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Hammers suffer Oxford United defeat
West Ham United suffered a 1-0 friendly defeat at Oxford United this evening. The Hammers named a strong team including Carlton Cole who made his first appearance in England this pre-season. But the League Two side grabbed the decisive goal
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WALTHAMSTOW: Woman knits Olympic tribute in front garden
A PASSIONATE fan of knitting has turned her garden into a mini Olympic Stadium in tribute to the upcoming Games. Sue Haggerty, of Howard Road in Walthamstow, has created tiny athletes out of wool who can be seen riding down the side of a hedge
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Upper Clapton receive funding boost
Upper Clapton Rugby Club have secured £50,000 of Olympic legacy funding. The Epping club have received the financial boost from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund. This is part of the £135m Places People Play legacy programme which
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: Young rapper performs for schoolchildren
A YOUNG rapper entertained children at a school fundraiser. Cynikal - real name Tav Sanghera – performed some of his songs for pupils of St John’s RC school in Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge. The up and coming star is currently unsigned
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WOODFORD GREEN: Pupils raise hundreds of pounds for five charities
PUPILS from a school for physically disabled children organised their own Giving Nation Day on Monday (July 16). As part of their citizenship lessons five classes from the senior years of Brookfield House School, in Alders Avenue, Woodford Green
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LEYTON: Park improvements merge green spaces
TWO green spaces have been merged to create a large new park to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Waltham Forest Council has spent £2 million to improve facilities at the 35-acre site incorporating Ive Farm and Marsh Lane Playing Fields
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Leyton Orient Supporters Club beaten by Ilford Catholic
Ilford Catholic beat Leyton Orient Supporters Cricket Club by 66 runs. An excellent century stand between Aditya Panoli and Saravana Subramani saw Ilford Catholic secure the victory at Barkingside Recreation Ground on Sunday. After some excellent
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New contract for Ogogo
Dagenham & Redbridge defender Abu Ogogo has agreed a new three-year deal with the club. Since switching to the Daggers from Arsenal in 2009 he has become a mainstay in the side, playing in defence and midfield. Despite only being 22 years
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WALTHAM FOREST: Refuse staff could strike during Olympics
STREETS could be strewn with rubbish during the Olympics if refuse collectors and road sweepers carry out a threat to strike. Unite and the GMB unions say their members who work for council contractors Kier are furious over a range of issues, with
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Martin helps GB sink Spain
Harry Martin played a key role as Britain’s men’s hockey squad enjoyed the best possible preparation for London 2012 with victory at the tri-nations Olympic warm-up tournament in Santander. The Old Loughtonians midfielder scored after coming
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LEYTON: O's submit bid to run Olympic Stadium
LEYTON Orient have formally submitted a bid to run the Olympic Stadium after the Games, according to reports. The BBC claims four organisations are on a shortlist to manage the venue following the closing date for applications last Thursday (July
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WOODFORD BRIDGE: 'Travellers' set up camp on council-owned field
THE owners of four caravans which have been parked on a council-owned field are set to be issued with an eviction notice. The vehicles moved in on Monday after bollards blocking the entrance to the site in Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, were
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REDBRIDGE/ CHIGWELL: Police appeal to trace suspected drug dealer
POLICE are appealing for help from the public to locate a man who is wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Thomas Edward McDonagh, 21, from the EC1 area of Islington is known to frequent Redbridge and Essex, particularly
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ALDERSBROOK: Two men attempt burglary on empty house
TWO men attempted to burgle an empty house in Aldersbrook yesterday (July 16). Police are keen to trace the two men who were seen leaving the house in Northumberland Avenue yesterday at 2.30pm. One man is described as being Asian and the other
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Police and politicians to face tough questions at crime and ASB meeting
CONCERNS over crime and anti social behaviour will be on the agenda at a public meeting this Friday (July 20). A panel including the borough’s police chief Sue Williams, MP Iain Duncan Smith, and Leader of Redbridge Council Keith Prince will
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Epping talent Keeble wins Essex Amateur Championship
Bobby Keeble became the joint youngest winner of the Essex Amateur Championship after his victory at Canons Brook Golf Club. The 16-year-old North Weald prodigy competed against 83 of the best golfers in the county with handicaps of four or better
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Sound Advice: Still time to enjoy Leytonstone Festival goodness
THERE'S plenty of Leytonstone Festival gigs to enjoy in the next few days before it wraps up on Sunday. If classic jazz is your thing, check out the George Simmonds Septet at the Heathcote pub on Thursday (July 19) from 8pm. It costs £5, or £3 for concessions
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Hammers eye up Manchester United striker
West Ham United are ready to make an offer for wantaway Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov. The former Spurs forward has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and is looking to secure first-team football elsewhere. West Ham's
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WALTHAM ABBEY: Courier prepares for clamping stand-off
A STAND-off between clampers and a company delivering flowers to a doctors’ surgery is underway at a spot where motorists have been fined thousands. Elwyn Lelunce parked his van near the Keyhealth Medical Centre in Sewardstone Road, Waltham
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REDBRIDGE: Councillor stabbed near Newbury Park home
A LABOUR councillor was stabbed near his home in Newbury Park last night. Councillor Ross Hatfull, 33, who represents Valentines Ward, was attacked by muggers near his home in Kimberley Avenue at around 11.35pm. He was approached by
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WALTHAM FOREST: Dementia care centres to close for Olympics
DAY care centres for the elderly are set to close due to expected traffic congestion during the Olympics. Around 40 users of three centres, which provide respite for carers of those with dementia and other health problems, recently received
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LEYTON: Headteacher retires after school shows dramatic improvement
THE headteacher of a school which was threatened with closure after being classified as failing by the government, is retiring on a high after raising standards beyond expectation. Helen Jeffery is leaving George Mitchell in Leyton at the end of
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Man cleared of sexually abusing five-year-old girl
A MAN accused of repeatedly molesting a five-year-old girl has walked free after being cleared by a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court yesterday (July 16). Faheem Zulqarnain, 44, of High Road, South Woodford, was alleged to have taken the child to
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O's recruit Stoke forward
Stoke City youngster Ryan Brunt has become Leyton Orient’s sixth summer signing. The 19-year-old has penned a long-term loan deal that will see him remain in E10 until January 5. Brunt enjoyed a 15-game loan spell with Orient’s opening day
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Mothers get business advice
A MOTHER who runs a successful business while raising a four-year-old provided advice to women in a similar position. Abby Wright-Parkes, 36, of Hurstwood Avenue, South Woodford, held a surgery to help mothers on how to market their businesses
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EPPING: Heritage railway to make first journey into Epping town
THE HISTORIC Epping-Ongar railway will move another step toward connecting with the London Tube on Saturday, when the first train chugs into the Epping Town ward. The heritage railway line reopened in May, but trains have so far only shuttled
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WALTHAMSTOW: Free micro chipping for dogs
DOG owners can get their pets micro chipped for free at an event in Walthamstow's Aveling Park next week. It takes place between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday July 26. Email scott.cartwright@walthamforest.gov.uk for more information. Click here
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WALTHAMSTOW: Table top sale at church
A CHURCH is holding a table top sale this Saturday (July 21). St Andrew's Christian Centre, in Church Road near St Andrew's Road in Walthamstow, will be hosting a variety of stalls between 10am and 2pm. Tables can be booked for £15. Email Samantha.Papworth
