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  • TRAVEL: Bus staff strike over pay gap

    BUSES on seven routes in Waltham Forest will not run during two days of industrial action over pay. Unite union members from bus garages across London, including the Lea Interchange, voted to strike on Friday (October 10) and Wednesday, October

  • Man charged with graveyard murder

    A MAN has been charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a graveyard. Jonathon Linzell, 30, of no fixed address, is accused of killing Melita Jo, whose beaten body was discovered by a passer-by in a the grounds of St Mary's

  • Ex-Spurs defender blames overhaul for crisis

    FORMER Spurs defender Gary Stevens insists Juande Ramos' stock has fallen considerably since the side won the Carling Cup in February and believes the influx of foreign players has contributed to side's worst start to a league season in 96 years. The

  • Clemence urges Hammers keeper to forget clangers

    ENGLAND goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence has told West Ham stopper Robert Green to bounce back from his error-strewn performance against Bolton on Saturday. Green was at fault for the Trotters opener, dropping a routine catch for Kevin Davies

  • Hammers give Tristan a second week to prove himself

    WEST HAM have given Diego Tristan a second week to earn a contract. The former Spain striker has been on trial with the Hammers as boss Gianfranco Zola searches for a short-term replacement for injured forward Dean Ashton. Tristan has been without

  • Rock’n’roll and fighting made a splash at baths

    The old Leyton Baths in High Road, where Tesco now stands, played host in the Swinging Sixties to some of the largest rock ‘n’ roll acts on the planet, as well as being the scene of the odd dust-up between mods and rockers. CARL BROWN finds out

  • Don't change anything, says Spurs defender

    TOTTENHAM defender Gareth Bale believes his side are doing all the right things as they continue their long search for their first Premier League win of the season. Spurs have now made their worst start to a league campaign for 96 years following

  • LOUGHTON: CCTV image of bookmakers robber

    CCTV pictures have been released of an armed robber who stole cash from a bookmakers. Police say the man went into Ladbrokes, in Church Hill, Loughton, at about 7pm on Wednesday, September 24, before pulling a knife and demanding money from the tills

  • Walcott must play, insists Capello

    ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello insisted he had no hesitation in putting Arsenal forward Theo Walcott straight back in the national squad despite calls from Under 21's boss Stuart Pearce to let him play for his side. The Three Lions take on Kazakhstan

  • LOUGHTON: Anger as cats shot

    A GUNMAN is being hunted after two cats from the same home were shot with an air gun. Paula Anderson, of Crossfields in Loughton, discovered that her six-year-old grey cat, Sarah, had been shot in the stomach and thigh and then just days later her other

  • WALTHAM FOREST: Councillor dies suddenly

    CLLR John Beanse, who has represented the Hale End and Highams Park ward since 2006, has died suddenly. An active member of the Liberal Democrat Party for many years and general election candidate in the Chingford and Woodford Green consituency

  • Forest ladies claim hard-fought point

    HOCKEY Waltham Forest 2 Broxbourne 2 (NE14 Hockey East League Div 2SW) WALTHAM Forest ladies took a well-earned point from a tough encounter with Broxbourne at the Douglas Ayre. The hosts started the game in good form, with excellent passing

  • Former Hammers wants U's job

    FORMER West Ham United winger Mark Robson has thrown his hat in the ring to become the new manager of League One side Colchester United. The Newham-born 39-year-old, who made 47 appearances for the Hammers during a year-long stay at the club in the

  • Hammers boss looks to plug the gaps

    LAKESIDE team manager Jon Cook has moved quickly to plug the gaps left in the Hammers' line-up ahead of tonight's Elite League play-off final first leg. Hammers take on Poole in the two-legged showdown following Lubos Tomicek’s departure and the injury

  • Spurs legend believes it is time to stop making excuses

    FORMER Tottenham goalkeeper Ray Clemence believes the club's summer transfer turmoil is no longer a valid excuse for their wretched start to the Barclays Premier League campaign. But Clemence is also convinced that sacking Juande Ramos would be counter-productive

  • Arsenal star is likely to return to Emirates

    PORTSMOUTH boss Harry Redknapp has admitted he has little chance of making Armand Traore's loan move from Arsenal permanent. The 18-year-old left-back has made a big impact at Fratton Park following his move from the Emirates and he was instrumental

  • HAMMERS TALK: Spurs track Irons midfielder

    WEST Ham midfielder Mark Noble could be the subject of a £7million bid from fierce rivals Tottenham in January, according to internet reports. The 21-year-old has impressed alongside Scott Parker in the Irons' midfield so far this season and football

  • Orient defender looking for another positive display

    HAVING made his full-league debut on Saturday against Scunthorpe Orient defender Andrew Cave-Brown is now hopeful he can play a starring role against Brighton. The former Norwich youngster looked solid during the 2-2 draw against the Iron at the weekend

  • SPURS TALK: £7million Hammers midfielder on Ramos' radar?

    TOTTENHAM are considering a £7million move for rising Hammers star Mark Noble, according to internet reports. The West Ham midfielder is beginning to make a name for himself alongside Scott Parker in the Premier League and is reportedly catching the

  • NAZEING: New role for MP Rammell

    HARLOW MP Bill Rammell has moved to the Foreign Office to become Minister of State responsible for the Middle East. He was formerly Minister of State at the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills responsible for Higher Education, Further

  • WALTHAMSTOW: Police baffled by shop staff attack

    BAFFLED police have still not arrested anyone in connection with a sickening assault on shop staff, despite the incident being captured clearly on camera. Three workers were attacked by a gang of teenagers wielding knives, sticks and belts

  • EPPING FOREST: Twenty-seven sites earmarked for travellers

    MORE than 25 sites across the district are being earmarked for gypsy and traveller sites. But where the sites go is already sparking controversy and debate. A planning consultant has drawn up an 82-page report on possible locations –

  • ARSENAL TALK: Euro star could move to Emirates

    ZENIT St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin could be on his way to Arsenal after the Russian's agent confirmed that the club were in negotiations with one of England's 'Big Four' about a possible deal. Arsene Wenger was linked with a move for Euro 2008

  • SPURS TALK: Forward snubs Tottenham move

    TOTTENHAM target Andrei Arshavin looks set to snub Juande Ramos' side for a move to one of the Premier League's 'Big Four'. The Zenit St Petersburg forward was close to signing for Spurs during the summer, but with personal terms reportedly agreed, the

  • Gunners keeper hails 'incredible' Walcott

    ARSENAL keeper Manuel Almunia believes Theo Walcott's new aggressive approach has helped him become the 'most exciting young English player' in the country. The Spaniard believes the introduction of a 'furious' side to the young forward has seen his

  • Spurs striker awaits scan results as crisis deepens for Ramos

    SPURS boss Juande Ramos will today discover the seriousness of his striker crisis as he awaits the results of a scan on Roman Pavlyuchenko's ankle, after the forward limped off during the side's 1-0 defeat to Hull yesterday. The Russian forward was replaced

  • Gunners boss calls for video replays after disallowed goal

    ARSENE Wenger called for video technology to be introduced into football after his side had a seemingly legitimate goal ruled out by a linesman in Saturday's draw with Sunderland. Arsenal's Theo Walcott carried the ball to the by-line before

  • WANSTEAD: Teacher found guilty of raping 15-year-old girl

    A TEACHER is facing jail after being found guilty of raping a young girl and attempting to rape a woman. Jerome Uche, of Deynecourt Gardens, Wanstead, is accused of attacking a 15-year-old girl who came from Germany to stay at his family home

  • 'We were flat', admits Wenger

    ARSENE Wenger admitted his players were 'a little bit flat' during their draw with Sunderland at the weekend. The Gunners had to rely on a stoppage-time Cesc Fabregas header to earn a draw at the Stadium of Light, and Wenger conceded that his team struggled

  • CHIGWELL: Massive bill for one night in kennel

    A DISABLED pensioner has slammed the council after receiving a £162 bill from a kennel where her two runaway dogs were kept for just one night. Wendy McCloud has been raising Great Danes for years and was featured in the Epping Forest Guardian

  • Spurs dodge big guns in UEFA Cup draw

    TOTTENHAM will avoid the big sides in the UEFA Cup group stages after they were seeded in Pot One for the draw. Spurs, who have made their worst start to a league campaign since the year the Titanic sunk 96 years ago, will not have to face

  • Club before country for Arsenal striker

    ARSENAL striker Emmanuel Adebayor has insisted he will always put Arsenal ahead of his native Togo after revealing he does not feel valued by the national team. Adebayor has had a number of run-ins with the Sparrow Hawks management team, with rows over

  • Zola gives his backing to Hammers keeper

    GIANFRANCO Zola refused to blame Robert Green as the Italian tasted his first league defeat as West Ham boss against Bolton. Keeper Green dropped two clangers as the Hammers went down 3-1 at Upton Park. First he dropped a routine catch

  • Gunners midfielder could miss rest of season

    ARSENAL midfielder Tomas Rosicky could miss the rest of the season if he suffers another setback in his rehabilitation, according to reports in the Sunday Mirror. The Czech Republic international suffered a mysterious hamstring injury in the Gunners

  • Keane: Gunners won't win title

    SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane has dismissed Arsenal's title credentials after his Black Cats side held Arsene Wenger's men to a draw at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. It took a stoppage-time Cesc Fabregas header to cancel out Grant Leadbitter's stunning

  • Hammers duo called up by England

    WEST HAM duo Robert Green and Matthew Upson have been called up to a 23-man England squad for the World Cup qualifiers with Kazakhstan and Belarus. Keeper Green, who has one cap to his name, was given the nod by Three Lions boss Fabio Capello

  • Spurs sunk by Hull

    THE pressure on Tottenham manager Juande Ramos increased as his side lost 1-0 at home to Hull. A brilliant first-half free-kick from Tigers playmaker Geovanni condemned Spurs to their third home defeat of the season. The victory made it two wins

  • Under-fire Spurs boss will keep fighting

    JUANDE Ramos insisted he would keep fighting after Tottenham's desperate season slumped to a new low against Hull, whose manager Phil Brown admitted he was "in dreamland". Brazilian Geovanni scored a brilliant 25-yard first-half free-kick to record

  • Black group boycotts 'racist' force

    The Metropolitan Black Police Association has said it would "actively discourage" new recruits from joining Britain's largest force, claiming it had "a hostile atmosphere where racism is allowed to spread". The association said that from Monday