ORIENT held Leeds at Elland Road for almost the whole game tonight and were only undone by a rare lapse from Ben Chorley with only two minutes to go. He mis-controlled one of the long balls which an under-par Leeds had lumped up field all night
Boss Geraint Williams makes two changes to the side which beat Tranmere Rovers at the weekend. Jamie Jones starts in goal in place of Glenn Morris. Adam Chambers makes his return as Ryan Jarvis drops to the bench. Andros Townsend starts
FED up with waiting for that pothole to be fixed? Unhappy with the state of your local library? Residents will get the chance to address their concerns - or praise the council - to the leader himself when he visits three of the borough's supermarkets
VICTIMS of domestic violence have been urged to speak out about the abuse they have suffered during a day of special events held tomorrow (Wednesday) to highlight the issue. White Ribbon Day - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against
THE FESTIVE season will really arrive in Wanstead this Friday with special events and the official switch-on of the Christmas lights. Residents can take part in a fun treasure hunt from 3.30pm to 6pm by picking up a map from local retailers along Wanstead
THAT musical hotbed otherwise known as the Sheepwalk in Leytonstone is very much back in business this week (well, it never really went away) after winning a reprieve from the local authorities who had threatened to shut it down earlier this year
DAGENHAM & Redbridge look likely to be without captain Mark Arber and midfielder Stuart Thurgood for tonight's crucial top-of-the-table clash at Bournemouth. The Daggers make the trip to Dean Court riding high in third place but, had it not been for
WORSHIPPERS at a popular synagogue have been treated to a special visit and talk by the UK's top rabbi Jonathan Sacks. More than 200 people flocked to Wanstead & Woodford Synagogue to hear Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks deliver the annual Harold
HUNDREDS of trees have been hacked down by the council because of a lack of cash, leaving residents fuming about their disappearing foliage. Redbridge Council has identified 600 trees for the chop, some of which have already been felled, saying
SOMEONE is tying dozens of flags to three oak trees on a popular green – leaving residents perplexed about how or why they are there. Flags from Wanstead Golf Club in Overton Drive have been appearing in trees on The Green at the southern end
A MAN accused of robbing lone women at knife point and raping one of them may have had evidence planted on him by police, a court heard. Summing up his case, Abbas Lakhar QC, defending, told jurors that it was possible a blood-stained knife
A FATHER-of-three has spoken about the dramatic events which saw him and his family evacuated from their home as an industrial fire blazed nearby. Tahir Mirza, 40, and his wife Mette Peterson, 34, had to leave their home in Roding Lane North
MEMBERS of one of London's largest Anglican churches are celebrating after winning their six-year battle to begin a multi-million pound redevelopment scheme. A £3 million proposal to upgrade facilities at All Saints, in Woodford Green, was
Can't get to Elland Road this evening? Don't worry, you can read a full match report on the final whistle. Log on at www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport
THE swine flu vaccine for healthy children in the district aged between six months and five years is now ready, health bosses have said. Individual GPs will start contacting families in Epping Forest with information on how to receive it in
A HAIRDRESSER who opened a salon at the age of 19 is celebrating 25 years of success. Mum-of-three Bobbie Anastasiou bought Finesse Hair & Beauty in Stewardstone Road, Chingford, after leaving college, with the help and encouragement of her husband
A PHOTO exhibition of the last days of the Stow can be viewed after the closing date was extended. Visitors now have until Sunday (November 29) to view the ‘Going to the Dogs’ exhibition by local photographer Katherine Green at Vestry House
NEIGHBOURS of a controversial nightspot are waiting to learn whether they can expect a quiet Christmas as its owner fights for permission to reopen it. Police in Epping say there has been a sharp drop in crime in the town since controversial nightclub
NEIGHBOURS were surprised to wake up to the sound of horses naying after a herd went for a walk in a residential road. The black and white ponies were spotted by a resident of Knebworth Avenue, in Walthamstow, John Cross, after the adventurous
QUESTIONS have been raised over the effectiveness of the CCTV system on one of the borough's biggest housing estates after the council refused to reveal how many of its cameras were broken or useless. Residents have complained about the
by Paul Robbins THE borough of Redbridge were crowned Essex Senior and Junior swimming champions for the second year running. Ben Hollis was in great form. In the 200 fly, Ben finished 2nd overall, but achieved a national qualifying time. He also
ORIENT’s Scott McGleish hopes his double strike at the weekend will help inspire the team at Elland Road tonight. 35 year-old McGleish played the whole game against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday. Now he wants a repeat of that display when
A FORMER teacher has put out an open invitation to past colleagues and pupils to her 90th birthday party – in New Zealand. Ida Gaskin, nee Jacobs, taught at Wanstead High School from 1941 to 1946, before leaving to start a new life down under
WEST HAM'S young Swiss defender Fabio Daprela will hope a string of impressive performances and a stunning solo goal for his country's under-19s side has moved him a step closer to Gianfranco Zola's first team. The 18-year-old starred as Switzerland
GIANFRANCO ZOLA has rubbished reports that star striker Carlton Cole will leave West Ham during the January transfer window. The 26-year-old has been persistently linked with a £20million move to Liverpool or Manchester United, who may look to cash in
A MAN was stabbed in the arm following an argument between two groups of youths last night (Monday). The man, aged about 20 years old, was taken by ambulance to Whipps Cross Hospital after being discovered in Wood Street, Walthamstow, at about
A VICAR has been threatened with violence over suggestions his Anglican church may join the Catholic church, according to reports. Fr David Waller of St Saviour’s, in Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, said he received an intimidating phone call
THE Government's chief dental advisor Barry Cockcroft is to officially open Epping's Tooth Booth dentist practice tomorrow (Wednesday, November 25). The NHS facility, in the High Street, started treating patients in February but has never formally
MEMBERS of a pet charity have appealed to the public for help after several bags of donations for the group were stolen in Chingford. The bright pink sacks, stuffed full of clothes, toys and books destined for a PDSA shop in Barkingside, were
A HAIRY screaming armadillo, a meerkat, Europe's only raccoon-dog and a 10ft albino python were just some of the creatures that invaded a primary school as part of an event held to raise awareness of deforestation. More than 100 delighted
ORIENT could face an extra headache at Elland Road tonight. That is because striker Tresor Kandol is back after completing three game ban. So, he will be on hand if boss Simon Grayson decides League One top scorer Jermaine Beckford or
