AN application by a bar to stay open until 3am on six nights later this year has been withdrawn, the Guardian understands.

Representatives of Funky Mojoe's bar on South Woodford High Road were due to have their request decided on at Ilford Town Hall today (May 16).

But the meeting has been cancelled and The Guardian understands the bar has withdrawn its request in the face of opposition from residents living nearby.

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