A MAN who went missing from hospital has been found safe. Ricky Macbeth, 39, of Deepdene Road, Debden, disappeared from Whipps Cross hospital in Leytonstone yesterday (Sunday), but has since reported back to medics there. Click here
ROYAL Ascot starts this week, but a race of a very different kind hogged the limelight on Sunday. Piglets from Lee Valley Park Farm in Waltham Abbey squealed their way around a muddy race track in front of thousands of fans as part of Open
Daniel Fogg will be on the hunt for a pair of medals at London 2012 after he was today confirmed as Team GB’s representative in the men’s open water 10km marathon swim. The Chingford star had already booked his place in the 1500m freestyle
PARENTS and children cycled side by side around the borough yesterday (Sunday) in the Tour de Waltham Forest. Families took to their bikes to enjoy the sunshine in the event promoting a healthier mode of transport. Although the three
THE new look Wanstead Business Partnership is holding its first official meeting tonight (Monday). Being held at Nice Croissant in the High Street, it is hoped the meeting will get traders working together to bring shoppers back to the area
THREE men were arrested during a police crackdown on uninsured drivers in Walthamstow. Officers stopped 27 vehicles and seized four of them during the operation in Selborne Road on Wednesday (June 13). A further two stolen cars were
A PAINTER whose work is on display at the Royal Academy said art saved him from his drug-addicted lifestyle. David Sullivan, from Chingford, was picked from 12,000 other artists to star in the academy's Summer Exhibition, but ten years ago
CHILDREN ended a week of Olympic activities by dressing up to create a giant set of Olympic Rings. The pupils from Bancroft’s School in High Road, Woodford Green, were photographed from the air as they joined with teachers to pose for the colourful
West Ham United are reportedly in pole position to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. The England Under-21 attacker has been linked with a host of clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a big admirer
Leyton Orient’s Capital One Cup clash with Charlton Athletic will take place on Tuesday August 14 with a 7.45pm kick-off. The O’s were drawn to face the League One champions last week and with the date for the match now confirmed, it will mark the opening
Lizzie Neave returned to form at the weekend by claiming a bronze medal at the ICF World Cup Two event in Pau, France. The Highams Park competitor continued her preparations for the Canoe Slalom at London 2012 by finishing third in the K1 category
A MAN wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault outside Snaresbrook station has fled the country. Police issued CCTV images of the man after an attack on a 34-year-old mother of two outside Snaresbrook Tube Station on Christmas
DETAILS of a religious group's proposals to convert Walthamstow's historic EMD building into a church and six-screen cinema have been revealed. The plans by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) have been released after it formally
WORK has begun on building temporary accommodation for 4,000 troops and Olympic security staff on green belt land. The Council granted Snoozebox Ltd permission to use the land in Hainault Forest Country Park in Fox Burrow Road, Chigwell back
A FREE guided bike ride will take to the road this weekend. Cyclists on the 13-mile route will pedal their way through Wanstead Park, along the banks of the River Roding before reaching Ray Park. The ride will be led by a trained British
A BROWNIE leader and hospital chief have been honoured by the Queen for their hard work. Betty Clayton, who has served the 5th Chingford Brownies since 1969, was made a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's birthday honours list over the
PEOPLE who live in Redbridge will have the chance to meet the leader of their council on Friday. Cllr Keith Prince will be available for residents to talk to about any ideas they have on improving their borough. The Meet the Leader session
THE family of a man who wandered out of a hospital ward have appealed for help finding him. Ricky Macbeth, 39, of Deepdene Road, Debden, was admitted to Whipps Cross hospital in Leytonstone at about 6am yesterday (Sunday), after raising fears with doctors
AN HISTORIC Wanstead building is due to open seven-days-a-week in celebration of the Olympics. The Temple in Wanstead Park is usually only open at weekends and bank holidays, but will be open every day between July 27 and August 12.
Dagenham & Redbridge will kick off their 2012/2013 League Two season with a clash against Cheltenham Town. The Football League fixtures were announced this morning and John Still’s side will be on the road on the opening day as they visit the Robins
Leyton Orient have been handed a trip to Tranmere Rovers for their first league game of the season. The fixtures for the upcoming 2012/13 season were released this morning and have handed the O’s a visit to Prenton Park to kick off their league
A SERIES of free concerts are to be held over two days next month showcasing talented musicans in the borough. The Waltham Forest Music Festival will be held at Walthamstow Assembly Hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow, on Tuesday July 17 and Wednesday
West Ham United will start their Premier League season at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, August 18. The Hammers' first away game is at Swansea City on Saturday, August 25. Sam Allardyce's side end the campaign at home to fellow newly
A TEN-year-old girl is planning to trek 10 miles through Epping Forest in a bid to raise money for a cancer charity. Jessica Fitz-Gibbon, of Clover Leas, Epping, decided to take on the task after seeing an appeal from Cancer Research UK on
SEVERE delays have hit the Central line this morning (Monday), due to a signal failure in central London. The entire line is delayed eastbound after the failure at Liverpool Street. The line was partly suspended over the weekend for
CLINTON Cards shops in Walthamstow and Debden are among more than 120 that will be shut in the latest round of closures announced by administrators. The troubled company went into administration last month and although Lakeshore Lending Limited
