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Teenager hurt in suspected gang-related shooting
A 17-year-old was shot in Leytonstone on Saturday night. Police were called to Montague Road at 10.07pm to reports of shots fired. The boy was subsequently taken to an east London hospital suffering from gunshot injuries. He was treated
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Praised headteacher promises better results
A headteacher has promised changes needed to deliver better exam results have already been implemented, after watchdog inspectors called on her school to improve performance at GCSE. Ofsted was full of praise for Frederick Bremer School in Siddeley
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Call for support ahead of crunch meeting
A group opposed to the development of green belt land is appealing for support ahead of a crunch meeting. Mark Swan is appealing against an Epping Forest District Council decision to block his plan to demolish agricultural barns at Blunts Farm
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Warning over 1,200 homes plan
A 1,200-home development near Epping would have a disastrous impact on the town, it is claimed. A planning application for the proposed development, called West Sumners, at Jack’s Hatch in Nazeing, is expected to be submitted by firm Crest Nicholson
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Orient sign QPR midfielder Sutherland
Leyton Orient have signed QPR midfielder Frankie Sutherland on a one-month loan. The 19-year-old spent three months on loan at Portsmouth last season but only made one substitute appearance. Sutherland will go into the squad for tomorrow's
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Arrests made in connection with spate of vehicle thefts
Police have arrested two men in connection with vehicle thefts. Officers executed a search warrant at premises in North Weald where they have found two stolen Ford Transit vans estimated to be worth around £20,000 each. At the scene a man was
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Sex shop licence granted
A sex shop will re-open under new ownership after a license was granted. The adult store in Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, was formerly called ‘Fifty Ways’. Epping Forest District Council’s planning committee approved the application on October
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Tube driver pens charity Christmas song
A Tube driver has brought together old bandmates to record a Christmas song for charity. Stuart Ramsden, 44, of Grove Road in Chingford, is known in the local area for his musical talent and has formed the YuleBillies to help raise money for Cancer
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Hammers pair learn World Cup play-off fate
Two West Ham players have found out who will stand between their country and a trip to the World Cup finals next summer. Razvan Rat’s Romania will travel to Greece in the opening leg of their European play-offs, while Mladen Petric’s Croatia are
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Images released of Tube assault suspect
Police today released images of a man they want to trace in connection with two random assaults on women. A 30-year-old woman from Waltham Forest was slapped by a man on a Central line train on September 20. It is believed the same man hit
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Most crime 'committed by outsiders'
The majority of the burglaries in the district are carried out by people from outside the area, according to a senior police officer. Detective Inspector Rob Huddleston claims criminals travel in from neighbouring Hertfordshire London boroughs
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Chingford School youngsters through to national finals
Chigwell School's Under-11 and Under-13s will both compete at national finals after qualifying from their regional tournaments. Chigwell hosted 18 teams from across the region in the Essex and Herts round of the Independent Schools FA National
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I'm a Celebrity winner joins children's football match
An ex-Eastenders star braved the rain on Saturday to play football with children at a sport centre’s open day. Joe Swash, winner of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and gym member, joined in on the fun at Leytonstone Community Sports Centre
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Hammers linked with Iceland striker
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Iceland striker Alfred Finnbogason. The Hammers reportedly sent a scout to watch the Heerenveen striker at the weekend. Finnbogason has been in decent scoring form for the Dutch team this season
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Deputy Speaker promises to fight for Epping Forest
The newly-elected Deputy Speaker in the House of Commons has promised to continue to fight for Epping Forest. MP Eleanor Laing, who was elected to work under John Bercow, last week, has told the Guardian that she will not neglect her constituency
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Rich men in Redbridge 'live eight years longer than poor'
The richest men in Redbridge will live an average of eight years longer than their poorest counterparts, according to a new study. However, London’s Poverty Profile found women in affluent areas of the borough only live two-and- a-half years longer
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Community Halloween party for children
A Halloween party for children is set to take place on Friday. The fancy-dress event, aimed at kids aged between four and eleven, will be held at Chingford Assembly Hall and feature a disco, games and a children’s entertainer. Refreshments,
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Children star in music video
Children enjoyed a day in front of the camera on Saturday as they featured in a new music video. The clip for American singer Jesse Wagner’s new children’s album was filmed at The Jenny Hammond Primary School in Worsley Road, Leytonstone. He
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Hospital praised for stress reduction programme
A private hospital won a healthcare award for an innovative stress management programme this month. Holly House Hospital, in High Road, Buckhurst Hill, was praised for its programme, The Calm Choice. The four-week approach to reducing patients
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Public invited to help shape health policy
The body in charge of coordinating health services is inviting people to help shape policy. The NHS Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has opportunities for members of the public to join its Reference Group and the Rapid Feedback
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Healthcare strategy to be unveiled
Proposals for the delivery of health care for the next decade will be announced this month. Following consultations across Epping Forest, the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (WECCG) has drawn up a strategy. The model of delivery and
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Delays on major route in Redbridge
There are currently delays on a major route in Redbridge. One lane is closed on the A12 Eastern Avenue eastbound between Redbridge Lane West and the A406 North Curcular due to a broken down coach.
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Post office back open for business
A post office has been re-opened after a major refurbishment. The Manford Way Post Office in Chigwell has been modernised, although halved in size. Three new screened desks have been added to the building. A decision was made to make it
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Man in court charged with driving offences
A man is to appear in court today charged with drink driving and leaving the scene of an accident. Faisal Amin from Leyton has been charged with three driving offences following an accident on October 4. The 30-year-old, of Leyton Tyres and
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Man in court over kitchen knife
A man is to appear in court this morning charged with carrying a kitchen knife in public. John Nicholas was arrested in Birchview, Epping, on October 4. The 59-year-old, of Birchview, is accused of having no lawful reason to be carrying the
