ALLOTMENTS received a revamp when volunteers built raised beds for disabled gardeners, rebuilt the communal compost bunkers and redecorated the shed. The volunteers from the Community Service Volunteers borrowed tools from committee members of Hoxton
A POPULAR pub has been deliberately run down in order for a developer to turn it into a carehome, angry residents claim. Sophia Gray, 41, a sports nutritionist, of Chadwick Avenue, Chingford, yards from the proposed development, claims that
A teenage girl who suffered head injuries after a crash on Tuesday night has left hospital and returned home. The 17-year-old was thrown clear of her black Mini Cooper after it hit a telegraph pole on Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey on Tuesday (July 7).
ANIMAL lovers got the chance to learn all about Degus by visiting the Chingford-branch of a national pet retailer. Pets at Home held an open day about the fury creatures after inquisitive customers wanted to know more about them. Degus
A 16-year-old mechanic has proved he will go far after overcoming dyslexia to become Apprentice of the Year. Callum Goodwin, of Chadwell Heath, has been getting his hands dirty at Les Paul Motors in Anderson Road, Woodford Green, for almost
AFTER more than six months of delays, the end could finally be in sight for residents on an estate plagued by commuter parking. Epping Forest District Council has promised to finally start a parking review of the area around Debden Station
A controversial development on the green belt is dividing opinion in the community as the developer vows to take his battle to a public planning enquiry. The plans to build 41 homes and restore a farm barn at the Netherhouse Farm Site on Sewardstone
AN ELDERLY couple due to celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary are offering a reward for the return of sentimental jewellery they lost in Woodford Green. Derek and Joyce Hall, both 83, have been frantically searching the streets around
RESIDENTS have condemned reports that building work has started on a controversial new development before permission has been granted. Neighbours of the Chepstow House site, Leicester Road, Wanstead, claim that developers have constructed
SPENDING on staff in three council departments has increased by £600,000 over the last three years, a report has revealed. The council spent £4.2 million on consultancy staff in three departments during 2008/09 compared to £3.6 million in 2006
A MUM was shaken after being robbed and assaulted in front of her son, friend and many on-lookers. Following a bike ride, Anette Wooldridge, 29, of Pembroke Road, Walthamstow, was set upon at Walthamstow Central bus station on Friday evening
THE winners of a photo competition held as part of the 2009 Leytonstone Festival have been chosen. Following an exhibition at Davies Lane Primary School on Saturday, a total of six winners and two runners up in various categories were selected
COLOURFUL costumes filled the streets for Walthamstow's Young People's Caribbean Carnival. Community groups and schools came together on Sunday, following months of preparation, to display their costumes in the parade. The carnival left
RISING stars were among the attractions at this year's Walthamstow festival. Despite rain on Saturday, many residents turned out at Walthamstow Town Square to watch bands perform on stage and to be entertained by street performers and comedians
JUGGERNAUTS are still wreaking havoc in a small residential street two years after the problem was first highlighted. The massive lorries continue to take a wrong-turn into Overton Road in Leyton and then struggle to turn round when they realise
A MAN who was found with serious head injuries in a South Woodford street may have been attacked by one of his friends, police have said. The news comes as hospital staff have today reported the unnamed man, aged in his late 40s, has been recovering
A RESPITE care centre for people with learning disabilities has been saved from closure following a cabinet decision. The centre, in Trumpington Road, was faced with being axed after a Liberal Democrat move to include the proposal to close
POLICE are appealing for help to find two missing 14-year-old girls. Maryam Dean was last seen at her family home on July 7. She is 5 ft 4 ins with long dark hair. Samanta Katarzyna Szelazek, also known as Kasha, went missing
A HEADTEACHER has said she believes strike action outside a Leyton school “exploited” pupils. Helen Jeffery, head of George Mitchell School, in Farmer Road, said union members protesting against trust status “manipulated” pupils into joining their
A TOTAL of 17 people have been charged with over 130 offences following a series of raids in Waltham Forest targeting organised crime. Officers seized drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000, four guns, £10,000 cash and stolen goods
A MUM-of-two has died from leukaemia - just days after being told a bone marrow donor had been found. Karla Neckles, 21, of Hainault, died on Sunday at Barts Hospital despite doctors finding a bone marrow match for her in Germany. Miss
A crash between a Land Rover and a second vehicle led to traffic grinding to a halt on Epping New Road on Friday (July 10) for two hours. Police were called shortly after 5pm following reports that the road was blocked after a crash.
A 33-year-old man has suffered burns to his face and chest following an accident with a bonfire. An ambulance was called to an address shortly before 4pm on Sunday (July 12) to reports that a man was suffering from burns to his face, neck,
THOUSANDS of motorcyclists will roar into Woodford Green this weekend when the area hosts the first ever London Bike Festival. Organisers for the event, at Wanstead Rugby Club's ground in Roding Lane North, predict it will be this year's largest
PERMISSION has been denied to demolish a historic mansion after Redbridge Council delivered a damming verdict on plans to build flats on the site. The Cottage, Broomhill Walk, Woodford Green, was subject to a SIXTH application to tear down
AN ELDERLY woman has slammed Redbridge Council as “utterly disgusting” for charging her more than £200 after she fixed her leaky home. Maisie Graham, 78, of Harpenden Road, Aldersbrook, spent £5,000 replacing her roof as it had a serious leak
THE sentencing of a man who stole a safe from a South Woodford Charity shop has been postponed until tomorrow after a prison failed to release him. Roy Saville, 39, of Goldings Road, Loughton, was due to appear at Redbridge Magistrates court
A MAN is offering a £500 reward to anyone who can help reunite him with his pet dog which was snatched by two muggers. Paul Guest was taking his dog Russell, a Jack Russell terrier, out for his usual walk around the Broadway in Loughton on
MILLIONS of pounds of funding remains in doubt for a training centre intended to help local people into Olympic construction jobs. The centre, in Cathall Road, was set to become a National Skills Academy for Construction and was intended to
A UNITED group of 100 people walked through Walthamstow's streets in memory of Michelle Samaraweera, who was viciously raped and murdered in a children's playground. The 'Reclaim the Night' walk on Friday evening was organised by two Walthamstow
A UNION leader at an organisation which is set to take control of three Leyton schools says the plan should not go through. The University and College Union (UCU) members have followed the National Union of Teachers in objecting to a plan to
STRIKER Diego Tristan will look for a return to Spain after he was not offered a new deal by West Ham, according to reports. Sky Sports claim the Spain international is weighing up his options after Gianfranco Zola opted not to extend the frontman's
YOUNG people interested in living a healthier life are invited to attend a special fitness course. The MEND programme, to take place, at West Hatch High School, Chigwell High Road, will include games, exercise activities, a supermarket tour
FIVE goals secured an easy victory for Dagenham and Redbridge as they began their pre-season campaign against Concord Rangers. Daggers eased into a four goal lead before half-time with efforts from Mark Arber, Wesley Thomas, Jon Nurse and a
A MAN who was attacked in a South Woodford street last night (Sunday)is in a "stable" condition in hospital. More details have emerged this morning about the alleged assault in Pulteney Road, which happened at around 7.45pm. Police now
WEST HAM boss Gianfranco Zola was pleased with his side's 2-1 friendly win over Grays Athletic on Sunday. Academy products Zavon Hines and Cristian Montano scored the goals in a game that also saw the return to action of Danny Gabbidon, who played his
A FATHER and two uncles accused of murdering a 15-year-old schoolgirl and attempting to kill her boyfriend have failed in their attempt to get some of the charges thrown out of court. Mehmet Goren, 48, Cuman Goren, 41, and Ali Goren, 55, were
CARNATIONS, pinks and strawberry jam were among the impressive displays on offer at Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society's annual summer show. This year's event, at the Centenary Hall of St John’s Church, in Buckhurst Hill High Road, was particularly
Devastated staff at a Waltham Abbey farm are appealing for help after thieves stole two popular Tortoises. Okey Doke, 7 and his friend Lucky, 40, were snatched from their pen in the children's farm in Holyfield, and staff are desperate to get
A TEA dance is being held this Wednesday (July 15) at Woodford Green's Sir James Hawkey Hall in Broomhill Road. Entry is £4, or £3 for Leisure Pass holders. Refreshments are included. The event runs from 1.15pm until 4pm. Call 8708 3044 for
