RESIDENTS breathed a sigh of relief tonight as councillors delayed a decision on a controversial supermarket while the proposal is scrutinised further. More than 100 vocal residents packed the council chambers at the Town Hall this evening
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of Asian-style jewellery was stolen from two different homes in Redbridge last night (Monday). Police believe the break-ins were carried out by thieves specifically targeting the distinctive gold items. During
A FORMER manager of West Ham football club has been left with his house on full view after his neighbour cut down hedge rows without permission. Alan Curbishley, who managed West Ham for nearly two years, used to have a hedge row running adjacent
A MAN needed 30 stitches to a gaping head wound after being bottled by a robber who stole his watch. The 20 year-old was standing with two friends next to the park in Oaks Lane, Ilford, at 9pm on Friday night (September 4), when four men jumped out
COUNCIL leader Chris Robbins has rubbished suggestions that he is attempting to “rush through” plans to sell off the Waltham Forest Pool & Track and procure a developer for the Arcade site sooner than expected. A report to be discussed
WIDEREACHING plans to turn the district's Primary Care Trust into a private company have been condemned by a public sector union. NHS West Essex is beginning discussions with staff to encourage them to help turn their employer into a not-for-profit
STAFF raised money for charity by dressing in pink and collecting donations from shoppers. Last Friday, staff at Dorothy Perkins at The Mall in Selbourne Walk, Walthamstow, raised £437.94 for Breast Cancer Care. Throughout the day, staff handed
WALTHAM Forest is in danger of being seen as a “hotbed of terrorism” by outsiders following the transatlantic bomb plot trials, according to an imam from a Leyton mosque. Ringleader Abdulla Ahmed Ali, 27, of Walthamstow, and Tanvir Hussain,
GOOD news could finally be on the cards for people who want to sell their homes in Redbridge. Estate agents have said they have seen a huge increase in sales throughout August and into September, following an 18-month slump. Guy Williamson, branch
THOUSANDS of pensioners across Redbridge are not receiving enough council support to live independently - according to a worrying report. An internal review of the authority's services for elderly people living in their own homes shows that
THE company which runs a school bus service for disabled children has been forced into a U-turn after refusing to pick the youngsters up from home. The CT Plus bus service, which is contracted by Waltham Forest Council to transport children from Leyton
STAFF and students at a secondary school are designing a memorial bench for a former pupil who died in Afghanistan. Georgie Sparks, who lived in Theydon Mount, Epping, attended Debden Park High School in Loughton but was killed last year at just 19-
THE district council has agreed to remove the covenant on a former community sports hall leaving the way clear for it to be sold off to a private bidder. Epping Forest District Council was due to impose a condition on the removal of the covenant
TWO athletes turned heads on the catwalk rather than the track when they were special guests at a charity fashion show. Relay runner Vicki Barr and sprinter Montell Douglas, who reached the 100 meters semi-final in the Beijing Olympics, joined
AS millions of people across the UK are searching for work, a local scheme has suggested those without jobs should give their time to volunteering. The Independent Visitor Scheme for Epping Forest works with volunteers to support disabled people, helping
A WOODFORD Green school is to hold a grand opening of a new £400,000 science block. Woodford Green Preparatory School, in Glengall Road, will open the new building on Thursday, named in honour of long-serving PTA members and governors Kathleen and
THE E17 Art Trial is in full swing The annual event, which has been running for five years, includes 150 art exhibitions installed in 90 venues across Walthamstow. This year's theme is “At Home in Walthamstow”, and many artists will
AN elderly lady suffered from facial injuries after she tripped and fell on uneven paving. The woman, believed to be in her 70's, fell over on Epping High Street outside Next and was assisted by passers by. An ambulance was called to
DISTINGUISHED trumpeter Digby Fairweather will be the next guest performer for the National Jazz Archive. Digby founded the archive, in Loughton Library, Traps Hill, 21 years ago and as a celebration will hold a full band performance and interview with
A CRICKET comedy has got the go-ahead for performance following the recovery of the leading lady from injury. Carol Dickens, of Waltham Abbey's Becket Drama Company was literally in the cast when she broke her leg during rehearsals for their
A CAMPAIGN to encourage more youngsters to eat hot school dinners because they are 'healthier' than most packed lunches has angered many parents. The council has called on pupils in the borough's schools who currently eat hot lunches to help
WEST HAM midfielder Valon Behrami could make his long-awaited return to action in today's Barclays Premier Reserve League South against Birmingham City. The Swiss international damaged his knee ligaments in the Hammers' 1-0 victory over Manchester City
A LEADING Met Officer has said the public needs to remain vigilant about potential terrorists, following the conviction of three men who plotted to blow up transatlantic airliners. Ringleader Abdulla Ahmed Ali, of Walthamstow, Tanvir Hussain
RESIDENTS will tonight learn whether Tesco can build a massive store, shops and more than 250 homes in Highams Park. Members of the council's planning committee will consider whether to follow officers' recommendations and grant permission
ORIENT will host Brighton & Hove Albion in the second round of the JP Trophy. The O's received a bye in the first round, so the game at Brisbane Road will be their first in this year's competition. The two teams actually met at the same stage last season
THE home hoodoo hanging over Orient so far this season could fast become a cause for concern if they fail to break it this weekend. Geraint Williams' troops will be hoping to break their duck at Brisbane Road when they host newly-promoted Exeter City
