West Ham United joint-chairman David Gold says the Hammers were “in a dark place for months” but believes a run of four successive Premier League victories has brought fresh optimism to the club. The Irons were deeply embroiled in the relegation
An extra 50 primary school pupils have been signed up for school meals since a healthier menu was introduced. Only 70 of the 194 pupils at Roydon Primary School in Epping Road opted for school dinners before the change. Now after a taster session
A 20-year-old woman has died in hospital following a collision this morning. The victim, from Chigwell, was taken to the Royal London Hospital following the crash in Epping Road at around 6am. A man and woman from Harlow suffered serious
Cluedo characters, Mexican bandits and onesie wearers helped to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. The unusual crowd were taking part in the Epping Forest District Council chairman’s annual charity quiz. Underneath the fancy dress were 17
A century-old scouts group is to change its name next month. The 1st Walthamstow Scouts is to be renamed as the 1st Highams Park Scouts to reflect the group's location. Every Thursday evening, members of the scout group meet at All Saints
A pipe band is celebrating four decades of success. This year marks the 40th anniversary for The Epping Forest Pipe Band which leaders say is still thriving. Recently, the group has been busy with Burn’s Night performances in the district and
Match-winner Lloyd James insists the O’s have been unlucky with penalties after the midfielder ended his side’s spot-kick woes against Swindon Town. Orient have spurned numerous opportunities from the penalty spot this season with David Mooney,
Stallholders unhappy at the closure of Epping’s Monday market due to the visit of the Tour de France are seeking advice from the National Market Traders Association (NMTA). Epping Town Council, which operates the market, has decided to close the
A van owned by a hospice which was stolen in Hastingwood was recovered in nearby Nazeing, it has emerged. The vehicle was taken from the car park of St Clare Hospice at around 11pm on Monday. It was found the next day in Palmers Grove, Nazeing
A soup kitchen should move after 20 years because it is regularly used by disruptive street drinkers, according to police and Waltham Forest Council. Volunteers and supporters of the Christian Kitchen are at the High Court today to find out if
A student has won through to the final of a modelling competition. Rochelle Jones, 23, of Harewood Drive in Clayhall, will compete in the Top Model UK 2014 final against 25 other entrants in the Natural Beauty category. More than 4,000 people
Children across the borough spent hours getting creative as they built a seaside town out of Lego. The 'Legomania' workshop event at Lea Bridge Library in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, was attended by more than 20 children eager to contribute their
Police are appealing for witnesses as a young woman fights for her life in hospital. Officers were called to Epping Road at about 6.15am this morning after a collision between two cars. A female in her 20s from the Chigwell area received life-threatening
A children’s hospice received a £41,150 grant from the Amy Winehouse Foundation. Haven House, in High Road, Woodford Green, will use the money to create a music therapy room, to be named the Amy Winehouse Foundation Music Room, in its new annex
Swindon Town were probably the ideal team for Orient to play as they continue to build momentum following their mini slump. We started as sharply as we have in any game recently and quickly forced Swindon into a number of mistakes which we were
Police arrested 38 people in Waltham Forest during a 24-hour operation. The arrests included seven on suspicion of common assault, four for alleged GBH and one for an unspecified sexual offence. Police have not revealed who has been charged
A church have appointed a new priest, who will join in the summer. Holy Trinity Parish Church, in Mossford Green, Barkingside, have appointed Rev Stuart Batten. He is currently working in Wickham Bishops and Little Braxstead in Essex and is
Teachers and students who died while at a school have been remembered with the opening of a memorial garden. The Tranquillity Garden at Epping St John’s C of E School in Bury Lane, Epping, was opened today. The site, on ground previously part
Sam and Billie Faiers of The Only Way is Essex are backing a campaign to raise money for Haven House Children’s Hospice The Par-tea campaign will launch at Seasons Restaurant, in The Broadway, Woodford Green on March 14. It aims to encourage
Carers and those they care for are being invited to a weekly meeting. The get-together will take place at Wanstead Baptist Church Hall in Wellington Road on the first Tuesday of every month, from 12pm to 2pm. Organiser Teresa Farnham said:
Ronnie O’Sullivan cruised into the third round of the Welsh Open after a convincing 4-1 win over Norwich-based Barry Pinches on Tuesday night. The reigning world champion fell just short of a maximum break in the opening frame as he missed the
A woman in her 20s has been taken to hospital with “life threatening” injuries after a crash this morning. The ambulance service was called at around 6am to the crash on Epping Road, between the Wake Arms Roundabout and Upshire, Crown Hill.
A 24-year-old man has been accused of sexual assault. Tommy Higgins of Honey Lane in Waltham Abbey is accused of five more counts of breaching on non-molestation order already placed upon him. In November and December Mr Higgins is accused
Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash. Police were called to Epping New Road, near Epping, at around 6.15am to reports of a collision. Two vehicles were involved in the accident between between the Wakes
West Ham United could make a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell. The 22-year-old joined City last season and was considered one of England’s brightest talents. However, a number of injuries and a lack of first team football
A High Court decision on whether a soup kitchen can challenge an eviction bid by Waltham Forest Council is expected today. Charity Christian Kitchen has been providing hot meals to homeless and destitute people from a van based in Mission Grove
Firefighters have released four people trapped following a crash involving two cars near Epping this morning. Using two sets of cutting equipment, crews had released all casualties by 7.45am. The A1404 Epping New Road between Bell Common and
Patients who received a fine when they used a surgery car park with no functioning ticket machines are still in the dark over whether they will get their money back. The two machines in the car park, which is used by visitors to the South Woodford
A court date has been set for a man accused of several sexual offences. Mohamed Mechtak, of no fixed address, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court yesterday charged with six offences, including sexual assault, attempted rape and false imprisonment
The A1404 Epping New Road between Bell Common and the Wake Arms roundabout is closed following an accident this morning. Traffic is being diverted through Theydon Bois. Queues of traffic are building up on all surrounding roads and drivers are
A Redbridge social club raised £1,000 for an adventure playground for young disabled people. Redbridge 18 Plus staged a series of events, including karaoke, a charity race night and a sponsored walk, to raise money for East London Handicapped Adventure
The demolition of an electrical substation to make way for 11 flats would cause "chaos" in surrounding roads, it is claimed. Epping Forest District Council has recommended the approval of a plan to create nine two-bedroom and two one-bedroom flats
