THE new head of a choral society said he wanted to inject some extra life into the group. Alexander Campkin, 26, has taken over at the Chigwellian Choral Society and said he wanted to double the size of the 50-strong choir and challenge people’s
THE lake where the severed arms of a murdered taxi driver were discovered is being searched by police divers. The arms of father-of-five Anthony Whitefield, 47, were found in Roding Valley Lake, off Greensted Road, Loughton, more than a month
Parents have been urged to have their children vaccinated against measles after a large outbreak in France. More than 3,700 cases were reported in France in January and February 2011. The UK has a similar-sized population to France and there have
ONE of Walthamstow's most famous sons, the writer and designer William Morris, has been honoured in a set of stamps issued today (Thursday May 5). The Royal Mail has released the set of six stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of Morris's design
WALTHAMSTOW Toy Library is holding a May Fair next weekend. The event, on Sunday May 15, will include children's games and crafts, a bouncy castle, face painting, refreshments and other activities. Entry is 50p for adults but free for children.
LEYTON Orient have eased the cash burden on fans by freezing the price of season tickets. That means the cost of this year’s VAT hike is shouldered by the club, not the fan. In a statement by the club, it was claimed a ticket for the
BUCKHURST Hill caused the upset of the second round in the Essex League Cup by defeating Wanstead by 51 runs at the weekend. In a statement of intent ahead of the new league season, Hill were skittled out for 157, but recovered to dismantle the Herons
A YOUNG skier from Epping hopes to one day compete with the world’s slalom masters after recently returning from the Junior British Championships in the French Alps. Matthew Jessop finished inside the British top 10 in the slalom event, before heading
BUSINESS people in Redbridge will get the chance to develop important contacts at an event later this month. Shop owners and entrepreneurs are invited to the North East London Business Expo on May 17. The event, to be held at the Leyton Orient
RUSSELL Slade will hope the footballing fates are on his side at Plymouth this weekend, after being left to stew on the significance of fine margins by a clinical Tranmere Rovers display which sunk Orient. “Sometimes you can’t predict football
A CARE home for adults with learning disabilities is set to be closed down by the council - despite a public consultation which found most families were against the move. Cabinet members are to vote on proposals next week to shut the May Road
DAGENHAM & Redbridge’s fate will be decided on the final day of the season this Saturday as they prepare to undertake an unlikely rescue mission. Three teams are battling to avoid occupying the final relegation slot in League One, and the Daggers are
WEST HAM still have a ‘big chance’ to stay in the Premier League, according to striker Demba Ba, despite the club having been installed as odds-on favourites to drop into the Championship. A fifth consecutive defeat at Eastlands on Sunday knocked the
A MULTI-million pound road refurbishment scheme lasting for 10 months is set to start this month. The £2.5 million works in High Road Leyton are the next phase of planned improvements in the borough ahead of the 2012 Olympics. The road
100-YEAR-OLD trees will be chopped down in a picturesque road, despite objections from residents. Tree surgeons will be called in to axe horse chestnut trees in St Mary’s Avenue in Wanstead after a council arborist decided decay had left them
FEARS that yet another venue could serve alcohol near a quiet cul-de-sac have been voiced by residents. People living near the recently-opened Belgique cafe and restaurant in Centric Parade, Loughton High Road, are worried its request to serve
PICTURES have been released showing how the building of the largest urban shopping centre in Europe has transformed a large part of east London. Westfield Stratford City, close to the Newham border with Waltham Forest, cost £4 billion to build
CITY suits will be swapped for overalls as a team of bankers descends on Woodford Green to help transform a primary school. Lloyds Bank are sending 25 people to Roding Primary School in Roding Lane North for a day of building, repairing and
WALTHAM Forest's representative on the London Assembly has been elected its new chair. Labour member Jennette Arnold will take up the post after being voted in by fellow members yesterday (May 4). Ms Arnold, who also represents Hackney and Islington
BOSS Russell Slade’s plans for the summer hint that he is set to remain at Orient, in welcome news for fans. The popular manager is preparing a transfer shopping list to take to chairman Barry Hearn. His words speak of commitment to Orient, helping
A ROBBER hunted by police for breaching the conditions of his release from prison is back in custody. Last September, Gavin Stiell, 31, was released under certain conditions to an address in Falmouth Way, Walthamstow. He had been jailed
BOWLS players helped spark a local MP’s interest in the sport at an event marking the 100th anniversary of their club. Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing bowled the first ball of the new season at Epping Bowls Club in Lower Bury Lane as its spruced-up
THERE was disappointment for boss Paul Wickenden last weekend, as Waltham Abbey missed out on a top 10 finish. The Ryman one north campaign drew to a close with Abbey stuck in 11th place, just one spot away from the target set by their manager.
The fans last weekend were magnificent for how they cheered and clapped us after we lost to Tranmere. I was gutted at missing the play-offs. I’m still getting my head around it. With Bournemouth slipping up last weekend, I really did believe we
THE owner of an historic former cinema has said it is confident that its application to convert the building into a church will be approved this month - despite a late bid to buy the site. A group of campaigners and entrepreneurs formed the
FIVE college students have raised over £5,000 to help them on a life-changing journey to South East Asia to care for vulnerable children. The pupils from Waltham Forest College in Forest Road, Walthamstow, are close to achieving their target
HOMEOWNERS may face a significant drop in the value of their properties if they are charged to park outside their houses, an estate agent has warned. Thousands of families are expected to be affected if a council proposal to impose a permanent
TRAFFIC JAMS almost three miles long are costing firms tens of thousands of pounds in lost business and delaying school staff and pupils in a crucial period before their summer exams. Roadworks being performed by Transport for London (TfL) on the
A MEMBER of a gang which tortured a couple in their home during a £1 million robbery has been jailed. Gary Williams, 38, of Whittle Close in Walthamstow, was sentenced to 10 and a half years after being found guilty of conspiracy to burgle and
A LAWN tennis club will celebrate its 90th anniversary this weekend with an open day for all non-members. The Drummon Lawn Tennis Club, in Nutter Lane, Wanstead, will hold the open day on Saturday (May 7) all day. Its head coach, Zoard
