Mark Cavendish will have to wait for another chance to tie Andre Leducq on 25 Tour de France stage wins after finishing fourth in Montpellier. There was the rare sight of the Manxman losing a contested sprint finish as he appeared to pull up short
A fine issued to a driver who parked one wheel slightly outside a bay as she helped her disabled friend was justified, according to Redbridge Council. Earlier this week the Guardian reported on the case of Marion Baker, who was fined £62 on Monday
Buckhurst Hill are through to the semi-finals of the Dukes League Cup after beating Harlow by eight wickets. Harlow won the toss and chose to bat first but failed to take advantage, posting a modest 151. Rob Petchey (three for 18) and Mohib
Premier Division Walthamstow won their seventh match of the season, beating Scintilla by three wickets on Saturday. The result means Walthamstow are second in the table, 21 points behind Goresbrook. Scintilla won the toss and chose to bat
A teenage heptathlete from Epping, who was crowned East of England champion last weekend, is dreaming of following in the footsteps of Jessica Ennis-Hill. Naomi Harryman, 15, who lives in Thornwood Common, won the Under-17 triple jump against more
Dads, mums and their miniatures will go head to head in dance battles at a fundraiser which will include performances from some of the district’s rising stars. This Saturday, the Waltham Abbey Streets Ahead Dance Academy is putting on a fun day
The organisers of a music festival gatecrashed by hundreds of "undesirables" have apologised for a string of problems at the event. Management of High Definition Festival, held at Fairlop's Forest Farm, admitted it had "fallen short of expectations
Davies Lane School are putting on their summer fair on Saturday. The day's activities include games, arts and crafts, food, a team room, raffles, a climbing wall, bouncy castle, face painting and henna. The fair runs from midday until 4pm and
Tens of thousands of pounds paid to a former chief officer of Essex police were to prevent him from leaving the force, it has emerged. Bonuses of £60,000 were given to Roger Baker, Chief Constable for the county, in 2008-9 and 2009-10, taking his
A midwife accused of failing to call an ambulance for an ailing premature baby can keep her job after the case against her was thrown out. Rebecca Reed allegedly did not give the newborn child oxygen after finding out it did not have a heartbeat
A girl won £100 in shopping vouchers after she guessed the number of balloons stuffed in a car at her school's summer fair. Isabella Beeby, aged eight, scooped the prize after winning the contest at Roding Primary in Roding Lane North, Woodford
Firefighters were called to rescue a woman from a car crash, last night, after she became trapped between two vehicles. Shortly after 6.30pm a crew was called out to Oak Tree Close, Loughton, where they used a winch to lift both cars and free the
This week's edition of the Wanstead and Woodford Guardian is on sale now. This week we reveal how a young family left their home to enjoy the sunshine shortly before it was engulfed by flames. Also, a driver was given a £62 fine as she dropped
Police are urging the public to come forward with information leading to the identification of people caught on CCTV they wish to speak with over various incidents in the borough. One man is wanted for questioning over harrassment in Chingford
This week's edition of the Chingford Guardian is out now. The family of a murdered father-of-five are appealing for information about his killer on the eve of the third anniversary of his death. The son of a woman who was brutally raped in
The sentencing of a woman called Miss Jet Black British Barbie, who beat up a man in a racist attack, has been postponed. Miss British Barbie, of Rosebury Square in Woodford Green, was due to be sentenced on Wednesday after she attacked Ramin Sasani
This week's Epping Forest Guardian is out today. This week we hear how a headteacher has moved to reassure parents after a 14-year-old was found with a six-inch knife at a school rated “outstanding” for child safety. Nursery bosses were fined
A sea of pink exploded onto an airfield last night as the determined ladies of Epping Forest joined in the fight against cancer. Mums, aunties, daughters, grans and girls of all ages tied up their running shoes before sprinting, walking, some were
Shoppers are being urged to buy at least one item from a small trader today to mark 'Independents Day'. The nationwide push - part of Independent Retail Month - takes place on July 4 every year with the aim of encouraging diversity in high streets
This week's edition of the Waltham Forest Guardian is in the shops now. This week we reveal claims that thousands of schoolchildren who do not speak English as their first language are less likely to fulfil their potential because they are missing
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson after an explosive fire in a house caused a street to be shut-off, yesterday afternoon. Police and firefighters rushed to Cascade Road in Buckhurst Hill, shortly after 4pm, to evacuate the road
Six vehicles were seized last week during a two-hour insurance blitz. On Thursday between 11am and 1pm officers from William Morris, Higham Hill and Chapel End Safer Neighbourhood Teams, assisted by officers from Waltham Forest Gangs Tasks Force
New Leyton Orient signing Shaun Batt admitted Barry Hearn played an influential role in bringing the striker back to Brisbane Road. Batt completed a move to Orient this summer after being enticed via Twitter by the club’s chairman. The 26-year-old
A surgeon at a pioneering breast cancer unit has expressed frustration at red tape which he claims has left a life-saving machine unused for more a year. The £500,000 equipment at the Epping Breast Unit can deliver radiotherapy to patients during
A fire broke out at a beauty salon last night. It happened at His and Hers Beauty Clinic in Snakes Lane East at around 9pm. No one was injured in the blaze, which was put out within 45 minutes. Two fire engines attended the scene. A
Burglars stole a large quantity of cash when they broke into a betting shop in Chadwell Heath. Staff at William Hill Bookmakers in the High Road locked the shop at 10.15pm on Sunday and discovered the break-in when they returned at 7.30am the next
West Ham United hope to take Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku on loan if the Blues complete a deal for Napoli's Edinson Cavani. The Hammers have turned their attention back towards the Belgian international after having a £10.2million bid for Vitesse
Hundreds of people gathered on green space at the weekend to show their support for causes in their community and sample a variety of inflatable fun. Jessel Green, Debden, was packed with families making use of the bouncy castles and rolling down
A British Muslim linked to Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo will stand trial for terrorism offences in November. Ibrahim Abdullah-Hassan, also known as Abu Nusaybah, 28, of Carr Road, Walthamstow, appeared via videolink at the Old Bailey
Buses will replace a service on the Barking to Gospel Oak Overground line this Sunday and at weekends for the rest of this month and most of August. Barking to Gospel Oak Rail Users' Group volunteers will provide signs and timetables at rail replacement
