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Iain Duncan Smith supports community efforts to replace soon-to-be demolished boathouse
An MP has told scout leaders and community groups he will help them replace a soon-to-be demolished boathouse. MP for Chingford Iain Duncan Smith met volunteers from Waltham Forest South Scout District and members of Highams Park community groups
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Compulsory landlord licensing questioned
The introduction of compulsory licenses for private landlords will prevent the exploitation of tenants and improve poor living conditions, according to Waltham Forest Council. The authority hopes to target rogue landlords who ignore their responsibilities
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Fallows close to taking on world’s best
Redbridge’s Richie Fallows came agonisingly close to making the main draw at his first World Championships in Manchester. Fallows who is regarded as one of English squash’s bright hopes, lost in five games to compatriot Jaymie Haycocks on Sunday
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Paedophile's suspended sentence "not too lenient", according to Attorney General
A suspended sentence handed to a paedophile who was convicted of sexual activity with a girl will be allowed to stand. Last month Simeon Osen, 51, from Chigwell, was found guilty of four counts of sexual activity with a girl, three counts of making
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Man charged with robbery of autistic teenager
A man has been charged in connection with an attack on an autistic teenager. Lee Westcott, 26, of no fixed abode, has been charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of cannabis. Police released CCTV of the attack
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Woman attacked in alleyway
A woman has been sexually assaulted in an alleyway. The woman, in her early 30s, was approached from behind and pulled to the ground in Lucton’s Path, Loughton, between 8pm and 8.30pm last night. The attacker, described as a black man in his
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Police hunt man after attack on teenager
Police are hunting a man suspected of breaking an 18-year-old’s jaw in an unprovoked attack. The man had left a party in Winchester Road, Highams Park, on September 28 when he was set upon. He had been talking to friends near the junction of
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West Ham United v Aston Villa preview
West Ham United host Aston Villa in their latest Premier League clash tomorrow. The Hammers won their last match on Tuesday after a 2-0 Capital One Cup win at Burnley. But Sam Allardyce's side have not won at home in the league since their
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Eastern Avenue clinch win against Hammers
An impressive team performance helped Eastern Avenue clinch a 4-3 victory against West Ham United in the Under-18s Essex County Girls Football League. Both sides struck the woodwork in the opening minutes and with the defences pressing well it
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'Sophisticated' forgers to be sentenced
Two men who ran a 'forgery factory' capable of producing cash, passports, bank cards and an array of official documents, are due to be sentenced today. Belkacem Lakehal, 41, of Woodford Road in South Woodford, and Mohand Said Mouchache, 45, of
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M25 closed in both directions between junctions 23 and 25
The M25 is closed in both directions between junctuions 23 and 25 after a lorry overturned, blocking both carriageways. The closure is expected to be in place for several hours and motorists are advised to aviod the area and allow extra time for
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Trolley load of food for dog being re-homed
A dog left without an owner has been given a trolley load of dog food. Following the death of Emeile Buckner, 78, an appeal was made by her friends for a collection for her dog, Julie. Morrison’s in High Road, Loughton, were approached for
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Remembrance day services planned
Remembrance Day services will take place across the borough to pay respect to servicemen and women who have given their lives in past and present conflicts. Services in Redbridge will take place on remembrance day itself, Monday November 11, as
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Remembrance Day service details
Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place in various locations across the borough to honour those who fought and died in the line of duty. Parades will be held at Waltham Forest Town Hall, Chingford fire station, Coronation Gardens in Leyton
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Walton heading to Hungary to achieve dream
When Jason Walton travels to Budapest this weekend to compete in the European Wado-kai Karate Championships he will be achieving a dream. The 43-year-old will represent England at the tournament in the men’s individual senior Kata category and
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Parents praised for community spirit after academy campaign success
Parents have been praised for ‘incredible community spirit’ following a successful campaign to prevent a school becoming an academy. Victoria Baskerville, chairwoman of Save Snaresbrook, today paid tribute to her colleagues following the government
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No probe into scaffolding collapse
The collapse of around 100 yards of scaffolding on Monday will not be investigated by the Health and Safety Executive. The national independent watchdog for work related health and safety concerns confirmed today that because there were no injuries
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Successful Italian mission for North Weald youngsters
North Weald karate instructor sensei Ian Cuthbert led a group of youngsters to medal success at the International Karate Union World Junior and Cadet Championships in Italy. Current European champion Charlie Collins, from North Weald, added a world
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Coffee shop marks official opening
A coffee shop franchise invited members of the public and local councillors to the official opening of their new business. Caffe Latte, based opposite the Tesco megastore, off Larkshall Road in Highams Park, celebrated the launch with food, drink
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Blood donors honoured for saving lives
Blood donors have been recognised for saving lives. The eight donors from Waltham Forest were handed crystal awards at the NHS Blood and Transplant awards event. Each blood donor at the event was said to have potentially saved the lives of
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Orient boss insists Posh clash will not prove decisive
Russell Slade insists Leyton Orient’s top-of-the-table clash at Peterborough United will not prove decisive in the promotion race. The League 1 leaders face a trip to their rivals this weekend, with a three-point advantage over third-placed Posh
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Date set for double shooting trial
A date has been set for the trial of man accused of attempting to murder two of his former neighbours. Francis O’Donoghue, 27, was arrested three weeks after the shooting on a travellers’ site, off Goatswood Lane in Navestock, on August 27.
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103-year-old is social media sensation
A 103-year-old is taking social media by storm by knitting for charity. A photo of Grace Chandler, of George Mason Lodge in Chelmsford Road, Leytonstone, has been liked by 53,000 people on Facebook and 1,000 retweets on Twitter in the last 48 hours
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Bridge repairs finally underway
Long awaited work to repair a bridge has begun. Work on the bridge in Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill, has been delayed since December 2012 due to several setbacks. Essex Highways had suggested that negaotiation with BT and Vergin Media had been
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Fire brigade to ignore 'small incidents' during tonight's strike
Firefighters will go on strike this evening from 6.30pm until 11pm and for two hours on Monday. Members of the Fire Brigades Union will walk off the job in an ongoing row with the government over pensions. The strike, called ahead of Bonfire
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Call for free school meals
Two charities are calling on Waltham Forest Council to provide free school meals for all primary school children. Charities 4in10 and The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) will hold an event on Monday to make the case for free school meal provision
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Parked HGV causing traffic delays
A parked HGV is causing traffic to build around Wanstead this morning. The vehicle has closed one of two westbound lanes on the A12 at the junction of the Eastern Avenue roundabout.
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Fire prevented from reaching house
Firefighters stopped a blaze reaching a house in Waltham Abbey. The fire began in pallets in the back garden of the house in Christie Road in the early hours of yesterday morning. The fire spread to the fence and wooden fascia of the house
