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Nurse begins business to save children's lives
A paediatric nurse has set up classes to help adults save the lives of babies and children after becoming shocked at how helpless parents can be in emergency situations. Alison Conway, 38, has begun classes to teach adults to perform first aid
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New mayor promises cuts, but only to his waistline
The new mayor of Waltham Forest has embarked on his year in office with a promise of cuts, but only to his waistline. Labour councillor Nadeem Ali was sworn in last week and immediately promised to slim down for charity. Cllr Ali, who represents
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Hammers player Potts picked in England squad
West Ham United defender Dan Potts has been selected in the England Under-20 squad for their World Cup in Turkey next month. The Hammers player is included in the squad to face Group E opponents Iraq and Chile in Antalya and Egypt in Bursa.
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Parents push for help with playground campaign
Parents who formed a group to campaign for a better children’s play area are looking for more members. Mums and dads in Waltham Abbey say the Town Mead play equipment is falling down and does not provide enough for children to do. They have
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Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism remains in custody
A man arrested after giving a TV interview about his friendship with one of the men suspected of murdering a soldier remains in police custody. Abu Nusaybah, 31, who was a member of the radical muslim group Waltham Forest Muslims in 2010, was arrested
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Sea of balloons helps raise money for pool
A primary school has a new swimming pool in its sights after a balloon race raised nearly £1,200. Pupils at Lambourne Primary School in Abridge released 600 balloons with identity tags attached from their playground in Hoe Lane on Friday, with
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History on the high street
Cars park where market stalls once stood and chain stores have replaced family run businesses, there is no denying that the high streets of Epping Forest have seen many changes. From one decade to the next the same streets are barely recognisable
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Walthamstow Academy is first in country to win award
Walthamstow Academy has been given an award for the training and professional development opportunities offered to staff and the follow-on benefits which follow for the standard of education students receive. The academy, on Billet Road, announced
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Councillor 'joins political breakaway group' at council
Another councillor has joined a breakaway political party at the council, the group's leader has claimed. The 'Redbridge Independent Group' was formed by three former Labour members at the weekend after they quit in protest at the party's leadership
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Air ambulance donation bags criticised
As air ambulance donation bags land on the doormats of people in the district, there have been fresh claims they are confusing. The Air Ambulance Service, based in the midlands, has delivered the yellow bags to homes across Epping Forest, asking
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Independent children's shop celebrates three year anniversary
The owner of an independent shop selling clothes and toys for young children has thanked her loyal customers on its third anniversary. Sid and Evie's, in George Lane, South Woodford, opened its doors in May 2010 and boss Suzanne Bennett has been
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Police investigate car crash
Police are investigating a crash which happened outside a busy tourist attraction over the bank holiday weekend. Officers responded to the incident close to the entrance of The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, yesterday, alongside paramedics
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High tea to prepare for Appetite festival
Preparations are well and truly underway for the Appetite food festival, which begins on Saturday June 1 and runs for the whole month. Today one of the event producers,Maureen Schipper, who runs events under the name Auntie Maureen, staged a photo
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Group marks tenth anniversary of caring for community garden
A residents group has celebrated the tenth anniversary of taking over and revitalising a community garden. The Wanstead Society has spent the last decade nurturing the High Street patch - outside the Corner House Alan Burgess Centre - after concerns
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Free floristry course
Enjoy a free introduction to the art of floristry. A five week course starts at Higham Hill Library in North Countess Road, Walthamstow, on June 6 at 10.30am. Participants will learn some simple techniques and leave the course with a finished
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Pub's family ethos and passion for performance key to success
With an average of four pubs closing in London and the south east every week, the Guardian is launching an awareness campaign highlighting the importance of public houses to our local communities. Here Zac Norman kicks off the campaign and finds out
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Traditional games prove popular at fete
Traditional games and shows were laid on at a fundraising fete yesterday. The event at The Green in Chigwell, which was organised by the Chigwell and Roding Rotary clubs, included Tai Chi and a Pimms tent as well as activities like splat-the-rat
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Teenager suffers electric shock at station
A teenager is in hospital after suffering a large electric shock at a train station. The 17-year-old was injured at Ilford Station in Cranbrook Road just before 2.45am this mornng. It is believed he was on top of a train and came into contact
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Waltham Forest Green Party to march against badger cull
Members of Waltham Forest and Redbridge Green Party are to join the march against the government’s badger cull this Saturday June 1. Mark Dawes, a member of Waltham Forest and Redbridge Green Party, said: “The cull will cause great suffering for
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Delays following crash
There are delays on a busy road following a car crash. It happened by the Waterworks Roundabout on the A406 Southend Road/North Circular westbound at Woodford New Road on the South Woodford and Walthamstow border just before 12.20pm. Lanes
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Church marks replacement of 130-year-old tiles
A congregation is rejoicing that its church is no longer covered in puddles now 130-year-old roof tiles have been replaced. People at St Mary’s church in Stapleford Tawney raised £70,000 over eight months last year and new tiles have now been laid
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Kids club boss claims lack of council support following Legionella scare
The owner of an after school and holiday club has raised concerns with Redbridge council over a lack of support after the discovery of Legionella bacteria at a youth centre. Wanstead Youth Centre in Elmcroft Avenue was shut down last Monday after
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Weekly gigs round-up
Trumpet player Jay Phelps performs at the East Side Jazz Club in Leytonstone next Tuesday (June 4). He's backed by Ruben Fox on the sax, Benet McLean on Piano, Mark Lewandowski on bass and Clive Fenner on drums. The gig is at the Crown
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Stroke rehabilitation care facing cuts, according to campaigners
Cuts which will affect stroke rehabilitation care at Whipps Cross Hospital are being considered, according to health campaigners. Retired nurse, Jim Fagan, of the ‘We are Waltham Forest: Saving our NHS’ campaign group, says he has been approached
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Talented youngster turns mini chef
A seven-year-old boy who wowed judges at a baking competition has taken another step towards his dream kitchen career. Kye Page who won The Great Waltham Abbey Bake Off was given the chance to spend a few hours with the head chef at Parsons Restaurant
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Deadline approaches for voting in the Guardian Food Awards
Time is running out to cast your vote in the Guardian 2013 Food Awards. The competition recognises the best places to eat out in Waltham Forest, Epping Forest, and Redbridge, and everyone who votes will be entered into a special prize draw, with
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Town pays tribute to murdered soldier Lee Rigby
Flowers are being laid at a town’s war memorial as a mark of respect for soldier Lee Rigby who was murdered in Woolwich. Waltham Abbey Residents’ Association posted a message on its Facebook page from a war veteran saying he wanted to show solidarity
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New exhibit chronicles campaign group's achievements
A new exhibition chronicling the achievements of a nationwide campaign group opens next month at a museum. 'Saving a Century' at Redbridge Central Library and Museum in Ilford celebrates some of the Victorian Society’s most hard-fought battles
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Campsite announcement is 'disrespectful and contemptuous', says campaigner
A campaign group has responded to the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s (LVRPA) announcement last week that it will take bookings for a proposed campsite at its WaterWorks site. Caroline Day, a member of Save Lea Marshes, has hit out at the
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Spurs in talks with £10m Villa
Tottenham are reportedly deep in talks with Barcelona about a £10m deal for striker David Villa. Villa is desperate to quit the Spanish giants this summer and has made regular first-team football his priority as he looks to cement a place in Spain's
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Wild west performers stage gun fights at show
Bar room brawls and gun fights were on display to an audience of young cowboys and girls yesterday. The group Martell’s Raiders and the Golden Eagle Ghost Riders staged the Wild West Show at the Gunpowder Mills in Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey.
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Demolition work begins at Mission Grove school
As part of the council's ongoing school improvement plans demolition work began at Mission Grove school on Friday. Cllr Clare Coghill, Waltham Forest Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, saw work begin on the vacant social services
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Police appeal after serious car crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious car crash which caused major delays in the district. Around 3.25pm on May 25, between junctions 26 and 27 of the M25, three vehicles were involved in a collision. Two women received serious
