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Morrisons defends South Grove development
Morrisons has spoken out in defence of its proposals to build a new town centre store, amidst claims it is too large for the location and would harm independent traders. The supermarket giant say the 34-metre-high development , including a new
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X-Factor group perform at primary school
A group which featured in the latest series of X-Factor performed at a school where the mother of one of the members works. Brick City put on a “special assembly” at Riverley Primary School in Park Road, Leyton this afternoon. Duane Lamonte
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Olympic park hosts drawing event
Budding illustrators can attend a free artistic event in the Olympic park tomorrow. The Your Park, Your Big Draw event is takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Park, Stratford, from 11am until 5pm. All are welcome to attend the day of free activities
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Leyton Orient charity nominated for business award
Leyton Orient’s Community Sports Programme (LOCSP) has been shortlisted for a Football Business Award. There are seven other nominations in the category of Best Football Community Scheme, with Leyton Orient up against east London rivals West Ham
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Woodford U15s suffer Hundred defeat
Woodford Under-15s lost 29-17 to first division side Rochford Hundred in a friendly on Sunday. A sluggish start from the visitors allowed Rochford to break free for an early try, which was not converted. Woodford found themselves on the back
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Nightclub to play host to charity fashion show
A group of friends have joined forces to hold a charity fashion show at a local nightclub to raise money for a cancer charity. The show will take place on November 3 at Funky Mojoe nightclub, High Road, South Woodford, and aims to raise the profile
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Stockbrokers jailed for brutal Mayfair attack
Three drunken stockbrokers could have a killed a helpless clubber as they repeatedly kicked him during an attack, a judge said. Faisal Khan, 22, of Roding Lane North in Woodford Green, and Archie Madden, 21, of Fiddlers Hamlet in Epping Forest,
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New Bangladeshi and Pakistani arts group
A new arts group is running workshops and classes specialising in singing and dancing from North India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Khyal Arts, a social enterprise based in Church Hill, Walthamstow, will be running classes in Hindustani singing and
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Pensioner killed in van collision named
An pensioner who died after being hit by a van while she was walking her dog has been named. Emilie Buckner, 78, was struck by a white transit van on Monday morning in Oakwood Hill, Loughton and pronounced dead at the scene. An inquest is due
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School road safety proposals welcomed
A mother who called for safety measures outside the only school in the area without a dedicated crossing has welcomed new proposals. Mother-of-three Jennifer Campbell criticised fellow parents for parking irresponsibly outside Nightingale Primary
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Church to raise the roof for repairs
A free music event featuring young talent is being held to raise money for church repairs. SS Peter & Paul, on The Green in Station Road, Chingford, will host the event, which starts at 2pm tomorrow. It will feature performances by a variety
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Lisbie doubtful for Orient's clash with MK Dons
Leyton Orient striker Kevin Lisbie is a doubt for tomorrow's home game against MK Dons. The former Charlton Athletic forward, who has netted eight goals this season, picked up a knock at Oldham Athletic last weekend and did not feature in the midweek
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Paedophile 'a monster dressed as an honourable man'
A relative of a paedophile who has avoided jail despite admitting repeated sexual activity with a girl has described him as “a monster dressed as an honourable man”. Simeon Osen, 52, from Chigwell, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity
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Drug gang member jailed
A member of a drugs gang which conspired to distribute large quantities of heroin was jailed yesterday. Okiemute Aroriode, 30, of Bay Tree Close in Ilford, was sentenced to eight years at Southwark Crown Court. He is the last member of what
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Paedophile walks free
A paedophile convicted of repeated sexual activity with a child has walked free from court. Simeon Osen, 52, from Chigwell, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a girl aged betwen 13 and 17, three counts of making indecent images
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O'Sullivan makes match-fixing claim
Ronnie O'Sullivan has claimed he was offered £20,000 to fix a snooker match. The reigning world champion writes in his new autobiography, Running, that the financial proposal was put to him by a person he knew. The offer was not recent, with
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Police helicopter in search for stabbing victim
Police helicopters searched for a stabbing victim last night. The search of the E11 postcode began at 11.40pm, but there is still no information as to the whereabouts of the victim. The Guardian is awaiting further information from the police
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Morrison makes Under-21 debut as Kane stars
Ravel Morrison made his England Under-21 debut last night but it was Harry Kane who was to be the star as he scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 victory over San Marino in their UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier last night. The West Ham United
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Guardian supports charity effort
The Guardian has raised £399 to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Week. The paper donated 15 per cent of its advertising revenue from last week as well as proceeds from the sales team’s ‘Wear it pink’ day to Breast Cancer Care. Guardian staff would
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Pub rescue group ‘delighted’ at mosque refusal
A group who help to rescue pubs from demolition or conversion have spoken out in support of a decision to refuse an application for a new mosque. Around 200 people gathered outside a packed council chamber on Tuesday night as Waltham Forest Council
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Chingford U15s bounce back against Romford
Chingford Under-15s bounced back from a disappointing defeat to Upminster by beatinng Romford & Gidea Park 27-10 in a friendly on Sunday. After fending off some early Chingford attacks, Romford applied some pressure of their own and forced
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Seven races for ‘Stow’
A man is running seven half marathons in eight months to raise money for a homeless night shelter. Bill Foster, 36, of Springfield Road in Walthamstow, had the idea of running ‘seven races for stow’ after taking part in the ‘seven days for stow
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Group wants anti-fracking commitment
A pressure group will stage an anti-fracking demonstration outside the Town Hall this month. Wanstead and Woodford Friends of the Earth will protest against the controversial drilling technique on October 19, between 11am and 1pm. They want
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Tree causes delays during rush-hour
A tree fell onto Epping New Road last night delaying traffic during rush-hour. The tree fell between Lower Bury Lane and Bury Lane, causing long queues and delays. Police, who were on hand to direct traffic, have confirmed that the tree has
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Nearly sixty schools to be affected by strikes
It is thought teacher strike action next week will affect nearly 60 schools in the Redbridge. The NUT and NASUWT walk-outs will cause 24 schools to completely close, leaving 34 to be partially affected, with more expected to be announced. The
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Manor back to winning ways
Eton Manor returned to winning ways on their home patch on Saturday, beating newly-promoted North Walsham 35-10 to go second in London 1 North. The first points went to the visitors as a Manor offside allowed Walsham to take a three-point lead
