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ILFORD: Murder inquiry following High Road stabbing
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has died in hospital after being stabbed in a disturbance following a private party. Police were called to Ilford High Road at around 4am this morning (August 15). They arrived to find a teenager, who has been named
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Jones faces extended layoff
Orient stopper Jamie Jones faces surgery to cure a shoulder problem which could keep him out of action for up to six months. Jones has not featured for the club this season, having been sidelined with the injury and will now go under the knife in a
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THEYDON BOIS: Artists showcase talent at Creative Fair
ARTISTS, craftsmen and performers showcased their talent at this summer’s Creative Fair. At the event on Saturday, August 6, Theydon Bois Village hall was filled with stalls selling everything from handmade candles to prints and paintings.
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WALTHAMSTOW: Witnesses say large police presence in street
THERE is currently a large police presence in Omnibus Way in Walthamstow according to eyewitnesses. Several police cars including an armed response unit have been seen on the street for at least 30 minutes. The police have not yet revealed
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WALTHAMSTOW: Swimming pool stars in Moby music video
WALTHAM Forest Pool and Track plays a starring role in the latest video for music act Moby. The diving boards at the Walthamstow swimming pool, in Chingford Road, feature in the clip for his new single 'Lie Down in Darkness’ which was filmed
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EPPING: Man speaks out after blast rescue
A MAN who pulled an 87-year-old woman to safety after a gas explosion in her home has spoken about the rescue. Jay Baker, 46, was staying with friends in Rayfield, Epping, when he heard the explosion that blasted the windows from the pensioner’s
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Spurs accept Keane bid from LA Galaxy
Tottenham have accepted a bid from LA Galaxy for striker Robbie Keane according to the Daily mail. The Irish international is down the pecking order at White Hart Lane and is thought to be leaving the club this summer. Keane is reportedly
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WALTHAMSTOW: Great great grandmother celebrates 100th birthday
A GREAT great grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by well wishers. Annie Ada Nichols was visited by family members at her home in Priory avenue, Walthamstow, on July 18. Born in Poplar, she moved to Waltham Forest 71
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CHINGFORD: Bargain prices at book fair
HUNDREDS of cheap books will be available at a free fair this weekend. The event will be held in the car park of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila church, on the junction of Station Road and Kings Road in Chingford. The sale runs from 9.30am
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WALTHAMSTOW: Brave schoolgirl's cancer battle
AN eight-year-old schoolgirl with a very rare form of cancer has been praised for her bravery after undergoing five operations and four lots of chemotherapy. Little Eniafe Osenie was diagnosed with Recurrent Germ Cell Tumours in her abdomen
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NORTH WEALD: Anger at proposed development
A COMMUNITY has reacted with anger at plans for a new development which, they claim, will lead to the destruction of their gardens. In May, residents of Wheelers Farm Gardens in North Weald united to oppose plans to build a two-storey extension
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Chelsea face competition from Manchester City in Neymar race
Chelsea face competition from Manchester City in the race to bring Brazilian striker Neymar to the Premier League. The 19-year-old has pledged his immediate future to current club Santos but is keen on a move to Europe in the future. Santos have
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WANSTEAD: Environmental group plans foraging walk in park
LOCAL people will get the chance to forage for food in Wanstead Park. The ‘Food for Free’ walk has been organised by local environmental group The Wanstead Transition Initiative. Herbalists Vanessa Neville and Jude Greenan will lead
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CHINGFORD: Disabled girl learning to walk after operation
A FOUR-year-old disabled girl who travelled to America to undergo a complex operation to help her walk unaided is due to have further surgery to speed up her recovery. Ella Gilbert, who has a form of cerebral palsy, has used a treadmill and
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CHINGFORD: Rival Stow planning bid submitted
A RIVAL planning application for both housing and a re-opened dog racing track at Walthamstow Stadium has finally been submitted. Housing association London & Quadrant is seeking to turn the site in Chingford Road, Chingford, into a 300-home
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LOUGHTON: Boy wins Disney tickets on weekly shop
A ROUTINE shopping trip became a dream come true for a family when a 6-year-old boy won a golden ticket to Disneyland. On Saturday, August 13, Anna Newby took her son, Teddy, 6, and 11-year-old daughter, Olivia, out with her husband Brad, 39
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Concerns raised over housing plans
CONCERNS are being voiced over plans to demolish historic farm buildings in green belt land and replace them with a housing estate. Development Securities wants to build 28 houses in place of the farm buildings off Roding Lane North, next to
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WALTHAM FOREST: Concern over impact of new emissions rule
A CHARITY which supports stroke victims in Waltham Forest is facing a race against time to raise around £20,000 to replace its minibus before new rules on vehicle emissions are introduced in London. The Connaught Stroke Club, which caters
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REDBRIDGE: Council issues warning over cheap burglar alarms
THE COUNCIL is warning residents to beware of firms selling cheap burglar alarms. The announcement comes after Trading Standards officers reported a rise in complaints from residents across Rebridge, who have been approached by people offering
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ILFORD: Man stabbed in town centre
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after being stabbed in the early hours of Monday morning. Police were called to reports of a disturbance in High Road, Ilford, at around 4am on Monday where they found a man in his 20s suffering from stab wounds
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Fulham lining up Young move
Fulham are interested in bringing Aston Villa defender Luke Young back to London. The Cottagers are looking for a new right-back following John Painstil leaving the club at the end of last season. According to the Daily Mirror it is believed Young
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WANSTEAD: High Street set for substantial work to walkways
THE COUNCIL will spend a £300,000 Transport for London grant on paving a section of Wanstead High Street. The work will involve resurfacing the asphalt walkway on the park side of the road and replacing some sections with new paving stones.
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NORTH WEALD: Bikers compete at festival
THE roar of engines filled the air as crowds of spectators cheered on racers at a motorbike festival on Sunday. Bikesfest on Sunday, August 14, drew motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the district to showcase their motors in parades and compete
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WOODFORD GREEN: Concern over relocation of police officers
SERIOUS concerns have been raised that public safety could be jeopardised if officers are moved out of the police station in Woodford Green and relocated to Barkingside. Dozens of people protested outside the station in High Road, Woodford Green, on
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CHINGFORD: Man charged over looting
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has been charged in connection with looting in Chingford which left three police officers injured. Two officers were hit by a car driven by a suspected looter in Chingford Mount Road in the early hours of Monday (August 8)
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WALTHAM FOREST: Free guided bat walks this month
THE first in a series of free guided bat walks around the borough takes place this weekend at Hollow Ponds in Leytonstone. Participants will be given bat detectors to help hear the creatures during the walk, which will explore the contribution
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CHINGFORD: Leaders have contributed to selfish society - IDS
POLITICIANS must accept some of the responsibility for a break down in moral values which led to rioting across the country, Iain Duncan Smith has said. The Chingford MP told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme those in positions of power could have contributed
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Arsenal interested in Jadson
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk playmaker Jadson. With Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri set to exit the Gunners this week, Arsene Wenger is looking bolster his midfield options. The 27-year-old Brazilian will decide
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WALTHAMSTOW: More then 1,000 sign libraries petition
MORE than 1,000 people have signed a petition against the closure of two libraries. A day of action in protest at the proposed loss of Harrow Green Library and South Chingford library was organised by unions and anti-cuts groups in Walthamstow
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EPPING: Neighbour helped 87-year-old after explosion
AN 87-year-old woman was led to safety by a neighbour following a gas explosion at her home. Firefighters were called to the semi-detached property in Rayfield, Epping, at 6.30am yesterday The force of the explosion damaged the roof
