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Former Sheffield United winger linked with Hammers move
West Ham United are weighing up the option of signing winger Colin Kazim-Richards. The 25-year-old Turkish international currently plays for Fenerbahce but is reportedly training with the Hammers. Kazim-Richards, who previously played for Sheffield
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Trial of man accused of abusing five-year-old girl begins
A MAN repeatedly molested a five-year-old girl and slapped her when she tried to refuse his advances, a court heard. Faheem Zulqarnain, 44, of High Road, South Woodford, took the girl in his car to a secluded area near Snaresbrook, before slipping
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Bancroft’s School celebrate cup success
Bancroft’s School’s year eight boy’s cricket team lifted the Under-13 Essex Cricket Cup after an eight-wicket victory over Southend Boys High School. Bancroft’s made an excellent start to the contest as opening bowlers Haaris Sohoye and Tom Oliver
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EPPING: Thieves steal valuables, keys and car
THIEVES broke into an Epping house and stole valuables, car keys and a convertible from the driveway outside. Police are appealing for witnesses after burglars forced a rear UPVC door to gain entry to a house in Shaftesbury Road between 3.45am
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LOUGHTON: Man charged with murder due back in court tomorrow
AN oil rig worker charged with murdering a 39-year-old mother is due to appear at crown court tomorrow. Daniel Hodges, 30, of no fixed address, appeared for a short hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday), accused of killing
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LEYTONSTONE: Children to present animal rights campaign to Parliament
CHILDREN are set to take their animal rights campaign to the House of Lords. The pupils from Mayville Primary School in Leytonstone will enter Parliament to campaign against the use of real bear fur on royal guardsmen's helmets next week.
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LEYTONSTONE: Prolific mugger targeted children
A PROLIFIC mugger from an affluent neighbourhood travelled to a poorer area nearby to threaten and rob vulnerable children. Abdul Jamal, 31, journeyed from his home in Lonsdale Road, Wanstead, to High Road, Leytonstone, to repeatedly target
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Bingham signs new deal
Dagenham & Redbridge midfielder Billy Bingham has signed a new three-year deal at Victoria Road. The 21-year-old, who joined the Daggers in 2009, made 30 appearances for John Still’s side last season, scoring twice. He made his debut for the club
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LEYTONSTONE: Tower tenants drop Olympic missile challenge
TENANTS whose tower block will be used as a missile base during the Olympics have dropped their legal challenge. Residents of Fred Wigg Tower on the Montague Road Estate in Leytonstone were considering an appeal after losing a High Court battle
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WOODFORD GREEN: New date for hospice summer fair
A SUMMER fair to raise money for a children’s hospice has been rescheduled for later this month. The Haven House Summer Fair was originally due to take place on May 20 but had to be cancelled after the grounds at the Woodford Green hospice
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REDBRIDGE: Millionaire "deserves torch role due to tax paid"
A COUNCILLOR has said a controversial mutli-millionaire should carry the Olympic torch through Redbridge because of the amount of tax he has paid. Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of advertising company WPP, will take part in the torch relay on
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ONGAR: It's 'zip-nip' time for teddy bears at church tower
TEDDY bears were transported via zipwire down the side of a church during an event held to support the upkeep of the church bells. The bears were checked-in at ground level before being hoisted in buckets up the church tower of High Ongar Church
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LOUGHTON: Hardworking pupils recognised at prize-giving
PUPILS have been rewarded for their hard work and achievements at Oaklands School's annual prize-giving. Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing was guest of honour at the ceremony on Thursday (July 5), which was held in a marquee in the grounds of
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Hammers interested in Liverpool striker
Assistant manager Neil McDonald has admitted West Ham United are interested in signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll. The England international has been linked with a move away from Anfield following the arrival of new manager Brendan Rodgers. West
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National times set by Waltham Forest swimmers
London Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club swimmers produced several national best times at the British Gas London Region 2012 age group championships. In the 100m backstroke, 12-year-old Holly Taylor smashed her personal best national
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LOUGHTON: First World War hero's Victoria Cross up for auction
A VICTORIA Cross awarded for one of the most heroic acts of the First World War is expected to fetch £140,000 at auction next week. Private Sidney Godley, who is buried in St John’s Churchyard in Loughton, was presented with the Army’s highest
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EPPING: Town centre traders prepare to show off their high street
EPPING High Street is set to burst into life this Saturday with the arrival of the town's festival. Running from 10am until late in the evening, the day will be packed with activities such as art exhibitions, live music performances, portrait
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CHINGFORD: Couple celebrate diamond anniversary
A COUPLE celebrated 60 years of marriage last week. Betty and Ben Williamson, of Rolls Park Road in Chingford, marked their diamond anniversary on Thursday, July 5 by partying with family and friends. The great-grandparents, who have five children themselves
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WALTHAMSTOW: Olympic organisers 'break children's promise'
THE families of children who were promised a "major" role in the Olympics due to their special birth date have expressed disappointment at their lack of involvement in the Games. Every youngster born in 2004 on December 20 - 20.12 - was told
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REDBRIDGE: Green light for £22 million secondary school expansion
A £22 million plan to expand a secondary school was given the green light at a meeting of the council’s cabinet. Beal High School in Woodford Bridge Road, Clayhall will expand from eight forms of entry to 12 under the plan. The expansion
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Buckhurst Hill sink Woodford Wells
Buckhurst Hill earned a six-wicket victory over Woodford Wells in the Essex Premier Division. After winning the toss, Buckhurst Hill chose to bowl. Rob Petchey ripped through Wells' top order leaving them in big trouble on 56 for four. Wells' middle
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ALDERSBROOK: Children and pensioners swap board games
PUPILS from Aldersbrook Primary School designed a Snakes and Ladders style Olympic board game to share with pensioners. In turn the older generation taught the year four pupils, from the school in Ingatestone Road, Wanstead, games such as Ludo
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LOUGHTON: Man charged with "much-loved" mum's murder
A MAN was charged with murder yesterday evening (Tuesday) following the stabbing of a woman in Loughton. Gillian Andrade, 39, was found stabbed inside a house in Churchfields, where she lived, by police shortly after 6.30am on Sunday (July
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WALTHAM FOREST: Health trust wins gold for sports challenge
A HEATH trust has become the first in London to be honoured for encouraging patients and staff to take up sport. North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), which provides specialist mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services
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REDBRIDGE: Two thirds of children leave borough's primary schools unable to swim
TWO thirds of children in Redbridge leave primary school without being able to swim a length in a swimming pool, it has been revealed. The figure is the fourth lowest of 35 local authorities who responded to a freedom of Information request
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Families forced to cross busy roundabout after underpass floods
PEDESTRIANS were forced to cross a dangerous roundabout after an underpass flooded over the weekend. TfL have installed a pumping system in the A406 underpass between Maybank Road and Mulberry Way in South Woodford after repeated incidents
