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West Ham respond to judicial review granting
West Ham remain confident their move to the Olympic Stadium will go ahead despite the granting of a judicial review for Spurs and Leyton Orient to challenge the decision. A statement on the Hammers website said: "We acknowledge that the final hurdle
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West Ham table offer for MK Dons striker
West Ham are understood to have made a £1.4m offer for MK Dons striker Sam Baldock. The 22-year-old forward was watched by Hammers manager Sam Allardyce on Tuesday night during their 4-0 Carling Cup win over Norwich. Baldock scored against
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Orient statement on grant of judicial review
Leyton Orient’s application for a judicial review into the Olympic Park Legacy Company’s (OPLC) decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham was granted at a hearing at High Court today. A full judicial review will now begin on Tuesday, October
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Shock cup defeat for West Ham
Ten man West Ham slumped to a shock 2-1 home defeat to League Two Aldershot Town in the first round of the Carling Cup this evening. The Hammers led 1-0 at half time through Junior Stanislas’s strike but the match turned at the start of the
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Carew makes first West Ham start
John Carew makes his full debut for West Ham in their Carling Cup first round tie with Aldershot Town tonight. The Hammers have named a strong side which features captain Kevin Nolan. West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has also given George McCartney his first
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CHIGWELL: Christmas comes early at care home
CHRISTMAS came early disabled people staying at a care home this week. Guests at Jubilee Lodge in the High Road, Chigwell, awoke this morning (August 24), to Santa Claus handing out presents by the Christmas tree, all while the summer sun shone
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Chelsea confirm Mata deal
Chelsea have completed the transfer of Spaniard Juan Mata from Valencia. The 23-year-old has passed a medical and has completed a four-year deal with the Blues. Mata has trained with the Chelsea squad today and will go straight into
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LEYTONSTONE: Tube station crime levels revealed
LEYTONSTONE had the highest number of recorded crimes for Waltham Forest underground stations in the last year. The Tube stop on Church Lane had 48 crimes committed, closely followed by Leyton Underground Station, on High Road, Leyton, with
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MALL MAKEOVER: First scouting day proves success
SIXTY contestants have made it through to the next round of The Mall Walthamstow’s Makeover modelling competition. On Saturday, August 13, 60 people secured their place at the casting day, which will take place on Sunday, September 11.
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LOUGHTON: Inventors, authors and football manager on blue plaque list
THE inventor of the crash helmet is about to join six authors, one England football team manager and a film producer in being commemorated with a heritage plaque. Sir Hugh Cairns will add to Loughton’s list of 30 famous names, which includes
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Orient successful in judicial review bid
Leyton Orient have today won their bid for a judicial review into the Olympic Park Legacy Company’s decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham. A hearing today found in favour of the Brisbane Road club as well as Tottenham who were thought to
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Nasri leaves Arsenal for Manchester City
Samir Nasri has officially left Arsenal and joined Premier League rivals Manchester City in a reported £23 million deal. The French international has penned a four-year deal with the club after successfully completing a medical. Nasri, who had
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EPPING FOREST: Last call for Olympics performers
THERE are only a few more days left for performers to apply to take part in the greatest show on earth. Volunteer performers for the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games have until August 31 to apply. The Olympic
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EPPING FOREST: Residents give their views on police station hours
ESSEX Police has announced plans to cut the opening hours of station front desks in a bid to save £2.5 million across the county. Stations affected include Loughton, currently open 24/7, which police plan to open from noon to 6pm and Epping
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Fulham's Lauri Dalla Valle joins Dundee United on loan
Young Fulham striker Lauri Dalla Valle has joined Scottish side Dundee United until the end of January. The 19-year-old has made his debut for the club this season but had been allowed to link up with United until the beginning of next year, with
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WOODFORD GREEN: Funeral for soldier announced
THE funeral for a Woodford Green soldier killed in Afghanistan will be held tomorrow. The service for Lieutenant Daniel Clack, 24, who is believed to have lived on the Monkhams estate in Woodford Green, will be held tomorrow (Thursday 25),
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Woodford golfers battle for Centenary Salver
Woodford Golf Club members competed for the Centenary Salver and Scratch Prize at the weekend. Both prizes went to handicap secretary Sean Marah. Playing off a handicap of five, Marah recorded a gross 71, one over par for the course. His net 66 made
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Hammers poised to change side for Carling Cup tie
West Ham are expected to make significant changes to their side for the Carling Cup tie at home to Aldershot Town tonight. John Carew made his debut as a substitute in the draw with Leeds United on Sunday and the striker is in line for a first
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Chelsea look into Pereria bid
Chelsea are preparing to lodge a bid worth a reported amount of £16.6 million for Porto wing-back Alvaro Pereira. According to The Guardian, Andre Villas-Boas is keen to link up with the 25-year-old who he worked with at the Portuguese club last season
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WALTHAM FOREST: Women's football team saved from closure
A WOMEN'S football team that nearly closed down after being locked out of its own ground has secured a new home. Fears were raised over the future of the Leyton Ladies team when baliffs closed down the pitch they use at Leyton FC's stadium
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Rangers in Barton talks
Queens Park Rangers have been given permission by Newcastle United to speak to midfielder Joey Barton. Barton is reportedly free to leave St James’ Park this summer and has been tentatively linked with a move to Arsenal. But QPR, now backed by
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CHINGFORD: Group to stage Miller play
A PERFORMANCE of Arthur Miller's play about the 17th century Salem witch trials will be staged by a local drama group. The Crucible will run from October 5 until October 8 at Mornington Hall in The Green Walk, Chingford, with performances starting
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Interwood search for young footballers
Interwood FC Under 17 and 18s are looking to recruit players ahead of the new season. The club are also particularly interested in bringing in a goalkeeper. Interwood train on Wednesday and Friday evenings at Wadham Lodge, Walthamstow.
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WOODFORD GREEN: Best roads to live on
THE best roads to live on in South Woodford and Woodford Green have been named by a London property magazine. The Drive, in South Woodford, was named the area’s best residential street in Homes and Property magazine’s website, for its “fine Edwardian
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THEYDON MOUNT: Council order farmer to strip hidden home
AFTER years of legal wrangling the council have ordered a farmer to strip an outbuilding he illegally made in to a £1 million house right under the nose of planning officials. The saga of Barker Farm stretches back to 1987, when landowner Len
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REDBRIDGE: Three arrested over boy's death
THREE men have been arrested over the murder of a 17-year-old boy. Kelvin Chibueze was stabbed at around 4am on August 15 in High Road, Ilford after 15 to 20 people in two groups spilled out of a party in a house off High Road during an argument, then
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WALTHAMSTOW: Man charged with looting Homebase
AN ENFIELD man has been charged with looting the Walthamstow branch of Homebase during this month's riots. Sean McArdle, 30, of First Avenue, was arrested and charged with burglary yesterday (Tuesday August 23). He is accused of stealing
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REDBRIDGE: Four riot suspects arrested after police raid
FOUR arrests were made this morning after police raided six Redbridge homes in connection with the riots. Three were arrested at the addresses but another three were missing, while one more person gave themself up to the police some hours later
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CHINGFORD: Lodge to hold open day
AN open day will provide an opportunity to learn the history of the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge next month. Visitors to the building on Chingford Plain will be able to view archive material and find out about the new visitor's centre and Butler's
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LOUGHTON: Policeman fined for driving offence
A POLICEMAN has been fined a total of £345 after injuring a driver in a car crash. Pc Daniel Pipes, 23, who is based at Loughton Police Station, admitted driving without due care and attention on Church Hill, Loughton, on December 27 last year
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WALTHAMSTOW: Reunion for youth club members 50 years on
FORMER members of a club which was established in 1908 to help keep youths off the streets of Walthamstow held a grand reunion this week. Friends from the League of Three (LOT) group, which disbanded in the 1980s after decades of community
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Rovers in the Carling Cup
Leyton Orient will host Bristol Rovers in the second round of the Carling Cup after the Pirates overcame Watford 4-2 in a penalty shoot out last night. The first round tie between Rovers and the Hornets was postponed at the request of the police following
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EPPING FOREST: Police station opening hours slashed
OPENING hours at police stations across the district will be slashed as part of cost-cutting measures. Loughton police station, which is currently open to the public 24 hours a day all week, will have its hours reduced to noon to 6pm, Monday
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Tottenham could drop stadium bid
Tottenham could be set to drop their legal battle to take over the Olympic Stadium. In conjunction with Leyton Orient, the club were scheduled to seek judicial review of the Olympic Park Legacy Company’s (OPLC) decision to award the showpiece stadium
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WALTHAMSTOW: Fat burning class says 'eat more'
A NEW fat-burning programme is encouraging people to eat more, exercise less and rest in order to reduce their body fat. The new health class focuses on controlling metabolism and hormones in order to burn fat even while sleeping. Metabolic
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CHINGFORD: Offers deadline approaching
THE DEADLINE is approaching for offers to buy former council offices. The municipal offices in The Ridgeway, Chingford, which closed in 2007, was recently put on the market. The final date for offers to is 12pm on Thursday (September
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LEYTON: Skiffle orchestra plays for free
A SKIFFLE band will play for free to entertain people at Coronation Gardens this weekend. The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra (LPSO) will perform on Sunday, August 28 at the gardens on Oliver Road, in Leyton. The group, which has appeared
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WALTHAM FOREST: Anti-gangs project 'in jeopardy'
AN ANTI-GANGS project which is credited with cutting crime in the borough is in jeopardy because of funding shortages, the leader of the council has said. The authority teamed up with police back in January to launch the scheme, which offers
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Wanstead claim Connaught win
Wanstead started the week with an impressive victory over a strong Connaught team in the Foresters League taking 13 points of the 15 points on offer. The victory was mainly due to a fine win at home by John Pluck’s triple (26-10) with Ron Brown
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THORNWOOD: Anger over rubble factory plans
PLANS to build a factory to crush over 100,000 tonnes of rubble every year has been met with anger by residents who fear it would result in noise, dust and traffic chaos. Last year Essex County Council launched a strategy to increase the amount
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EPPING FOREST: Police stations could close to public
POLICE stations across the district could close to the public or slash the hours they are open under new proposals. Ongar and Waltham Abbey stations could close their front desks to the public. Both are currently open from 9am to 5pm
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REDBRIDGE: Rush for school places begins again
AS parents in the borough are being urged to choose their children's schools for next year, many are still fighting for this September’s places. The council is pushing its online school admissions service, which opens on September 1, and has
