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Questions over future of business improvement company
The future of a business improvement partnership is in doubt after a meeting revealed discontent among business owners about how it is being run. Management of the E11 Business Improvement District Company (BID), a company set up in in 2008, was
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Hammers land Spurs trip in last eight
West Ham United will be hoping recent history can repeat itself after being handed a trip to Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup. The Hammers, who booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory at Burnley
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Children begin panto rehearsals
Children from a Walthamstow performance school began rehearsals today for a pantomime at Hackney’s Empire theatre. Vestry School of Dance and Performing Arts has sent 20 children between the ages of six and 16 from its Church Hill studio to join
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Crostyx Seconds off the mark with win against Phoenix
Crostyx men’s Seconds sealed their first victory of the season on Saturday as they recorded a 4-3 win against Phoenix in Division Three South East. Crostyx worked tirelessly in the opening stages and they were rewarded when a short corner routine
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Phone hacking prosecution of Woodford Green man, 73, begins
The prosecution of a 73-year-old Woodford Green man charged with conspiring to hack the voicemails of celebrities, crime victims and others begins today. Stuart Kuttner, of Broomhill Walk, the ex-managing editor of the News of the World (NotW)
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Abbey edge out Barkingside in nine-goal thriller
Waltham Abbey sit seventh in the Ryman North Division after they clinched a 5-4 victory in an entertaining contest at Barkingside. Paul Wickenden’s men fell behind in the fifth minute as Toran Senghore netted but the home side’s lead lasted just
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In pictures: Community Halloween Party
Children and adults enjoyed spooky Halloween party at Chingford Assembly Hall. The fancy-dress disco event, organised by Chingford Assmebly Hall, took place on Friday, and was aimed at kids aged between four and eleven. Available on the night
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20mph limit in residential streets rejected
The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in all roads has been rejected as too expensive and unenforceable. Councillors on the Area 2 Committee, which covers Bridge, Church End and Monkhams wards, were asked to consider the issue as Redbridge Council
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Nightclub defends policies and vows to work hard to limit disruption
A manager at one of the district’s biggest nightclubs inists licensed premises are not wholly responsible for late night disruption. The Luxe nightclub in High Road, Loughton, claim trouble is caused when people gather around food outlets in the
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Seven tries scored in impressive first win for Woodford
Woodford Under-15s claimed their first win of the season in Essex Under-15s League Division Two as they thrashed Harlow 54-7 at home. Woodford started strongly and showed clear attacking intent from the kick-off. They went ahead after six minutes
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Chief Constable to take questions from public
The head of Essex Police will take questions from the public at a meeting. Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh can be questioned over issues including crime trends and police performance, domestic abuse and policing plans for the next three years
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Motormen move into fourth
Redbridge moved up to fourth in the Ryman North Division after they completed a 3-1 away victory against Wroxham. The home side started brightly but they fell behind in the 30th minute when captain Daniel Smith smashed home from a Eliay Worrell
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Gallery offers 'something different'
A gallery owner who prides himself on exhibiting work which is ‘a little bit different’ believes his success is down to supporting artists with different ideas of what art is. Elton Weale, owner of Images in Frames, in High Street, Wanstead, opened
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Owner's delight as 'unique' pie and mash shop listed
The owner of a ‘unique’ pie and mash has spoken of her delight after the building was given Grade II heritage protection. Jacqueline Cooper and brother Tim Nicholls have run L Manze Eel, Pie and Mash shop with their parents since 1986. She
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Pie and mash shop listed
A pie and mash shop in Walthamstow is to be given Grade II heritage status today. L Manze Eel, Pie and Mash Shop, in High Street, Walthamstow, has been serving the iconic east London meal since 1929, when owner Luigi Manze employed architect Herbert
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Training support offered to firms
Businesses can access training support aimed at improving staff skill levels. Waltham Forest Council announced the programme today as part of a drive to boost the borough's economy, which is one of the smallest in London. The authority’s Adult
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District fireworks displays
There is a range of events marking Guy Fawkes Night in Epping Forest. Royal Gunpowder Mills is hosting a festival throughout the weekend, starting at noon each day and running until 7.30pm in Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey. There will be firework
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Event to offer advice over rising living costs
Residents struggling to cope with rising costs of living are invited to a community event this weekend. The Community Get Together at Priory Court Community Centre in Walthamstow features workshops aimed at teaching residents to cope with rising
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Single mother forced to pay fees for school son did not attend
A wealthy private school forced a single mother to pay thousands of pounds in fees despite her son never attending classes. Professor Cathy McIlwaine, of Godwin Road in Wanstead, informed Forest School in Snaresbrook, that her son Max would not
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Fireworks display this weekend
Guy Fawkes Night will be marked this weekend with firework displays and a funfair. Barnardo’s Musical Fireworks display will be the only official event taking place in Redbridge at Barkingside Recreation Ground in Mossford Green, Ilford, on Sunday
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Bonfire Night fireworks details
Waltham Forest's major Bonfire Night fireworks display will take place on Tuesday. The Town Hall will be the setting for this year’s free show. The fireworks, accompanied by a 'best of British' musical soundtrack, will take place in Chestnuts
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Parents hope to inspire other schools after academy victory
Parents who successfully campaigned to stop a ‘failing’ primary school becoming an academy have said they hope they can inspire other schools in a similar situation. Yesterday the Department of Education (DfE) announced Snaresbrook Primary School
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Allardyce praises substitutes' impact
Sam Allardyce paid tribute to the trio of second-half substitutes who inspired West Ham to end Burnley's formidable Capital One Cup run at Turf Moor and send the Hammers into the quarter-finals courtesy of a 2-0 win. West Ham travelled to east
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Orient clash with Peterborough all ticket
Leyton Orient's top of the table clash at Peterborough United this Saturday has been made all ticket. All tickets must be bought in advance for the League One match which pits the League One leaders against third placed Posh. Tickets are available
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School in deprived area receives mixed Ofsted assessment
A school has been told it requires improvement, but praised for progress in some areas. Inspectors two years ago rated George Mitchell School, based in Farmer Road, Leyton, as 'good'. A report acknowledged that staff had been working to increase
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Driver charged with attacking police officer
A man has been charged with attacking a police officer after allegedly being caught drink-driving. Tex Baker, 27, of Kingsland in Harlow, is accused of wounding with intent, a public order offence and driving while under the influence of alcohol
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Murder suspect released
A man arrested in connection with the murder of a woman has been released. The 48-year-old was released with no further action following the stabbing of a woman in Ilford Lane, Ilford, shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The woman, who police
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Sunglasses thief fined
A man who stole a pair of sunglasses has been fined. Karl Russel, 41, of Ladyfields, Loughton, pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of £145 Prada sunglasses from World Duty Free at Stanstead Airport. Russell was fined £75 and ordered to pay costs
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Rape case dismissed
The case of a teenager accused of raping a 14-year-old girl has collapsed due to a lack of evidence. The 17-year-old boy from Abridge, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to the charge. but was handed a restraining order
