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Conference to encourage people to sign up as organ donors
A conference encouraging people to become organ donors is set to take place on Tuesday. The event, sponsored by Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, will discuss the benefits to healthcare from becoming an organ donor as well as advising
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Student set for sponsored walk in a suit of armour
A gap-year student from Leyton could soon be walking from Tottenham Hale to Limehouse in a suit of armour. Kalm Paul-Christian, 19, who took his GCSEs at Leytonstone Business and Enterprise College, will undertake the sponsored walk on May 25 in
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Council collects 'record' level of tax
A record level of council tax was collected in the last financial year. Figures show Redbridge Council received 96.28 per cent of what it was owed in the 12 months up to April, compared to 96.19 per cent during the same period the previous year
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Nine-year-old donates thousands to special needs school
Instead of blowing out candles and unwrapping presents for her birthday, a selfless nine-year-old girl decided to hand over thousands of pounds to a special needs school. Hanna Johal visited Oak View School, Loughton, today, to give £7,000 and
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Result of appeal over former EMD cinema to be announced next week
The result of an appeal against the rejection of a church’s plans for the former EMD cinema is to be announced next week. The Universal Church for the Kingdom of God (UCKG) launched the appeal after its proposals for a church-cinema hybrid at the
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Find Me
The true story of Verity Taylor, a 20-year-old woman who suffered from an undiagnosed mental disorder for years, incarcerated indefinitely, is brought to the stage, courtesy of the Drama Workshop of Waltham Forest. In 1975, Verity was charged by
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Appeal over jewellers robbery
Police have launched an appeal for information following a robbery at a jewellers. A gang of five men raided Time Gold Jewellers in The Broadway, Woodford Green, at around noon on Wednesday. They threatened the owner and made off with cash
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New police starting salaries announced
A new starting salary for police officers in the county has been announced. New PCs with experience, including working as PCSOs or special constables, will join Essex Police on a salary of £22,000, while others will start on £21,000 a year.
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Rare ring discovered in farmer's field
A discovery unearthed in a Chigwell field has proven that the district’s reputation for bling stretches back further than previously imagined. Amateur treasure hunter Richard Joynson has spent more than 2,000 hours over the past four years
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Construction of Walthamstow Stadium housing estate starting 'within weeks'
Construction work to turn Walthamstow Stadium into a housing development is expected to start within weeks. Housing developer London & Quadrant (L&Q) has announced it will start work on the 294-home estate shortl, but has not given an
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Police arrest man in high street bank
Police have arrested a man on a busy high street after they were called by staff at a Natwest bank, around an hour ago. Officers attended the Epping High Street branch after staff became suspicious over the customer’s paperwork. A spokesman
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Local retailer moves to stock only British meat
Shoppers can now be guaranteed their meat is 100% British as a local retailer shifts to stock only meat from Great Britain. As of yesterday the owners of Budgens in Station Road, Chingford, have moved towards British produce for its own-brand meat
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Craft event at library
A craft jamboree is being held in a library tomorrow. The free event takes place at Wanstead Library in Spratt Hall Road between 11am and 3pm. It is being held to celebrate the launch of Adult Learners' Week, and will feature advice on how
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Web services down for residents this weekend
Internet services for residents on the council's website will not work this weekend due to "essential maintenance". Redbridge.gov.uk - also known as "Redbridge i" - will not operate on both Saturday and Sunday as a result, the authority has said
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Foraging walk in Walthamstow Marshes
Ramblers and nature enthusiasts can learn more about Walthamstow Marshes on a walk this weekend. Experts from groups Urban Harvest and Hedge Herbs will head the walk on Sunday to identify and discuss edible fungi , medicinal herbs and other flora
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Damian Williams talks about Being Tommy Cooper
A tip-off from a friend helped Essex-born actor Damian Williams, former presenter of Are You Smarter Than A 10-Year-Old?, secure the part of playing one of his all-time comedy heroes. The 42-year-old talks to Amie Mulderrig about Being Tommy Cooper
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The Girl with the Iron Claws
Director Hannah Mulder first heard the dark, Scandinavian tale of The Girl with the Iron Claws “from an amazing storyteller on a yurt on Dartmoor in midwinter”. Now The Wrong Crowd theatre company has captured all of that mystery and magic of
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Disabled and special needs pupils 'very well supported' at school
Concerns about the well-being of disabled and special needs pupils at a school have been judged to be unfounded. Ofsted said its chief inspector had previously raised worries about Woodbridge High School in Woodford Green, but a spot check in
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Beckham's childhood club 'proud' of association with superstar
David Beckham’s childhood club has spoken of its pride at being associated with the football icon as he confirms his retirement from the game. The superstar has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the season, after
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Free meals for the needy to start next month
Homeless and in-need people are set to benefit from free meals in a new initiative praised by Stella Creasy MP. Kicking off on Sunday June 9 at 1pm The Plates For You project is targeting elderly homeless and in-need people in the borough.
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Teenager's inquest postponed
An inquest into the death of an 18-year-old has been postponed. The hearing into the death of Henry Owen, of Theydon Mount, near Epping, who died on holiday in Vietnam, was due to take place in Chelmsford yesterday. A further date for the inquest
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Dance event at library
An event showcasing the "excitement of contemporary dance" is to be held at a library later this month. 'Love Is In Us' takes place at South Woodford Library, in the High Road, on Friday May 31 between 2pm and 3pm. The event will explore what
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Lemar and Misha B set to star in free summer celebrations
Popstars including Lemar and Misha B are due to star in a series of free summer celebrations announced by Waltham Forest Council following its ‘Big Six’ Olympic events last year. Live music, sport, film and carnivals are all set to feature in the
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School told that it ought to improve
The education watchdog Ofsted has told staff and parents at The White Bridge Junior School in Loughton that their school requires improvement. Inspectors paying their first visit to the Greensted Road school in three years found that attainment
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Changes to parking restrictions by station proposed
Parking restrictions by a station could be altered under new proposals. Woodford Green councillors in Monkhams ward have suggested that measures designed to stop commuters from parking all day in the area west of Woodford Station be changed.
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Calling wannabe filmmakers
Submissions for the fourth annual Walthamstow International Film Festival are coming in thick and fast according to organisers. Since calling for entrants in January, about 50 professional and amateur filmmakers from all over the world have submitted
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'Being part of Beckham's legacy is great' says superstar's favourite pie and mash shop
Following David Beckham's announcement that he will retire from professional football the Guardian got in touch with his favourite pie and mash shop and the sports store where he bought his first Manchester United kit. Tony Lane, owner of Tony’
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Council chairman elected
A new parish council chairman has promised to work tirelessly for the town which he represents after he was elected, last night. Aniket Patel took over the role as Buckhurst Hill’s Parish Council Chairman after Gavin Chambers’ year in the role
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Shop celebrates 125 years with shillings and sausages
Shoppers will be paying shillings for old fashioned cuisine as a popular high street store celebrates its 125th anniversary. This Saturday Church’s Butchers, Epping High Street, will take customers back to the era in which it first opened as they
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Health worker to set up new club in wake of Alzheimer's Society sessions
A new club for people with dementia could be set up to replace a day-long service that will close at the end of the month. The Alzheimer’s Society is halving the length of its Epping Care Day sessions at the Quaker meeting house in Hemnall Street
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Gallery beats top museums to exhibition award
A gallery has beaten world-famous museums including the V&A and the Natural History Museum to an award recognising the UK’s best permanent exhibition. The William Morris Gallery in Forest Road, Walthamstow, beat its renowned rivals to the Museum
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Wanstead Park photography exhibition
An exhibition of photos taken in Wanstead Park opens tomorrow. The pictures were all taken as part of a competition organised by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands and will go on show at the Eightyfour photography gallery in Nightingale Lane, Wanstead
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Concern over early removal of wreaths
A review of policy on how long wreaths are left at war memorials has been ordered after the son of a Second World War veteran criticised their early removal. Martin Heath, whose grandfather also served in the First World War, said he was
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Enforcement action over 'prison gates'
Enforcement action has been taken against a sports club over gates erected without planning permission more than two years ago. Buckhurst Hill Football Club has been given six weeks to either remove the 7ft gates, or appeal against the decision
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Tower construction stopped for second time over safety fears
Construction work on a development including a 14-story tower next to Walthamstow Central station was stopped for the second time over safety fears. People living in nearby Priory Avenue said scaffolding fell onto the railway track, while a crane
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Italian market and cookery show on offer in town centre
Italian food will be on offer in a town centre this weekend as part of its food festival. The Italian market is due to take place today and tomorrow in Sun Street and Market Square in Waltham Abbey. On Sunday, chefs from restaurants in the
