A man facing four charges of rape appeared in court today. Hui Zhou, 43, of Hawthorne Road in Walthamstow appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court faces a series of allegations dating back to 2004. One charge relates to an alleged rape between
Redbridge Tube station has reopened after a woman was killed under a train. Emergency services were called at around 1.50pm but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. British Transport Police are trying to establish the identity of the
An 88-year-old woman was knocked down in a narrow road used by commuters. The pensioner who lives in Pine View Manor, Epping, was crossing Hemnall Street, a minute’s walk from her home, shortly before 4.30pm when the incident happened. The
For many Christmas is about Santa Claus, a richly decorated Christmas tree, smartly wrapped presents and an advent calendar. These symbols, typical of the commercialised, Western interpretations of the ‘religious’ holiday period, are happily embraced
Children at a Walthamstow school performed their Nativity story this morning. The Year 1 pupils at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Longfield Avenue, Walthamstow, took to the stage to perform the Nativity as told from the Bethlehem barn.
Scouts will be helping shoppers pack bags in order to raise funds for a new hut. First Theydon Garnon Scout Group will be lending a hand at Tesco in High Street, Epping, on Saturday from, 9.30am until 3.30pm, hoping to raise around £700 from shoppers
Liverpool may make a move for West Ham United midfielder Mohamed Diame with Reds captain Steven Gerrard ruled out for six to eight weeks. The 26-year-old is believed to have a £3.5 million escape clause in his contract but has hinted he would like
West Ham United's FA Cup third round tie against Nottingham Forest will take place on Sunday, January 5 and will kick off at 12pm. Forest, who have won the competition twice, have performed well in the Sky Bet Championship and currently sit in
A vet has appealedagainst a decision to block his bid to open Waltham Forest’s only veterinary hospital. Stephen Posnett, 58, of the VetCall surgery in Station Road, Chingford, still hopes to build a single-storey front extension to his premises
West Ham United have been linked with a surprise move for Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins. The 29-year-old has scored eight goals in 22 games for Seattle but with MLS currently it its off-season, a loan move could be a possibility.
A young footballer from Buckhurst Hill has reached the semi finals of a nationwide competition to win a professional contract. Daniel Jones, 20, has so far seen off competition from over 5,000 entrants to the Win A Pro Contract competition.
Redbridge Tube station is currently closed due to a person under a train. Emergency services were called at around 1.50pm and are currently at the scene. There are minor delays on the rest of the Central line and no service between Leytonstone
Father Christmas and his elves, Darth Vader and a pony were among the guests at a charity’s Christmas party. The Dream Factory, a Chigwell-based charity which grants wishes to children and young people who have life-threatening conditions, held
People living and working in a hotspot for prostitution have welcomed a police blitz on kerb crawlers - but say the problem is persisting. Operation Dash, targeted Lea Bridge Road between Vicarage Road and Bromley Road, near Bakers Arms. The
Roads have been closed due to a burst water main. Lower Hall Lane in Chingford remains closed in both directions after the main ruptured yesterday morning. Emergency repairs are underway, but the main is not expected to be repaired until tomorrow
A doctor has been suspended from practising. Ijaz Hayat, a GP based at the Hayat Medical Centre on Boundary Road, Walthamstow, was suspended on September 18 for a period of 18 months. The General Medical Council (GMC) confirmed that it is investigating
Gym members are set to do a 24 hour work-out to raise money for two charities. Head Coach Shaun Samonini, 27, of The Only Way is CrossFit in Bairny Wood Approach, Woodford Green, will be participating with three others in an ultimate fitness challenge
Pupils have broken a school record in a bid to give less fortunate children a happy Christmas. Epping St John’s students and staff donated 173 shoe boxes to the Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, appeal. The students, who packed
Wanstead’s local weatherman has predicted Christmas Day will mainly be dry and cloudy, with only a slim chance of a white Christmas. Scott Whitehead, 41, has his own weather station in his garden in Wanstead Park Avenue, Aldersbrook, and has put
A proposal has been made to ban pay day loan websites from all council-owned computers. The Liberal Democrat group will put forward a motion at a full council meeting tomorrow calling for a block on the sites to be installed on computers used by
Old Loughtonians ladies emerged from the East and National Indoor qualifier as champions after two days of action in Cambridge. The first match against a strong Holcombe side was due to be a testing one and Holcombe started brightly and took an
Chigwell School's Under-13 footballers are through to the semi-finals of the Independent Schools FA National Cup for the second time ever after beating Berkhamsted School 2-1. Tommy Redhead opened the scoring for Chigwell just before half-time
East London Runners were out in force at the Bedford Half Marathon on Sunday, with six of the club's 18 competitors achieving personal best times. Euan Brown was the club's fastest performer, coming 11th in a personal best time of 1.14.10 which
Two accountancy firms have merged to combine expertise and offer a wider range of services. Reynolds and Company in The Avenue, Highams Park, has joined forces with THP Total Accounting in High Street, Wanstead. The merger took place on December
Further details have emerged of a program to build new council houses. The first council properties to be built in Epping Forest for 30 years have been approved for Harveyfields in Waltham Abbey, where 30 homes will replace garages. This is
Average house prices in Waltham Forest are set to almost double in the next ten years, according to new research. The study by the National Housing Federation found the borough will see the highest rise in the value of homes in London (85 per cent
Unemployment in Waltham Forest has fallen slightly in the last year, according to the latest figures. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) said 4,000 more people found a job during the period, compared to the previous year. This means 70
Details have emerged of concessions made over a controversial street light switch-off scheme. The money saving initiative, which has already been rolled out in Chelmsford and Colchester, will see street lights in the district turned off in the
Young people were praised for their achievements at an annual awards ceremony. Nominated by peers, teachers and parents, the winners were honoured by the Jack Petchey Foundation at Walthamstow Assembly Hall. Winners included Shoaib Nasser,
A local beauty spot has been revamped thanks to £170,000 paid out by the Metropolitan Police as compensation for using Wanstead Flats as a police base during the Olympics. Controversial plans were announced last year by the City of London Corporation
A carol concert is set to take place at a church. Epping Church Choirs Association (ECCA) will present Christmas Reflections on December 20 at 8pm in St John's Church, Epping. Admission is free but there will be a collection in aid of the
An accident is partially blocking the A12 sliproad at the Green Man roundabout. The incident happened in Whipps Cross Road in Leytonstone. The slip road to Street, Wanstead, is blocked, causing congestion in the area.
A man charged with attacking a policeman, obstructing another and making off from a taxi without paying is set to appear in court. Aneel Tyrell, 30, of Algers Close, Loughton, is accused of committing the offences on September 20 in Loughton.
Four members of a drug dealing network who trafficked heroin and cocaine have been jailed for a total of 39 years. Adam Malik, 34, of Lyttleton Road in Leyton, Shaid Saddique, 49, of Kingsdown Road in Leytonstone and Paul Tuohy, 70, of Beachcroft
