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Workshop for people to talk about trees
Arboriculturists have set up a meeting with people who would like to know more about trees around the district. The specialists will explain the buzz behind the chainsawsand talk about the conservation work for trees in Epping Forest. Anyone
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Spray, Paint, Spray!
Several people enthusiastically gripped their spray paint cans and are commiting to Graffiti and Spray art workshops held at Clementswood Community Centre, which started on Tuesday 28th May and will finish on Friday. Many children (approximately 20
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Stolen phones worth £90k found during burglary probe
Police found eight "high value" stolen mobile phones worth around £90,000 when they investigated a burglary at a house. Officers were called to Eastwood Road in Goodmayes when the owner of the property reported a break-in. But when police arrived
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Hammers keen on Barcelona defender
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Barcelona defender Marc Bartra. The Hammers reportedly want to sign the 22-year-old on loan but face competition from newly promoted Crystal Palace. The centre-back is highly rated by Barca but
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Motorway lane closed due to broken down vehicle
One lane of a motorway has been closed due to a broken down vehicle. The M11 Northbound is operating with just two lanes between J5 A1168, Loughton, and J6 of the M25 due to the incident. At present traffic is steady.
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Riding shop marks 25 years
The owner of a riding shop plans to carry on at a canter after marking her business’ 25th anniversary. Janette Moss, who runs Janette Moss Horse Wear in Waltham Abbey with her husband Peter, started with a small shop in Arlington Mews, opposite
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Eat cake for charity
The Appetite food, drink and art festival, launching this Saturday, is set to offer up plenty of unique culinary experiences, including the opportunity to eat cake for charity. The Eat or Heat food bank is hosting a fundraiser as part of Appetite
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Determined duo see race team ranked 26th in the world
A mountain bike team set up by two friends has now been ranked 26th in the world. Waltham Abbey friends Paul Beales, 29, and Will Cooper, 28, formed The Orange Monkey Pro Mountain Bike Team ten years ago when their nearest race team folded.
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Bollards could be installed to combat pavement parking
Bollards could be installed to stop motorists parking on a pavement which was recently laid to help protect schoolchildren. Redbridge Council painted yellow lines and put down the section of walkway in Woodford Green High Road by the Horse and
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Olympic Torch relay costs Waltham Forest second most in UK
Last year’s Olympic Torch relay cost the borough over £279,000, the second-highest figure of any local authority in the country and more than £155,000 higher than the next authority on the list, new figures show. Had the total cost of the relay
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Teen has 'life-changing injuries' after electric shock at station
A teenager who suffered a large electric shock at a train station is likely to remain in hospital for many weeks and has "life-changing injuries", police say. The 17-year-old boy was hurt at Ilford Station in Cranbrook Road just before 2.45am yesterday
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Sports taster sessions at fun day
A family fun day will see sports clubs gathering to offer taster sessions to people of all ages. On May 30, football, tennis and rugby clubs are to give visitors the chance to try their hand at a new activity. Arts, crafts and face painting will
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Workers struggle to fix broken traffic lights
Traffic lights at a busy junction have not been fixed despite five visits to the site by council engineers. Essex County Council has been trying to fix the signals at the junction of High Road and Theydon Road at Bell Common near Epping since May
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Wanstead knocked out but Chingford safely through in the Conference Cup
Wanstead were knocked out of the Conference Cup at the first-round stage after a four-wicket defeat to against Sawbridgeworth. The Herons won the toss and decided to bat but under-performed and were dismissed for a modest 108, a total which their
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Chingford and South Woodford go joint top
Premier Division Chingford beat Shenfield by 20 runs thanks to impressive batting high up the order. Daniel Lawrence scored 78, while Ben MacGregor (27), Andrew Joslin (10) and Shaun Eaton (57) all added runs early on as Chingford eventually
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Appetite food festival launch on Saturday
Waltham Forest’s Appetite festival officially launches this Saturday at 2pm in Walthamstow Town Square. Chef Gennaro Contaldo will open the festival and then participants can begin to make their way around the E17 Food Trail where a selection of
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Star Wars tribute exhibition taking place in Leytonstone
An exhibition of artwork inspired by the Star Wars universe, called Star Walls, is taking place at The Stone Space in Church Lane, Leytonstone. The works are in honour of Stuart Freeborn, the head special effects and make-up artist of Star Wars
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Discounts on offer in 'Love Your High Street' campaign
Local shops will be in the spotlight as part of a council-backed campaign to encourage people to return to the high street. Independent traders in streets including Chingford Mount Road and Station Road, Chingford, have signed up to the Love Your
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Free dance and vocal lessons
Khyal Arts Community Interest Company is holding a free Kathak dance and Hindustani vocal lessons on Saturday June 1 at The Asian Centre on Orford Road. Running from 10am until noon all lessons are suitable for beginners and no bookings are required
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Summer fair at daycare centre
Toddlers and their families had fun at a nursery's summer fair. Dozens of people turned out for the event at Mallards Wood Daycare in St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, last weekend. There was a raffle, bouncy castle, tombola and other fun activities
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Cricket club on its way to a century
A cricket club formed by a group of friends just before the start of the Second World War is marking 75 years at the same ground. South Loughton Cricket Club in Roding Road, Loughton, was formed in 1938 after the group, led by John Forbes, secured
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Free Wi-Fi now available at Highams Park and Wood Street stations
Free Wi-Fi is available at Highams Park and Wood Street stations, it was announced today. Greater Anglia, working with The Cloud, have implemented the service as part of a drive to introduce free Wi-Fi at 100 stations across the region. Greater
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The Big Lunch is coming to Leytonstone on Sunday
The Big Lunch, an event started to get people across the UK to have lunch with their neighbours, is coming to Leytonstone on Sunday. Taking place at Church Lane Community Garden, on Harold Road, at noon the event, weather permitting, will include
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Poetry writing workshop at library
A poetry writing workshop is being held next month at a library. Professional poet Chris Tutton will be leading the session at Fullwell Cross Library in Barkingside High Street on Wednesday June 5 between 6.15pm and 7.45pm. The event is part
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Former dinner lady celebrates 100th birthday
Age is nothing but a number for a centenarian who still walks the length of a busy high street every day. Winifred Rumble, who is celebrating her 100th birthday, today, says that an active lifestyle has helped her to reach her landmark birthday
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Free boxing event tomorrow
Waltham Forest residents are invited to test their boxing skills and improve their health and lifestyle at a free boxing event tomorrow. Practical sessions involve non-contact boxing in a pop-up boxing ring with professional boxing trainer Shane
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The Voice talent scouts to visit Walthamstow on Friday
Singers and musicians can perform for talent scouts for BBC’s hit show The Voice on Friday night. Scouts will visit an open mic night at Walthamstow Town Hall Social Club on Forest Road, starting at 730pm. Poets, comedians and magicians are
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Help wanted for park clear-up
Green-fingered residents are invited to help smarten up a park. Redbridge Council is looking for volunteers to help clear pathways and unwanted species from the wildlife area at Valentines Park in Ilford. The free event takes place on Tuesday
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Your Local: Praise pours in for pub staff and regulars who saved vulnerable homeless man from potential deportation
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. ZACHARY NORMAN finds out about the community spirit
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Muslim leaders condemn killing of soldier
Muslim community leaders across the borough have issued a joint statement condemning the murder of a British soldier in Woolwich last week. The death of 25-year-old drummer Lee Rigby outside his barracks has heightened community tensions in some
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Hospice needs help from drivers
A hospice which has cared for thousands of terminally ill people across the district is appealing for help. St Clare Hospice is asking drivers to assist them in caring for the community by volunteering to bring patients to and from the Hastingwood
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Free talk with professional photographer on offer
A free session is due to be run by a professional photographer on Tuesday. The talk with Leanne Benson, who has worked in New York and now takes pictures for the public sector, is due to take place from 6pm to 7pm at Redbridge Central Library in
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Woman in court following bar fight
A woman is due in court today following a fight in a town centre bar. Kirsty Ball, 23, of Colson Road, Loughton, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court charged with assault by beating. She was arrested after the disruption at the
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14 firefighters tackle blaze
The cause of a fire at a home that was tackled by 14 firefighters is being investigated. Two crews were called to the blaze at a garden shed in Belgrave Road, Leytonstone, on Monday night. They were called shortly after 9pm and the fire was
