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Orient boss admits side have overcome a very big hurdle
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade believes his side have overcome a "very big hurdle" after they won 3-1 at promotion rivals Peterborough United this afternoon. The League One leaders managed to recover from conceding a first-half goal with a brace
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Hammers fail to break Villa down
West Ham United were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League this afternoon. Christian Benteke went closest to scoring but the Villa forward headed against the Hammers' crossbar. Stewart Downing and Joe Cole both had
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Revellers enjoy fireworks show
Onlookers enjoyed Guy Fawkes festivities at a village event. Abridge village hall field played host to the area's celebrations with a bonfire, fireworks and a best Guy competition judged by Bradley Walsh. An estimated 3,500 people attended
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Families enjoy fireworks and theatre
Families enjoyed a theatrical retelling of the Guy Fawkes story as well as a firework display. Children had fun on fairground rides and had the chance to meet the ghost of the man who masterminded the gunpowder plot. The event at Royal Gunpowder
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Fancy dress Halloween fun for toddlers
Toddlers enjoyed a fancy dress Halloween party this afternoon. Children explored an indoor adventure area, took part in a pumpkin parade and watched a creative skeleton puppet show. The party was organised by Toddler Sense and held at The
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Leyton Orient stun promotion rivals Peterborough United
Leyton Orient strengthened their position at the top of League One after a brilliant 3-1 win at promotion rivals Peterborough United this afternoon. The hosts opened the scoring midway through the first half after Tommy Rowe deflected in Grant
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New children's park openend
A new children’s play park has been opened. Town Mead Recreation Park in Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, was opened yesterday by Mayor of Waltham Abbey, Ann Mitchell and John Jowers, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Libraries, Communities and
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Man arrested in connection with vehicle thefts
A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles. Essex Police officers carried out searches of lock-up units on a farm in Vicarage Lane, North Weald on Thursday. Stolen vehicles and a large quantity of vehicle parts
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Post-Halloween pothole horror
I have once again been patrolling the streets in my continuing crusade against craters. I have now been campaigning for better bitumen in our district for almost a month. In that time I’ve seen two great repairs, but 21 potholes still need filling
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Police renew appeal for assault witnesses
Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses after a "prolonged attack" on a man at a house party. A 25-year-old man is still receiving hospital treatment and may lose the full use of his left hand after he was attacked in Roydon, near Harlow, in
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Funeral held for stabbing victim
The funeral for a woman murdered in her home last month has taken place. Friends and family of Junella Valentine gathered at Enfield Crematorium for the service yesterday lunchtime. A murder investigation is ongoing after Miss Valentine was
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Police appeal for missing man
Police are appealing for help to find a missing man. Andrew Marshall, 40 was last seen at 9am on September 23 heading towards Leytonstone Underground station wearing a blue sweatshirt, dark blue jeans and trainers. He is 5ft 9ins tall with
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Stab victim named
A Romanian woman who was fatally stabbed has been named. Mariana Popa, 24, was found injured in Ilford Lane near the junction with Loxford Lane at around 12.15am on Tuesday. She was taken to hospital where she later died. A post mortem
