
A MULTIMILLION pound redevelopment and expansion project which will double the size of a hospital has reached a major milestone. The £20 million building project at Holly House Hospital in High Road, Buckhurst Hill, has been officially handed over
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Police appeal after house light smashed
POLICE are appealing for information after vandals struck at a house in Nazeing. A piece of trellis was removed from a residential fence in St Leonards Road between 2pm and 5pm on Wednesday December 5 and used to smash a front door light. Anyone
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Leyton Orient fans 'against' Olympic Stadium move
LEYTON Orient fans would prefer to remain at their current stadium rather than move to the Olympic Stadium, according to a survey. About 60 per cent of fans questioned by Leyton Orient Fans’ Trust (LOFT) want to remain at Brisbane Road, Leyton,
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Music venue fund-raiser for hospice
A MUSIC venue is holding a charity night to raise money for a children's hospice. The Luna Lounge, in Church Lane, Leytonstone, is hosting the event on Saturday December 22 in aid of Keech Cottage Children's Hospice in Luton and South Bedfordshire
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Free travel on New Year's Eve
PUBLIC transport in London will again be free for several hours over New Year's Eve, it has been confirmed. Transport for London (TfL) said travel on the Tube, buses and other trains will be free between 11.45pm on December 31 and 4.30am on January
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Festive singalong in park
RESIDENTS are invited to a festive singalong at a park. It takes place at Lloyd Park, in Forest Road, Walthamstow, this Sunday (December 16) between 2pm and 4pm. The Friends of Lloyd Park will be roasting chestnuts and serving mulled wine,
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Missing pensioner found
A PENSIONER with dementia who went missing has been found. Misto Demir, 78, was last seen outside Crystal kebab shop in Wood Green High Road at 10am on Friday. But police said today he had been found safe and well in Waltham Forest on Saturday
