Three members of a vigilante group calling itself the 'Muslim patrol' today admitted terrorising innocent members of the public. Ricardo MacFarlane, 36, of Boyden House in Walthamstow, Jordan Horner, 29, of Radbourne Crescent in Walthamstow, and
An Ilford based artist has won a prestigious award at the Sikh Awards in London for his spiritually influenced artwork. Jatinder Durhailay, 25, was one of only three British people to win an award and has exhibited his work around the world, featuring
Pupils visited First World War battlefields in France and Belguim during a trip to educate them about the history of the conflict. Year 11 history pupils from Bancroft's school in High Road, Woodford Green, visited historical sites in Belguim and
A 21-year-old man was stabbed in Leytonstone yesterday morning. Police were called just before 3am to reports of an assault in Leytonstone High Road. Officers found a man suffering from a stab wound to the back. They then taped off an area
A man charged with stabbing a woman to death has appeared in court. Farooq Shah, 20, of Station Road, Forest Gate, was charged on Friday with the murder of Romanian national Mariana Popa on Ilford Lane on October 29. He appeared at Barkingside
Leyton Orient have signed former Oldham Athletic forward Robbie Simpson on a two-month contract. The O's have swooped for the 28-year-old who has been training with a number of Championship clubs since leaving Oldham in the summer. Simpson
The owner of a chicken shop that was allegedly trading in breach of a council order and then destroyed by fire has had his court appearance adjourned for a second time. Akhtar Khan, owner of Wood Street Grill & Chicken, was due to appear at
A primary school is commemorating Remembrance Day by dedicating a whole teaching day to help educate children about the history of the world wars. Ray Lodge Primary School in Woodford Green has organised the full day of activities for its pupils
Former West Ham United midfielder Yossi Benayoun could be set to move to Malaga despite interest from QPR. Malaga have reportedly offered an 18-month contract to the Israeli playmaker but QPR are still hopeful of signing him. QPR boss Harry
Organisers of the 40th Waltham Forest Scout and Guide Gang Show are looking for more participants. Young people who are members of scouting and guiding in the borough, and would like to take part in the May show, are invited to a get-together on
Until its closure in September, Wanstead Police Station was the only London police station left to still have its famous blue lamp outside. Now with windows boarded up and the famous blue lamp outside the station a thing of the past, the red brick
The head of a taxi association has described the actions of a county councillor as “very hypocritical” after he made a compensation claim against his own department. Azid Famu, head of the Epping Forest Taxi Association, made the comments after
Scott Cuthbert believes momentum will be the key to Leyton Orient’s success this season as they continue to compete in three competitions. The O’s progressed into the second round of the FA Cup, with a comfortable 5-2 win over non-league Southport
A woman has dedicated four decades of her life to helping people recover from muscular pain and to get them back on their feet. Elaine Atkins is the owner of a long-established physiotherapy practice in High Road, Woodford Green. Mrs Atkins
West Ham United’s defensive stalwart Winston Reid could potentially be sidelined until the new year after fresh reports of a serious ankle injury. The Kiwi, who missed the defeat to relegation rivals Norwich City on Saturday, has been an integral
A man has died after being hit by a train at Seven Kings station. The incident, which happened on the Greater Anglia line which runs between Liverpool Street and Shenfield, happened at arond 12.30pm today. A British Transport Police (BTP) spokeswoman
Black people in Tudor England are the focus of a new campaign being carried out by a Waltham Forest community group. The group, Narrative Eye, wants to bring black British history and literature to a wider audience and last week lobbied Education
A Remembrance service took place this morning in Ilford unveiling a new sculpture to commemorate service personnel who served in airfields during the two world wars. The Fairlop Heritage group held the fifth Remembrance Day service at Fairlop Waters
A service of Remembrance was held this morning in Snaresbrook to honour servicemen and women who have fought and died in past and present conflicts. The service began at 11am in Snaresbrook Memorial Gardens, Snaresbrook Road, Wanstead, to coincide
A giant piece of outdoor artwork has appeared at the side of the M11. The Woodland Trust’s £45,000 project made from two-metre high ridges of earth can be seen from the M11 on the edge of Theydon Bois. Work began on the 130-metre long sculpture
A 25-year-old man will appear in court today charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and four other animal neglect charges. Arthur Golding of Grebe Close in Walthamstow allegedly failed to adequately feed a dog for a period
A former police sergeant has pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault on a girl almost 50 years ago. James Miller, 84, of Marks Avenue in Ongar, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday to enter his plea. The incidents are said to have
Hundreds of people turned out on Sunday to commemorate past and present servicemen and woman who have lost their lives fighting for their country. Chingford's Royal British Legion held its memorial service yesterday morning at the war memorial
Service personnel who have fought and died in combat were remembered at a service yesterday. Waltham Abbey saw veterans and members of the public attend the commemoration at 10am at the war memorial in Farm Hill Road with a wreath laying ceremony
One of the highest ranking police officers in the district has resigned following allegations of inappropriate conduct and bullying. Former Neighbourhood Inspector Marc Jordan was suspended pending the outcome of a misconduct inquiry Monday November
The prospect of offices being turned into living space has prompted a town council to contact the secretary of state. Ongar Town Council has agreed to write to the secretary of state for communities and local government, Eric Pickles, with concerns
