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  • TAEKWONDO: Muhammad beats Cook to be world number one

    Walthamstow’s Olympic bronze medallist Lutalo Muhammad is number one in the world after winning the inaugural World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester. The 22-year-old edged a tense final in the -80kg category, beating Russia’s Albert Gaun in sudden

  • Campaigners praise head of 'failing' school for results

    A parent group which successfully campaigned against a school becoming academy when it was deemed failing has praised a headteacher after a dramatic improvement in results. Ofsted earlier this year said Snaresbrook Primary School, in Meadow Walk

  • Festive market in Wood Street

    Market traders held a special festive indoor Christmas market this week. Workers at the indoor market in Wood Street, Walthamstow hosted a range of acitivities for children and adults during the event on Saturday. There was a fancy dress competition

  • Man banned from swearing in own home

    A 45-year-old has been banned from swearing for five years – even in his own home. Magistrates imposed the condition as part of an anti-social behaviour order given to Paul Crick, of Eagle Close, Waltham Abbey. Another condition bans him from

  • Girls school hosts annual senior citizens party

    A secondary school has hosted its annual party for senior citizens. The event at Walthamstow School for Girls, in Church Hill, Walthamstow, took place yesterday. Organised by the school's Assistant Head, Gemma Budgen, and run by the students

  • Ongoing concerns over patient safety at hospitals

    A hospital trust is set to be placed in special measures to protect patients’ safety after a damning report found bosses had failed to address longstanding problems with the quality of the care. A Care Quality Commission (CQC) report published

  • Concern over future of community sport

    There are fears over the future of affordable sport after a community club was told it must leave its home of five decades. Ongar Social and Sports Club has offered low-cost facilities from its Love lane base since the 1960s, but the town council

  • Chemist Christmas opening times

    Opening times for NHS Pharmacies in an around Epping Forest on Christmas and Boxing Day have been released. On Christmas Day, the closest pharmacy to Epping Forest is Ramco Chemist in High Street, Harlow, which will open for one hour from noon.

  • Firm fined after giving waste to man in van

    A building firm has been fined £500 for fly-tipping after its managing director admitted giving waste to an unknown man in a van. Ultimate Lofts and Extensions Limited, based in Old Harlow, was found to have failed in its duty of care when disposing

  • Pupils prepare for nativity

    A total of 180 children are preparing for a nativity performance with a twist tomorrow. Pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School in Brook Road, Walthamstow, perform a 'wriggly' version of the play, which includes more movement than the traditional

  • Image of suspected burglar released

    The police have released an image of a man wanted in connection with a burglary. The suspect is believed to have forced his way into a home in Walthamstow in October with a screwdriver, but no date or address has been released.

  • Stabbing suspects bailed

    Two people have been released on bail after being questioned over the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy. A 20-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of the attack in Limes Avenue, near the Limes Farm estate in Chigwell

  • FOOTBALL: Forest see off Cambridge

    A new game plan paid off for Waltham Forest men, who edged to a 5-4 win over Cambridge University. Forest deployed a 3-4-1-2 formation aimed at giving the defence more protection and it seemed to work early on as Forest took a 3-0 lead into half-time

  • RUGBY: Table-toppers Manor beat Ruislip

    Eton Manor are top of the London One North league after beating Ruislip 37-11 at home. Callum McKie got Manor off the mark with a drop goal early on and the hosts extended their lead when Stephen Ross powered over the line for the first try which

  • Rapist sentencing postponed again

    The sentencing of a rapist who attacked a woman after she became separated from her boyfriend on a night out has been postponed for the second time. Michael Wilson, 32, of Grange Road in Plaistow, was due to be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court

  • Women bailed in connection with shooting

    Two women arrested on suspicion of assisting a man accused of attempted murder have been bailed. A 23 year-old from Essex and a 41-year-old from north London were arrested on Monday in connection with a shooting at Lizvale Farm in Navestock in

  • School stages Christmas nativity

    A primary school held a traditional nativity yesterday, complete with angels, shepherds and a manger. Wanstead Church School, on Church Path, Wanstead, held the event in their school hall for parents, children and staff. A second performance

  • Pothole Man's TV debut

    I now have fame and fortune, minus the fortune, after my masked face appeared on television. Yesterday I appeared on Channel 5’s Pothole Britain to highlight the plight of the district’s motorists. Cavernous carriageway craters cause concern

  • Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United preview

    West Ham United will hope to book their place in the Capital One Cup semi-finals with a win at Tottenham Hotspur this evening. The Hammers will have to again manage without midfielder Kevin Nolan who is serving the second of his three-match ban

  • Betting shop bid blocked

    A bid to open a bookmakers has been blocked after 1,000 people signed a petition opposing it. William Hill applied to create a new branch in Church Lane,  Leytonstone, but concerns were raised over crime and anti-social behaviour associated with

  • West Ham United linked with Valencia striker

    West Ham United have been linked with a move for Valencia striker Jonas. The Brazil forward moved to Spain two years ago and has since scored more than 30 La Liga goals. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is desperate to strengthen his attack and could

  • Nativity production is big and bossy

    Reception class pupils performed a nativity in front of 150 proud parents yesterday morning. A 75-strong cast of four and five-year-olds from Dragonfly, Ladybird and Caterpillar classes performed The Bossy King at Staples Road Primary School in

  • Burglary police bid to trace owners of seized items

    Police have published pictures of property seized during an investigation into a series of burglaries in the hope of finding the owners. The Items, including mobile phones, designer jewellery, a gold mouse and a statuette of a gold jewelled elephant

  • Police attack accused set for court

    A man accused of assaulting two police officers is set to appear in court. Alexandros Modestou, of Old House Lane in Roydon, is said to have attacked the officers in Harlow on October 8. The 39-year-old also faces a charge of using threatening

  • Warning over Olympic legacy plans

    Regeneration of the Olympic Park can only proceed if millions of pounds can be found to plug a funding gap, a report has warned. The London Assembly’s Regeneration Committee predicted a shortfall of around £9million in 2015/16 which has put London

  • Sisters run for relief effort

    Two sisters took part in a nativity fun run to raise money for people living in poverty overseas. Catalina, 24, and sister Emily Bingham, 22, of Kings Road in Leytonstone, attended the annual event, organised by CAFOD on Clapham Common on Saturday