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Wollaston finishes top at Walthamstow 5k
East London Runners’ Lee Wollaston finished first at the Walthamstow 5k parkrun on Saturday. Wollaston clocked a time of 21.11, while Phoebe Bowman was 12th in a time of 24.15. Mark Boulton was first home in the Wanstead Flats 5k after finishing
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Troubled business improvement company blames council for debt
Waltham Forest Council has been dragged into a dispute over the finances of a business improvement company. The E11 Business Improvement District (BID) Company, which collects a levy from around 300 companies in Leytonstone and also receives public
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Dangerous roof leads to pavement closure
Loose pieces of lead on a roof have caused an area to be cordoned off to protect the public. Lopping Hall in High Road, Loughton, had several sections on its clock tower roof dislodged during this week's high winds, leaving lead hanging over a
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Weird and wonderful world of the Viking Store
A bleeding replica head on a stick, suits of armour and medieval tiaras are just some of the weird and wonderful products supplied by a very unusual shop. The Viking Store in Wood Street, Walthamstow, opened in February and is believed to be
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Waltham end season in Spanish style
Waltham Cricket Club produced the perfect finale to their 2013 season after beating a Spanish select XI by seven wickets to win the sixth Kiss Mix Lady Taverners Charity t20 Tournament. The Essex side started the final as favourites having beaten
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Public invited to share views on hospital services
GPs have invited the public to share there views on hospital services. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is hosting a two-day event on November 5 and 6 where people can share their experiences of Whipps Cross University Hospital to help Barts Health
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Dead driver named
An 61-year-old man killed in a car crash has been named. Colin John Dutton, from Epping, was declared dead at the scene of a one-vehicle collision in Stewards Green Road, Epping, shortly before noon on Sunday. An inquest into his death was
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Terror accused pair plead not guilty
Two men accused of terrorism offences will go on trial next year. Ibrahim Abdullah-Hassan, 28, of Carr Road in Walthamstow, and Shah Jalal Hussain, 31, of Cannon Street Road in Whitechapel, today entered not guilty pleas for multiple counts of
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'Up to 50 buyers for each property in Waltham Forest'
The housing market in Waltham Forest is increasingly bouyant, with up to 50 buyers for every property, according to one estate agent. Staistics released today by Nationwide show UK house prices have increased by their fastest annual rate in over
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New recruits pay off for Buckhurst
A strengthened Buckhurst Hill side recorded an 11-6 victory against Epsom in East Division One. There were four new players in the Hill side but they fell behind just ten seconds after the face off and then Epsom doubled their lead. Bucks responded
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Pub's spooky specials for Halloween
A pub is marking halloween with fancy dress and spooky specials. Staff at Theydon Oak, in Coopersale Street, Epping, has been decorated with cobwebs and staff are dressing up for the occasion. Pumpkin soup and 'Death by Chocolate' are two specials
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Council tenants raise concern over repairs
More than a quarter of council tenants are unhappy with the way repairs are carried out, a survey has found. The research was carried out at a conference for people living in homes managed by Ascham Homes on behalf of Waltham Forest Council.
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Goulish goings-on enjoyed by kids
Half-term Halloween festivities were in full swing with children and adults enjoying scary events. Royal Gunpowder Mills in Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, are holding their Spooky Secret Island until November 1 with face painting and hat and slime
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League leaders Woodford overcome Wanstead
South Woodford A sit joint top of Division One in the Metropolitan Essex Indoor League after completing victory against Wanstead A. Woodford batted first and posted a good total of 131 for three with Kevin Smith (34 not out) and Saeed Piperdi (
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Manor close in on second spot after downing Colchester
Eton Manor edged to a 26-20 win over second-placed Colchester in London One North on Saturday. The home side took the lead when the forwards drove on and Ben Thomas managed to cross the line for the opening try after just six minutes. More
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Debden ABC duo produce impressive displays
Two Debden boxers made a big impression on the Gator show at the Prince Regent Hotel in Chigwell on Friday. Boxing first for Debden ABC was Humza Sheeraz who was moving up in weight against Z Lesins from Hayes. Sheeraz showed textbook ability
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Defoe linked with possible Hammers return
Jermain Defoe has again been linked with a possible return to West Ham United from Tottenham Hotspur. The England forward emerged as a surprise target for Major League Soccer side Toronto this week but with the Hammers struggling for goals and
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Homeowners 'misled on valuations'
House prices in Epping Forest are continuing to rise due to the lack of new properties and estate agents inflating prices to attract business, it is claimed. Matt Warren, branch manager at Millers Estate Agents in High Street, Epping, said he would
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Road blocked after crash
Trap's Hill in Loughton is partially blocked due to accident. Two vehicles have in the last half hour collided at the junction of Border's Lane and Alderton Hall Lane. No ambulance was called to the scene.
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Devils and skeletons ward off wicked willow witches in Halloween adventure
Devils, skeletons and pirates all helped save the spirit of the valley at a Halloween fantasy adventure in Leyton Marshes. Wicked willow witches had been threatening to overrun the marshes but witches potions and pitchforks helped save the day.
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Report commissioned on extending free parking
A study on extending free parking in the borough from 15 minutes to half an hour will be commissioned by the council. At a full council meeting last week Councillor Matt Davis, Conservative group leader, called on the authority to increase the
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Talent show winner at comedy night
A TV talent show winner will perform in Wanstead tonight. Patrick Monahan, of ITV's Show Me The Funny, is to appear at Wanstead Comedy Night at Wanstead Golf Club, in Overton Drive, tonight at 8.00pm. Call 07950 759587 for tickets.
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Firm fined after building collapse
A buidling firm has been fined for breaching work and construction regulaltions after a worker was seriously injured at work. The 48-year-old was working at a site in Ruskin Road, Tottenham, on September 14 when a newly-built first floor, weighing
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Guy Fawkes Night firework displays 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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Controversial mosque development to be discussed at dedicated meeting
A special planning meeting will be held to discuss the future of a controversial mosque development. Last night the Regional Planning Committee West discussed how the planning application of the mosque development in Mulberry Way, South Woodford
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'I have enjoyed my time at West Ham'
West Ham United commercial director Barry Webber will leave the club at the start of next year to take up the chief executive officer role at Stevenage. Webber has been commercial director at the Hammers since May 2010. However, he will depart
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What's on: Halloween events
There are several Halloween-themed activities taking place for children to get involved with. Events across the area include pumpkin carving, scary-mask making, fancy-dress costume prizes and face painting. The View at Queen Elizabeth Hunting
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Pair accused of terrorism to enter pleas
Two men charged with terrorism offences are due to enter their pleas at the Old Bailey today. Ibrahim Abdullah-Hassan, 28, of Carr Road in Walthamstow, and Shah Jalal Hussain, 31, of Cannon Street Road in Whitechapel, face multiple counts of breaching
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Woodford bottom after big Diss loss
Woodford succumbed to a heavy 41-13 defeat away to Diss in London One North on Saturday – a result which leaves them bottom of the table. Although the visitors started brightly it was Diss who played with greater intensity and skill. Woodford
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Residents urged to cancel amateur fireworks during strikes
People are being urged to cancel private fireworks displays during a Firefighters' strike on Friday. London Fire Brigade has warned engines may not be sent to non-urgent and incidents with no threat to life. Engines will not be sent out to
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Pumpkin carving in 'haunted' mansion
Children were invited yesterday to take part in a spooky Halloween pumpkin carving session. Valentines Mansion, Ilford, which also hosts regular ghost tours due to rumours of it being haunted, invited children to carve a spooky face on a pumpkin
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Orient midfielder Cox expecting toughest test of season at Peterborough
Dean Cox expects the O’s to face their toughest test yet this season at promotion rivals Peterborough United on Saturday and believes the game will demonstrate how far Orient have come in the last year. Peterborough were widely fancied to earn
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Five charged during burglary operation
A total of 13 people were arrested as part of a five-day police operation targeting suspected burglars. Operation Albatross, run by officers in Epping Forest and Brentwood, saw known hotspots targteted and roadside checks being carried out.
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Firefighters will not respond to automatic alarms in schools and hospitals during strike
Firefighters will not respond to automatic fire alarms in hospitals, residential homes and schools during strike action. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have said such calls must be followed up by a manual 999 call in order for them to respond
