TWO thieves have been given an anti-social-behaviour-order covering the whole of Essex in connection with thefts of catalytic converters. Under the conditions of the three year ASBO Richard Parker and Mark Mower have been ordered not to touch
ANIMAL noises complaints have risen sharply in the past year, according to Redbridge Council figures. While the council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team receives numerous complaints each year about noisy parties, pubs and car alarms, it has reported
CAMPAIGNERS have expressed their shock that the wealthiest ward in the borough has received almost £100,000 more in council funding than its more deprived neighbour. Over the past 10 years Monkhams ward in Redbridge has received £295,513 in
Andrey Arshavin was full of dread that Arsenal were doomed to fail last season, the Russian forward has revealed. "At the end of the championship I had a feeling that no matter what we did and how hard we tried, everything was against us,” he said
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora has spoken about his delight at receiving an England call-up. The forward has been named, alongside goalkeeper David Stockdale, in the squad to face Switzerland on June 4. Zamora, who recovered from a broken leg in
REAL MADRID are interested in bringing Bacary Sagna to the Bernabeu, according to the Daily Mirror. The French right-back, who made the PFA Team of the Year last season, has been in fine form for Arsenal, but Madrid are understood to be weighing up a
ELLIOT Omozusi insisted Orient can push for promotion up into the Championship, during the next campaign. The defender admitted he is still trying to work out what went wrong during last season’s push, which ran out of steam in April.
LEYTON and Wanstead MP John Cryer has criticised an MP who named Ryan Giggs as the Premier League footballer whose identity was protected by a super injunction. The Labour backbencher said Liberal Democrat John Hemming was on an "ego trip"
ONE of the country’s most over-subscribed primary schools looks set to clear the last hurdle in its plans to extend. St John’s Primary School in Buckhurst Hill was granted £2 million by the county council so it could expand to take 30 more
ONE of the borough's biggest colleges is to undergo a major reorganisation of staff as part of an attempt to gain 'outstanding centre of excellence' status. Sir George Monoux College, in Chingford Road, Walthamstow, is merging its seven subject
YOUNGSTERS dreaming of a life on the stage are invited to take part in a national dance and music competition. Inspired by the hit TV series, Glee Club Challenge, supported by the Jack Petchey Foundation, is inviting schools, dance clubs and
THE Ryan O'Reilly Band headlines the North Star pub in Leytonstone on Thursday (May 26). The band play a mix of blue and folk with Irish and Americana influences. Support comes from Swedish indie popster I'm Kingfisher, otherwise known as Thomas Jonsson
THREE long weeks of traffic jams have finally come to an end to the relief of commuters, schools and businesses on whom the huge delays took a heavy toll. Tailbacks nearly three miles long that caused hours of delays to rush hour commuters
Swansea City’s hopes’ of signing striker Fabio Borini seem to be over as reports suggest the young Italian striker is set to return to his homeland with Parma. Borini is out of contract this summer and it is reported the 20-year-old has agreed a move
TWO parents who were wrongly reported to social services have demanded an investigation into their daughter’s school. Diane and Peter Cooke claim a series of failings at Whittingham Community Primary School in Higham Hill, Walthamstow, could
A NEW policy requiring residents to produce two forms of ID to use a municipal tip and recycling facilities has been ditched after the measure led to long queues. The East London Waste Authority (ELWA) said residents would have to produce a
Former Chelsea striker Carlton Cole is the latest player to be linked with a move to Queens Park Rangers. Cole is almost certain to go through the West Ham exit door this summer and is reportedly a target for QPR, West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.
“Damaging to the game”, is how League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has described the sacking of Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti was fired by Chelsea after his side lost to Everton on Sunday despite the Italian leading
Watford have rejected Queens Park Rangers’ bid for Danny Graham. The newly-promoted side made a £2.5m offer for Graham on Friday but despite the Hornets desperately needing money, the offer was rejected. Graham signed from Carlisle United
PROPOSALS to cut pay and conditions for around 4,000 council workers will result in talented staff leaving the authority to work elsewhere, it has been claimed. Waltham Forest Council is currently consulting with its workforce on plans to draw
Chelsea left back Patrick van Aanholt has signed a new four-year contract with the club. Van Aanholt joined Chelsea in 2007 from PSV and made his debut as a substitute at the back end of the 2009/10 season. The 20-year-old marked his first start for
EIGHT young footballers who entered a tournament at the last moment have won a dream pass to the Champions League final, this weekend. The lads from Ryan FC will be on the pitch at Wembley with the superstars of Man Utd and Barcelona, rippling
A DECISION to demolish a Victorian coach house to make room for four new houses was deferred last night for council officers to do more research. A planning application - opposed by local residents - to build four semi-detached houses on the
A FORTUNE teller’s predictions have come true for a couple who are celebrating their platinum wedding today (Tuesday). Ivy and Horace Bass, of Denny Avenue, Waltham Abbey, were married 70 years ago at Tottenham Registry Office in 1941, while
THE Ongar uncle of murdered Surrey schoolgirl Milly Dowler told the Old Bailey that he may have seen the man accused of her killing, just hours after she disappeared. Pub landlord Brian Gilbertson, gave evidence in the trial of Levi Bellfield
OPPORTUNITIES for small and medium sized businesses to provide everything from binliners to lanyards for the Olympics are up for grabs at a business breakfast. The event will take place on Thursday, June 30, from 7.30am to 10am at the Raddison
WEST HAM have reportedly set their sights on Cardiff boss Dave Jones to be the club's new manager. The Daily Mail claim the 54-year-old could leave the Bluebirds after failing to secure promotion to the Premier League through the play-offs this season
WOODFORD-BORN golfer Brian Davis will take his place in the field for the Open after winning the US qualifying tournament at Gleneagles Country Club in Texas. The local professional's round of 64 was enough to top the standings after the 36
ANGRY primary school teachers are staging a one-day walkout in protest at alleged bullying and harassment by an interim headteacher. The council previously offered public support for underfire Maureen Okoye, but governors at Selwyn Primary
A WOMAN was mugged at knifepoint in an alleyway. The 38-year-old was walking along the passage between Mayfield Road and Gloucester Road in Walthamstow at 10.45pm on Friday (May 20) when she was attacked. She was first approached in Mayfield Road
A FIREFIGHTER who helped to save several people trapped in a burning building has been given the freedom of Waltham Abbey. Andrew Walton, 49, of Willow Path in Waltham Abbey was honoured at a special meeting of the Town Council in Highbridge
RESIDENTS can now apply for tickets to Olympic test events. The International Basketball Invitational event runs from August 16 to 21, and the two-day UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Series event starts on August 19. The events will take place in the
