Tributes have been pouring in for a local homeless man who died last week, while two pubs raise money to fund his funeral. The Crown and the Walnut Tree, both in High Road, Leytonstone, are asking their regulars to put their hands in their pockets
A dance group raised nearly £500 for charity last night. Karen Smith, who runs fitness groups in Woodford, held a launch party for a series of new classes last night at Woodford County High School in the High Road. Celebrating the classes,
The capital’s greatest annual architectural showcase, Open House London, returns for a city-wide celebration of the buildings, places and spaces. For one weekend indulge in this unique opportunity to get out and under the skin of the city’s amazing
West Ham United host Everton in their next Premier League match tomorrow. The Hammers are looking for their first league win since the opening day of the season against Cardiff City. Roberto Martinez's side pulled off a shock win over Chelsea
Police have released CCTV footage of a man the wish to speak to in connection with the theft of £60 worth of fountain pens from a branch of WH Smith on Thursday. A man is believed to have entered the shop in Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton
Redbridge Council has unanimously opposed plans to turn Snaresbrook Primary School into an academy. A motion put forward by Liberal Democrat councillor Richard Hoskins was backed by all parties and independents at a full council meeting last night
Council tax looks set to be frozen for the next two financial years. Epping Forest District Council will continue to receive a central government grant, equivalent to revenue generated from a 1% increase, to keep the levy at its present level until
David Mooney admits he is in the “form of his life” after helping fire Leyton Orient to the top of League One. Irish striker Mooney’s prolific form has been a major part of their success, netting seven goals in as many league games. Mooney
Redbridge men are likely to enjoy more good health than their counterparts in the rest of east London. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics this week show the borough’s men rank seventh in London for healthy life expectancy.
Buckhurst Hill triathlete Claire Bloom finished 11th in the World Sprint Triathlon Age Group Championship in Hyde Park last Friday. Bloom was the third fastest GB athlete which means she automatically qualifies for the World Championships in Canada
Thousands of people across the nation are dressing-down at school or work today as they raise money for genetic disorders. National ‘Jeans for Genes Day’ has people donning denim to support families, like the Middletons from Loughton, whose lives
Old Parkonians Under-11s eased to victory over Wanstead at Oakfield on Sunday to win the Nasser Hussain Cup. Old Parks won the toss and elected to field first on a sunny but cold morning. Wansted laboured to 26 without loss after 12 overs,
The opportunity to provide feedback for a flooding risk management plan ends soon. Redbridge Council is asking for information from those who have seen or experienced flooding. Suggestions will be used to help develop a flood risk management
Young people in the district are being offered the chance to kick-start their career with help from a new business. Next week will see the official opening of the Dare Salon and Academy in Market Square, Waltham Abbey. The specialist Afro-Caribbean
An art event, which has seen local people given the chance to display their work to the public, has been praised for galvanising community spirit. The Wanstead Art Trail, now in its fourth year, has seen more than 100 artists exhibit in shops and
Advice on evictions, repossessions and threats of homelessness will be given for free at a library from October. People will be able to speak to a qualified housing lawyer from the Hackney Community Law Centre (HCLC) at Lea Bridge Library in Lea
Free school transport looks set to be stopped for children across the district as the county council looks to make savings. A six-week consultation began today on proposals to remove services, change catchment areas and introduce means-tested provision
A suspected gunman has now become the most wanted man across multiple counties as he continues to avoid arrest. Francis O’Donoghue, 27, is wanted in connection with a shooting on a travellers’ site near Stapleford Abbots Golf Club on August 27.
A jazz performance will be raising money for a Kenyan orphanage tomorrow. St Mary’s Church in the High Road, South Woodford, is the venue for the musical day, with profits going to the Makutano Orphanage in Kenya. Music will be performed by
A domestic violence support worker has founded a new service to support victims of abuse. Waltham Forest Tulips launches on October 1 and will provide outreach support and informal advice. Sarah Vile, 40, who set up the company said she saw
A mosque has spoken out against the decision of a local hospital to ban staff from wearing the full-face veil when treating patients. Barts Health, which runs Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, confirmed yesterday that staff must
A 44-year-old man will appear in court today charged with six counts of animal abuse. David Cambridge is accused of neglecting horses, keeping them underweight and failing to provide them with the correct living conditions. Two horses, a piebald
Two men have been charged with the murder of a 43-year-old woman. The duo from Forest Gate are accused of killing Amina Bibi last week. Ms Bibi’s husband Mohamed Ali, 64, of Station Road, and Frederick Best, 46, of Kebble Terrace, were charged
