A DISTRICT council decision to charge people for bio-degradable garden waste sacks is to be reviewed, after it was feared that the cost would deter people from recycling. Epping Forest Council, while providing the first roll of 20 bio-degradable sacks
A TWO-Foot long grass snake was rescued from a pond in Centre Drive, Epping, after becoming trapped in netting. Epping Forest Council animal warden Lyn Cook managed partially to free the snake and then took it to a veterinary cenre where the rest
AS the world's best athletes compete in the Olympics, a Harlow woman will also be heading to Athens to make sure they keep up their strength. Nicola Serwin, 19, has been chosen as one of 300 McDonald's top crew from 34 countries who will serve
A LEADING veterinary charity is warning pet owners that gardens could be full of hazards during the summer months. The PDSA, which has a surgery in Woodford Bridge Road, is urging owners to take a closer look at the plants in their flower beds, which
REDBRIDGE Council's area two committee would like to hear from people with ideas on how to improve their community. Area two councillors believe residents may like to see more trees planted, environmental projects, more litter bins and road safety
REDBRIDGE police is urging residents wishing to commemorate the Pakistan or Indian Independence Days to attend pre-planned events rather than celebrate in the street. The Metropolitan Police is warning motorists to avoid the Ilford Lane area at the
FREE food tasting sessions at Whipps Cross University Hospital saw the public sampling a range of Asian, vegetarian and halal dishes on Monday. The hospital served up the new dishes to assess the food's suitability for the patients' menu. Performance
A FATHER-OF-TWO cycled, swam and ran his way to raising £400 for charity. David Walton, 41, of Hollywood Way, Woodford Green, took part in the London Triathlon on Sunday in a bid to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Charity. Mr Walton, head
LONDON'S grant giving charity, Bridge House Trust has awarded more than £100,000 to Waltham Forest charities this week. Bridge House Trust the grant-giving arm of the Corporation of London, the local authority for the square mile. The charities
PEOPLE from all over the borough are being asked to nominate a child they know who suffers from kidney disease or cares for a sufferer for a national charity award. The Young Hero Awards are organised by the National Kidney Research Fund, which will
ANIMAL charity chiefs have blasted the Government claiming it missed an opportunity to reduce the noise level of fireworks. New firework regulations mean that it is now illegal for retailers to sell fireworks louder than 120bd, which is equivalent to
ENTHUSIASTIC, patient and fun people who are interested in a career in childcare have been offered a free one-day workshop to learn more about working with children. Four sessions have been organised throughout Hertfordshire to give an overall view
BUDDING young Waltham Forest actors Laila Metennawy and Darren Bailey were among 30 young performers to overcome their stage fright and present their own show on Saturday. The Stratford Theatre Royal, Gerry Raffles Square, is playing host to London
