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Orient to play Watford or Bristol Rovers in Carling Cup second round
Leyton Orient will face either Watford or Bristol Rovers in the second round of the Carling Cup. Orient came through a penalty shootout to make it through to the second stage but the Hornet’s clash against Bristol Rovers had to be called off
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Torres doubt for Chelsea's opening fixture
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres could miss the Blues opening game of the season after suffering a mild concussion in Spain’s friendly defeat by Italy. The £50 million striker was taken off after only 14 minutes against the Azzurri and taken to Bari hospital
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LOUGHTON: Restaurant owner pleads guilty over hygiene offences
A RESTAURANT owner pleaded guilty to failing to improve food hygiene at his business and lying to council officers. In August and September 2010 an Environmental Health Officer from Epping Forest District Council inspected the Eye 2 Indian
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WHIPPS CROSS: Merger plan takes a step closer
THE proposed merger of Whipps Cross Hospital with two other trusts has taken a step closer after NHS London gave its approval for the plans to be developed in more detail. It comes after the trust boards of Barts, Newham and Whipps all agreed
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Arsenal in Dann talks
Arsenal are in preliminary talks with Birmingham City over a possible move for defender Scott Dann according to Sky Sports. Dann, one of Birmingham’s stand out performers in their two Premier League campaigns, is widely expected to leave following
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CHINGFORD: 'Defenders' could become permanent group
THE community united to protect Chingford from criminals following days of violent unrest across London. A number of businesses were targeted by looters last week in the wake of riots in other parts of London. Shops in Station Road were
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ABRIDGE: Man charged following fatal road accident
A MAN has been charged following a road accident that killed a motorcyclist. On Friday, July 23, 2010, Liam Sargeant, 21, was killed when his red Yamaha motorcycle collided with a blue Ford Fiesta in Ongar Road, Abridge. A 23-year-old
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NORTH WEALD: Popular dog show returns
DOGS of all breeds and ages will be able to enter a village show taking place in the next few weeks. The Scruffs show at North Weald Village Hall in the High Road on September 4 will include a class for best puppy and the dog with the most
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Epping coach wins monthly award
Epping head coach Matt Smith has won the AEGON coach of the month award. The level four qualified LTA senior club coach won the prestigious award after AEGON thought he made the most impact on British tennis last month. The conribution to many projects
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WOODFORD GREEN: Music student to appear at Proms
A MUSIC student from Woodford Green is all set to make an appearance at this year’s Proms. Former Woodbridge High student Jocasta Roper, 24, is currently studying for a music degree at the London College of Music. She sings with the Philharmonia choir
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CHIGWELL: Update on sports day at golf club
On Friday, August 5, the Guardian website published details of a sports day being held at Hainault Forest Golf Club on Saturday, August 13. The print edition carried the story on Thursday, August 11. The information provided to the Guardian was incorrect
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Football League games to go ahead
It has been announced that all Football League games held in and around London will go ahead as scheduled this weekend. There had been fears that some of the fixtures may be postponed due to the riots in the capital. But after discussions
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Fulham in hunt for Real Madrid midfielder Pedro Leon
Fulham are reportedly one of three Premier League clubs in the hunt for Real Madrid midfielder Perdo Leon. The 24-year-old has rejected a move to return to Spanish side Getafe and has sparked a three way battle that includes Everton and Aston
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WOODFORD GREEN: Walk in the dark to raise money for charity
A WALK in the dark in luminous T-shirts is being planned to help a worthy cause. Those joining in the 10k sponsored ‘Glowalk’ will be raising money for the Haven House Children’s Hospice in Woodford Green. Starting and finishing at Haven House,
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THORNWOOD: Meet cats needing a 'forever home'
THERE will be a chance to meet cats in need of a home at a sanctuary’s open day. The event has been organised at Chestnut Cat Sanctuary in Thornwood Common, after a drop in the number of people able to give its feline residents a ‘forever home
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CHINGFORD: Campaigner completes container endurance stunt
A CAMPAIGNER lost a stone in weight during a gruelling two weeks spent locked in a metal box with no contact with the outside world. Phil Knight, 27, of Ainslie Wood Road in Chingford, staged the stunt to raise awareness of human trafficking
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Opening day defeat doesn't change Orient's aims
Orient manager Russell Slade says his side’s opening day defeat to Walsall has not changed the club’s aims for the campaign. Last season’s success has seen expectation increased around Brisbane Road but Slade insists the opening day setback changes
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WALTHAMSTOW: New community centre opens
A FORMER derelict library which has been converted into a community centre by residents has partly opened to the public for the first time. The 'Mill' centre, at the site of what was once St James Street Library in Walthamstow, launched a new
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REDBRIDGE: Government lists council assets to identify potential savings
ASSETS including several golf courses and a pub could be considered for sale by Redbridge Council, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government. The Council also owns a restaurant and three theatres which it could consider
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Fabregas closing in on Barcelona move
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas looks set to complete his move to boyhood side Barcelona by the end of the week. According to BBC Sport, the Gunners captain will finally leave the Emirates after being persistently linked during his time at
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EPPING: Help improve your community
ESSEX County Council is urging residents to get together to make an improvement to their communities. As part if the authority’s Love Where You Live campaign, residents are asked to organise such events as litter picking, jumble sales and cycle
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NORTH WEALD: Races and parades at motorbike festival
THERE will be engines roaring and crowds cheering at a motorbike festival this weekend. At Bikefest in North Weald Airfield on Sunday, August 14, bike enthusiasts from all over the district will be showcasing their motors and racing against each other
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EPPING/LOUGHTON: Family appeals for death crash information
THE family of a man killed in a suspected hit-and-run have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Father-of-two Keith Scrivener, 34, from Loughton, was found dead on Epping High Road by a lorry driver at 6.30am on Saturday (August
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Loughton: Man fined for throwing coin at bus
A MAN has been fined for throwing a coin at a bus. The 17-year-old from Loughton was fined £335 for throwing a £1 coin at a bus door in Loughton High Road at about 9.30pm. After being charged with criminal damage he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates
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Epping: Potholes 'could cause serious accidents'
IT is only a matter of time before gaping potholes in a busy street lead to a serious accident, claim residents. The deep holes in Sunnyside Road, Epping - some as wide as 2ft - were first reported to the council after the freezing weather
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WALTHAMSTOW: E17 Art Trail programme revealed
THE programme for this year's E17 Art Trail has been announced, with organisers promising it will be the biggest but most intimate yet. Now in its seventh year, what began as a small collection of displays and installations has ballooned in
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THEYDON BOIS: Olympic campsite set up
CONCERNS are being voiced over a temporary campsite being promoted as a place to stay during the Olympics. The site at Blunts Farm, near the former Old Foresters Club and Tube station in Theydon Bois is being promoted as having a ‘quiet countryside
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CHINGFORD: Community library proposed
A LIBRARY service in south Chingford looks set to be saved, if volunteers can be found to dedicate their time to the community. More than 500 people have signed a petition against a council plan to close the library in Hall Lane to cut costs
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Waltham Forest boost firepower
Waltham Forest manager Adawale Olejabi has moved to eradicate last season’s problems of a lack of goals by boosting his attacking options. The Forest boss has secured 15 players to date for the coming season, with six of the side that ended the last
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WANSTEAD: Hostel plan approved
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to open a homeless hostel near to primary schools has been approved. Planning Committee chairman Cllr Michael Stark had the deciding vote after members were split on the proposal for the hostel in Cambridge Park, Wanstead
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Spurs opening Premier League fixture called off
Tottenham Hotspur have had their opening game of the Premier League season called off due to the riots that occurred across the capital this week. Spurs were preparing to kick off their season against the Merseyside club on Saturday but due
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Second night of calm in area as police continue to make arrests
LONDON was relatively calm last night, with police maintaining an increased presence on the streets. There were no significant incidents of disorder reported in either Redbridge or Waltham Forest, while Essex Police also maintained order across
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Chelsea prepared to offer Benayoun in Modric deal
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer Yossi Benayoun as part of their deal for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric. The Israeli international, 31, suffered an injury plagued first campaign at Stamford Bridge but has impressed in pre-season.
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Richardson's progress delights Slade
Russell Slade was pleased with the performances of Michael Richardson after the young midfielder was thrown straight into action on Saturday and then scored in his second outing. The 19-year-old only agreed a loan switch to the Brisbane Road club on
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CHINGFORD: Attempted break-in at golf club
THIEVES made a failed attempt to burgle the Royal Epping Forest Golf Club in Chingford on Tuesday (August 9), it has emerged. A suspect kicked in its front door triggering an alarm, but failed to gain entry. The club, in Forest Approach
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LEYTON: Nightclub closed down after attacks
A NIGHTSPOT has been shut down following a string of violent incidents. The closure of the E10 Club in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, comes after at least one stabbing, brawl and shooting at or near the venue in the past year. Most recently
