Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade admitted his side produced a professional display after a 5-2 home win against Southport in the FA Cup first round. A brace from Shaun Batt and goals from David Mooney, Lloyd James and Dean Cox booked their place
West Ham United blew a 1-0 lead as they lost 3-1 at Norwich City this evening. The Hammers led through Ravel Morrison at the break but a Gary Hooper penalty levelled the game in the second half. Robert Snodgrass fired Norwich in front after
Leyton Orient cruised into the second round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 5-2 win over non-league side Southport. Shaun Batt got Orient off to flyer after three minutes with a composed finish, and Mooney added a second on nine minutes with a
A warning has been issued to residents to not allow anyone registering people onto the electoral role into their homes. The warning follows an incident where a man claiming to be an electoral canvasser working for Epping Forest District Council
The prestigious Roberts Challenge Cup final went to the 35th hole before Stephen Bland triumphed by 2&1 over Simon Ironside at Woodford Golf Club on Sunday. Bland, who plays off a 19 handicap, mastered his short game – chipping well and putting
A child was knocked down yesterday by a car and is currently receiving treatment in hospital, it has emerged. The incident happened yesterday morning on Hampton Road, Chingford, close to Chase Lane Primary School. The Guardian is awaiting further
A row has erupted over the legitimacy of the elected committee at the Waltham Forest Islamic Association (WFIA). The constitution of the association, which runs Lea Bridge Road Mosque, states that a committee should stand for just three years,
Wreath-laying took place this morning in honour of servicemen and women who fought in conflicts throughout history and modern day. A two minute silence and wreath-laying ceremony took place at Memorial Park, on Chingford Mount Road with another
A remembrance service took place this morning in honour of servicemen and women who gave their lives in past and present conflicts. The Dedication of the Field of Remembrance was arranged by the Woodford Green and Wanstead Branch of the Royal British
A man has been charged for the murder of a woman in Ilford who was stabbed to death. Farooq Shah, 20, of Station Road, Forest Gate, was charged last night with the murder of Romanian national Mariana Popa on Ilford Lane on October 29. He is
A group of triathletes overcame water, mud and climbing walls to win the team event at the annual Lactic Fallout obstacle adventure race in Ongar last week. RG Active Race Team, who train in the Woodford and Epping area, were victorious in the
