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Parking ticket photos now on council's website
Motorists issued with parking tickets in the borough will now be able to see photographic evidence of their offence on the council's website. The new project has been launched by Redbridge Council this week. Motorists issued with fines can
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Playgroup awarded for high standards
A playgroup run at a homeless hostel has won an award from an industry body. The Stay and Play club, run by Epping Forest District Council at Norway House Homeless Hostel in Epping Road, North Weald, has been awarded a gold certificate by the Pre-School
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Hitchcock documentary screening to celebrate EMD cinema inquiry result
A film group has announced a free screening of a Hitchcock documentary to celebrate the result of a public inquiry which it hopes moves it a step closer to reopening a defunct cinema. The McGuffin Film Society will show the ‘Alfred Hitchcock in
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Hornbeam Cafe's Appetite Festival activities get underway
The Hornbeam Cafe is set to start its Appetite Festival activities on Friday. Mural painting and an extended run of the ‘Fork to Fork’ seasonal supper club will both take place each week this month. Every Friday in June from 11am to 2pm people
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Man in court over biggest van heist of the decade
A man appeared in court today accused of playing a part in the biggest security van heist of the last decade. Raymond Boland of Chisley Road, Tottenham, was charged by police in April who believe that he was involved in the theft hundreds of thousands
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West Ham sign Real Betis keeper Adrian
West Ham United have signed Real Betis goalkeeper Adrian on a three-year deal. Manager Sam Allardyce has opted for the 26-year-old, who has spent just one season in the Spanish side's first team. The keeper has developed throughout the season
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Orient launch next season's kit
Leyton Orient have launched the new home kit to be worn during the 2013/14 season. Modelled by Orient’s top scorer last season, Kevin Lisbie, the kit is once again made by Nike. The home shirt will be sponsored by Samsung, on the front as the
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Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger to give youngsters business advice
Reality TV star Lauren Goodger plans to hand out advice to young entrepreneurs. The 26-year-old, who has appeared on The Only Way is Essex and ran beauty salon Lauren’s Way in Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, for a year, will help decide which 18 to
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Motorist to take the stand against police officer
A motorist is preparing to take the stand against a police officer after being accused of committing a driving offence. Georgina Anne Ryder, from Ongar, representing herself, spoke at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court, today, to deny a charge of using
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Pensioner left out of pocket after garage fails to meet costs of botched repair
A pensioner has been left more than £1,600 out of pocket after a garage which botched a repair job on his son’s car has still not paid him compensation nearly a year on. David Roper took General Motors in Harrow Road, Leytonstone, to court in April
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Dog attack suspect pleads not guilty in court
A Russian man appeared in court today accused allowing his dog to attack a jogger before quickly leaving the scene. Andrey Egorov of Beaconfield Road, Epping, faced a charge of owning a dog which was allowed to be dangerously out of control in
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Carers Week event next week
Carers Week is next week and in conjunction with this an event will take place on Wednesday from 11am to 3pm at Priory Community Centre. The event, at 11 Priory Court, South Countess Road, Walthamstow, will focus on carers’ health, offering advice
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Redbridge Green Fair concert this Friday
Humorous singer-songwriter Al Neville headlines the Redbridge Green Fair Music Club this Friday. Support comes from folk-rock duo Headspace. The show takes place at the RAFA Club in Cranbrook Road, Ilford. Doors open at 7.30pm and it costs
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Campaigners march through Waltham Forest against 'bedroom tax'
Campaigners marched through Waltham Forest in protest against the government’s ‘bedroom tax’ last weekend. A group of around 20 people carrying placards and walked from Leytonstone to Walthamstow Town Square on Saturday to demonstrate against the
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Council contract sees 25 local job seekers gain employment
Twenty five new jobs have been given to local people as part of a new street cleaning and grounds maintenance contract. The council contract came into effect on Sunday and of the 40 new roles 25 were given to people from the borough. Special
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Tottenham Hotspur interested in Club American striker Christian Benitez
Tottenham are interested in Club American star Christian Benitez, according to the club's president. The 27-year-old striker has been top scorer in the Mexican top league for three seasons running and could prove a hit in the Premiership League
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Dinner and wine tasting to raise funds for hospice
A bar is hosting a six course dinner and wine tasting evening in aid of a hospice. The Vault in The Broadway, Woodford Green, is holding the event on Wednesday June 12 at 7pm to raise funds for Haven House Children's Hospice in Woodford Green.
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Iain Duncan Smith congratulates pupils on Parliament project
Iain Duncan Smith has presented certificates to schoolchildren for their project about Parliament. The Chingford MP congratulated the young pupils at Parkside Primary School in Wellington Avenue, Chingford, after they took part in the project about
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Visitors urged to plan ahead due to three week road closure
A planned road closure around a popular visitor centre could be set to cause confusion for families flocking to the forest. For three weeks in June road works in High Beach will affect access to the Field Centre for both cars and coaches. From
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Measures to tackle 'planning free-for-all' on extensions
Measures to prevent "unacceptable" developments being built following the government's relaxation of planning law are to be introduced by the council. The government shake-up, which has just come into force and will last for the next three years
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Chingford Rugby Club to host tournament in aid of Help for Heroes
Chingford Rugby Union club is hosting a memorial rugby tournament on Saturday in memory of a club member who was tragically killed in a road accident on the M25. Alex Concadoro had served on three tours of Afghanistan before being tragically knocked
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Carroll wants £100,000-a-week contract with Hammers
Andy Carroll has reportedly told West Ham United he wants a £100,000-a-week contract if he moves to Upton Park from Liverpool. The Hammers are believed to have agreed a £15.5 million deal with the Reds for the striker but the club have been waiting
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High-powered airgun was fired at armed police during arrest
People have spoken of the confusion and chaos that ensued as armed police swooped on a house to arrest a man in possession of an illegal airgun. Officers surrounded the home in Middleton Avenue, Chingford, at 5.20pm on Saturday after receiving
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Woman taken to hospital following crash on sharp bend
A woman was taken to hospital after a crash on a sharp bend yesterday. The woman was freed from her car by the fire brigade after the collision at about 3.20pm involving two vehicles in Lippitts Hill, Waltham Abbey, where it turns into Church Road
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William Morris Gallery scoops nationwide £100,000 Museum of the Year prize
The staff have been chewing their fingernails and the rest of us have been waiting with bated breath but finally it’s time to celebrate - the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow has been announced as the winner of this year’s £100,000 Art Fund Prize
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Nine-year-old boy bitten by Staffordshire bull terrier in Walthamstow attack
A nine-year-old boy was savaged by a dog in an attack which hospitalised him. The boy received stitches to the bite wound on his arm following the attack, which took place in the grounds of Thorpe Coombe Hospital in Forest Road, Walthamstow.
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England footie legend Teddy Sheringham drops in on charity golf match
More than £12,000 was raised for the district’s hospice with a charity golf tournament. The money from the event, which was organised by the Rotary Club of Epping, will go towards the running of St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, which must fundraise
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Comedian Tony Hancock subject of monthly meeting
The News from Nowhere Club has its monthly meeting this Saturday. The theme is comedian Tony Hancock and the evening features speaker Dan Peat, President of the Tony Hancock Appreciation Society for 25 years. An episode of Hancock’s Half Hour
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Armed police arrest Chingford man after airgun incident
Armed police surrounded a Chingford home before arresting a man after reports that someone had been firing an airgun. A 28-year-old man was arrested by officers at an address in Middleton Avenue, Chingford, at about 5.20pm on Saturday. Police
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Legionella scare youth centre to reopen
A youth and leisure centre which was suddenly shut down after the potentially harmful Legionella bacteria was discovered is due to reopen next week. Wanstead Youth Centre was closed off by Redbridge Council on Monday May 20 due to fears over public
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Olympic Torch relay costs justified, say residents
Despite the expense of last year’s Olympic Torch Relay many residents have applauded the council’s decision to spend as much as it did. Fred Tanner, 83, of Ruby Road, Walthamstow, said: “We don’t get many opportunities like the Olympics, it’s once
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Bus lane reopened after accident
A bus lane closed after an accident has now been reopened. The westbound lane along Lea Bridge Road in Walthamstow was closed around 8.40am following the accident near the junction with Millicent Road. The Guardian is awaiting more details.
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Accident closes bus lane
A bus lane is closed after an accident this morning. The westbound lane along Lea Bridge Road in Walthamstow was closed around 8.40am following the accident near the junction with Millicent Road. More details to follow.
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Spurs offer cash plus Defoe for Villa striker Benteke
Tottenham have reportedly begun their efforts to sign Christian Benteke with a starting bid of cash plus Jermain Defoe. Benteke is high on head coach Andre Villas-Boas' wanted list this summer and Spurs have offered a fee believed to be around
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Walthamstow man accused of grievous bodily harm due in court
A man accused of leaving another man fighting for his life in hospital following an assault is to appear before magistrates today. Roger Kent, 52, of Lamorna Close in Walthamstow, has pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent
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Food and jobs to grow side by side
Young people are set to reap the benefits of £100,000 sown for apprenticeships with local food producer Organiclea. The scheme means that there will be more employment opportunities in the borough in a field that not many people get a proper introduction
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3,000 Games Makers have skills recognised with award
Almost 3,000 Olympics Games Makers involved in London 2012 have had their skills recognised with a national award. The volunteers have completed the Level 2 City & Guilds award, a qualification designed by Olympic sponsor McDonald’s for Games
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Chanel watch stolen from woman in "terrifying" burglary
Police have launched an appeal after a woman was threatened in her own home by burglars. Two men got into the Ongar house after using a plant pot to smash the glass in the front door, before manhandling the homeowner, in her 30s, and making threats
