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CHINGFORD: Police search for missing man
A MISSING man is being sought by police. The 21-year-old man, who has been described as 'vulnerable' by police, was in Antlers Hill in Chingford before running off when an ambulance was called to treat him at around 1pm today (July 23) - though
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WANSTEAD: Hundreds visit police base open day
HUNDREDS of people turned up to take a look around the Olympic police base during an open day. The controversial facility on Wanstead Flats, which will be home to 3,500 police and 35 horses during the games, opened its doors to the public on
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NORTH WEALD: Sunshine draws thousands to annual American car show
HUNDREDS of classic Cadillacs and Chevvies had car fanatics’ engines revving at North Weald Airfield on Saturday. Blue skies and sunshine drew 3,000 motor-mad visitors to this year’s Damn Yankees American Car Show, with more than 800 American
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LOUGHTON: Zebra crossing is 'accident waiting to happen'
PEDESTRIANS are being forced to ‘take their life in their hands’ when crossing a busy Loughton road, residents say. Motorists and walkers are calling on the council to move the zebra crossing at the junction of Rectory Lane and Golding’s Hill
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Slade looking for squad 'camaraderie'
Russell Slade today took his squad north for a training camp in Leicestershire as preparations continue for the coming season. The O’s will spend four days together training as well as playing a behind closed doors friendly against Championship
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WANSTEAD & WOODFORD: Council's u-turn on rent rise for market stalls
THE Council has dropped increased rents for market traders after a farmers’ market was forced to close. Last week the Guardian revealed that the monthly Essex Farmers’ market in George Lane, South Woodford had closed after rents were raised
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CHINGFORD: Florist rewarded for fundraising efforts
A FLORIST who has raised thousands of pounds for charity since her husband's death has been rewarded for her efforts. Sue Ratcliffe and her sister Nina Bradfield have raised an unprecedented £112,096 for Guide Dogs charity since her husband
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O's fan's view: 'Scott Cuthbert brought a certain calmness to the back line'
‘FRUSTRATING’ is the only word to describe Saturday’s reverse at a ‘traditional’ football ground – aka Stonebridge Road. Despite creating the better chances – mainly in the first-half - we were made to pay for our defensive deficiencies for the
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WALTHAMSTOW: Neighbours 'save former cinema from destruction'
NEIGHBOURS of Walthamstow's much-loved former EMD cinema have been credited with saving it from destruction after they leapt into action when it caught fire. The historic grade II listed structure suffered only minor damage when part of its roof
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West Ham sign Swiss goalkeeper
West Ham United have completed the signing of promising young goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel from Grasshopper Club Zurich. The 20-year-old Switzerland talent has signed a three-year deal with the option of an extra year. Spiegel is expected to
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WOODFORD GREEN: Sun shines on hospice fair
A SUMMER fair which had to be rescheduled because of torrential rain was blessed with sunshine at the weekend. More than 1,000 people came out to enjoy the warm weather in the grounds of Haven House Children’s Hospice in Woodford Green, raising
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CHINGFORD: Unofficial public consultation on rehab unit's future
CAMPAIGNERS held an unofficial consultation over a rehab unit being threatened with closure at the weekend. Highams Court care home, in Friars Close, Chingford, treats people recovering from serious illness or injury, but could be closed after
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WOODFORD GREEN: Park to benefit from TfL compensation
A PARK will benefit from an £11,000 refurbishment paid for by money given to the council by Transport for London (TfL). Salway Gardens in Woodford Green was used by TfL to store equipment for six months while repairs were made to nearby embankment
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Traders launch community campaign with a clean sweep
SHOPKEEPERS grabbed their brooms and took to the streets as a new clean up campaign was launched on a busy street. Some 27 traders on High Road, South Woodford, have agreed to sweep their shop fronts at least once a day under the new ‘Clean Sweep
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REDBRIDGE: Hospital food scores top marks
FOOD at the borough’s general hospital has been rated as ‘excellent’. Assessors from The Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT) visited King George hospital in Goodmayes to rate a variety of essential standards. And, after looking at menu,
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CHINGFORD: No charges over double shooting
THOSE responsible for a double shooting which shocked the community remain at large. Bullets were fired at two homes on the Chingford Hall estate in overnight attacks in April, sparking fears of a resurgence of gang warfare in the area
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CHINGFORD: Dangerous school road finally gets safety measures
ACTION has finally been taken to improve safety on a road outside a school where four children have been injured. Parents and pupils at Longhshaw Primary School in Hatch Lane, Chingford, have long been campaigning for measures to encourage drivers
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WALHAM FOREST: Councillor apologises for losing temper at Olympic Torch event
A COUNCILLOR has apologised for losing his temper with a competition winner during a celebration marking the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Walthamstow. Chingford Conservative Cllr Laurance Wedderburn said a combination of work stress and "
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Hammers linked with move for Spurs striker Defoe
West Ham United are reportedly interesting in bringing Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe back to the club. The England international spent five years as a youngster at Upton Park before joining Spurs for the first time. But Defoe struggled to
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SOUTH WOODFORD: Fun in the park day
FAMILIES enjoyed an event aimed at raising the profile of a park. Friends of Elmhurst Gardens held the annual Fun in the Park event off Gordon Road, in South Woodford, on Saturday. The event included a bouncy castle, a welly-throwing competition
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WANSTEAD: Area committee meeting tonight
A COUNCIL meeting to discuss issues in Wanstead and Snaresbrook will be held tonight from 7.15pm. It will take place in Wanstead Church School, Church Path, Wanstead. The police will be available at the school from 6.15pm to dicuss any issues
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WALTHAMSTOW: Have your photo taken with the Olympic Torch
A COMMUNITY centre is giving residents the chance to have their photo taken with one of the Olympic Torches as part of a fund-raising event. Torchbearer Shah Husain, 41, will be visiting The Mill, in Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, with his golden
