A first minute goal sent West Ham United to a 1-0 defeat at Manchester United this evening in the Premier League. Robin Van Persie scored the fastest goal of the season, after just 31 seconds, when his shot was deflected into the net. Carlton
Tottenham Hotspur climbed to fifth in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at White Hart Lane. Aaron Lennon gave Spurs an early lead and Gareth Bale made it 2-0 with a deflected 30-yard free-kick in an open first half that offered good
Anyone fortunate enough to be shopping on the morning of Saturday 17th November will have noticed many cheerful, smartly-dressed Scouts lurking at the check-outs of Tesco, offering their bag-packing services to the local shoppers. Theydon Garnon Scout
Every year it is customary to hold House Drama. Without the input of any adult staff, the elected House and Vice Captains of each house put on a musical (which must be only half an hour), write the script, hold auditions, run rehearsals and put on
A WOODFORD Green man has scooped £1,500 in a lottery that raises money for a children’s hospice. Peter Rose, 58, from Mason Avenue won the cash after buying a ticket in the Haven House Lottery. He said: “I was keen to play, as the money it
A CHURCH hall will be transformed into a vintage wonderland. Christchurch Hall in Wanstead Place, Wanstead, will host more than 30 dealers in antique clothes, homeware, maps and ephemera dating from 1920 to 1980. There will also be a chance
In life there are several things that tempt you to the dark side, that chocolate cake left inside the fridge, you know you shouldn't eat it. Filled with sugar it will purge your teeth but tastes so good. What do you do, well there are two options:
GRITTERS will be out in force across Redbridge tonight as temperatures fall. They will be out gritting roads and pathways nearest to schools, town centres, hospitals and bridges from 8pm tonight for the first time this year. Redbridge Council
A DEVELOPER has been refused permission to turn a commercial garage into a members-only gym. Damian Murray, of Bob Bennett Town Planning, applied to open the new facility in Selwyn Avenue, Highams Park. But council officers rejected the
A PAIR of burglars smashed their way into two high street shops within minutes of each other last night. Police are investigating after the break-ins at the post office and Senners newsagents in Ongar High Street shortly before 3am last night (
THE manly ideals of a former age sprang back to life at Bancroft’s School in Woodford Green, as teachers paid a hairy tribute to their illustrious forbears. Staff at the school in the High Road were sponsored to grow moustaches for the month-long
Old Loughtonians ladies first XI played out their fifth draw of the season as they were held 1-1 at home to Wimbledon on Saturday. Old Loughts were sluggish from the outset and put themselves under pressure early on. In the ninth minute Wimbledon
Orient boss Russell Slade believes goalkeeper Ryan Allsop would be foolish not to sign a new contract with the club. The O’s have opened talks with the talented shot stopper about a new deal as the former Millwall keeper’s six-month contract runs
A TEENAGER was twice the legal drink drive limit when she jumped to her death from a motorway bridge, an inquest heard. ‘Bright and bubbly’ Wendy Maguire, 16, was sent to the headteacher’s office when staff reported smelling alcohol on her breath after
A TODDLER was injured after being hit by a car. The three-year-old girl was run over in Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, at around 12.50pm today (Wednesday November 28). Police say the car involved did not initially stop at the scene but did return
TRAFFIC has returned to normal on the M11 after an accident caused delays. The accident happened between junction 4 for the A406 and junction 5 for the A1168, earlier this morning. One lane was closed which caused congestion.
THE DISTRICT'S crime reduction officer has been recognised for nearly half a century of dedicated service to the police. Tony Ellis, Epping Forest's police crime reduction officer, received a lifetime achievement award from Essex Police on Wednesday
PLANS to build a bus depot on the former car park of Walthamstow Stadium are set to be approved or rejected by the Mayor of London next week. HCT Group's proposals to operate buses overnight at the site in Chingford Road, Walthamstow, were approved
MEMBERS of two town organisations have come together to plant a tree in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Thirty guests from the Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society and Women's Institute gathered at Roding Valley recreation ground on Friday
AN eight-week anti-burglary campaign run by Redbridge Police has resulted in 152 arrests across the borough. Officers targeted known hotspots. The police declined to say how many people were charged.
A CHURCH which threatened to tow cars parked on public land outside its building has agreed to stop issuing 'warning' notices to motorists. The Immanuel International Christian Ministries in Walthamstow posted leaflets ordering drivers not to park
A SURVEY has been launched to help improve travel to local hospitals. Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT) is asking patients and visitors to help shape future improvements to access and car parking. People who
A SHOPKEEPER has applied to sell alcohol seven days a week. Mr M Galias of 777 Shop in High Road, Leyton, wants a licence to sell booze Monday to Thursday from 10am until 11pm and Friday until Sunday 9am till 11pm. But a neighbour, made anonymous
A SAFER Neighbourhood Team is operating with a staff shortage. The Wanstead ward team based in Wanstead police station in Spratt Hall Road is missing a Police Community Support Officer. The team is made up of two Police Constables and two
PARENTS at a primary school where the headteacher is currently absent for ‘personal reasons’ have been warned they could face legal action for speculating on the matter. Graham Alderton has been absent from Roding Primary School in Roding Lane
ARMED police swooped on a car and arrested its driver after finding a gun. The 31-year-old's black BMW was pulled over in Billet Road, Walthamstow, just after 6pm last night (Tuesday November 27). The Met says the man tried to run away and
THE three political parties in Redbridge have united to oppose the possible closure of Wanstead and Woodford police station front counters. The Metropolitan police announced two weeks ago they are considering the closure of Wanstead and Woodford
CHILDREN in Waltham Forest are some of the least likely to attend a good or outstanding primary school, according to Ofsted. Just 56 per cent of pupils attend such a school in the borough, according to Ofsted's annual report released yesterday,
Megan Summers secured a new Essex county time at the Rushmoor Royals meet. The swimmer achieved a personal best in the 800m freestyle, beating her previous personal best by 14 seconds. There was yet more success in the pool as Holly Taylor
Epping Forest District Club finished tenth at the Essex County Winter Long Course Competition in Basildon. In the 400m freestyle, Chloe-Annabelle Ward won silver in the 400m freestyle with a time of 4.47.32. She also won two bronze medals in the
PARENTS searching for childcare can now access details of more than 2,600 of the county's providers at the click of a button. Essex County Council has brought together details of early years and childcare providers across the county, including
Woodford RFC beat local rivals Wanstead 34-10. The side failed to deal with the ball on the ground and the visitors took the lead. Ben Dyson kicked to clear the Woodford line and man-of-the-match Jamie Ali followed up with a strong tackle on
A CHRISTMAS concert will take place for the 30th year running at a church next month. The Grand Christmas Concert will feature choral singing as well as the Chingford Sinfonia at St Peter & Paul's Church in The Green from 7.30pm on December
MORE than 120 young people from across Waltham Forest have been honoured for a variety of achievements with grants for their schools and colleges. The youngsters, aged between 12 and 25, each received medallions and a cheque for £200 in recognition
THE majority of children in Redbridge are going to schools rated as ‘Good or better’ by Ofsted. Ofsted’s annual report was released yesterday (November 27) and includes league tables for every local authority in the country. The figures show
WOMEN are invited to learn self-defence techniques used by the police and armed forces. Participants' first class at St Peter and St Paul Vestry Hall in The Green, Chingford, is free to attend and participants can also learn how to avoid conflict
A COMMUNITY group has asked councillors to back their fight to bring a treasured green space back into community use. Speaking at the Area One Committee meeting on Monday, Wanstead Society member, Valerie Sayers, asked the six councillors who represent
A PETITION signed by more than 1,200 residents has been handed in to NHS officials in Waltham Forest urging them not to outsource services to private companies. A new 'Clinical Commissioning Group' (CCG) of doctors is to be established and given
PUPILS at a study centre were awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals for passing exams early. Around 120 children from the Chingford North Kumon Study Centre in Larkswood Road were praised for their performances in Maths and English. Instructor
DELAYS are occurring on the M11 due to an accident this morning. One lane is currently closed and there is congestion between Junction 4 of the A406 (Woodford) and Junction 5 A1168 (Loughton).
A GIFTED law student has finally qualified as a barrister after passing an exam with flying colours twice - because her first set of results were lost. Lauren Crook, of Cherston Road, Loughton, set her heart on the career as an eight-year-old pupil
TWO long-standing members of a Woodford Green golf club have died. Sylvia Crofts, 78, and Brian Mackey, 75, who were both members of the Woodford Golf club in Sunset Avenue, passed away earlier this month. Mrs Crofts died three days before
AN ORGANISATION offering advice on a wide range of issues is encouraging people to attend its regular drop-in sessions. POhWER Information and Advice Service in Crownfield Road, Leytonstone, is now holding two sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays
West Ham United travel to Premier League leaders Manchester United this evening. The Hammers will have their work cut out to improve on a record of three wins at Old Trafford in 21 visits since 1986. West Ham midfielder Mark Noble will be suspended
THE Wanstead Festival will come back next year to its familiar September date. The festival on Christchurch Green was moved this year to coincide with the Olympics closing ceremony on August 12 to capture some of the Olympic feel-good factor.
FLOOD alerts are still in place in for areas surrounding the River Roding after water levels were expected to peak this morning. The Environment Agency has warned that the water level is likely to remain high throughout all of Wednesday in the
TWO fireworks displays are to be held to celebrate the new year. Waltham Forest Council is putting on the shows on Wednesday January 2, 2013, at the Highams Park off Charter Road and Leyton Jubilee Park in Marsh Lane. Both events will
FUTURE chefs proved they could stand the heat as they battled to be named their school's top cook. Pupils of Roding Valley High School in Loughton took part in the Rotary Young Chef competition - a cross between TV favourites Ready Steady Cook
AMATEUR footballers took part in a tournament to mark a day raising awareness of violence against women. A team of Victim Support staff, from Southend Road in Woodford Green, won only their last game at the tournament in Fairlop Power League off Forest
A BRASS band will be hoping to blow audience members away at a free winter concert. The Epping Forest Band will perform at St John's Church, Epping, on Saturday December 1. The concert will begin at 7.30pm and refreshments will be served during
A COMPANY providing care for the elderly is expanding to meet the increased demand created by an ageing population. Home Instead Senior Care in Billet Road, Walthamstow, currently provides support for more than 100 pensioners in Waltham Forest,
