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Kane unused sub as England crash out
Spurs youngster Harry Kane was an unused substitute as England Under-19s exited the European Championships following a 2-1 extra time loss to Greece. The Young Lions had enjoyed victory over France earlier this week to book a semi final clash
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CHINGFORD: Missiles set up on reservoir banks for Olympic security
MISSILES were set up on the banks of a reservoir this afternoon and will remain until the end of the Olympics. The Rapier missile system appeared behind Waltham Way in Chingford along with three army officials today (July 12), as part of government plans
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EPPING FOREST: Homeowners empty-handed as Olympic tenants steer clear
HOMEOWNERS hoping to cash in on the Olympic tourism boom by asking staggering five-figure weekly rents have been left empty-handed. Potential landlords from across the district rushed to rent out their properties during the games – with some asking
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REDBRIDGE: Borough preparing to rise and shine on Olympic torch day
THE traditional Sunday morning lie-in will be cancelled when the Olympic flame comes to Redbridge. The torch, which is on a 70-day odyssey around Britain, will start its journey through the borough at 7.19am precisely on Sunday, July 22.
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CHINGFORD: Duke of Gloucester opens Epping Forest visitors centre
ROYALTY opened a brand new visitors centre next to one of Henry VIII's old hunting lodges this morning. The Duke of Gloucester, the official Ranger of Epping Forest, cut the tape to open The View visitors centre in Rangers Road, Chingford,
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WOODFORD GREEN: Council tenants still waiting for answer on 'unfair' charges
FAMILIES who are paying 30 percent more for their heating than other blocks on their estate say they are fed up waiting for an explanation for the discrepancy. Council tenants in the Liston Way tower block on the Orchard Estate in Woodford
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HISTORY: Sylvia Pankhurst and me
A WOMAN who grew up close to the home of political activist and feminist icon Sylvia Pankhurst in Woodford Green has just released a second edition of her biography. Melanie Attlesey hears of suburban paranoia, radical feminism and memories prompted
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WOODFORD GREEN: Pensioner outraged at strewn rubbish
A PENSIONER is outraged after a mound of rubbish, containing dirty nappies and food, was allegedly left behind after a recycling collection. The recycling collection took place at 9am yesterday morning (July 11) and Peter Stannard, 66, of Clifton
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HIGHAMS PARK: Father and son create unofficial Team GB anthem
A FATHER and son have recorded a song they hope could become the unofficial anthem to spur Team GB on to Olympic gold this summer. Ben Frearson, 47, and his son Sam, 8, recorded their song 'Support Team GB' at home in Nelson Road, Highams Park
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Wyatt leads Runners home at Mile End
There was a strong performance from East London runners at the Mile End park run on Saturday. Mark Wyatt led the team home as he crossed the line in a time of 18.36, enough to finish in fourth place. James Wilson set a park run personal
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Differing fortunes for Orion trio
Orion Harriers Junior athletes Jermaine Hamilton, Georgia Tuckfield and Kyal Palmer-Francis suffered mixed results at the English Schools Track and Field Championship in Gateshead. Following a strong performance by Hamilton at the UK School
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LOUGHTON: Churchfields murder accused due back in court later this year
AN oil rig worker charged with murdering a 39-year-old mother is due to enter a plea later this year. Daniel Hodges, 30, who was renting a room in the house in Churchfields, Loughton, where Gillian Andrade was found stabbed on Sunday (July
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CHINGFORD: Chimney sweep's hopes rest with van
A CHIMNEY sweep may be forced into retirement after 62 years if his van fails an MOT. But Ben Williamson, 82, of Rolls Park Road in Chingford, is held in such high regard by his customers that they have offered to drive him to appointments
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EPPING: Songwriter takes international singing title
THE THIRD time proved to be the charm for an Epping songwriter who triumphed in an international song competition at the weekend. Lynn Holland, of Theydon Grove, outsang ten finalists from the USA and Ireland to impress judges at the Tipperary
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WANSTEAD: £1.4 million church refurbishment was minister's calling
THE outgoing minister of a church says she was called by God to oversee the successful completion of a £1.4 million refurbishment of the building. Reverend Rosalind Selby, who has been at the Wanstead United Reformed Church in Grosvenor Road
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WALTHAMSTOW: Siege man charged
A FATHER has been charged with multiple offences after a dramatic siege which only ended when armed police stormed his house. Part of Walthamstow Village was sealed off by officers for much of Tuesday evening (July 10) amid reports that a man
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Palmer takes top spot at Monk Lakes
Walthamstow Brothers Angling Society’s Mark Palmer came away with victory from the July match at Monk Lakes. There were a total of 18 members in action at the event, held in Kent, with the final weight coming in at a creditable total of 783-6-0.
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WALTHAM FOREST: Kier fraud claims 'reported to police'
ALLEGATIONS of fraud at the Waltham Forest Council's street cleaning and rubbish contractors have been referred to police. Several members of staff, both frontline and senior, are understood to have been sacked following the completion of an internal
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LEYTONSTONE: Festival gets underway
THE annual Leytonstone Festival kicks off today (Thursday). The eleven-day feast of music, drama, art and other cultural activities promises to be the biggest and best yet. A free lunchtime concert featuring pianists Viva Genova and Eileen Broster
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CHINGFORD: Larkswood ward by-election today
POLLING stations have opened in the Larkswood ward by-election. Five parties are vying for the seat, which was left vacant when former Conservative councillor Ed Northover moved to Hong Kong for work after serving residents since 2009.
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Gemili breaks British record
Former Dagenham & Redbridge youngster Adam Gemili became the fastest British junior sprinter ever, as he claimed gold in the World Junior Championships 100m in a time of 10.05. It was a new personal best for the 18-year-old who overtook Dwain
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REDBRIDGE: Electrifying new exhibition for school holidays
AN ELECTRIFYING new exhibition will open later this month. ‘Electrify!’, an exhibition about electricity, will be at the Redbridge Museum in Ilford Central Library, Clements Road, from July 24 – September 1. There will plenty in the
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ONGAR: Blue plaque bid for Titanic priest's home
A PRIEST who led prayers on deck as the Titanic sank could soon be honoured with a blue plaque at his former home in Ongar. Father Thomas Byles, priest of St Helen’s Church, was en route to New York to officiate at his brother’s wedding when
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EPPING FOREST: Women turn out in strength for Race for Life despite heavy rain
MUMS, daughters, sisters and friends braved heavy rain showers to raise money in the fight against cancer last night (Wednesday). North Weald Airfield was filled with runners and walkers, many in pink or fancy dress, for the five and 10 kilometre
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EPPING: Woman rescued following crash
A WOMAN was rescued from her car after a crash involving two vehicles last night (Wednesday). Fire fighters spent just over an hour cutting the woman free after the crash at about 6pm near the turning for St Margaret’s Hospital in The Plain
