The umbrella body for charities, community organisations and social enterprises in Waltham Forest faces an unclear future after significant funding cuts meant 2013 was “difficult and uncertain”. Voluntary Action Waltham Forest (VAWF) assists individuals
Leyton Orient's De'Reece Vanderhyde has joined Welling United on loan while Harry Lee is set to extend his temporary stay at Farnborough. Vanderhyde, who is yet to make his debut for Orient, will remain at Welling until January 4 where he spent
Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade is hoping his players can recover in time to perform at their best against Sheffield United on Saturday. The O’s drew to Bristol City on Tuesday after being pegged back twice to earn a draw, after goals from
Essex Premier Cup Buckhurst Hill scored four goals but still crashed out of the cup, losing 5-4 to Raleigh Town. Bucks’ goals came through Chris Stowe’s double, Jon Kemp and an own goal but Raleigh still progressed as Harly Keen fired home
Croxtyx Ladies surrendered their place at the top of Division Two C on Saturday as they were beaten 3-1 by Blueharts in the battle of the league’s top two. Crostyx now trail Blueharts by two points in the table after adopting an open, attacking
Two out of three teams from Bancroft’s School and Redbridge are through to the regional finals of the National Schools Netball Tournament after qualifying from the county round (Essex Met) on Sunday. The Under-14s and Under-16s had both finished
West Ham United youngsters Blair Turgott and Pelly Ruddock have agreed loan deals at Colchester United and Luton Town respectively. Turgott has signed an initial one-month deal with the U's and will join fellow Hammer Elliot Lee in appearing for
Waltham Forest council’s Labour group has confirmed that a councillor who is being investigated for charity fraud has resigned. It had been understood that Geoff Hammond, who represented the Higham Hill ward in Walthamstow, resigned yesterday.
A homeless shelter is struggling to provide overnight accommodation for those in need due to a lack of funding. The Streets2Homes Charity, which opened in August 2005, aims to meet the basic needs of the homeless. However, it is unable to offer
The nation was shocked recently when four-year-old Lexi Branson was mauled by her family dog. More than 200,000 reported dog bites in the UK cost the NHS over £3million a year, and there have been 17 dog-related deaths since 2005. Local police
Christmas is fast approaching and Harlow is busy preparing for the festive season. On Thursday November 21 the lights were be switched on, with cast members from Harlow Playhouse’s pantomime Dick Whittington in attendance. The theatre’s Director
A motion has been passed to oppose the closure or downgrading of a local post office Barkingside Post Office in High Street is in the process of seeking a franchise partner or shop to take over its premises and either close its post office services
Charity shops across Harlow are seeing a rise in custom, as shoppers start to seek an alternative to the high street. People looking for cheaper alternatives to mainstream shopping are trying to set an example by wearing vintage styles that can
A police officer plans to shave her head to raise funds for three cancer charities, one of them which provides wigs to children that have suffered hair loss from treatment. Lauren Eifert, 31, a police officer from Old Harlow, aims to raise £2,000
An “isolated” pensioner has finally won compensation after a seven-month battle with the council’s housing manager. Alfred Lockyer, 80, has been sleeping in the living room of his home in Aldridge Way, Chingford, after his two bedrooms were badly
A Harlow college student was involved in a dramatic car chase with the police as he dashed a friend to hospital, ultimately saving his life. The 20-year-old, who did not want to be named, was driving through Chingford on Halloween when he noticed
A tattooist has been fined of £200 and ordered to pay £645 costs after tattooing two young people under the age of 18. Olga Clear denied two offences committed on December 2 and March 27. Ms Clear, 29, appeared at Harlow Magistrates’ Court
Traders at the market have seen a rapid decline in customers in recent times, leading to fears that it could cease to exist in a couple of years' time. According to a stallholder, who wished to remain anonymous, the market’s lack of popularity
Harlow has seen a seven per cent reduction in overall crime against the same period last year, with burglary down by a quarter. This has meant 269 fewer victims of crime in the town, with Harlow also having the highest overall solved crime rate
The people of Harlow are mourning the loss of a former nurse who was killed in the Philippines typhoon disaster. Jeffrey Ducusin and his mother were both killed when Typhoon Haiyan hit recently. Mr Ducusin, who worked at Princess Alexandra
Police are appealing for information after two men were stabbed in Walthamstow. Police were called to Higham Hill Road in Walthamstow on Wednesday at just before midnight, following reports of a distrubance. Upon arrival, officers found two
Hundreds of people braced the cold this evening to get into the festive spirit with the turning on of Loughton’s High Road lights. St Mary’s Church was packed to capacity as families gathered to watch TOWIE’s Billi Mucklow and Lydia Bright officially
A failing care home which promised to make drastic changes to improve standards has failed to do so, according to inspectors. Upshire Residential Home at Woodredon House in Woodredon Farm Lane, Waltham Abbey, was heavily criticised by the Care
A man who sent anti-Semitic Twitter messages on the day West Ham United played Tottenham Hotspur has been cautioned by police. The 55-year-old, who has not been named, was arrested this morning at his home in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, on
Waiting times at police stations in Redbridge are the highest in London, according to a recent survey. Between October 2012 and September 2013, an average of 28 per cent of people had to wait over an hour to be seen at the front counter of police
Funnyman Reggie D manages to be both controversial, challenging and intelligent at the same time. Prepare for side-splitting fun. Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6, Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. Details: 0844 249
Welsh rockers The Stereophonics take to the stage to sing about some of their modern day complaints, such as graffiti on the train. Support comes from rocky Hawaiian bluesters Kitty, Daisy & Lewis. The O2 Arena, Thursday, November 28,
Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return with former Spice Girl Melanie C. Jools will perform tracks spanning his entire solo career, as well as songs taken from his latest album The Golden Age
Vinyl buffs, unite: the Independent Label Market is back. Championing hard-copy releases by the best independent record labels from both sides of the Atlantic, this is your opportunity to get hold of some of the freshest LPs, CDs, tapes and merchandise
A Good Samaritan saved an elderly woman from falling victim to muggers for a second time. Hakan Hossein, 41, was walking in Wadham Road, Walthamstow, on Friday at noon when he spotted 84-year-old Hilda Toole being “roughed up” by a man and woman
Stuggling to cope without Walter White? Then this one's for you. If you're in need of another hit of the meth-fuelled series, make your way over to the independent Prince Charles Cinema, which is hosting a Breaking Bad all-nighter. Fancy dress
The former managing editor of News of the World authorised payments to private investigator Glenn Mulcaire after he had been arrested on suspicion of phone hacking, a court heard. The Old Bailey jury was told Kuttner, 73, of Broomhill Walk, Woodford
A festive exhibition is being held in the run up to Christmas. Loughton Arts Centre is displaying pottery, jewellery, furniture, textiles and fabrics, as well as festive items from December 6 – 23. The items will be available to view and buy
Almost 50 years after Mary Poppins first charmed cinema audiences, Robert Stevenson’s magical film continues to cast a spell with its lively characters, heart-warming sentiment and hummable tunes. Yet the colour-saturated fantasy, which won five
Cineworld Harlow Telephone: 0871 200 2000, www.cineworld.co.uk The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (12A), Gravity (12A), The Family (15), Philomena (12A), Thor: The Dark World (12A), Parkland (PG), Saving Mr Banks (PG), Free Birds (U), Carrie (15)
Reports in Russia have linked West Ham United with a move for Congolese defender Christopher Samba. The 29-year-old currently plays for Dynamo Moscow but made his name in England with Blackburn Rovers. Samba returned to Russia in the summer
How would you like to win your shopping for a whole year? The Tesco extra Lea Valley store has teamed up with the Guardian Series to offer one lucky reader the chance to win £50 worth of shopping a week for a whole year – an incredible prize worth
Redbridge joint manager Dave Ross has challenged his team to be “among the chasers for promotion” at the end of the Christmas period and believes he has the squad capable of capitalising on the congested fixture list. The Motormen beat Brightlingsea
In a battle of two newly-promoted teams, Woodford Under-15s suffered a 35-19 defeat away to Burnham on Crouch in Division Two. Woodford were up against it after their opponents opened up an 21-0 lead after 18 minutes but Jamie Ali crossed the line
A school’s film club has recognised as the best of its kind in the country. Wanstead High School in Redbridge Lane West was picked ahead of 7,000 clubs around the country which have registered with film education programme, FILMCLUB. The club
Leyton's teenage snooker sensation Peter Devlin has qualified from the first stage of the English Association of Snooker & Billiards Q School Satellite South held in Croydon. The second stage takes place at the North East Derbyshire Snooker
Jayden Stockley has returned to AFC Bournemouth having been on loan at Leyton Orient since the start of September. Stockley made 11 appearances for the O's and scored one goal in the 5-1 league win over Notts County. Orient boss Russell Slade
A councillor being investigated for alleged fraud at a charity has resigned, the Guardian understands. Labour’s Geoff Hammond, who represented Higham Hill ward in Walthamstow, was arrested in September by Westminster police investigating a reported
East London’s finest can certainly take heart from Tuesday’s battling point at Ashton Gate. Having come away from Swindon only 72 hours beforehand with a well-earned win, it was a big ask to expect another three points would just be churned out
A former driving instructor has been arrested over allegations of sexual assault. The 72-year-old, who has not been named and lives in Brentwood, has been accused by an Ongar woman of offences between September 2001 and September 2002 in Brentwood
A Christmas piano recital this weekend will raise money for a local food bank. Italian pianist Aglaia Tarantino is giving a festive performance to benefit the Eat or Heat food bank which is based in Queens Road, Walthamstow. Music on the night
A campaign calling for street drinking to be banned in South Woodford due to “horrendous” behaviour has received widespread support. The petition, launched two weeks ago by the Church End Conservative Action Team, has been signed by about 300 people
Following another disappointing defeat most of the talk amongst West Ham supporters is understandably centred around the continued absence of a striker. This is a very specific problem with a very specific solution which will hopefully materialise
Plans for a new restaurant on the site of a former Conservative club have been approved. Manor House, an 18th century listed building in High Street, Wanstead, was more recently occupied by the Allied Irish Bank, which closed the branch a year
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole is being tracked by a number of MLS clubs after reports he could leave the Hammers in January. Cole was said to be furious after he was subbed off before half time by Irons boss Sam Allardyce in the 3-0 defeat
Controversial plans to end children’s services and drastically reduce opening hours have been criticised by the council. On Tuesday Epping Forest District Council expressed “extreme concern” in a statement to Essex County Council, following a meeting
A man has denied indecent exposure. Adam Moore, of Theydon Court, Waltham Abbey, pleaded not guilty at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is accused of exposing himself on two occassions. His trial is due to take
A total of 159 sex offenders, including rapists and paedophiles, have gone missing or are wanted by the Metropolitan Police, it has been revealed. The figures came to light following a Freedom of Information request by Tony Arbour, a Conservative
Police have launched a fresh appeal and a reward to trace two men believed to be involved in the murder of a club doorman 17 years ago. Christopher Lombard, 30, of Green Lane in Ilford, was shot several times in the foyer of the Island Nightclub
Hundreds of homes were left without a water supply when a main ruptured. The main in Forest Road, between Castleton Road and Ulverston Road, ruptured on Tuesday morning, causing travel chaos during rush hour. Emergency repair work will continue
Eric Pickles has denied his government department spent an extra £10,000 on biscuits in a year. The Ongar MP told LBC Radio the figure of £40,000 spent in 2012 was up from the £30,000 from 2011 because of an administrative error. The Secretary
A fraudster has been jailed for using a skimming device on a Tube ticket machine to steal bank card details. Ciprian Dascalu, 22, of Evelyn Road in Walthamstow, was given a two year sentence at Blackfriars Crown Court on Friday. Following a
