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Former surgery up for sale
A house which has been at the heart of a community for more than a century has gone on the market for a seven figure sum. If walls could speak the Ongar building could tell a thousand tales, as it was formerly used as a school house and later,
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RSPB talk on Indian birds
The birds of India will be the topic of an RSPB talk. Richard Pople of the North east London branch of the RSPB will be at Snaresbrook Primary School in Meadow Walk, South Woodford, for the talk entitled ‘Birds and the Taj Mahal’. The illustrated
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Duke of Essex Polo to leave district
An event that has attracted hundreds of partygoers and celebrities in past years is to leave the district. The Duke of Essex Polo Trophy, which has been held at Gaynes Park near Epping in past years, will this year take place at Hylands House near
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Leyton Orient striker Kevin Lisbie named player of the year
Leyton Orient striker Kevin Lisbie was named the player of the year at the Supporters' Club Star Man dinner. The former Charlton Athletic forward also picked up the players' player of the year after netting 16 goals this season. In addition, Lisbie
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School to host talk on archaeological history of river Thames
A talk on how the river Thames has helped shape London's landscape is being held at a school next week. The lecture, by archaeologist Jon Cotton, takes place in the main hall at Woodford County High, in Woodford Green High Road, on Monday at 7.45pm
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Euro-sceptic views played role in Tory election losses, councillor says
A Tory councillor has said she hopes the county council’s new UK Independence Pary (Ukip) members will address local issues, after seven of her group’s seats were lost to the party. All the district’s five Conservative seats on Essex County Council
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Carers take on 110ft challenge to get residents a garden
Rather than soaking up the sun, this weekend, five support assistants scaled a 110ft building before abseiling back down it, to raise money for elderly residents. The fabulous five from Treetops, Epping, have raised hundreds of pounds after taking on
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Man remains in critical condition after assault while road still closed
A young man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being assaulted last night. The 29-year-old is in hospital with head injuries after police were called to Lamorna Close, near to the junction with Hale End Road, Walthamstow, at about
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Witnesses describe loud bang as car hits sheltered housing
Witnesses have described hearing a woman crash her car into the front entrance of a sheltered housing complex. The car hit the front of Pegasus Court in Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, on Saturday at about 9.40am. The front door is now boarded
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Discover Chingford's food and drink history with a guided walking tour
Discover Chingford’s food and drink history in June through a walk with professional tour guide and life-long Waltham Forest resident Joanna Moncrieff. Through pubs, cafes and restaurants walkers can hear about some of the unusual foods eaten during
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YMCA giving away free furniture
Forest YMCA is having a clear-up of its premises and is offering free furniture. On offer on a first-come fist-serve basis are wooden bed frames, office desks, cupboards and tables. All the YMCA asks is that you arrange collection from its
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Schoolgirls visited by Olympic finalist
Pupils were star struck when a 100-metre Olympic sprinter came to visit them at school. Girls at Frederick Bremer Secondary School in Siddeley Road, Walthamstow, met former local resident and Olympic finalist Jeanette Kwakye on Thursday when she
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Chance to meet park keeper
Residents are being given the chance to meet a park keeper to find out about planned improvements and upcoming events at a green spot. It takes place at Elmhurst Gardens in Woodford Green on Monday between 11.30am and 12 noon. The free event will
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Changes could be on the horizon for town centre parking
Parking is an issue referred to again and again by shoppers and traders trying to help our town centres and its hitches often fill pages of the Guardian. As part of our series on the problems and triumphs of our high streets, we have looked at
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Hammers looking to bring in Guzan
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly looking to complete a deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan. The Hammers boss has yet to sign a new deal at Upton Park but is already planning for next season and according to the Sun has
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The green-fingered volunteers who call a bomb shelter home
Every Sunday morning a group of green-fingered volunteers throw open the doors of an old bomb shelter to provide equipment and advice for the borough’s allotment holders. The Woodford and District Horticultural Society is a non-profit organisation
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New Indian restaurant to let diners eat free for two days
An Indian restaurant is to give away free food to diners for two days this month to celebrate its opening in Chingford. Zharaa Indian Restaurant and Take Away, in Old Church Road, Chingford, will open its doors on May 21 when a regular dining
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Central line part suspended this weekend
The Central line will be part suspended this weekend due to engineering works. Trains will not run on Saturday and Sunday between Liverpool Street and Hainault via Newbury Park. There will be four replacement bus services instead. Service A will
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Volunteers hope Box4Life will expand after joining Plan B's 'university of alternative learning'
A volunteer-run organisation hopes to grow and grow after becoming part of rapper Plan B’s new project to create a ‘university of alternative learning’ for marginalised young people. Box4Life has helped around 200 young people since 2009 to give
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Fun events for disabled children and young people's awareness
Disabled children and young people can hear what service providers have to offer at the London Borough of Waltham Forest Transition Fair 2013 on Wednesday May 22. Taking place at William Morris School, Folly Lane, in Walthamstow, the event has
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Professional photographers to help people improve at William Morris Gallery
The William Morris Gallery has two professional photographers on hand this Sunday to help visitors take photos capturing the spirit of the gallery since its recent transformation. Katherine Green, a social documentary photographer, and Paul Tucker
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Save Our NHS meeting tonight
A Save Our NHS meeting is taking place tonight at Harmony Hall on Truro Road, Walthamstow from 7-9pm. Speakers include John Cryer, MP for Leyton & Wanstead, Dr Kambiz Boomla, an east London GP, Jacky Davis, consultant at Whitington Hospital
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Wartime Britain brought back to life at VE Day event
Air raids, rations and re-enactments drew thousands of people out for the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, this weekend. The annual celebration at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, saw a Spitfire and an American Mustang soaring through
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Police to hold drop-in surgery
Police are set to hold a drop-in surgery where residents can raise issues and concerns. The officers will be at Leyton Library in High Road tomorrow between 5pm and 7pm, when people can come to talk about problems affecting the area of which the
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Art group sign up new members during bake off
An art group enticed new members to sign up with offers of free cake. Art Group Wanstead organised a baking competition on Christchurch Green over the bank holiday weekend. There were 13 entries and anyone signing up to join the group was treated
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Dog show to raise funds for church repairs
Pet owners are being urged to enter their pooches in a dog show contest this weekend. The Parish of Wanstead Village Dog Show takes place this Sunday between 2pm and 5pm at Christ Church Gardens in Wanstead Place. Categories include everything from
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Leytonstone Festival to hold special opening event
Leytonstone Festival 2013 will kick off with a special opening launch on Sunday June 7 at 1pm in Henry Reynolds Gardens. Now in its twentieth year, the opening event features live bands, games, special stalls plus food and drink. A celebration
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Education fair for adults returning to learning
In an attempt to show adults that it is never too late to learn, organisations which offer educational and voluntary opportunities are gathering together to reveal exactly what is out there. The Adult Learners Fair will be held in Epping Library, as
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Grandfather moved out of mouldy house after Guardian highlights his case
A daughter has expressed her gratitude to the Guardian after her father was moved out of a condemned house following the paper’s coverage of his plea for help. Housing benefit recipient Edmond Allen, of Vicarage Road in Leyton, claimed the mould-infested
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Traditional fun at school fete
Old fashioned entertainment including an egg and spoon race and a coconut shy will be on offer at a school fete. The Oakdale School fete takes place at the school in Oakdale Road, South Woodford, on May 18 between noon-3pm. There will be plenty
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Hit and run victim meets medical student who saved his life
A young man who underwent seven hours of brain surgery after a hit and run has had an emotional reunion with the medical student who helped save his life. Lee Rose, 23, of Marlyon Road in Hainault, was left for dead by a driver who knocked him
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Weekly local gigs round-up
Transatlantic folk-roots duo Hickman and Cassidy headline Loughton Folk Club this Thursday (May 9). The combination of Hickman's English witty homeliness with Cassidy's dry humour and American drawl has helped this pair make a name for themselves on
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New volunteer library 'has bright future'
A library activist has said the future is bright for a newly opened community library. The Harrow Green Community Library, in Leytonstone’s Epicentre facility, West Street, opened to the public on Saturday with people dropping by to congratulate
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Sheltered housing 'safe' after car hits it
The managers of a sheltered housing complex that was hit by a car on Saturday say the building is safe. Peverel Retirement, which runs Pegasus Court in Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, said the woman whose car crashed into the building at about 9.40am
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Thousands turn out for May Fayre fun
Thousands of people gathered together to celebrate at a May Fayre, this weekend, which included a tug of war, a BBQ, a dog show and traditional stalls. The annual Swaines Green event, in Epping, which had to be cancelled last year, was packed
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More than 1,000 people attend May Day Fair
More than 1,000 people celebrated the arrival of spring with a May Day Fair yesterday. Families and friends turned up to the event in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow, where they were greeted with the colourful dresses of maypole dancers and the enthusiastic
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Hammers announce deal with adidas
West Ham United and adidas have announce a lucrative commercial partnership which sees the global sportswear giant become the club’s official technical supplier from next month. The agreement will see adidas produce the Hammers’ team kit, replica
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Ancient tradition marches on successfully
A large crowd celebrated the ancient tradition of ‘beating the bounds’ on Sunday as they ceremonially marked out the edge of Leyton Marsh. Around 70 adults, plus children and dogs, turned out to take part in the annual tradition on Rogation Sunday
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O'Sullivan: This is one of my most amazing achievements
Ronnie O’Sullivan produced snooker from a different planet at times and while Barry Hawkins made a match of the final, this was always going to be the year of the Rocket. O’Sullivan, the defending champion, claimed the fifth Crucible crown of his
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Crime commissioner nominates deputy
The deputy governor of a prison could be given a £55,000-a-year role as second-in-command to the Essex Police and Crime Commissioner. Nick Alston, who was elected commissioner in November, has nominated Lindsay Whitehouse, who currently works at
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Superheroes fill pub to raise money for charity
Superheroes filled a Wanstead pub to raise money for charity. Spandex-clad staff and customers at the Cuckfield in High Street dressed up as their favourite heroes and villains to raise money for the National Brain Appeal. The charity is close
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School student to perform in annual concert
A school student has been selected to give a solo performance at Brentwood Cathedral, next year, after winning a music competition. Heather Cook, who plays the recorder, was one of nine students who reached the final of the 13th annual Chigwell Young
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Nursery rated outstanding for third time in a row
A nursery has been rated outstanding for the third consecutive time. Ofsted praised Kids Inc Day Nursery, in Cleveland Road, South Woodford, following an inspection last month. Its report said staff and management were excellent, with children at
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Man in critical condition after assault
A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life after an assault last night. Police were called to Lamorna Close, near to the junction with Hale End Road, Walthamstow, at about 10.25pm. The victim suffered critical head injuries and was taken to
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Road closed due to "police incident"
A main road has been closed in both directions due to a “police incident”. Hale End Road in Walthamstow is currently cordoned off from both sides, meaning there is no direct access to Thorpe Hall Primary School either, and traffic has been delayed
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Fair trade event at church
People are invited to celebrate World Fair Trade Day by buying breakfasts at a church. St Andrew’s Church in Colworth Road, Leytonstone, is set to hold the fair trade event to mark the annual day on Saturday, and will open the doors to their Cafe
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Scaffolding pole 'blocks road'
A scaffolding pole appears to have blocked a road this morning. The obstruction on Walthamstow Avenue, Walthamstow, along the westbound side of the road between Advent Way and Montagu Road was reported at about 7.45am and appears to be a scaffolding
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Young singers help break world record for largest gospel choir
Young singers took part in a Europe-wide sing-along to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gospel choir in the world. Children and young people from Waltham Forest Theatretrain, a dancing, acting and singing group, joined the London
