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Families invited to Caribbean migrant exhibition
Families are invited to visit an exhibition detailing the experience of Caribbean migrants arriving in Britain from the 1950s to 1970s. Those who remember for themselves the journey of coming in search of a better life are invited to bring children
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Weekly local music gigs round-up
Bob Fox, who recently played the role of 'Songman' in the West End production of War Horse, will be performing some of the tunes from the show in Walthamstow on Sunday (May 19). He'll also be playing some of his own material and pieces from
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William Morris talk at Valentines Mansion
The curators of the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow are to hold an illustrated talk on the 19th century designer at Ilford's Valentines Mansion tomorrow. It takes place from 10.30am to 12.30pm and costs £6, including light refreshments.
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New play equipment unveiled
The first instalment of new play equipment has been unveiled at a park following a campaign. The Ongar Mums formed last year to push for improvements at the town’s Love Lane play area and raised enough for new swings and a roundabout, with the
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Bill Oddie takes children on wildlife tour of school grounds
TV star and naturalist Bill Oddie took time out from a conference to look at local wildlife with youngsters. The Spring/Autumn Watch presenter was at Forest School in Snaresbrook for the British Naturalists’ Association’s (BNA) annual conference
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Spurs legends thrash celebrities in charity match
Tottenham Hotspur legends handed a 5-0 thrashing to a TOWIE-led team of celebrities when the sides met yesterday for a charity match. The clash at Leyton Orient FC in Brisbane Road, Leyton, ended in defeat for the star-studded side captained by
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Rates and rents must be re-evaluated according to high street shop owners
Many high street shops have taken drastic steps in recent years to cut their costs, but there is little that can be done about the demands of the taxman. Business rates are among the biggest fixed costs that town centre traders face, with bills
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UPDATE: Three injured in crash
Three people were injured in a crash this lunchtime. It happened on the A406 North Circular, close to Charlie Brown's Roundabout and the M11 slip road by South Woodford, at around 1.20pm. Three cars were involved in the smash. A 34-year-old
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District hit by fuel thefts
Police have issued a warning to people to be vigilant after thousands of pounds worth of fuel thefts in the district. Anyone with oil-fired heating is being told to keep an eye out for vehicles acting suspiciously around their homes. Thieves
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Guardians from 1945 give insight into post-war life
Staff at a charity shop have uncovered a fascinating snapshot of life in north east London and west Essex in 1945 after discovering original copies of the Guardian series of newspapers. Volunteers at the Saint Francis Hospice store in Barkingside
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MPs to join faith leaders in debate on religion and government
Two Redbridge MPs will host a debate with prominent local religious figures on religion and government. Ilford North MP Lee Scott and Ilford South MP Mike Gapes will host the East London Three Faiths Forum event at Portcullis House on the Embankment
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Iain Duncan Smith to help anti-gangs organisation find more business opportunities for young people
Chingford MP Iain Duncan Smith announced he will push for more business and sport opportunities for young people escaping gang culture after visiting the new offices of a gang mediation organisation. The work and pensions secretary is patron of
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Spurs stars take part in training on school visit
Lucky students at a Woodford Green school got to meet and train with two of Tottenham Hotspur’s star players. American international Brad Friedel took a training session with 24 youngsters from Bancroft’s School in High Road Woodford Green.
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Leyton Orient fan's season review
With a more than satisfactory season now done and dusted, we are now left chewing over the cud of a seventh place League One finish and two extended cup runs. It would have been good to have reached the play-offs, with the welcome additional revenue
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Police issue CCTV stills in hunt for Hainault burglar
Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary at an electrical contracting company. The break in happened at the offices of South Eastern Electrical in Fowler Road, Hainault, shortly after 7.30pm on
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Hammers skipper Nolan welcomes new contract for Allardyce
West Ham United captain Kevin Nolan has welcomed the new contract for manager Sam Allardyce. The Hammers boss signed a new deal at the weekend and midfielder Nolan believes it is great news for the club. Nolan told the official website: "I'm
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Church to sell halls for housing
A church centre is to be sold to make way for two houses, a church has said. The Victoria Hall and Abbey Lodge in Greenyard, Waltham Abbey, will be put up for sale by Waltham Abbey Church with planning permission for the homes. The land was
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Bounce project to boost children's confidence
An activity programme aimed at boosting children’s confidence has got off to a flying start. The Epping Forest Bounce Project, launched last month, works with young people who have low self-esteem, helping them to have fun and over-come their fears
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Busy road part closed due to crash
A lane of the A406 North Circular is currently closed due to a car crash this lunchtime. The smash happened on the westbound carriageway near Charlie Brown's Roundabout and the M11 slip road. There are long delays reported in the area.
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More than a thousand schoolchildren prepare for chance to represent borough in sport
More than a thousand schoolchildren are set to compete for the chance to represent Waltham Forest at the London Youth Games. Nearly 1,200 aspiring athletes will take to the racetrack as they take part in a variety of sporting events at Waltham
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Wanstead's title defence off to winning start
Wanstead & Snaresbrook made a winning start to the defence of their Essex League title before progressing to the next round of the ECB National Club Championship a day later. The reigning league champions beat Buckhurst Hill by nine wickets
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Alcoholic who set fire to mental health unit jailed
An alcoholic who set fire to a hospital and spat in a nurse's eyes has been jailed for 22 months. Ahmed Gure, 37, of Hylands Road, Walthamstow, also racially abused staff, and smeared excrement over the walls of a police cell when he was arrested
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Grant given to boost football for the disabled
Thousands of pounds have been awarded to the district council to give people with disabilities access to one of the nation’s favourite games. The Football Foundation, the country’s largest sports charity, has announced that they will hand £5,000
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Married doctor and nurse return from six months aboard world's largest ship hospital
A husband and wife team have returned from volunteering on the world’s largest floating hospital, the Africa Mercy. Ken and Jill Anderson, from Leytonstone, spent nearly six months on board the ship, giving free medical care and humanitarian aid
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Cooper convoy raises hundreds for air ambulance
A convoy of Mini Coopers raised hundreds of pounds for charity, this weekend, at their first ever fundraiser. Twenty-seven Minis drove from North Weald Air Field to Earls Colne, Colchester, collecting money along the way for the Herts Air Ambulance
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New mayor relishing year ahead
The new Mayor of Redbridge says she wants to get out and meet the borough’s ‘quiet heroes’ during her year in office. Councillor Felicity Banks took the ceremonial robes and chains from predecessor Muhammed Javed last week. She becomes the
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Festival raises more than £2k for church
Church bells chimed less tunefully than usual as visitors had a go at ringing them during a festival. The Fyfield Festival at St Nicholas Church in Willingale Road raised more than £2,000 towards the upkeep of the building, including new roofing
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Donation could provide trips for club's members
A donation by a town’s Rotary Club will help a club provide trips for its elderly members this summer. The Rotary Club of Epping gave £1,000 to the Evergreen Club, which meets on Thursday afternoons at Pelly Court hall in Hemnall Street, Epping
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Dame Cleo Laine and family pay tribute to jazz musician Sir John Dankworth with blue plaque
Singer Dame Cleo Laine has paid tribute to her late husband, jazz legend Sir John Dankworth, as a plaque was placed at his Highams Park childhood home. The acclaimed scat singer, famous for her vocal range, visited the house in Hollywood Way where
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Bugs event for children
An event later this month is giving children the chance to learn more about bugs and to make their own giant versions of the creatures using recycled materials. It takes place at Valentines Mansion in Ilford on Wednesday May 29. The first
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Excitement as Olympic and Strictly star Louis Smith visits school
Team GB star and Strictly Come Dancing winner Louis Smith caused hysteria on a visit to a Woodford Green school. The Olympic medal winning gymnast popped into Woodford County High School for Girls in High Road last week after being invited by 14
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Football club to host presentation and family fun day
A boys’ football club is set to host a family fun day while team members are honoured. Wadham FC, based at Wadham Lodge in Kitchener Road, Walthamstow, will hold the presentation for its 150 players, aged between seven and 17, on Sunday, June 2
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Parents launch campaign to improve play area
Parents have banded together to push for improvements at a playground they have labelled as ‘not fit for purpose’. Mums in Waltham Abbey say they are forced to take their children out of the town to use playgrounds because the one at Town Mead
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Craft jamboree at library
Learn how to turn junk into useful and attractive objects at a craft event. The Reuse Craft Jamboree will be held at Wanstead Library in Spratt Hall Road from 11am to 3pm on May 18. Visitors will be able to join in activities including glass
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Walthamstow chef has restaurant honoured with Caribbean Food Week partnership
A local restaurateur and chef last week had his restaurant selected to be a partner of the second national Caribbean Food Week. Delroy Dixon, from Walthamstow, who runs Rhythm Kitchen, studied at Waltham Forest College for two years before becoming
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Steam engines on display at heritage weekend
A rare chance to marvel at scores of steam-powered engines will be given to visitors at an event this weekend. The Heritage Steam Weekend at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, will see traction engines, tractors, road locomotives and wagons
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Mum-of-three knocked out of The Voice
A mum-of-three who impressed judges with her operatic performance on TV show The Voice was knocked out of the competition over the weekend. Barbara Kelly from Epping was put through the first round of the BBC programme after one note last month
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Two men arrested in Waltham Forest as part of gang crackdown
Two men were arrested in the borough and a knife and laptop were recovered last Wednesday as part of a London-wide day of action targeting gang members. Two warrants were executed at residential addresses when officers from Waltham Forest police
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Woman freed from car following crash
A woman was rescued from her car after it was in a crash with another vehicle. Firefighters worked for almost an hour to free the woman after the smash in King George Road, Waltham Abbey at about 11.50am yesterday.
