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WALTHAMSTOW: Town square death 'not suspicious'
A POLICE investigation into the death of a man found hanging from a tree in Walthamstow Town Square has concluded that no-one else was involved. The man, aged in his early 40s, was found close to Central Library and the post office by the High
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WALTHAM FOREST: Schools open doors for summer activities
CHILDREN can enjoy their summer holidays this year by spending them at school. More than 50 schools are set to open their doors this summer for children to enjoy a whole range of summer activities as part of Waltham Forest Council's scheme, Schools Open
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Symes impressed with competition in squad
Summer signing Michael Symes is looking to “hit the ground running” with Leyton Orient and get himself among the goals early in the season. Symes linked up with the O’s on a two-year deal at the end of last month as manager Russell Slade recruited
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Rat run problem "a complex situation"
IT is virtually impossible to enforce rules to prevent roads becoming "rat runs", a councillor has admitted. 'Access only' signs were installed in Chelmsford Road, Fullers Road and Empress Avenue in South Woodford three months ago in an attempt
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CHINGFORD: Family pay tribute to dedicated doctor
A DOCTOR who moved to England in search of a better life and dedicated himself to improving the lives of others has died. Bipul Nandi, who worked at the North Chingford Medical Practice in The Ridgeway after qualifying as a GP in 1979, died of heart
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CHIGWELL: Torches carried high during mini Olympics
MINI Olympians took part in track and field events and made paper torches for their own version of the Games. Children from the Chigwell and Hainault United Synagogue Nursery were sponsored to compete in the 50 metre sprint, a relay, hurdles, cycling
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WALTHAM FOREST: Borough prepares for Olympic Torch Relay
WALTHAM Forest is gearing up for the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay on Saturday (July 21). The procession is due to enter the borough at 6.28pm along Ruckholt Road, before turning onto Leyton High Road. It is scheduled to travel
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'I will win gold next year'
Leyton boxer Roman Haidari claimed a silver medal at the Tri-nations boxing championships despite facing opponents in higher weight divisions. Haidari represented England at the event, held at Glamorgan University, but with no competition from
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LEYTON: School's multiculturalism celebrated
PUPILS celebrated multiculturalism with a day of music, dance and food from around the world. Children, parents and teachers at Dawlish Primary School in Leyton enjoyed dance styles including Bollywood, the Hakka from New Zealand and rock '
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LOUGHTON: Government 'x-files' reveal details of UFO sighting
DETAILS of one of the most infamous UFO sightings in the district's history have been released as part of a batch of previously unseen Government ‘x-files’. Loughton residents were left baffled in September 2005 when ten glowing orange orbs
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Waltham Forest's artists add flair and flourish to Olympic events with help from the community
Like a pentathlon with paintbrushes, or a sprint on stilts, or perhaps a pole vault of poetry, comes Artists Taking Part, a major arts project, part of Waltham Forest’s Olympic cultural celebrations. A team of world-class local artists has been assembled
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WOODFORD GREEN: Communication equipment planning application withdrawn
A PLANNING application to put vital emergency services communication equipment on Woodford Fire Station has been withdrawn. A voluntary site notice posted close to the site in Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, stated the proposal was intended
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CHINGFORD: Tories win Larkswood by-election
THE Conservatives have held a council seat in Chingford following a by-election. John Moss is the new councillor for Larkswood ward following the vote, which was prompted by the resignation of Ed Northover, who moved to Hong Kong. Cllr Moss has
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Pupils and teachers hit the right note
CHILDREN at a Waltham Abbey infant school were in fine voice as their musical achievements were recognised by a national charity. Pupils and staff at Leverton Infant and Nursery School staged a day of celebrations on Thursday (July 12) as they
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REDBRIDGE: Voluntary groups to discuss funding issues
VOLUNTARY organisations will gather to discuss funding issues. The Funding Fair has been organised by Redbridge CVS for local community and voluntary groups. There will be presentations on the current funding climate, what funders look for in applications
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'I had a good time at Orient'
Former Orient captain Matthew Spring might have secured a deal with League Two side Wycombe Wanderers last week but the midfielder stressed he enjoyed his time in E10. The 32-year-old was out of contract with the O’s at the end of last season
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WALTHAM FOREST: Contraception concern prompts clinic u-turn
A GP surgery which refused to provide contraception to patients in an area of high teenage pregnancy has performed a u-turn following widespread criticism. Health bosses introduced family planning services at Comely Bank Health Centre because
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EPPING: Long-awaited St John's survey results published
A NEW leisure centre has attracted more than five times more support than a supermarket as a possibility for a high street development, survey results show. Epping Forest District Council has published the long-awaited initial results of its
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LEYTON: Students awarded for volunteer work
STUDENTS at Leyton Sixth Form College have been awarded after giving up hours of their spare time to spruce up its grounds. The group, aged 16 and 17, successfully applied for £300 to buy plants and park furniture from O2's Think Big fund and
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WALTHAMSTOW: Teenager charged with Westfield murder
AN 18-year-old has become the second person to be charged with murdering a man at Westfield shopping centre. Riaz Anderson, of Essex Close, Walthamstow, is accused of killing Liam Woodfords during a fight on June 29. He is also charged with violent
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WALTHAMSTOW: Brass band's fund-raising concert
THE borough's East London Brass band is holding a fund-raising concert next week to help pay for its first ever trip to an international competition in Belgium. It takes place at 8pm on Thursday July 19 in the Trinity United Reform Church,
