A man has been found guilty of attacking a policeman. Aneel Tyrell, 30, of Algers Close in Loughton, was convicted at Harlow Magistrates Court. Tyrell was also charged with making off without paying for a £35 taxi fare. Tyrell committed
Mark Noble is being linked with a potential January move to Newcastle United. Reports claim former West Ham United boss Alan Pardew is keen on the 26-year-old midfielder, who has spent his entire career at Upton Park. Everton are also said
The Bishop of Chelmsford, Rt Reverand Stephen Cottrell, visited Chingford Church of England School to bless the school's new playground and outdoor classroom this week.
A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Chigwell. Police arrested a man, from Chigwell, in Loughton in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of GBH with intent, following the incident at Limes Farm
The vast majority of primary schools in Waltham Forest have met a tougher new government numeracy and literacy target. Figures released by the Department of Education show all but two schools in the borough are reaching the required level.
A family of five escaped a house fire early this morning. Four fire engines were sent to Lavender Place in Ilford at 12.32am. A man was treated for smoke inhalation and burns and a woman and three children were treated for smoke inhalation.
A £5,500 charitable donation from the Guardian will help support people who need vital care at a Hastingwood hospice. Epping Forest reporter David Eggboro visited St Clare Hospice yesterday to hand over the cheque to delighted staff, who will use
A volunteer group is looking for people to help operate Epping Forest Visitor Centre. The Friends of Epping Forest are preparing for the re-opening of the centre in High Beach in April. The centre will close from December 29 while the new volunteers
Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred following comments made on Twitter after a football match. A police investigation was launched after complaints about tweets sent following the match between Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce will be without seven players for tomorrow’s crucial Premier League game against Sunderland and two more are doubtful ahead of the game. The Black Cats sit bottom of the table and have only taken eight points
This misty view of Chingford Plains was taken by Catherine Cavanagh on her way to work today. The foggy weather that has lingered over London and the south east for the past three days is gradually starting to clear.
Do you live to eat or eat to live? If, like me, it’s the former, you’ll welcome our new, weekly online feature, Food in the Forest. Food now dominates our TV programmes, newspapers and high streets. The Great British Bake Off encouraged
A former Labour councillor has pleaded guilty to abusing his position to defraud a charity. Geoff Hammond, who represented Higham Hill ward in Walthamstow, admitted the offence during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court yesterday. Hammond
Two children with life-limiting conditions rubbed shoulders with the stars at a Downing Street party hosted by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne. Emmanuel Fafowora, eight, and his six-year-old sister Priscilla, of Woodford Green, who both
Enjoy a magical winter in Spitafields, with a mixture of old and new sounds. In the area’s iconic and hidden spaces, discover early masterpieces, contemporary music, intimate performances and events for all ages. Spanning 12 days, the Winter Music
Brummie television presenter Frank Skinner has already sold out his Soho Theatre run, so he's bringing a brand new show, Man in a Suit, to Leicester Square Theatre for a full month-long West End run. Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Place, WC2 Details
Naughty popstrel Miley Cyrus is set to come to The 02 in May, bringing plenty of banging tunes from her Bangerz album, titilation and considerable tongue action, I'd imagine. Who knows, maybe there will be a wrecking ball or two involved as well.
Cineworld Harlow Telephone: 0871 200 2000, www.cineworld.co.uk Frozen (PG), The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug (12A), Gravity (12A), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (12A), Saving Mr Banks (PG), Anchorman 2 (TBC), Free Birds (U) Odeon Lee Valley
Almost ten years ago to the day, Peter Jackson was preparing to unveil The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King, the concluding chapter of his ambitious Tolkien trilogy, to UK audiences. The third film subsequently won all 11 Academy Awards
Teddy bears, trading cards, yo-yos: these are just some of the distracting contraband that fill school uniform pockets, sneaked across classrooms to be pawed and admired by fellow students, while sir’s back is turned. That is until they become
They’ve been making crowds swoon for years. Now the most successful boyband in music history is coming to the 02. Backstreet Boys are back with a bang, and will perform for the first time in ten years as the original five-piece as part of their
At the beginning of this year I had a bet with my friend Frank Henry,” says Wilko Johnson. “Henry’s going: nah man, you’re going to live forever. And I’m saying: look man, I won’t see Christmas. “So we made this bet. I bet Frank Henry £100 that
Residents living in parking permit zones across the borough can order and renew their permits online as of Monday. This is the latest service to be launched online by Redbridge Council, and residents can be accessed on the Council's website Redbridge-i
There is currently queuing traffic on the M11 into London. Congestion is occuring southbound between junction 5 at Loughton and junction 4 in South Woodford. There is also heavy traffic on the A406 North Circular road southbound between the
London Fire Brigade's union members are set for a four-hour strike today in protest at Government reforms to pensions. An estimated 6,000 staff are due to walkout between 6pm and 10pm, and are also set to strike tomorrow. During the strike,
The owner of a chicken shop destroyed by a fire while suspected of trading in breach of a council order is due in court today. Akhtar Khan is charged with four counts of breaching the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Mr Khan is due to appear
