Local GPs are launching a new campaign to stop patients using A&E for non-emergencies. The Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has estimated that up to 40 per cent of patients visiting A&E services only receive advice and not treatment
Woodford put on a polished performance to thrash Saffron Walden 65-0 in the Essex League Division Two on Sunday. Over enthusiastic at the kick off Woodford handed the early advantage to Saffron Walden by being off side. Walden won the scrum and
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed the Irons will look to strengthen in the January transfer window. The Hammers have been linked with several attackers in recent weeks, including Inter Milan striker Diego Milito and Nigeria international
A car crashed through a garden wall at a notorious accident black spot. The vehicle ploughed through the barrier on Monday after the driver lost control at the junction of Stewards Green Road, Mount Road and Coopersale Street in Fiddlers Hamlet
The Mayor of Redbridge has visited an infants school today to congratulate it on achieving a prestigious award. Churchfields Infants School in Churchfields, South Woodford, was awarded the Exceptional Schools Award by the Best Practice Network
The public is being warned after stickers which are thought to be used by burglary gangs to mark vulnerable homes begun to appear in Redbridge. The stickers, which advertise a 24-hour locksmiths and a telephone number which does not work, have
Mothers and their babies raised money for Children in Need with a swim and exercise session at the community pool in Waltham Forest College in Forest Road, Walthamstow. The event was run by Aquababies East London, which introduces young children
A man charged with four counts of rape has been released on bail. Hui Zhou, 43, of Hawthorne Road in Walthamstow, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court yesterday, when a date was set for his next appearance. The allegations against Zhou date
A Guide leader has recevied the highest accolade which can be given by the movement. Elizabeth Chambers, 26, of Wimbourne Close in Buckhurst Hill, has received the Queen's Guide Award for exceptional leadership and commnuity action. Ms Chambers
Is this definitive proof that a large wildcat is living in Epping Forest? A panther-like creature was spotted relaxing in a tree near Fairmead Road by stunned forest keeper Phil Murfin on Monday. There have been numerous sightings of the so-called
A community choir has performed with a new conductor for the first time. The Theydon Bois Singers were joined by Lawrence Tatnall for a Christmas concert at Theydon Bois Village Hall in Coppice Row on Tuesday. Mr Tatnall joined the group in
Market traders will be holding a special Christmas event for shoppers on Saturday. Workers at the indoor market in Wood Street, Walthamstow, will be dressing up as Christmas-themed characters and hosting a range of acitivities for children and
A family Christmas concert will raise money for a children's hospice. Community Fundraising Committee has organised the event on Saturday at the United Reform Church in Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, for Haven House. The event is supported by
A Christmas ball is being held to commemorate a late pupil and teacher at a school. Aashi Sinha, a year 13 pupil at Forest School, Snaresbrook, died suddenly at the age of 18 on May 8 from heart failure. Over £4,000 has now been raised since
All but a few of the turkeys on this free-range farm have already been snapped up. Paul Abbey, of Roydon Turkey Farm off the B181, is pictured here with his granddaughter Ruby Moreya. He has sold nearly 800 birds, which will be slaughtered
Nick Robinson explains the Loughton Youth Project's work to engage and empower young people.
Waltham Forest’s youth coordinator Matt Lovell will be up against 14 other regional winners for the BBC Unsung Hero of the Year Award on Sunday. Lovell won the BBC London Unsung Hero Award and is now in contention for the national prize after eight
A 38-year-old man has been jailed for possessing a kitchen knife and a brick in a public place. Lorenzo Paul Brown, of Church Hill Road in Walthamstow, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court charged with two drug offences and two counts of possessing
Entrepreneur Eldridge Cooke on why young people must be trained to set up their own business.
A controversial proposal to build a new mosque in South Woodford has been rejected. The Qu’rani Murkaz Trust (QMT) applied to demolish its existing South Woodford Community Centre Mosque in Mulberry Way and erect a new three-storey building.
If you talk to a football fan about a sack race, a sports day event is unlikely to be his first thought. The frequency with which football managers get given the boot, especially at this time of year, means that a week does not pass without the
West Ham United chariman David Gold says no stone will be left unturned in their search for a new striker but admits the club are suffering after putting "our eggs in one basket" in the summer. The Irons broke their club transfer record to bring
A political row has broken out over whether payday loan websites should be accessed on council-owned computers. At tonight’s full council meeting, the Liberal Democrats will put forward a motion calling for the websites of high cost, short-term
Residents living in controlled parking zones will be able to order and renew permits online from Monday. Until now residents have only been able to apply for a permit by writing to the council. Residents can visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/parking
A great-grandfather is lighting up his family’s Christmas with an ever-growing display of illuminations. It is the 16th year Phil Hockley, of Broadoaks, Epping, has put up the lights around his house and garden. The 70-year-old started the
Services on the Central line are returning to normal after severe delays. Late finishing engineering work at Marble Arch caused serious problems around 30 minutes ago.
Epping Forest has the highest amount of 'top priority' potholes in Essex. it has been revealed. According to the most recent quarterly figures, the district has 301 potholes deemed in urgent need of repair. The figure rose from 239 in the previous
A Harley Street practitioner claimed he could cure cancer and HIV with "lifestyle changes and herbs", a court heard. Errol Denton, of St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, pleaded non-guilty to nine counts under section four of the Cancer Act 1939,
An ex-councillor accused of defrauding a charity is due to appear in court today. Geoff Hammond, formerly a Labour councillor representing the Higham Hill ward in Walthamstow, resigned last month when police launched an investigation. The 50
Elliot Omozusi insists there is still a lot more to come from him and he expects to get better and better. The versatile Orient defender has been one of the unheralded stars this season, having become a first-team regular. Omozusi returned
