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REDBRIDGE: Police issue summer burglary warning
REDBRIDGE police have issued a warning to residents to be more vigilant as the summer months approach. As the weather gets warmer more and more windows are left open for longer or forgotten about entirely, leaving opportunities for would-be burglars
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Cuthbert in frame for return
Scott Cuthbert could make his return to action for Leyton Orient tomorrow as Russell Slade takes his side to Ebbsfleet United. The former Swindon Town man has been sidelined since he was forced off injured in Orient’s loss at Charlton Athletic
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WANSTEAD: Rugby club campers start to arrive
A RUGBY club which applied for planning permission to host a 350 pitch campsite will welcome its first campers on Wednesday (July 25). Eton Manor Rugby Club, in Nutter Lane, Wanstead was granted permission for the site by
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WALTHAM FOREST: David Beckham could be granted freedom of borough
DAVID Beckham could be granted the freedom of Waltham Forest next month. A proposal to make the football superstar an honorary freeman of the borough was put forward at the town hall by Tory group leader Matt Davis last night (July 19). His motion
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SNARESBROOK: Anger over school's Olympic campsite plans
FAMILIES are furious after being given just nine days notice that an Olympic campsite with room for 100 tents is about to spring up on a school playing field which backs directly onto their houses. Residents living in the cluster of streets surrounding
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CHIGWELL: Man stabbed in arm as thieves try to steal car keys
A MAN was stabbed in the arm as two men tried to steal his car keys while he made his way to work. Police have just released details of the incident, which happened in Chigwell on Tuesday (July 9). The victim parked his grey Vauxhall Astra
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WOODFORD GREEN: Two cars stolen from the same road
TWO cars have been stolen from the same road in Woodford Green within five days of each other. On July 15 a white Fiat was stolen from outside one house in Arundel Drive and then four days later on July 19 a black Ford was stolen from another house
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WANSTEAD: Olympic exhibition at landmark pub
ARTWORK inspired by the Olympics will show at a pub from Monday (July 23). The George, in the High Street, Wanstead, is getting into the Olympic spirit by holding the free exhibition starring artwork by the Art Group Wanstead. The show will
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WALTHAMSTOW: Off-licence fined for underage booze sales
AN off-licence owner has been ordered to pay £1,000 after he was caught selling booze to teenagers during a sting operation. Kaushik Patel, 59, sold two bottles of alcopop Wkd to two youngsters aged 14 and 16 at his Shrinas News store in Markhouse
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Oke takes third at Crystal Palace
Commonwealth Games triple jump champion Tosin Oke claimed third place for Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies at the London Samsung Diamond League meet at Crystal Palace. The 31-year-old achieved a distance of 16.93m with his only valid attempt
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Maru takes gold at Youth Games
Chingford Foundation School pupil Ben Maru claimed a gold medal at the London Youth Games. The 14-year-old represented the London Borough of Waltham Forest in the Javelin. His throw of 40.30 was enough to take top spot in the competition at
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CHINGFORD: Farmers' market "a formality"
A FARMERS' market which traders hope will boost their struggling businesses could open before Christmas. Waltham Forest Council said granting permission is a formality, with just the final details needing to be ironed out after more than 1,600
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Trio could get second chance
Orient boss Russell Slade could cast his eye over George Saunders, Joe Turner and Martin Rowlands again tomorrow after the trio all featured at Sutton United on Wednesday. The trialists were all part of the O’s second half XI at Gander Green Lane
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WOODFORD GREEN: Life does not slow down at 100 for great-grandmother
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER-OF-FOUR who will celebrate her 100th birthday next weekend says the key to survival is taking part in life and not being a “passenger”. Over the years, independent Gladys Evans has been part of the Wanstead and Woodford
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WALTHAMSTOW: Former cinema damaged in fire
THE historic former EMD cinema in Walthamstow has been damaged in a fire. Firefighters were called to the listed building, in Hoe Street, at 7.13am this morning (Friday July 20). The blaze was brought under control at around 8.30am. A spokesman
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LOUGHTON: Great-great-grandmother still going strong at 100
FIVE generations of the same family will come together at the weekend to mark a ‘miracle’ mum’s 100th birthday. Edith Rogers, of Pyrles Lane, Loughton, celebrated her special day on Thursday (July 19) – and was thrilled to receive a congratulatory
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WALTHAM FOREST: Talented students to feed hungry athletes at Olympics
CATERING students at Waltham Forest College have spoken of their excitement at being given a key role feeding thousands of hungry athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Around 120 teenagers from the site in Forest Road, Walthamstow, will
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WANSTEAD: Archaeology exhibition in park
RADAR images which shed new light on the archaeology of Wanstead Park are on display. The Archaeology of Wanstead Park exhibition at The Temple in Wanstead Park is running as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. Visitors to the show
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Motor Madness comes to library
CHILDREN looking for things to do in the summer holidays can make their own battery powered car. ‘Motor Madness’ takes place at South Woodford Library in High Road, South Woodford on July 26 between 10.30am – noon. Youngsters will use card,
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Public meeting on crime and ASB to be held tonight
THE borough’s police chief and MP Iain Duncan Smith will be at a public meeting tonight to discuss concerns over anti-social behaviour and crime. Borough Commander Sue Williams and Mr Duncan Smith will be joined by the leader of Redbridge Council
