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Barber shop owner selected for prestigious trip to Hong Kong
The owner of a barber shop and a prominent figure in the British Barbers Association (BBA) has been selected to teach a special master class in barbering in Hong Kong. Sheriff Mehmet, owner of Envy Barbers in Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, travelled
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Court date set for man connected with attack on autistic teen
A 26-year-old man charged in connection with an attack on an autistic teenager in Walthamstow will appear in court next week. On Thursday Lee Westcott, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon
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Gants Hill Tube station reopens after fire alert
Gants Hill Tube station has reopened after a fire alert this morning. Fire services arrived at the station in Eastern Avenue, Ilford, shortly before 10.20am due to a smoking fuse board which had overheated and set of smoke alarms. The station
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Leyton Orient fan's view: Worth sacrificing the cups with promotion the priority
Life continues to be somewhat upside down for your average Leyton Orient supporter at this point in time. How unusual and splendid it was last week turning the clocks back in the knowledge that we could actually enjoy an extra hour of our team
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Council spends more than £1.5 million on technology devices in three years
Waltham Forest Council has spent £1.5 million of taxpayers’ money on technology devices in the past three years, the Guardian can reveal. The authority has splashed out £1,596,921.00 on laptops, computers, smart phones, Blackberrys and iPads since
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Fan's View: Hammers stalemates far from 'magnificent'
There is something taboo about criticising a 0-0 draw. A true football fan should be able to see beyond a lack of goals and appreciate the subtleties of the game. At least that’s what the purists will tell you. Travelling West Ham fans who
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Work resumes at scene of scaffolding collapse
Work at the site of a major scaffolding collapse has resumed today. Around 100 yards of scaffolding fell away from shop fronts and on to the pavement in Francis Road, Leyton, just before 7am last Monday last week as strong winds buffeted London
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Children’s hospice launches emotional Christmas appeal
A children’s hospice is making an emotional plea for donations ahead of the launch of its Christmas appeal this week. Haven House Children’s Hospice in High Road, Woodford Green, offers vital care and support to children and young people suffering
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Art exhibition reflects history of hall
People have been viewing and buying art work as part at one of the district's best known buildings. Lopping Hall in High Road, Loughton, is hosting an art exhibition all week, including chalk and charcoal drawing exhibits, a Victiorian ball gown
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Hammers linked with move for Ba
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce looks set to table a fresh bid for out of favour Chelsea striker Demba Ba in January. In an attempt to end West Ham’s barren run in front of goal, Allardyce will look to try and bring in the Senegalese international
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Woodford Green man told police of Milly Dowler voicemail, court hears
The ex-managing editor of the News of the World told police of a voicemail recording during the investigation of the disappearance of schoolgirl Milly Dowler, the Old Bailey has heard. Stuart Kuttner, 73, of Woodford Green, allegedly informed Surrey
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Gardeners get behind Movember
A team of gardeners will sport their finest facial topiary during November to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Family business Perfect Gardens, based in Chingford Mount Road, has been carrying out horticulture work in Waltham Forest for over
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Six arrested after stabbing
Six people have been arrested after a stabbing in Chingford on Thursday. Police were called to the corner of Withy Mead and Arbor Road at 8.40pm following reports of a fight and a man stabbed. Six men and youths were arrested following a foot
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First remembrance recollected
With Remembrance Sunday approaching this week The Guardian takes a look at the first ever commemoration in 1919. The first ever day of remembrance took place on Saturday July 19, 1919, after the Treaty of Versailles was signed the previous month
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Cultural awareness day brings bright colours to care home residents
Care home staff brightened uthe lives of Chigwell residents last week during a cultural awareness day. Staff at Sherrell House care centre in Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, donned some of their finest outfits as they performed in a fashion and cultural
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Eleven parks in the borough still closed after storm damage
A total of 11 parks are still closed in the borough due to strong winds last week causing extensive tree damage. Ilford was hit particularly badly with damage still being investigated in eight parks, including Goodmayes Park, Loxford Park, South
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Salesman called dodgy car "perfect family vehicle"
A salesman has been fined more than £1,000 after misleading customers over the quality of his cars. Adnan Khalid, 29, director of Bluegate Cars Ltd in Rosebank Road, Walthamstow, sold a car on September 2 last year saying it was a “perfect family
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Hammers target joins Hoffenheim
Swedish winger Jiloan Hamad has signed for Hoffenheim after turning down interest from Premier League outfit West Ham. The Bundesliga club announced that the former Malmo skipper will join up with the squad during the winter break. The Hammers
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Care home fined after pensioner falls to his death
A nursing home has been fined £175,000 after an elderly dementia patient fell to his death from a window. Ken Terrey, 74, died from injuries he sustained after falling from a first floor window at Paternoster House in Paternoster Hill, Waltham
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Tube station closed due to fire alert
Gants Hill Tube station is currently closed due to a fire alert. Fire services were called to the station in Eastern Avenue, Ilford, shortly before 10.19am. Passengers have been advised to use other stations.
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Missing teenager thought to have travelled to borough
Police are appealing for help over a missing teenager who is thought to have travelled to Redbridge or Newham. Hamzah Ali, 16, from Hertfordshire, was last seen on October 23 in Comet Way, Hatfield, and is described as thin and 6ft tall. He
