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New Hammers loanee stars as Under-21s hit six
New West Ham United loan signing Henri Lansbury was named England Under-21’s man-of-the-match after scoring twice and setting up another two as Stuart Pearce’s men got their new European Championship campaign off to a winning start with a 6-0 victory
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Old Parkonians crash to heavy defeat
Old Parkonians crashed to a heavy defeat at the hands of Benfleet. After winning the toss, Parkonians decided to bowl first. But Benfleet were in excellent form and cruised to an impressive total of 294 for six. Due to the rain, Old Parkonians
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Victory for 17-year-old Pattie-Belleli in long jump
Holly Pattie-Belleli set two personal bests and won the long jump at the National Junior Promotion League match in Barnet Copthall on Sunday. The 17-year-old Ongar athlete finished first in the long jump with a time of 5.37m and came second in the
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Wanstead slip to defeat against Colchester
Wanstead suffered a two-wicket defeat to Colchester and East Essex in the Premier Division on Saturday. The side were put into bat after losing the toss and John Chambers hit an excellent knock of 91. Arfan Akram chipped in with 31 but Kishen Velani
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'It all seems like a bit of a dream'
A Waltham Forest man became the envy of football fans everywhere after winning the chance to play on the hallowed turf of Wembley. Andy Mortimer won a national competition on the Vauxhall Football Facebook page, earning the chance to play in a celebrity
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WANSTEAD: Death defying cat reunited with owners
A CAT that is down to eight lives after escaping from the window of a fourth storey flat has been reunited with its owners. Basil, who is four years old, leapt 20 feet from the window of a flat in Malcolm Way, Snaresbrook on August 15.
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WALTHAM FOREST: Hopes for re-opening of rail link dashed
HOPES that a train line linking Waltham Forest with Stratford would re-open soon have been dashed. Rail campaigners and Waltham Forest Council have been lobbying for years to get the Hall Farm Curve between Chingford and Newham reopened, arguing
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Hearn: 'Stadium war isn't over yet'
“Ii is a good battle to win but it is not the end of the war.” That is how Orient chairman Barry Hearn summed up the state of play after the club were granted the judicial review they have been seeking. Last week saw the O’s, as well as Tottenham Hotspur
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EPPING: Road safety fears over new development
FEARS have been voiced that an increase in traffic from an eight house development on the site of an old pub could lead to a serious accident on an already busy road. In December 2010, developers Mirad Properties Ltd withdrew their application
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REDBRIDGE: Court clerk charged under Bribery Act
A CLERK at Redbridge Magistrates Court has been accused of accepting a bribe from a defendant. Munir Patel, 21, of Green Lane, Dagenham, is also charged with misconduct in a public office and perverting the cause of justice. Patel was
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WALTHAM FOREST: Crackdown on council tax avoidance
A COUNCIL tax dodger is serving a month-long jail sentence for failing to pay his £4,205 bill. Matthew Edem, formerly of Beacontree Road, Leytonstone, was jailed for 28 days after attempting to avoid paying his council tax. Edem, who
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EPPING FOREST: Charity walk called off
A FUNDRAISING walk that organisers hoped would raise at least £15,000 for a hospice has been called off. The Starlight Walk was due to take place in Loughton on September 24 in aid of St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, which provides care for
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BARKINGSIDE: Girls Aloud singer becomes charity ambassador
A GIRLS ALOUD singer became an ambassador for Barnardo’s children’s charity today. Nicola Roberts was awarded an ambassadorial role in recognition of her “outstanding commitment and support of the charity.” The pop star visited Barnardo
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MALL MAKEOVER: Search goes on for the next top models
A TOTAL of 285 would-be models were photographed as part of The Mall Walthamstow’s Makeover Modelling competition. Out of those who attended the photo days, a shortlist of 120 contestants will be invited to return on Sunday, September 11 for
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Daggers complete Green deal
Dagenham and Redbridge have completed the signing of midfielder Dominic Green on a free transfer. Green returns to the Daggers after leaving three years ago to join Peterborough United. He struggled to make an impact at Posh and was loaned
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EPPING FOREST: Growing anger at Macmillan cuts
PATIENTS and families across the district have added their voices to the chorus of anger at the axing of vital care services for cancer sufferers. Last week it was revealed that NHS West Essex were cutting more than half the funding West Essex
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EPPING: Police reveal details of sex attack
POLICE have released details of a sexual assault that happened near a golf club. A 24-year-old woman was attacked on Stewards Green Road, Epping, shortly after midnight on Saturday, July 23, by a man in his 40s. The woman believes she was followed
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WOODFORD GREEN: Child star to award skilful young people
A CHILD star of television show Britain’s Got Talent will award the young winners of a skills development day. Dancer Aiden Davis, who finished fifth in the 2009 competition despite only dancing for a year, will meet the top performers of a
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WALTHAMSTOW: CCTV of riot suspects released
MORE CCTV images showing suspected inn Walthamstow rioters have been released. Click here to see the full gallery The stills show dozens of people suspected of raiding businesses including Barclays Bank and Lidl supermarket in the High
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WALTHAMSTOW: Child's death 'not good enough reason' to rehouse family
A FAMILY traumatised by the sudden death of their daughter as she slept were told they will not be rehoused from their overcrowded council home because the tragedy is “not a good enough reason”. Chris Allen, 27, and his partner Paula Crowie
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: £3m homes project axed
A £3M project to build homes for 144 people was withdrawn after the company realised the cost of the necessary social contributions. Guide Dogs for the Blind Association had submitted revised plans to Redbridge Council proposing to build 19
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Rangers still waiting over Puncheon deal
Queens Park Rangers are keeping their fingers crossed that a late move for Jason Puncheon was completed before the transfer window closed. Rangers were busy in the final few hours of the window signing Shaun Wight-Phillips and Anton Ferdinand.
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WALTHAM FOREST: Jobseekers 'missing out' on bus discounts
MOST jobseekers in Waltham Forest are missing out on half price bus fares because they do not know they can apply for the discount, according to a new report. London TravelWatch, an independent watchdog funded by the London Assembly, says that
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Success for Marah at Woodford Golf Club Championship
The Club Championship at Woodford Golf Club was held over the weekend with club handicap secretary Sean Marah claiming his third successive victory in the event. Marah shot a gross 70, the course par, on Sunday to add to his gross 74 on Saturday as
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WANSTEAD: Herbalists to forage in Wanstead
HERBALISTS will foraging Wanstead for plants which can be used as medicines or eaten. The expedition will start on September 10, at 10am, and will be lead by Vanessa Neville and Jude Greenan from the organisation Of People and Plants, which teaches people
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EPPING: Burglar forces way in to house through window
A BURGLAR forced open the kitchen window of a house and stole jewellery. The house in Coopersale Common, Epping, was burgled between 9.25am and 12.30pm on Thursday, August 19. The drivers of a blue transit van seen near the address at
