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Sixty strong team to support eight-year-old with cancer
As a team of 60 girls get ready to take on the Race for Life a mother has spoken of the strength and positivity of her eight-year-old child, despite her battle with cancer. Aimee Winter, who lives with her parents and two brothers in North Weald
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Training opportunities at work fair
Training opportunities will be on offer as part of a special event to mark Adult Learners' Week. The Work Redbridge Open Day will run on May 23 between 11am and 3pm. A number of marquees will be set up outside Redbridge Town Hall in Ilford
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Learn about the history of your house
Budding historians can learn 'how to do the history of your house’ tomorrow at Walthamstow Library. Walthamstow Historical Society will demonstrate how to go back in time and unearth the hidden history of your home - they will tell you what you
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Police appeal over burglary
Police are appealing for information after burglars stole two laptops and a large amount of 'Asian gold' jewellery from a home during the night. It happened in Wessex Close, Ilford, sometime between 2.30am and 8.20am on Monday May 1. A Met
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Les Mis screenings at North Chingford and Leytonstone libraries
Catch the smash hit Les Misérables this month at two of the borough’s libraries. Pop-up Picture House will be screening the film adaptation of the musical theatre phenomenon in North Chingford library on Monday May 20 at 3pm and Leytonstone Library
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Burst water main causing delays
A burst water main is causing delays along a busy main road. Chingford Mount Road in Chingford has traffic delays at its junction with Higham Station Avenue and Morrison Avenue due to the water main, which burst at around 3pm. The road is not
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Anger after dog attack goes unpunished
A retired builder who fought off a vicious dog as its owner looked on says he is disgusted that police are taking no action. Tony Dempsey of Avon Way in South Woodford was taking his two Chihuahuas and his daughter Sally’s Shih Tzu, Teddy, for
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Sewer collapse causes congestion
Yet another traffic problem has struck the district today as a sewer has collapsed. Temporary traffic lights have been set up on the A121 High Road, Buckhurst Hill, as the problem is dealt with. The lights have been set up in both directions
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Care home commended after inspection
A care provider has been commended following a random inspection from the Care Quality Commission. In the latest round of reports on organisations which tend to the elderly and disabled, Honey Tree Court, Pyrles Lane, Loughton, was seen to be meeting
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Christmas comes early at farm as reindeer fawn in born
A farm has its own Bambi after one of its reindeer gave birth. The female fawn at Lee Valley Park farm in Waltham Abbey needed the care of the vet when its mother Jaska went into labour last week. Duty manager Kate Chaplin said: “After a rocky
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Students to tie Michael Gove effigy to school in day length protest
Students of Sir George Monoux College are set to turn the tables on Education Secretary Michael Gove’s suggestion of lengthening the school day. Students will tie an effigy of Mr Gove to the college gates to ‘see how he likes being chained to school
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Teenage boy's crash injury not life threatening
A head injury suffered by a 14-year-old boy taken to hospital after a road accident is not life threatening, police have confirmed. Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash in Forest Road, Walthamstow, after the incident at about 3.40pm
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Residents invited to get involved in medical research
Residents are being offered the chance to tour a hospital's Clinical Research Unit to find out more about medical research and how to take part in it. There will be two tours at Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone on Monday, the first being held
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Opposition to proposed camp site on golf course
A plan to turn a golf course on green belt land into a camp site has been met with strong opposition. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s (LVRPA) has submitted an application for the development of the WaterWorks Centre, which includes motor homes
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Budding poets urged to use railway station as inspiration
Budding poets can vent their anger or express their love for Walthamstow Central railway station in poetry workshops. The station will be subject of all-day writing sessions at William Morris Gallery in Forest Road, Walthamstow, on Saturday, June
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Chingford and Wanstead both held to draws
Fourth XI Premier Division Wanstead & Snaresbrook Fifths were held to a draw by Hainault & Clayhall. Michael Griesel (65) and Sriram Pathmarajah (62) helped Wanstead post 202 but they were unable to bowl out Hainault, who finished on
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Traffic builds up on M11 after a vehicle overturns
Traffic has hit the M11 after a vehicle overturned between the M25 and Loughton junctions. The road was closed southbound while an air ambulance landed and there is now a 50 mph speed limit in place. Congestion has reached junction seven for
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South Woodford Thirds see off Upminster
Third XI Premier Division South Woodford Thirds beat Upminster Thirds thanks in part to 98 runs scored by Robert Lancaster. Lancaster’s innings set Woodford on their way to a total of 181 which Upminster were unable to reach, finishing with
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Man accused of killing pensioner in burglary
A Walthamstow man is accused of breaking into a bungalow and killing a pensioner during a burglary last year. Gezim Delijah, of Boundary Road in Walthamstow, is accused of breaking into Edward and Anne Syrad's home on January 25 last year and killing
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Wanstead High School slips from being a 'good' school
Wanstead High School has slipped from being a good school to one requiring improvement, according to Ofsted inspectors. The education watchdog said that while teaching is "strongly improving" and pupils behaved well, it was concerned that students
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Town twinning association marks 20 years
A twinning society has just bid ‘auf wiedersehen’ to the 20th group of Germans to be welcomed to its town since the initiative began. Waltham Abbey welcomed 80 people from Höerstel, in the north west of the country, on Friday and the Town Twinning
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Betting shops in borough 'put welfare of children and families at risk'
Betting shops in the borough are increasing to such a number that residents are speaking out against them and urging the council to step in - and one councillor says they put children at risk. A host of different reasons have prompted people to
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Walthamstow chase down total to beat Ace
Essex County League - Premier Division Walthamstow successfully chased down Ace’s total to secure a three-wicket away victory. Ace batted first but struggled as the bowling of Saghir Rabbani removed two of the top three for modest scores before
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Anger as smaller libraries miss out on £5 million investment
Library users have slammed Waltham Forest Council’s multi-million pound investment in four libraries as smaller facilities miss out on the funding. The council is spending £5 million turning four libraries in Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone and
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Road closed after danger to motorists
A road has been closed as a collapsed man hole cover poses a danger to motorists. Epping Lane, Epping, has been shut in both directions whilst repairs are being carried out. A diversion has been set up via London Road and Ongar Road.
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Home of London 2012 to host Champions League Festival
The home of the London 2012 Olympics will play host to the UEFA Champions Festival next week. The free four-day programme features international football legends, futsal and World Freestyle Championships as well as a series of family-friendly activities
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Walthamstow dads to compete for 'Dad of the Year'
Walthamstow dads are being called upon to enter a competition to become the ‘Walthamstow Dad of the Year’. Dads need only submit a picture of themselves wearing a ‘Walthamstow Dad’ t-shirt in the most exotic location to enter. The winner will
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Walthamstow youth worker honoured by social housing group
A Walthamstow youth worker has been hailed as the inspirational young person of the year for her for her voluntary work at a social housing association’s youth club. Elizabeth Tucker, 17, scooped the award at Circle 33’s recent Community Spirit
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Dental practice raises cash for hospice to mark double birthday
A dental practice celebrated its tenth anniversary by raising cash for a children’s hospice, which is also marking a decade since it opened. Staff from the Bluebell Dental Practice in Tomswood Hill, Barkingside, handed over £500 to Mike Palfreman
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New town mayor announced
A new town mayor was voted in at a meeting, last night. Jon Whitehouse handed his ceremonial chain to Cllr Will Breare-Hall, who will now head Epping Town Council, for the next year. Mr Whitehouse wished his successor luck and said that he had ‘
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Central line running as normal
The Central line is running again after a train broke down at Theydon Bois earlier. There is now a normal service on the line between Debden and Epping.
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Lee Valley Riding Centre awarded 'excellent' in assessment
Lee Valley Riding Centre has been awarded an ‘excellent’ grade in a Quest Plus assessment, it was announced yesterday. Assessors based their decision on standards that involved scrutinising the centre’s business plans, customer service, health
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Politicians enjoy vintage car ride at May Fair
Iain Duncan Smith joined fellow MP Mike Gapes and Redbridge’s new mayor Felicity Banks for a ride in a vintage Rolls Royce at a May Fair. The trio were in Valentines Park, Ilford, to lend their support to the fair which was organised by the Friends
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Charity to hold transition fair for disabled teenagers next week
A charity is just a week away from holding a fair to help disabled teenagers through the shift from school to working life. The Limes, which works with disabled children in Walthamstow, will hold the transition fair at William Morris School in
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No trains running on the Central line
The Central line has been suspended between Debden and Epping. There is currently no service while engineers work on a faulty train at Theydon Bois. Tickets are being accepted on bus routes.
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Youngsters through to final of national quiz championship
A team of brainy youngsters will travel to Cambridge next week to compete in a quiz championship. The children from Churchfields Junior School in South Woodford made it to the finals of the National Inter-School Quiz Championship after seeing off
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New centre to help group's work with vulnerable people
A care service for vulnerable adults and children with disabilities has opened a new centre to help with its work in the borough. HOPE Superjobs Ltd, which provides respite services, mentoring and other general support, has worked across east London
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Hammers to step up effort to sign Carroll permanently
West Ham United will reportedly step up their efforts to seal a permanent deal for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll. Sam Allardyce has planned talks with the England forward before his loan final appearance for them against Reading this weekend.
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Man stabbed during restaurant robbery
A man was stabbed during a robbery at a Chinese restaurant in the early hours of Friday morning. Police were called to the Peking Garden restaurant in Epping High Street at about 1.30am by paramedics, to find the 54-year-old from Epping with a
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Orient midfielder Vincelot nominated for monthly award
Leyton Orient midfielder Romain Vincelot has been nominated for the League One player of the month for April. The versatile Frenchman impressed for the O's as he ended the season in defence after a spate of injuries to Orient's backline. Orient
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Doctor urges sports fans to get blood pressure checked for Hypertension Day
Sports fans in Redbridge have been urged to get their blood pressure checked ahead of a big weekend of action on the pitch. This Friday marks World Hypertension Day and doctors across the borough are urging people to get their blood pressure checked
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Police appeal over jewellery stolen in burglary
Police are appealing for information after jewellery was burgled from a family home. It happened in Heybridge Drive, Ilford, while the family was out between 2pm on Thursday March 28 and 4pm on Sunday March 31. The thief or thieves broke in
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eBay scammer pays £3,000 after selling explosive electronics
A man selling unsafe electronic computer equipment on eBay was hit with fines and costs totalling over £3,000 after a prosecution brought by Waltham Forest Council’s Trading Standards Service. The prosecution against him was brought after a complaint
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Road closed after tree falls
A road has been closed this morning after a tree came crashing to the ground bringing down power cables on its way. Brook Road, Epping, has been shut off to motorists at the junction with Bower Hill, causing congestion in the area. Work is being
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Court date set for company that 'sold out-of-date food'
A court date has been set for the prosecution of one of the UK’s biggest distributors of oriental food after it allegedly changed the labels on out-of-date food. Kim Son and its sister company Longdan Ltd, which are based at the same address in
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Gardeners invited to enter 'In Bloom' competition
Green-fingered gardeners are being invited to enter the borough's annual 'In Bloom' competition. Redbridge Council's competition is open to both residents and businesses and is free to enter. Categories include best residential front garden
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Hearing into the death of a 55-year-old due to take place tomorrow
An inquest into the death of a 55-year-old in Waltham Abbey is due to take place tomorrow. The hearing at New Bridge House in New London Road, Chelmsford, will focus on the death of David Beattie, who died in Amwell Court on January 2. It is
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Takeaway site to be turned into flat
A takeaway site is to be turned into a one bedroom flat. Planning permission for the Chinatown Takeaway site in Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, was approved by officers from Waltham Forest Council under delegated powers.
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MP to speak at 'bedroom tax' meeting
Leyton and Wanstead MP John Cryer will be the main speaker at a meeting next week held by campaigners against the government's 'bedroom tax'. The Labour backbencher has claimed 733 households in his constituency will lose an average of £728 from
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School praised by Ofsted
A specialist school for children with visual impairments has been rated good by Ofsted. Joseph Clarke School, in Vincent Road, Highams Park, was praised by inspectors for its teaching, management and progress made by pupils. It is an improvement
