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Public invited to shape bid to rejuvenate struggling high street
The man behind a controversial development in a conservation area has invited members of the public to help shape a proposal to rejuvenate an ailing high street. Bali Singh-Digpaul says he hopes to boost the economy in Wanstead with a plan for
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High Road pub's future thrown into doubt
The future of a pub which has served the community since 1830 has been thrown into doubt after the company which owns it entered administration. Travellers Friend in High Road, Woodford Green, will stay open for the foreseeable future, but other
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Emil & the Detectives at the National
The classic children’s story Emil & the Detectives by Erich Kästner is taking to the stage at the National Theatre from December. Adapted by Carl Miller, the production opens in the Olivier Theatre on December 4. The production will be directed
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Design competition nominations open
Members of the public are being asked to nominate their favourite building designs. The 2013/14 Waltham Forest Design Awards is now open to entries from anyone wishing to showcase a building, conversion, restoration, environmental improvement or
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Toy industry explored in new exhibition
Toy making in Waltham Forest is the subject of a new exhibition. Toys: A Serious Business opened at Vestry House Museum in Vestry Road, Walthamstow, last month and explores the history of the industry in the borough. Operating in the area around
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Town hall spending on IT devices revealed.
More than £650,000 was spent on electronic devices by Redbridge Council in the last three years, it has been revealed. Details released to the Guardian under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) shows the money was spent on a variety of goods,
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Man released on bail over sex attack
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape has been released on bail pending further action. A 37-year-old man from Dagenham was taken into police custody after an attack on a woman in Luctons Path, Loughton on Thursday.
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Tube manager sets up art gallery in disused office
A Tube station manager has turned unused office space in Leytonstone into an art gallery for staff members. Claudia Borgatti, 36, duty station manager at Leytonstone since 2007, says this is a first step in her ambition to eventually turn the space
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Orient midfielder gets international call
Leyton Orient midfielder Johnny Gorman has been named in the Northern Ireland Under-21 squad for their games against Italy and Cyprus. Gorman has yet to make an impact for the O's since signing for the club in the summer. The former Wolves
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Spurs striker Defoe admits handing in transfer request at West Ham was a mistake
Jermain Defoe has admitted handing in a transfer request the day after West Ham United were relegated was a mistake. Defoe told ITV4’s Sports Life Stories: "It was a massive mistake (to hand in a transfer request at West Ham) - I didn’t really
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Head defends 'good' school after Ofsted criticism
A headteacher insists she runs a good school, despite inspectors calling for improvement. Claire Kirwin, acting headteacher at George Mitchell School in Farmer Road, Leyton, said inspectors who visted in October did not see the real quality of
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Panto regular visits hospice
Entertainer Christopher Biggins visited a children’s hospice yesterday. The pantomime regular had lunch with children and parents at Haven House, in High Road, Woodford Green, yesterday. “I've been involved in a couple of fundraisers recently
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Three men appear at Old Bailey over death of shopkeeper
Three men appeared at the Old Bailey charged with killing a shopkeeper. Father-of-two Shammi Atwal, from Chigwell, was pushed in front of a lorry and killed on October 14 after chasing ten men who attempted to rob his shop, armed with metal bars
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Schools to be offered free use of football facilities
Schools have been offered free access to new football facilities to coach children. Shooters Football Academy is set to open at North Weald Golf Club in Rayley Lane on Saturday. As well as offering five-a-side pitches for hire to teams competing
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School hosts 'biggest ever' college roadshow
A school is set to stage its biggest ever college roadshow on Thursday. Leytonstone School in Colworth Road will welcome representatives from 35 colleges to offer advice on courses and careers. The road show is in the main school hall from
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Record turnout for fireworks
A record 30,000 spectators turned out for an annual fireworks display. The event on Sunday at Wanstead Flats, organised by Newham Council, featured music and food from around the globe.
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IWM Duxford announces 2014 air shows
Imperial War Museum Duxford has announced its air shows for 2014, including a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The D-Day Anniversary Air Show on Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the decisive
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DVD: Supernatural
Werewolves, vampires and ghosts haunt the living in Supernatural, the much sought-after 1977 BBC horror anthology series devised by talented TV dramatist Robert Muller. Previously unavailable and much requested, it finally comes to DVD, released
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'Coerced' student avoids jail after drugs admission
A student caught with class A drugs who later admitted conspiring to sell them has been spared jail after evidence emerged that he had been coerced into getting involved. Sentencing Isaac Enwerobi, 20, of Russell Road in Chingford, Judge John Dodd
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Win a pair of tickets to see Eric and Little Ern!
This affectionate and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances
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Words over Waltham Forest
It’s the borough’s first annual festival of storytelling, art, literature and expression. There’s something for all ages and interests so get involved and let your words ring out over Waltham Forest. Various venues across the borough, until November
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Toys: A Serious Business
Waltham Forest has enjoyed a long association with the manufacture of toys. This new exhibition looks at local toy factory Wells Brimtoy, famous for its range of tin-plate toys and Britains Ltd, who ran a factory in Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow.
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The Makers
The highly skilled designers and makers featured in this exhibition work in all kinds of spaces from tiny garden sheds to kitchen tables and railway arches, yet sell their wares in some of London’s grandest stores. Nicola Tree photographed them
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MØ - Karen Marie Ørsted
Copenhagen musical prodigy Karen Marie Ørsted, who goes by the name of MØ, brings her seductive sound of shimmering synths, and haunting vocals to town. XOYO, Cowper Street, EC2, Tuesday, November 5
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Pictures reveal Stow development progress
Pictures taken inside Walthamstow Stadium show how work is progressing to turn the iconic site into a housing estate. Work began in June, but heavy digging has now begun, with images showing the old track turned into rubble. The housing
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Landlord licensing consultation to begin
Rogue landlords are the target of a scheme whch is opening for public consultation this week. Tenants, landlords and residents can give their views on the plan to subject Waltham Forest's private sector landlords to increased scrutiny through a
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Theatre Company to perform 500-year-old song at Lord Mayor's Show
A theatre school will perform a 500-year-old song and play a leading role in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show. Clio’s Company, which visits London schools to teach acting, has been awarded a £15,000 grant from the City of London Corporation to take
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Dolly Parton at the O2
One of the hardest working women in the business, the undisputed queen of country music and pop culture icon is heading to London. Expect all the classics such as 9 to 5, Jolene and I Will Always Love You, extravagant costumes and even some new
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The Five & the Prophecy of Prana
East London duo Boy Blue carved their reputation with an Olivier Award-winning hip hop version of the Pied Piper story in 2009. Their latest project is a manga-inspired show, made in collaboration with Japanese artist Akio Tanaka and is a fusion of
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BLAM!
In an attempt to escape their painfully dull 9-to-5 jobs, four ingenious office workers invent BLAM! an imaginary game where ordinary life is put through the shredder. Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, Holborn, WC2, until November 16. Details
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John Lloyd – Liff of QI
The legendary comedy producer and behind-the-scenes man steps into the limelight with his first solo show Liff of QI. The writer producer of hit shows including Blackadder, Not the Nine O’Clock News and QI will be regaling us with hilarious tales about
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Andrew Maxwell – Banana Kingdom
The masterful Irish raconteur and banter merchant comes to London following his recently completed hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe with Banana Kingdom. Covering a variety of stories including what happens when you hang out with Cockneys, as well
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Billy the Girl
Billy is out waiting for love where she last saw it. Her mum is certain love has walked into her life again. Her sister thinks love could still be found somewhere in the house but Billy herself isn’t even allowed through the door. Soho Theatre,
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Deathtrap by Ira Levin
When young writer Clifford Anderson shows Sidney the brilliant new play he is working on, Sidney hatches a plan to kill Clifford and claim the manuscript as his own. But in the murky world of theatre things aren’t always as they seem... Queen’s
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Fifty-One Shades of Maggie
Telling the story of working class girl Maggie Muff’s search for love. Let down by all the men in her life, she attends an interview at the social security office, and meets the hunky Mr Big, who could be the man of her dreams. Playhouse Theatre
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Student visits House of Lords
An aspiring teenage entrepreneur visited the House of Lords last night to discuss young people in business. Sophie Brand, 19, Loughton resident and former pupil of Bancroft School, Woodford Green, was one of a group of teenagers invited to interview
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Children in Need Rocks
Where can you catch Barry Manilow, The Lumineers, Tom Odell, The Wanted, Robbie Williams, Ellie Goulding and Rizzle Kicks on the same bill? Why at Children in Need Rocks. Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, November 12 and 13. bbc.co.uk/pudsey
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China Moses at Ronnie Scott's
Daughter of jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater and director Gilbert Moses, China Moses is set to fill Ronnie Scott's with her distinctive bluesy vocals. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, November 4 until November 6. 020 7439 0747, ronniescotts.co.uk
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The Cheapside Hoard – London’s Lost Jewels
In 1912 an extraordinary, priceless cache of jewels and gemstones was discovered buried in a cellar in London’s Cheapside. Now you too can see the exquisite pieces in this major new exhibition, the Cheapside Hoard – London’s Lost Jewels, which
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'Sophisticated' forgers jailed
Two men who ran a "sophisticated" forgery factory capable of producing cash, passports, bank cards and an array of official documents have been jailed. Belkacem Lakehal, 41, of Woodford Road in South Woodford, was sentenced to five years for conspiring
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Film review: Philomena
As she approaches her 79th birthday, national treasure Dame Judi Dench looks certain to be gifted a seventh Oscar nomination for her tour-de-force portrayal of a guilt-stricken mother in Philomena. It’s a compelling performance of deep emotion
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Thought-provoking art
CHILDREN hung on ‘human crosses’ and fantastical Mexican-style creatures featuring human teeth are part of the fourth Modern Panic exhibition. From the visually spectactular to the awe inspiring and wonderfully weird, James Elphick of Guerrilla
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Real Jack the Ripper revealed?
IT’S been 125 years since Jack the Ripper stalked the streets of Whitechapel, murdering prostitutes before removing their organs. For all that time the case has enthralled the public, uncomfortably drawn to it by the gruesomeness of the crimes, the
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Man arrested over sexual assault
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape. A 37-year-old from Dagenham is now being questioned over the attack on a woman in Luctons Path, Loughton, on Thursday.
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Space – relaunched
IT had been some time since they had seen one other, but it was a tragic event that brought them all together again. “We couldn’t stand each other when we split up. But it was at Andy’s funeral. And it was sort of like, y’know, we’d not seen each
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Pascale Petit - finding catharsis in her verse
Pascale Petit is a poet. An autobiographical poet. A confessional poet. Indeed her writings, although rich in animal imagery, chart her unhappy childhood, with particular focus on her troubled relationship with her father. When we speak, it’s mere
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Spanish wedding
EIGHTY years ago in Spain a young bride ran off on her wedding night but was dragged back to her village and shunned for her sins. The tragic true story of love, deceit, fate and vengeance was the inspiration for Blood Wedding, which mixes raw
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Mad about Fifties style
A WOMAN about town in the 1950s would most certainly wear the latest fashion footwear – a pair of steel tipped stilettos, made popular by Andre Perugia and Dior. But she would also be forced to carry a pair of flats around, as the damage to the
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In Bloom competition rules changed to include station
The rules of the hotly contested Epping In Bloom competition have been changed after the Tube Station was excluded from taking part despite being nominated by the public. The competition is only open to licensed businesses, but next year will include
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Police release images of murder suspect
Images of a murder suspect have been released by police. CCTV cameras have captured three images of a man near Ilford Lane, Ilford, where Mariana Popa, 24, was stabbed to death on October 29. He is described as dark skinned, with a full beard
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Young brothers named top Doctor Who 'superfans'
Two brothers from Walthamstow have been named among the nation’s top Doctor Who “superfans”. Doctor Who Adventures magazine chose Elliot and Joe Collins, aged eight and 11, after a nationwide hunt for the UK’s biggest Doctor Who fan aged between
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Children's centre consultation criticised
A councillor has criticised a public consultation over the future of children’s services. Essex County Council needs to save £215m by 2016, and has earmarked the closure and amalgamation of children’s centres as a way to save £2.5m. But Cllr
