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The pothole that started a campaign is repaired
The pothole that started my hole campaign has finally been filled. After months of waiting, motorists using Epping New Road can now roll smoothly over the site, in Buckhurst Hill, near the junction with Brook Road and Church Road where a pothole
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Disability worker collects care award
A disability champion has been awarded for her work in transforming a day centre for people with disabilities. Karen Batchelor, manager of a Scope branch in Russell Road, Leyton, was handed the accolade after she changed the centre from focusing
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New neighbourhood inspector appointed
A senior officer in charge of neighbourhood policing has left his post. Marc Jordan has been replaced by Andy Fusher as neighbourhood inspector for Epping Forest.
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Campaigner 'sacked because of union work'
Protesters gathered outside Whipps Cross Hospital last night to protest against the sacking of a senior union representative. Following a disciplinary hearing, Charlotte Monro, chairwoman for Unison’s Waltham Forest health branch, was last week
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Children's mosaic unveiled
A school has unveiled a £1000 mosaic designed and made by students. The students were asked to show their interpretations of what school meant to them. Art teacher Dave Howes, at St Johns RC School in Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge, donated
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Roads chief 'claimed against own council'
The man in charge of the county's roads lodged a claim against his own council after his car was damaged. Rodney Bass, Essex County Council cabinet member for Highways and Transportation, told BBC Essex the damage was caused by a "serious defect
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Disabled campaigner hails 'historic ruling'
A disabled man has helped to successfully challenge a government decision to scrap a fund which helps people in his position lead independent lives. Gabriel Pepper, 41, of Samira Close in Walthamstow, and four other people with disabilities claimed
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Volunteer library celebrates milestone
A volunteer-run library is celebrating its six-month anniversary this month. Harrow Green Community Library in West Street, Leytonstone, opened in May after the Harrow Green Library was closed by the council in 2011. All are welcome to a celebration
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Biggest pothole yet
In this week’s crater crackdown I stumbled upon the largest recorded crater in the campaign to date. The horrendous hole sits metres from the entrance to the Rectory Lane Health Centre in Rectory Lane, Loughton. The pot-hole, which is over
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Churchill statue vandalised
A statue of Winston Churchill has been defaced ahead of Remembrance Sunday. A tag in red paint has been sprayed on the base of the statue in High Road, Woodford Green. The statue was erected in 1959 in honour of the former Prime Minster, who
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Regulars react as cherished pubs put up for sale
The future of three cherished pubs, one of which has served the community since 1830, has been thrown into doubt after they were put up for sale when the owner went bust. The Travellers Friend in High Road, Woodford Green, the Warren Wood in Epping
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Nine parks remain closed after strong winds
A total of nine parks are still closed after strong winds last week caused extensive tree damage across Redbridge. Parks in Ilford are still the most heavily affected with damage being investigated by the council in Goodmayes Park, Loxford Park
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Multi-million pound refurbishment begins
A £2.5 million refurbishment of a museum has begun. Preparations for work at Epping Forest Museum in Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, started on Friday. The project, which has been given £1.6million from The Heritage Lottery Fund, is scheduled to
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Row erupts over business improvement firm's debt
The war of words over the financial chaos at a publicly funded business improvement company has continued, with Waltham Forest Council refusing to take any responsibility for the problems. Last week Fawaad Sheikh, chairman of Leytonstone’s E11
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Hammers defender Reid named captain
West Ham United defender Winston Reid has been named as New Zealand captain for their upcoming World Cup qualifying play-off with Mexico. Reid will be at the heart of the All Whites defence for their crucial November 13 trip to Mexico City and
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Biggest crowd ever enjoys free fireworks
More people than ever before showed up to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display to mark Guy Fawkes Night. A record 16,000 revellers also enjoyed fairground rides and a laser show before the main show of fireworks set to a 'best of British' soundtrack
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Twelve Angry Men in West End
The classic courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men comes to the Garrick Theatre in London this week starring TV favourites Martin Shaw and Robert Vaughn. The play was famously turned into a film starring Henry Fonda and focuses on the deliberations of
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Police helicopter in search for missing woman
A police helicopter is currently helping the search for a missing woman. The helicopter has been providing assistance since around 8.20am, with a focus on the Leytonstone High Road area. The Guardian is awaiting further information about the
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Sainsbury's submits refurbishment plans
A supermarket has applied for planning permission to refurbish a store and extend its car park. Sainsbury’s, in Torrington Drive, Debden, submitted plans which include demolishing existing units surrounding the present car park in order to expand
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CCTV image of sexual assault suspect released
Police have released a CCTV image in connection with a sexual assault in Waltham Forest. On January 22, a 16-year-old girl boarded the 158 bus at St James Street station, Walthamstow, where she was inappropriately touched by a man, before he left
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Bookies targeted in litter campaign
Bookmakers are being targeted in a clampdown on litter. Council enforcement officers are set to visit betting shops in Bakers Arms and High Street, Walthamstow, to ensure they are taking responsibility for litter left by customers. Businesses
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News of the World 'told police Milly Dowler's friends provided phone pin'
The phone-hacking trial yesterday heard the ex-managing editor of the News of the World told police the newspaper received Milly Dowler's mobile number and pin from her school friends. Stuart Kuttner, 73, of Broomhill Walk, Woodford Green, allegedly
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Orient boss receives manager of the month nomination
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade has been nominated for the Sky Bet League 1 manager of the month for October. The O's boss kept his side top of the table after helping them to three wins and a draw from five matches last month. Slade faces
