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WOODFORD GREEN: Anger at conservation area exclusion
PLANS to exclude a large part of an attractive leafy estate from special protection against developers have been met with anger by residents. In 2010, residents of the red brick Monkhams estate in Woodford Green, started a campaign for the
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Winning form for Aldersbrook
Aldersbrook Bowls Club faced a home match against Wanstead Central. Joe Staggs’ team of John Plunkett, Bill Wiseman and Tony Ruston won 20-18. Len Kerridges’ team of Tony Hall, Brian Gediking and Steve Plastow lost 16-15 to K Spicers’ rink,
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LEYTON: Football academy hits back over criticisms
A FOOTBALL academy has hit back at those who questioned its use of a public playing field. Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Bob Sullivan asked why the LA Raiders had been allowed to use facilities at Marsh Lane in Leyton for the last decade without
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CHINGFORD: Band to release 3rd album
A CHINGFORD rock band is set to release its third album next month. Freedom Run by The Rifles will go on general release from September 19. The band's 1996 debut album, No Love Lost reached number 26 in the UK charts and the follow up
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BARKINGSIDE: Families warned over escaped boa constrictor
FAMILIES have been warned to take care after a boa constrictor was spotted in a couple’s garden shed last week. Ros Waxler, of Strafford Avenue in Barkingside, spotted the 10ft snake in her back garden on Friday, August 19. She was doing
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CHINGFORD/WALTHAM ABBEY: Death at lake from natural causes
A 29-year-old man who was found dead in his van died of natural causes. Can Ahmet went night fishing at Willowside Lake in Waltham Abbey, on May 13, but when he did not return the next day his girlfriend raised the alarm. He was found
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WALTHAM FOREST: Town hall defends management pay rises
THE council has defended proposed pay rises for some of its senior officers, saying they are justified because managers will be taking on extra workloads while other posts are cut. Yesterday the Guardian reported concerns from Unison at proposals to
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Sound Advice: Sexual Disorders set to entertain
ITALIAN rock band Sexual Disorders are performing at the Standard Music Venue in Walthamstow this Wednesday (August 24), coming over all the way from their native Florence. The rock band are performing as part of their UK tour and are well worth checking
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Waltham Forest hold finals day
June Myers and Sylvia Thomson won the ladies pairs at the Waltham Forest Finals Day at Silverthorn Bowling Club. The pair were tied at 18-18 after 21 ends and won on the last wood at the extra end against Sue Waters and Leanne Granger. In the men's
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EPPING FOREST: Safety advice film launched
TEENAGERS have launched a film advising other youngsters on how to stay safe. Members of the Epping Forest Youth Council made the film, which includes advice on alcohol, using public transport and looking after personal belongings. Youth councillors
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Chelsea set to sell Rajkovic
Chelsea defender Slobodan Rajkovic looks set to leave the club for Hamburg without ever making a first-team appearance for the Blues. The Serbian has failed to gain a work-permit in England since his move to Chelsea as a 16-year-old and it
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CHINGFORD: New care home to open
A NEW care home for the elderly is set to open in October. Rooms can be viewed at Bayfield Court in Hatch Lane, Chingford, from September 2. The home will cater for up to 46 residents. Click here to follow the Waltham Forest Guardian
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Gunpowder Mills to step back in time
FLAMING arrows and explosions will form part of a medieval weekend over the August bank holiday. The event will take place at the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey from Saturday to Monday. The Royal Golden Eagle Archers will be demonstrating
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WANSTEAD: Parking restrictions 'could hit patients'
THOUSANDS of patients at a doctors’ surgery will have their well-being put at risk if controversial parking restrictions are introduced, it is claimed. The Patient Participation Group (PPG) say around 7,000 people registered with Wanstead Place
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WALTHAMSTOW: Youth hurt in street fight
A TEENAGER suffered facial injuries in a street fight last night. Police were called to the junction of Eden Road and Orford Road in Walthamstow just before 8pm on Monday (August 22) to reports of an altercation. When officers arrived they were
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REDBRIDGE: Intense competition for jobs
REDBRIDGE has more than 15 applicants competing for each vacancy, making the borough the fifth toughest place in London to get a job. The borough has just 506 vacancies advertised through its job centre for 7,655 job seekers aged between 18 and 64,
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Hammers not interested in Man City Parker offer
West Ham have reportedly rejected an enquiry from Manchester City for Scott Parker. The Premier League giants were understood to have made an offer which involved players such as Wayne Bridge and Shaun Wright Phillips moving to Upton Park rather
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CHINGFORD: Motorbike shop to replace carpet store
A MOTORBIKE shop is set to become a carpet showroom after plans were approved by the council. The new Himalaya Carpets shop in Loxham Road, Chingford, will be open between between 9am and 6pm on Moday to Saturdays and 11am to 4pm on Sundays
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CHINGFORD: Church expansion plans approved
A CHURCH has been given the go-ahead to build an extension on the side of its current building. The application by Ridgeway Evangelical church in The Ridgeway, Chingford, was approved by the council on Thursday August 18. Click here to follow
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CHINGFORD: New showroom building application approved
AN APPLICATION for a new car showroom building in Lea Valley Road, Chingford, has been approved. Plans for the site which is owned by Waters (car) Group were given the go-ahead by the council on Thursday August 18. Click here to follow
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CHINGFORD: McDonald's submits plans for drive-in
McDONALD'S wants to build a drive-in at its existing restaurant in Sewardstone Road, Chingford. The application was submitted to the council last week. Click here to follow the Waltham Forest Guardian on Twitter Click here to follow
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CHIGWELL: Children get into 2012 spirit
THE Olympics and east London were the theme for a day of sport, dance and crafts aimed at getting children excited about the Games. The event, which took place at the Metropolitan Police Sports Club in Chigwell High Road on Thursday, was organised
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Arsenal and City agree Nasri terms
Arsenal have confirmed they have agreed terms with Manchester City for Samir Nasri. The Frenchman’s switch will be subject to a medical and he will no longer travel with the Arsenal squad to take on Udinese. Nasri, 24, who has spent three years
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Squillaci set for Arsenal exit
Arsenal are looking to move French defender Sebastien Squillaci out of the Emirates but cannot find a club to take him. According to talkSPORT the defender, who joined the club last summer from Sevilla, is not set to be a part of Gunners’ boss Arsene
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HIGHAMS PARK: Lake given highest flood risk
WORK will be carried out to protect lives and property after a reservoir was upgraded to the highest flood risk category. Highams Park Lake in Chingford Avenue is currently being assessed after experts decided exceptionally heavy rainfall would
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BUCKHURST HILL: Neighbours push for tighter planning laws
NEIGHBOURS of a man who is digging tonnes of earth out of his back garden are calling for a change in planning rules after he has been allowed to go ahead without telling them. People living in Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, said they knew
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WALTHAM FOREST: Riots probe 'making progress'
Police say they expect to make many more arrests in connection with this month's rioting and looting, as they vow to hunt down those responsible. More than 50 businesses were attacked and three officers injured in the borough during the disorder which
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WOODFORD GREEN: Tribute paid to inspirational headmaster
TRIBUTE has been paid to a teacher who inspired generations of pupils in the school in which he was born and succeeded his father as headmaster. On a January day in 1927, Lieutenant Colonel William Harold Colley, headmaster at St Aubyn’s school
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WALTHAM FOREST: Tributes to local boxing legend
A FORMER prizefighter and legend of Waltham Forest boxing has died. Derek "The Punching Postman" Lloyd passed away in his sleep at Whipps Cross University Hospital on August 16 aged 75 after contracting pneumonia. The former British
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Chelsea interested in Juventus keeper
Chelsea are interested in recruiting Italian goalkeeper Marco Storari as back-up for Petr Cech. The Blues are currently without their number one stopper due to injury and Andre Villas-Boas is keen to add an experienced second choice after being unimpressed
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West Ham skipper urges Barton to join
West Ham captain Kevin Nolan has urged Newcastle United misfit Joey Barton to join the club. Barton was placed on the transfer list and told he could leave Newcastle on a free transfer after a series of outspoken comments about the club on
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ONGAR: Hope for tip campaign
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a tip earmarked for closure are optimistic about its future after a huge response to their petition. Delyth Armes, 58, who runs Senners Newsagents in Ongar High Street, set up a petition after hearing that Essex
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Fulham Chadli bid rejected
Fulham have failed in a bid to bring Belgium international Nacer Chadli to Craven Cottage. According to Sky Sports the Cottagers have bid £4.3 million for the 21-year-old. But his current club FC Twente have said they want double that figure and
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WOODFORD GREEN: Flood prevention meeting
ON the day a flood warning encompassing the whole of London was issued, a company is speaking to the public about their proposals to reduce the flood risk from the River Roding. The Environment Agency is holding a public exhibition today to
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Flood and weather warnings issued
FLOOD warnings have been issued for several rivers in the area. The Environment Agency has warned people to be prepared for tributaries of the River Lee to flood, including Nazeing Brook, Ching Brook and Cobbins Brook in Epping and North Weald
