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Hundreds of youths say public transport is poor
Hundreds of young people who rely on public transport are calling upon the county council to make improvements to the bus network in the district. According to more than 500 secondary school pupils, late buses and misleading timetables are constantly
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UPDATE: Police probe 'arson attack' at flats
A blaze which fire-fighters had to rescue four women from is being treated as a suspected arson attack, police have confirmed. Crews led the women to safety after the fire broke out in a hallway outside some flats above a shop in Ilford High Road
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Leytonstone crowned champions
FC Leytonstone have been crowned champions in their first season in the South Essex League Premier Division. The Lemons finished two points clear at the top of the table after 22 matches, scoring 70 goals in the process. Leytonstone were in
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Cattle grid work to start
Work to install controversial cattle grids on woodland roads is due to begin at the start of next month. Essex County Council will fit the grids in Rangers Road, Chingford, Cross Roads, Waltham Abbey, Forest Side, Epping and Wake Road, Waltham Abbey
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Walthamstow claim victory over Leyton
Premier Division Walthamstow beat Leyton County at home by 32 runs. Leyton won the toss and decided to bowl but Walthamstow seized the opportunity and finished on 186 for five after their 45 overs. Nigel Bloch (63) and Jonathan Ely (48
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'Nightmare' nightclub appeals against cut in hours
A controversial bar which residents say has made their lives a misery has appealed against a decision to slash its opening hours. Funky Mojoe in South Woodford High Road was ordered to shut at 11.30pm on weekends by a Redbridge Council licensing
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Fatal crash man named
An elderly man killed in a car crash has been named. Colin Evans, 70, from Brentwood was a passenger in the silver Honda Jazz which collided with a red Vauxhall van in Ongar, last week. The accident which occurred shortly before 5pm on the
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Ilford Catholic come up short against Theydon Bois
Division One Ilford Catholic’s batting line-up struggled to get going on Saturday as they fell 65 runs short of the target set by last year’s champions Theydon Bois. Catholic bowled first and good spells from Vince Mulholland (one for 33),
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Chingford primary school students to fight hunger with flowers
Children at a Chingford primary school are helping to prepare for the biggest moment in hunger campaigning history with the help of a London 2012 gamesmaker. Students at Chase Lane Primary School, along with a gamesmaker, will make hundreds of
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Thriving indoor market to open on Sundays
A family run market will change its opening hours later this month as it continues to move with the times. The Wood Street indoor market in Walthamstow has been a fixture in the area since 1978. Julie Davis and Chris Langbridge who run the
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Memorial by well-known sculptor discovered at church
A memorial to a four-year-old boy by sculptor and typeface designer Eric Gill has been uncovered at a church. The plaque at St John’s church in Buckhurst Hill High Road was carved in memory of Johnnie Mann, who died in 1925 of a bone infection.
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Wanstead and Chingford Fourths on the march
Fourth XI Premier Division An excellent all-round batting display saw Wanstead Fifths beat Harold Wood Fourths by 89 runs. Wanstead declared on 236 for six as seven out of the top eight made double figures, with openers Andrew Osborn (52) and
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Chaudhri six-fer sees Wanstead Seconds beat South Woodford
Second XI Premier Division Wanstead & Snaresbrook Seconds beat South Woodford Seconds with Hasseb Chaudhri taking six wickets. Bowling first, Wastead’s Chaudhri finished with six for 36 as Woodford had Kevin Smith (65) and Michael Browne
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Loughton and Woodford Wells record victories
First XI Division One Loughton cast aside Fives and Heronians in a 39-run victory. Fives won the toss and elected to bowl which looked like a good decision when Jamie Porter (four for 48) took early wickets to reduce Loughton to 47 for four
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New free schools 'fail to address primary school places shortfall'
Free schools opening in Waltham Forest fail to address the shortfall in primary school places, says Labour Assembly Member Jennette Arnold OBE AM. It was announced last week that four new free schools would open in the borough in September next
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Flats plan rejected
A bid to build a three-storey block of flats was rejected at a planning meeting last night. Developers had wanted to demolish the single storey building at the Lily House site in The Shrubberies, South Woodford, and replace it with a block housing
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Firefighters to the rescue as Bob the pony takes a dip
He only moved to his home a few days ago, but already Bob the pony has caused a splash by falling into a swimming pool. The stocky white pony was following owner Yiana Lambrou, 14, to his new paddock at the family home in Woodside, Thornwood, shortly
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Singer impresses pop stars for a second time
A rising star who wowed some of the biggest names in chart music has made it through to the next stage of a popular TV singing show. Thirty-two-year-old Moni Tivony from Ongar battled it out against quirky Emily Worton on BBC’s The Voice, this
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Armed Forces Day celebrations in Leytonstone announced
Leytonstone Ex Services Club has announced its itinerary for Armed Forces Day on Friday June 28. The club, on Harvey Road, Leytonstone, will have military personnel from the Army, Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines attending along with local
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Herb walk on marshes
Join herbalists on an informative tour of Walthamstow Marshes. Rasheeqa Ahmad and Charm Elakil will lead the Herb n History walk from The Mill in Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, to explain the area’s past and take a closer look at some of the wild
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Urgent council meeting to shake-up committees
An extraordinary meeting of the council is to be held on Tuesday following the formation of a political breakaway group. The Redbridge Independent Group was set-up by three disgruntled ex-Labour councillors at the weekend, with former Conservative
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Migration Action Group to hold launch party
A church backed group set up to help migrants will have its official launch next month. The Walthamstow Migrants’ Action Group has been set up with the backing of Saint Barnabas Church in Saint Barnabas Road and St Saviour’s Church in Markhouse
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'We need to focus on starting well because in my two years here we haven't done that'
Leyton Orient defender Scott Cuthbert insists the club need to focus on getting off to a quicker start next season. The O’s narrowly missed out on the the top six last season even though they made another poor start to the campaign. Despite expecting
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WaterWorks Nature Reserve gets fishy new inhabitant
WaterWorks Nature Reserve now has a new wild inhabitant– a giant ceramic fish. The fish will call the filter beds near the Kingfisher bank home and visitors will be able to view the fish from the bird hide, along with Teal, Little Grebes and Tufted
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Union slams meals on wheels changes
A trade union says a council run meals on wheels service is under threat. Waltham Forest council currently delivers more than 1400 hot meals to elderly residents every week. But Dave Knight, branch secretary of UNISON in Waltham Forest, says
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Police search for off-duty nurse after fatal accident
Police have issued a further appeal for witnesses who stopped to help the victims of a fatal accident. The collision which killed a 70-year-old man happened on the A414, Epping Road, just before 5pm on Thursday, May 23. Officers are now looking
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Teenagers needed to help out with summer reading challenge
Teenagers are needed to help children with reading during their summer holiday. Waltham Forest Libraries want volunteers aged 13-16 to help out with their Summer Reading Challenge. It is hoped the programme will reach more than 5000 children
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Four women rescued from flats fire
Four women were rescued by fire-fighters from a flat blaze this morning. It happened in Ilford High Road at around 2.50am. The London Fire Brigade says the blaze damaged a hallway and front door of flats located above a shop in the road.
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Tots learn about healthy teeth
Toddlers got a lesson in brushing their teeth when dental staff visited their pre-school as part of National Smile Month. Dozens of tots at Woodford Green Pre-School in South Woodford High Road got to grips with a giant toothbrush and set of gnashers
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Sybourn Primary School consulting over move to academy
The governing body of Sybourn Primary School, on Sybourn Street, Walthamstow, are currently consulting on the proposal to convert to Academy status. A stakeholder consultation is running until June 4 where views from all interested parties are
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'He is a massive player for us so I hope we can get him signed up'
Scott Cuthbert believes Romain Vincelot will be a “massive player” for Leyton Orient next season if the club can agree a new contract with the Frenchman. Vincelot made a big impression at Brisbane Road after joining the O’s on a short-term deal
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Friends and neighbours gear up for 5k race
Families and neighbours are due to head to London to raise money for research into cancer. The 18 women from Chigwell will enter the five kilometre Race for Life at Regent’s Park on Saturday in aid of Cancer Research UK. One of the runners,
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Caravans descend on disused site hours after exchange
Yet another disused site in the district has been taken over by a small fleet of caravans, believed to belong to members of the travelling community. Last week the council launched an investigation into the arrival of the vehicles which was soon
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Fun day moved due to bad weather
A fun day with special sports tasters due to be held today has been moved because of the weather. Play in the Park which will kick off at 10am was arranged for families on the Love Lane playing fields, Ongar. Now, it will be scaled down and held
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Breakaway political group at council 'could grow'
A councillor who teamed up with a breakaway party at the council has claimed more politicians are considering joining the group. Former Conservative councillor Harold Moth confirmed he has joined the 'Redbridge Independent Group' after it was formed
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Grandfather told he was not being evicted less than 24 hours before he would have been on the streets
A grandfather who was moved to temporary accommodation after his landlord let the property he lived in fall into squalor can now remain there after fearing he would be evicted by 10am on Wednesday. Edmond Allen, 61, had been moved to temporary
