For the next two weekends, there are plenty of free events and activities in Waltham Forest. This week, concluding on Sunday, the E17 Art Trail is running across 90 different venues. You can see what’s on offer, and the opening times of each show,
A SPECIAL commendation ceremony was held today for Redbridge police officers who showed bravery and professionalism under the toughest circumstances. The ceremony, held at the Metropolitan Police Sports Club in Chigwell, recognised officers for their
STAFF and pupils at Churchfields Junior School have welcomed their new headteacher this week. Wendy Thomas took up the post after the departure of her predecessor David Worrall in the summer. She arrives at a time of change for the school
A DENTIST who failed to spot gum disease in a patient has been issued with a written warning by the General Dental Council. Vin Sootarsing, 53, of Selwyn Avenue, Highams Park, went to see his usual dentist Dr Manoochehr Behmanesh, because he
FOUR police officers have been recognised for their courage after arresting a man who hurled a meat cleaver at them. The man, known to be violent, called police at about 9pm on February 8 this year, claiming he had attacked his heavily pregnant
A DETAILED survey of potential locations for 34 new gypsy and traveller sites identifying their suitability has angered residents who fear their land will be taken over. The district council has been told by the Government that it has to find
AN ANNUAL event to make a difference in the community is being held to support a centre which helps young people build a future. Make A Difference Day (MADD) is a national campaign to promote volunteering and this year the Volunteer Centre Epping Forest
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight Tesco's plans to build a loading bay outside its new Express store - saying it would ruin the character of Wanstead High Street. Residents and traders say the bay would involve the removal of a large slice of
TWO police officers who helped stop a man armed with a kitchen knife and an air gun from hurting himself or others were commended today (Thursday). The man, who was known to police, walked into Woodford police station on May 22 2008 and put
THE Lea Valley is today associated with the park by the same name and, incrasingly, with the Olympics, but as a new series of books written by historian Dr Jim Lewis, reveal, the region has played a crucial but often forgotten role in the development
I was pleased to see Mhairi Macfarlane's article about Sal Idriss' 'Famous for the Wrong Reasons' exhibition at the Vestry House Museum ('Families make painful pilgrimage' September 10). As the event co-ordinator, may I extend my thanks to
A DETERMINED mother-of-two has vowed to raise thousands of pounds to fund a new dementia support group after being shocked by the limited number of similar services across the borough. Lillette Ebrahim-Khan, said the loved-ones of dementia-sufferers
A DYSLEXIA charity is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a dinner with a guest speaker from a reality television show. Vernon Kerswell, the youngest contestant to appear on BBC's Dragon's Den will talk about his own experience of being dyslexic
AN EVENING of musical and poetic spoken word performances is behind held at a Walthamstow pub in support of a campaign to end human rights abuse. In Dignity is being organised by Amnesty International's Waltham Forest branch and will take place at the
SCHOOL pupils mingled with royalty when they attended an anniversary gala for the British Council. Five lucky students from St John's school in Epping had a surprise meeting with Prince Charles at the celebratory event at Chelsea Hospital.
A PAIR of Olympians took to the catwalk at a star-studded fashion show to raise money for terminally ill children. Athletes Vicki Barr and Montell Douglas - who both competed at the Beijing Olympics - joined more than 100 other revellers at
A NEW riding school is to be built with special facilities for disabled people. Existing buildings at Love Apple Farm in Waltham Abbey will be knocked down to make way for the new centre. District councillors granted permission last night (September
IT is one of the grandest homes in the district, it is up for sale, and it is yours for a cool £10 million or so. The grandson of circus tycoon Billy Smart has put the family mansion on the market as he tries to make a fortune of his own.
A WANSTEAD woman who was prosecuted for neglecting her pet dog has lost an appeal against her sentence. Natasha Bailey, who was living in Gardner Close when she was first taken to court, shut the Staffordshire bull terrier in a small hallway
A SOLDIER has swapped risky military operations for pulling pints in his pub after returning from serving in Afghanistan. Robert Richier, landlord of the Warrant Officer pub, in Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, is slowly adjusting to civilian
A FORMER Bancroft's schoolboy has been shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize for literature. Novelist Adams Foulds, 34, was nominated for the coveted international award for his third book, The Quickening Maze - which is set in Epping
A QUIET evening at home was shattered in an instant for a family when a huge oak tree crashed into their garden – taking part of their roof with it. Janina Orsi of Coles Green in Loughton received the fright of her life when the 80ft tree toppled over
USERS of a sports centre will be helped to find alternative locations to hold clubs and activities if they are unable to continue using a sports centre. The district council will be opening a new sports centre attached to Waltham Abbey swimming
A GROUP of charity workers are setting off from Epping High Street this morning (September 10) to embark on a four day trek across Jordan. The women work for The Dream Factory which grants the wishes of terminally ill children, and have so
THE FA Cup is laced in a history of giantkilling, shock results and minnows defying the odds. And Waltham Forest will be aiming to create their own mini cup upset when they travel to Ryman League Premier Division side Boreham Wood on Saturday. The Hertfordshire-based
THE goal of stepping on to the hallowed turf at the home of football is a small chink of light, far off from the depths of obscurity the players of Waltham Abbey usually experience, but captain Lee White is hoping a cup run can be a bright spot in their
