Russell Slade admits he was disappointed not to take all three points from Tuesday night’s game at Bristol City but the O’s boss insists both he and the players are still loving life at the top end of League One. The O’s led twice through David
Leyton Orient slipped to second in League One after being held to a 2-2 draw at struggling Bristol City despite twice leading at Ashton Gate. The O’s were never at their assertive best in an absorbing contest
Stella Creasy has called a public meeting following a "flood of horror stories" about rogue landlords and letting agents. The Walthamstow MP, supported by council cabinet member for housing Marie Pye, will host the event with action group 7days4stow
A group of Iraqi students and teachers have been learning important lessons on a trip to the district. Nineteen school teachers and leaders from Davenant Foundation School’s partner in Babil visited Epping Forest, this month, to see how they can
Week seven of my campaign and I am still getting reports of pothole problems. My top troublesome tarmac tweet of this week came from @Karen_Crean who burst a tyre on High Road, Loughton, after hitting a hole around a utility cover. Karen will
Conmen posing as police officers stole jewellery from a 93-year-old. The thieves told their victim they were members of CID in order to gain entry to the address in Beech Lane, Loughton, between 7.30 pm and 8pm yesterday. They told the pensioner
A live chat-show for young people has launched in Walthamstow. Filmed in front of a live audience and broadcast across the UK, the programme, Strait Talk, gives those aged between 14 and 25 the chance to pick up media skills while filming and producing
A total of 8,000 litres of diesel were stolen from a coach company in an overnight raid. CCTV images show thieves targeting Dan’s Luxury Travel in Maybank Road, South Woodford, last night. The footage features a large vehicle pulling up outside
An overturned lorry has caused the closure of three lanes and queues on a major road. The incident happened at 2.20pm on the A406 Southend Road eastbound between Woodford New Road and the M11. Congestion is building up to the Crooked Billet
A bus driver is said to be “improving” in hospital following a collision with a school bus last week. The 35-year-old man, from Harlow, whose vehicle hit a bus carrying children from the Anglo-European School in Ingatestone, is initially believed
A century of jazz and its greatest musicians are being celebrated on Friday. Loughton Methodist Church is hosting the event, which will feature performances of famous pieces from the genre. Georgina Jackson, Pete Long and Benny Goodman are
Reports of rape in Redbridge have risen sharply in the last year, while overall crime is down. There were 114 cases of rape in the 12 months up to October, compared to 91 in the year before. Crimes involving violence have also increased from
Eton Manor Athletics Club celebrated a double win at the North London Cross Country Championships in Ruislip as the club claimed first place in both the men’s and women’s events. Alex Gounelas (21.55) led from the outset and held off a late challenge
Thames Water says it has no idea how long emergency work will take to fix a burst main in Walthamstow which has shut a main road. Forest Road is currently shut to traffic in both directions between Castleton Road and Ulverston Road as the main,
Leyton Orient striker Kevin Lisbie has backed a campaign tackling violence against women and girls. Waltham Forest Council's Violence Against Women and Girls strategy was launched at the O’s stadium yesterday, on the UN’s International Day for
We’ve teamed up with National Rail and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London to give you a chance to win a fantastic prize. One lucky reader will receive four first class return rail tickets to London (two adults and two children) and a family pass (for
The CEO of a Walthamstow business won an international business award at a New York awards ceremony this month, beating entrants from all over the globe. Geraldine Grandidier, founder of children’s bookcase company Tidy Books, was named Female
A couple have celebrated half a century together. Golden couple Brian, 77, and Barbara Kirkby, 73, from Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, met at a dance in Sir James Hawkey Hall, Woodford Green, in 1960 and married two years later. When asked about
A Jewish Menorah will be lit in a high street for the first time this year. Loughton Synagogue and Chabad, an educational organisation, has arranged for the symbol of Judaism to stand in Loughton High Road. The seven-branched lamp, which stands
Notts County manager Shaun Derry is weighing up a loan move for West Ham midfielder George Moncur. The 20-year-old has been training with the Magpies after Hammers' boss Sam Allardyce allowed the club to cast an eye over the youngster. Speaking
A Walthamstow primary school is holding an all-day book fair to educate children about the importance of literacy. As part of Literacy Week, Mission Grove Primary School in Buxton Road is holding the event for pupils and parents. Children will
Santa and his reindeer will be helping Christmas shoppers to raise funds for children. Chigwell Nursery in High Road, Chigwell, is supporting children’s charity Whizz-Kidz over the next two weekends with carols singers, a Santa’s grotto and live
I refer to the article published on the Guardian’s website on November 22, pertaining to u-turns in Clayhall Avenue. It may well be that this has been an established manoeuvre for the past 40 years, but times have changed. The topography of
A major road is shut in both directions as emergency repairs are carried out on a burst water main. Forest Road in Walthamstow is shut to all traffic between Castleton Road and Ulverston Road while Thames Water carry out the repairs. The burst
The number of robberies in Waltham Forest has fallen by a quarter in the last three years, police have revealed. And while the number of murders, burglaries, and gun crimes has also dropped, violent attacks have risen in the last year, with nearly
Three new CCTV cameras could form part of £120,000 bid to clear-up streets and tackle fly-tipping. The initiative, proposed by Redbridge Council’s cabinet member for environment, Shoaib Patel, would be launched in Barkingside, Clayhall, Clementswood
A stage school has claimed first place in a talent competition inspired by the TV show Glee. Finch Stage School, based at Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre in Barkingside, were crowned winners ahead of ten groups competing from across London
Woodford's difficult season continues after they were beaten 52-17 at home by North Walsham in London One North. The loss leaves Woodford four points adrift at the bottom of the table and still without a win at home all season. North Walsham
East London Runners' David Baldwin recorded a personal best at the City of Norwich Half Marathon on Sunday. Baldwin crossed the line in an impressive time of 1.35.55. There was also a personal best for the club's Grant Conway who finished the
Police officers arrested 34 people last week during a borough-wide operation. Around 150 police were involved in Operation Big Wing which targeted domestic violence and theft offences, but also saw arrests for other suspected crimes. Six of
I recently had the pleasure of talking to Ron, a passenger on a community bus, who informed me we had previously met 68 years ago. Then, we were both members of 622 Squadron, flying Lancasters, in Mildenhall, Suffolk. He was a wireless operator
Since arriving on ITVs I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here more than a week ago, Joey Essex has shocked, surprised and undoubtedly amused millions of viewers. Last night was no different. After yet another determined performance in a bushtucker
This year, the North Weald Poppy Appeal raised £7,047. Included in this total is £1,561 raised in Hastingwood and £972 in Thornwood Common. I extend a big thank you to everyone involved in collecting and to all who gave so generously to support
Crime targets for police officers have been scrapped, it has been revealed. Essex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Nick Alston said he has replaced the targets with the basic aim of reducing all crime with immediate effect. The move follows
Tube workers are to be balloted today on whether to strike over proposals to close all ticket offices on the underground. Transport union the RMT is planning industrial action in the new year over the plans, which would lead to the loss of up to
A house built without planning permission has been demolished and its owners fined £5,000. Owners Slot UK Ltd pleaded guilty at Thames Magistrates’ Court to failing to comply with an enforcement notice and fined £5,000, with £1,458 costs. The
A £10,000 reward has been offered for any information leading to the capture of a convicted murderer who escaped from a mental health unit. Lerone Boye, 27, absconded from the John Howard Centre in Kenworthy Road, Homerton, on October 16 after
Redbridge has seen the second highest rise in reports of domestic violence in London this year. Police figures show there has been an 18 per cent rise in the borough, with 1,672 reports in the 12 months up to September. This is the second highest
A large fire broke out on farm land. The blaze, covering approximately 750 square metres, started in Vicarage Lane West, North Weald, at around 9pm last night. A large pile of rubbish was reported to be involved in the inferno which was eventually
A 23-year-old man will appear in court today charged with two counts of indecent exposure. Adam Moore, from Waltham Abbey, is accused of revealing his genitals in public in Saffron Walden. Moore of Theydon Court is alleged to have caused alarm
