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Violent gang jailed for cash-in-transit van robberies
A violent gang who tried to rob a cash-in-transit van outside a supermarket have been jailed. The four London men were found guilty of a string of offences including involvement in an attempted raid on a van outside Waitrose in South Woodford High
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High street campaign: success stories
The Guardian's campaign to get people using their high streets this week turns its attention on a few of the many successful businesses in the area. As traders look to provide more than just a shopping experience for their customers in an effort
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Doggers have not dented forest's reputation, says head keeper
Truck drivers and men in masks who took to television screens to tell tales of the hidden underworld of Epping Forest have done little to dent the area’s reputation, according to its guardians. Despite the confessions of the anonymous stars of Channel
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The Voice talent scouts to come to Walthamstow open mic night
Singers will be able to perform in front of talent scouts from BBC show The Voice to possibly win their shot at performing in front of the show’s superstar judges when scouts come to Walthamstow next week. A monthly open mic night at Walthamstow
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Woman's film picked for Cannes Film Festival
A South Woodford woman has spoken of her delight after one of her films was picked to be shown at the world-famous Cannes Film Festival this week. Kavita Pushkarna's short 'Zindagi Bahut Khoobsurat Hai' (Life is Beautiful), which she wrote and
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Waltham Forest College open evening
Prospective students can come and see what Waltham Forest College has to offer during their open evening on Thursday May 23. Visitors can find out about the professional skills needed to work in different industries, meet lecturers and talk to
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Couple celebrate 60 years of married life in Epping
Plenty of arguing is the secret to a long and happy marriage, according to a couple who met in a stationery shop. Reg Mason, now 83, was serving in the RAF and posted at North Weald Airfield when he and his wife of 60 years Margaret, now 77, met
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A year of success for heritage travel
Twenty-five-thousand people have enjoyed travelling back through time with an attraction which changed travel in the district when it opened, last year. The relentless efforts of a group of around 130 individuals have made it possible for families
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Fashion boss stole tax from staff
A clothing chain boss who pocketed tax deducted from his staff's wages has been jailed. Kemal Gediz, of Latchingdon Court in Forest Road, Walthamstow, failed to pay a VAT bill for his firm Punkyfish and stole £68,000 in tax and national insurance
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Avril plans an arctic adventure
A pair of intrepid charity workers are planning to battle some of the worst weather on earth to raise money for sick children. Avril Mills, of High Street, Epping, and her colleague Martin Bye are aiming to raise £8,000 by driving a pack of huskies
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Free business expo
Business owners in east London can attend an exhibition next month where they can attend skills workshops, learn how to grow their business and network. The Love Business Expo opens at 11am on June 13 and will see over 200 visitors attend throughout
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Tory chief had 'fun but disappointing' Eurovision with Bonnie Tyler
The Tory opposition leader at Waltham Forest Council has spoken of his enjoyable but slightly disappointing time at the Eurovision Song Contest while working in his day job as Bonnie Tyler's manager. Ms Tyler, 63, came 19th out of 26 countries
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Bank holiday rubbish collection changes
Rubbish collections will take place a day later than usual next week because of the Spring Bank Holiday. Normal collection days will resume from June 3.
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Musicians wanted for community farm concert
A community farm is looking for musicians to perform at a special event. The Forest Farm Peace Garden in Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault, will be holding an open day to mark Refugee Week on June 23 between noon and 4pm. The farm wants musical
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Poetry group for older people
A poetry session for older people will be held next month. The Redbridge Rhymesters will meet at the Alan Burgess Centre in High Street, Wanstead, on June 11 at 11am. The group meets every few months to share poems and chat. Local poet
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Mother looking for work since 2011 takes first major step to becoming artist
A mother who lost her job two years ago is taking her first major step towards becoming the professional artist she has long wanted to be by having her works exhibited in the Winns Gallery next week. Sharon Foster, a mother of two who lives in
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Family fun at May Madness event
Scores of families attended a Mad Hatter’s tea party, chased their way around a treasure trail and tried their hands at arts and crafts, this weekend. Buckhurst Hill Baptist Church’s May Madness event, on Saturday, saw around 150 people playing games
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Bid launched to open new nightclub
A bid has been launched to open a new nightclub in the basement of a building. SSC Project Management Ltd, a Woodford Green-based property firm, has applied to convert the site at 1 Goodmayes Road in Goodmayes. The applicant is seeking change
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Woman celebrates centenary
A grandmother has celebrated her centenary with family and friends. Mary Nelson turned 100 last week in Forest Drive Residential Home in Leytonstone, where she got a card from the Queen and a big cake from her family and other residents. Manager
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Old-fashioned fun at school fete
An ‘old-fashioned’ school fete drew big crowds at the weekend and raised plenty of money in the process. Oakdale School in Oakdale Road, South Woodford, held the fete on Saturday. Rena Pathak, co-chair of the school’s PTA, said: “It’s nice
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Council needs more members
Community-minded people are wanted by a council looking to fill four spaces. Ongar Town Council needs two councillors to represent its Marden Ash Ward and two for Chipping Ongar, after three councillors stepped down. Anyone interested should
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Adult education fair being held today
An adult education event is underway in a busy library. Stalls from volunteering groups, social clubs and even a college have gathered together in Epping Library, St Johns Road, to get adults back to books. Epping Forest College is telling
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Neighbours club together to help bee population
Families in a Wanstead street clubbed together to plant some flowers and help the declining bee population. Armed with spades, forks and watering cans, a small army of enthusiastic residents from Gordon Road in Wanstead held a two-hour planting
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High street fraudster in court today
A man is to appear in court today charged with fraud offences after he attempted to trick staff in a Natwest Bank. Leomidas Syrus, 28, tried to open a bank account using false identification in the Epping High Street branch, last Friday. Staff called
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Registration open for 11 Plus exam
Registration is now open for parents and carers in Redbridge who want their children to sit the 11 Plus selection exam. The main test will take place on Monday September 2, and the deadline for registering closes at 5pm on Thursday July 4.
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Holiday history tour
A heritage walk is being held to teach people about the history of holidays taken in Epping Forest. Steve Denford of the Heritage and Information team at Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge will lead a group on June 9, talking about the uses of the forest
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Fostering event at library
An information event for people interested in becoming foster carers is being held at a library this Wednesday. It takes place between 10am and 12pm at Redbridge Central Library's York Room in Clements Road, Ilford. There will be an opportunity
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New Ukip councillor announces weekly surgery details
A new district councillor has announced details of his first surgeries with the community. Ukip councillor Rod Butler, who was voted onto Epping Forest District Council's Honey Lane ward following a by-election earlier this month, will hold his
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Chingford Horticultural Society to host its first show of the year
Chingford Horticultural Society has its first show of the year in under three weeks’ time. The Early Summer Show takes place on June 8 in Mornington Hall on The Green Walk, opposite Ss Peter and Paul Parish Church at 2pm. Plants will be available
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Authority tried to fix hole in pavement, it claims
An authority had tried to fix a hole that caused a mother to fall into a road with her baby, it has said. Essex County Council said an engineer visited the hole in the pavement of Loughton High Road on May 7, after a councillor reported it.
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Tea dance at church
A tea dance is being held in a church hall next month. It takes place in Ryan Hall, at St Edmund's in Chingford Mount Road, on Saturday June 1 between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Admissions is £2.50. Email Colin Setchfield church@stedmund.freeserve.co.uk
