Arsenal have recalled keeper James Shea from his season-long loan spell at Dagenham & Redbridge after making only five first-team appearances. The Islington-born stopper played in Saturday’s FA Cup second round 1-1 draw against Walsall but will probably
HUNDREDS of people are expected to gather in the district next year for a music festival. The Kush Kamp festival, which is aimed at gay people, is being planned for July 13 to 16 at Lippitts Hill, near Loughton. Daniel Tait, the event’s 21-
STAFF at a driving range are raising money for homeless people at Christmas. Workers at Top Golf in Chigwell are offering a free game to any customer who donates at least £1 to Crisis at Christmas, which provides food, shelter and medical advice
28 people have been killed on roads in Wanstead and Woodford in the last ten years, according to official figures released today. The figures provided by The Department for Transport show that 14 pedestrians have been killed and 14 drivers of vehicles
A MARKED police car on an emergency call crashed in a busy road. The car, which had its flashing lights and siren on, was involved in a collision with two other vehicles at the junction of Whitehall Road and High Road, Woodford Green, at 10.44am
Tottenham are eyeing a possible move for Newcastle United keeper Tim Krul in January, it has been reported. The Dutchman has been in superb form this season and saved a Frank Lampard penalty on Saturday, even though his side went down 3-0 at
NEIGHBOURS who feared their privacy and security was under threat when a fence was removed in preparation for a Tesco development have claimed victory after the supermarket giant finally agreed to their demands. Residents in Selwyn Avenue
AN elderly man is still fighting for his life after crashing into a lorry last week. The 70-year-old from Waltham Abbey, who was driving a white Ford Escort, collided with the seven and a half-tonne lorry in Ninefields, Waltham Abbey, as the
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has admitted he is in the market for a couple of signings next month to help his side's promotion push. The Irons have been struck down by a series of injuries including midfielders Henri Lansbury and David Bentley
The kick-off time for Leyton Orient's Boxing Day clash against Milton Keynes Dons has been brought forward by two hours. The match at Brisbane Road was origianlly scheduled to get underway at 3pm but will now start at 1pm.
A TOTAL of 250 people applied for 15 jobs on offer at a new Tesco store. The express store is set to open in High Road, Letytonstone, later this month. All the successful candidates came from the area and are expected to start work in
SLEEP-deprived residents of a street where a makeshift car and lorry park has sprung up are calling for restrictions to be cranked up. People living in London Road, Hastingwood, near junction seven of the M11, are plagued by noisy refrigerated
A SPIRITED 81-year-old yoga fanatic took part in a wacky fun run on Saturday (December 3), despite recently coming out of hospital. Geoff Harding of Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green, completed the Great Christmas Pudding Race in Covent Garden
Harry Redknapp has hinted that he may make a fresh move for England defender Gary Cahill. The Spurs boss was unsuccessful in his attempts to sign the Bolton Wanderers centre-half in the summer but has suggested he may move again for the 25-year-old
Mark Yates says his Cheltenham Town side face a “massive task” at Spurs in the FA Cup but that yesterday’s third round draw is “brilliant”. The League Two high-flyers were rewarded with a trip to White Hart Lane after their 4-2 win at Luton Town on
Waltham Forest left it late to claim a point over second-bottom Ware. The lowly visitors played above their league position and Forest had a very poor day and for a long while it did look as if the 18th-minute srike by midfielder Johnson would
Waltham Forest Amateur Boxing Club's Ronnie Nwkakeze is now just one step away from being crowned National Senior Novice champion after a breathtaking semi-final performance. The 24-year-old, who was a beaten finalist last year, never gave
CLASSIC sixties songs will be performed at the Chingford branch of the Royal British Legion. John Charles will take the stage at the venue in Hall Lane at 8pm on Saturday (December 10). Entry is free for members and £1 for guests. Click here
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce believes Burnley pinched the win at Upton Park on Saturday. The Hammers suffered their first defeat in eight matches despite taking the lead through captain Kevin Nolan. But Allardyce felt his side were
West Ham United have snapped up young midfielder Pelly Ruddock from Blue Square South outfit Boreham Wood following a successful trial. The Hammers saw off interest from Queens Park Rangers, Watford and Reading for the 17-year-old's signature
COMMUTERS have reacted with anger after it was announced that fares on London transport are to rise by an average of more than five per cent. London Mayor Boris Johnson said on Friday that the price hike was essential to improve services and
A COMMUNITY’S Christmas festival was its most successful ever, according to one of its organisers. Loughton mayor Caroline Pond switched on the Christmas lights in Debden on Friday and pupils from Thomas Willingale School and students from Epping
A MAN was stabbed in the back after refusing to buy alcohol for a group of teenagers. The 29-year-old was walking with his girlfriend in St James Street, Walthamstow, when four youngsters, including at least one girl, approached and asked him
CHINGFORD MP Iain Duncan Smith has called for the electorate to be consulted on any major changes to the European Union treaty. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the French President Nicolas Sarkozy are expected to outline plans to tackle
A YOUNG tennis fan met his hero as part of a Great Ormond Street out-reach programme. Rodi Hibberd, 12, from Wanstead was born with a rare metabolic condition and has been attending the children’s hospital annually all his life. This
A WEBSITE has been set up to help traders fight their way through the economic slump. The One Shops Local website was launched at an event at Epping Forest College in Debden on November 30. The site provides a range of information on
A SERIES of free Christmas lunches will be held for elderly resident across the borough. A traditional silver service festive feast will be served for 170 senior citizens at Leyton Orient FC's stadium in Brisbane Road, Leyton, on December 7
