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Pair picked for Britain's World Championships squad
Jeanette Kwakye and Tiffany Porter have both been picked in the 67-strong British squad for the 2011 IAAF World Championships. The Woodford Green with Essex Ladies athletes will both be representing their country in the 4x100m relay as well as competing
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Shock defeat for leaders Wanstead
High-flying Wanstead fell to a surprise two-wicket defeat when they welcomed struggling Ardleigh Green in the Essex Premier League. The visitors won the toss and wisely elected to put their hosts in, setting about their task to skittle Wanstead for a
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City edge closer to Nasri deal
Arsenal have reportedly told Manchester City they can have midfielder Samir Nasri for £22 million. The Gunners are said to have conceded that the French international will not sign a new deal with the club and will now look to receive a transfer
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West Ham re-sign Sunderland defender
Sunderland defender George McCartney has rejoined West Ham on a season long loan. The Northern Ireland left-back spent two years at Upton Park between 2006-8 making 71 appearances for the Hammers. The 30-year-old spent last season on loan with Leeds
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LEYTONSTONE: Film and stage star backs campaign against library closure
ACCLAIMED film and stage star Sir Derek Jacobi has backed a campaign protesting against council plans to close Leytonstone's Harrow Green Library. Sir Jacobi, who was born and grew up in Leytonstone, said he owed much of his successful career
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WALTHAM FOREST: Dates of council's Direct shops closure announced
THE COUNCIL has announced it will be closing the first of three Waltham Forest Direct shops this week. The closure of the advice and help centre in High Road Leyton this Friday August 12, will be followed by the Chingford branch in Hall Lane
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Woodford Wells qualify for national finals
Woodford Wells Under-15s reached the national finals after beating Bexley in the ECB Nat West London and South Eastern England finals in Horsham. Despite being pitted against the hosts, and subsequent fans’ favourites, in the first round, Woodford overcame
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Snooker ace hoping to become best in world
His promise was evident when he started playing on a pool table his dad built. By the time he was ten, Peter Devlin began to master the skills to become a top snooker player. Then he won praise most would-be snooker stars could only dream of, with arguably
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QPR complete deal for Murphy
Queens Park Rangers have completed the signing of goalkeeper Brian Murphy on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old has joined Rangers on a free transfer after leaving Ipswich Town. The keeper is expected to provide competition for established number
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UPSHIRE: Money raised for care home chickens
A FUN day raised enough money for residents to buy their own chickens. People at the Woodreddon House residential home for people with learning disabilities in Upshire staged a choir concert during the event on Friday, which also included sessions
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WANSTEAD: Cafe owners to take on historic tea rooms
THE owners of a town centre cafe will take over the running of historic Victorian tea rooms. The lease for Butlers Retreat in Chingford Plain has been awarded to the owners of the Larder on Wanstead High Street. Butlers Retreat, which
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man charged with murder of woman in house fire
A MAN is appearing at Waltham Forest Magistrates Court today accused of killing a woman who died in a house fire in January. Abdul Jabbar, 53, of Palmerston Road in Walthamstow has been charged with the murder of Fiza Asif. Police were
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WALTHAMSTOW: Woman attacked with a brick
A WOMAN was hit in the face with a brick during an argument over cycling on the pavement. A 27-year-old woman was walking with friends under a railway bridge from St James Street to Markhouse Road in Walthamstow at around 11.40pm. They were approached
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WANSTEAD: Jewellery and painted glass on sale at fair
JEWELLERY, cards and painted glass will be on sale at a summer fair this Saturday. The arts, design and crafts fair will be held on Saturday, August 13, between 11am and 5pm, at The George pub in Wanstead, admission is free. A range of artists and
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NORTH WEALD: Crowds wowed by classic cars display
ENGINES roared and crowds were wowed at a display of classic cars last weekend. At the Damn Yankees American Car Show at North Weald Airfield families enjoyed a display of a wide range of classic cars from the 1930s to the present. The
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WOODFORD GRN: Housing plans lodged near play centre
NEARLY 30 houses could be built near a children’s activity centre, if developers get the go-ahead. Applicants Development Securities Ltd want to build 28 homes in place of warehouses in Roding Lane North, Woodford Green, next to the Elhap special
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Chelsea face competition from Real Madrid in Gaurin race
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is set to go against one time mentor Jose Mourinho in the race to sign Porto midfielder Fredy Gaurin. The Blues are facing competition from Real Madrid in the race to sign the 25-year-old Columbian. One
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WALTHAMSTOW: Arts and crafts market next month
A DESIGNERS market is being held in Walthamstow Village next month. It takes place on Sunday September 11 at the Asian Centre in Orford Road between 2pm and 8pm. A wide selection of crafts and art pieces will be available, and the event will also
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BUCKHURST HILL: Police attacked and shop ransacked following rioting
THEFT and vandalism hit Buckhurst Hill this week as criminals sought to take advantage of the riots that plunged much of London in to chaos. Yobs attacked manned police cars with rocks and gangs smashed store windows. In total 15 arrests
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Slade pleased with effort
O’s boss Russell Slade praised the determined effort from his squad as Orient reached the second round of the Carling Cup last night. Slade’s side were reduced to ten men at Southend following a straight red card for Jonathan Téhoué, but a gritty display
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WANSTEAD: Walking group invites residents to join them
A GROUP has invited residents to join them exploring Wanstead on foot. The group meets every Saturday at 10.30am outside Wanstead Place Surgery. Walks are taken at an easy pace over even ground and generally last an hour. The group is organised by
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WALTHAM FOREST: Train services disrupted this Sunday
LAST-MINUTE repair works on the Chingford to Liverpool Street overground train route will affect services this Sunday (August 14). Trains to and from Chingford going through Highams Park and Walthamstow will only run every 30 minutes and terminate
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Kids invited to create own badges and keyrings
A WORKSHOP where children can create their own badges and keyrings will be held in South Woodford. Children are invited to create their original designs or base their badge on a favourite cartoon character using a variety of coloured paper provided.
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Residents give views on response to riots
Vala Bjork, 32, George Lane, South Woodford “I saw 20 or 30 youths robbing the jewellers last night. I think the police should have been using greater force to deal with unrest on Monday. If it gets out of hand again I think they should consider
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WOODFORD GREEN: Exercise dance party at school
THOSE looking to have fun while getting fit are invited to a Zumba dance party at Woodbridge High School. Zumba is an exercise programme that use Latin-American dance rhythms to tone the body and build fitness. Those interested should
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WALTHAM FOREST: Dedicated teenage volunteer honoured
A TEENAGE volunteer who devotes hours of her spare time to training young footballers has been honoured for her work. Aime Bontoft, 16, from Chingford, has spent the last two seasons helping to coach Wadham Football Club's under seven and under
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WOODFORD GREEN: Conservation area plans delayed
PLANS to establish a conservation area protecting 100-year-old old houses have run into delays after objections from residents. Last year residents started a campaign for parts of the Monkhams area of Woodford to Green to be made in to a conservation
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WOODFORD GREEN: Pub aims to smash charity record
A PUB in Woodford Green is aiming to smash a national charity record. The Castle Harvester in the High Road, Woodford Green, wants to break the national record for funds raised in a year for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which currently stands
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Sound Advice: Another electrifying line-up of gigs
Stretch Electric headline the Standard Music Venue on Thursday (August 11). Support comes from The Third Wave, Kickstarter and We Fight Zombies. Entry to the gig, in Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, is £6 or £5 with a band flyer. Doors open at around
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New waterlillies on show at Lauderdale House
Painter David Graham has spent the past 70 years searching for colour and light. It has led him to exotic places such as Spain, Prague, Cordoba, Marrakech, Israel, Venice and Paris and now visitors can see the results of his explorations in Retrospective
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Daggers crash out of Carling Cup
Dagenham and Redbridge’s Carling Cup woe continued against Bournemouth as the Daggers fell to a 5-0 defeat. The result meant the Daggers have yet to make it past the first round of the competition since being promoted back into the Football
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Former West Ham defender signs for Stoke
Former West Ham defender Matthew Upson has moved to Stoke City. The 32-year-old was released by the Hammers in the summer following their relegation from the Premier League. Upson moved to West Ham in 2007 and went on to make 145 appearances for the
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Night of calm across area
WALTHAM Forest, Redbridge and Epping Forest district experienced a night of calm following three nights of violent disorder across London. Several shops across the region closed early yesterday amid concerns of a repeat of previous nights of
