Eton Manor assumed pole position in the London 1 North title race after they beat league leaders Westcliff 8-0 at home on Saturday and leapfrogged their opponents to the top of the table with five matches to play. With tough trips to Luton and
Senior Division Cup Kelvedon Hatch brushed Ryan aside 3-0 on route to the semi-finals after Chris Neville, Bill Munroe and Gary Smith fired home the goals. Joining them will be Leigh Ramblers who beat Westhamians 7-1. Jack O’Connor, Max
The Mayor of Waltham Forest and councillors celebrated Commonwealth Day this morning by taking part in a flag-flying ceremony at Waltham Forest Assembly Hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow. Mayor Nadeem Ali said: "Local communities – wherever they
A woman who published a historical account of Walthamstow this week claims the area has lost its magic. Marion Cunningham, 71, was raised in Walthamstow after being born in Thorpe Coombe Hospital in Forest Road in 1942. Now living on Canvey
Police are appealing for information after a woman fought off an attacker in Loughton. At around 1am on Sunday morning a woman in her 20s was walking in Barrington Road, Loughton, when she was approached from behind. The man tried to pull her
No compensation will be given to market traders set to lose a day’s earnings when the Tour de France visits Epping, the county council has confirmed. The Monday market in High Street will not go ahead on July 7 when 6,000 people are expected to
A hit and run which left a taxi driver with serious injuries followed an argument between his colleagues and an unlicensed cabbie, it has been claimed. Paramedics were called to Epping High Street shortly after 1am on Saturday after reports of
Police officers are raising money for charity by taking part in the London to Brighton 100km challenge. The six officers, based at Woodford police station in High Road, Woodford Green, will complete the challenge in aid of Blind Veterans UK, a
Police are appealing for information after cannabis was discovered in a property. An estate agent was due to carry out an inspection on the rented property at Hermitage Court in Woodford Road, Snaresbrook, but several attempts to contact the tenant
A rogue landlord has been fined £9,000 after renting out an unsafe property. Ajay Mohan Kapur, of Cranbrook Road in Ilford, was prosecuted after unsafe gas appliances and electrics were found at a property in Ardwell Avenue. He was ordered
Walthamstow could become a ‘mini-Holland’ after £30million was secured to improve facilities for cyclists. Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that Waltham Forest is one of three boroughs in London to be chosen for the cash. Detailed
Norwich City striker Jamar Loza has returned to the Premier League club following the end of his loan spell with Leyton Orient. The 19-year-old forward made one start and two substitute appearances for the O's during his time with Orient. The
The Bishop of Barking is retiring after four decades of ordained service. For the last 11 years Right Reverend David Hawkins has covered Barking & Dagenham, Epping Forest, Harlow, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. A farewell
Six illegal workers were arrested at a business which has previously been prosecuted for similar offences. Acting on a tip-off, immigration enforcement officers swooped on a factory used by UK Snacks Ltd in Orient Way, Leyton, at 11.30am on Wednesday
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Charlton Athletic midfielder Diego Poyet. The son of Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has recently broken into Charlton's side and is earning rave reviews. The Hammers are reportedly one of several
A dedicated fundraiser is set to face one of her biggest fears to raise money for a boy’s life-changing operation. Daisy Rankin, of Buckhurst Hill, will snorkel with Sand Tiger Sharks, Black Tip Reef Sharks and Brown Sharks at the London Aquarium
Extremist Muslim preacher Anjem Choudary is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police after campaigning in a van inscribed with the logo of Syrian opposition group with close links to al-Qaeda. Choudary, based in Walthamstow, and his followers
My last three weeks have been spent in Jamaica feasting on jerk pork and chicken, spicy patties, goat curry, callaloo and salt fish with ackee. Whereever you eat, the swankiest or simplest restaurant, there’s always hot-pepper sauce on the table
West ham might not have been playing this weekend but all in all it was a pretty good turn of events results-wise. Despite not kicking a ball only the Cardiff Fulham game could have ended in a more favourable outcome for the Hammers with Crystal
An overturned car has been removed and the road reopened after a crash this morning. A man has been taken to hospital after a crash left his car overturned. Southend Road was opened around 11.00am after the vehicle was removed near Roding Lane
A farm has been targeted by thieves for the second time in two weeks. In the latest raid at Water End Farm in Epping Road, Ongar, items valued at up to £15,000 were stolen. On Friday evening, thieves broke in through a gate and drove across
Forthcoming fundraising events in aid of a hospice will include a quiz and music concert. Waltham Abbey Church in Highbridge Street is hosting a concert by choral group Men2Sing in aid of St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood. The
A man who admitted laundering at least £1.7million is due to be sentenced today. Asim Altaf Rathore, 43, of Wood Street in Walthamstow, collected cash from criminal groups in England and Scotland and accessed banking systems. The money would
A former West Hatch High School pupil has been knocked out of The Voice. Luciee Closier, 17, from Loughton, was lost out to Jazz Bates-Chambers in the battle round on Saturday. The duo performed Bruno Mars' 'Grenade'. Judge Ricky Wilson
A taxi driver was taken to hospital after being run over. Saeid Chaudhari was reported to have been crossing High Street, Epping, when he was struck by a car at around 1am on Sunday. Mr Chaudhari who is in his 30s remains in hospital with injuries
A man has been taken to hospital after a rcrash left his car overturned. An ambulance was called to Southend Road in South Woodford at around 9.25am. A man in his 30s was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital for treatment for a shoulder injury.
The first night of an unusual “bring your own booze” event at a controversial nightclub has passed without incident. Funky Mojoe, in High Road, South Woodford, lost a landmark High Court bid last month to overturn a decision to cut its opening
A 19-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the murders of Aaron Carriere and Josiah Manful in Leytonstone. Devonte Campbell, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Saturday. Police confirmed that he was the last of 12 people arrested
Having had unproven allegations of anti-social behaviour caused by Christian Kitchen's activities refuted in 2013, Cllr Robbins has another go at justifying the decision to evict them, and in doing so contradicts himself (Guardian, March 6). First
While Michael McGough is correct (Guardian, February 27) that the European Investment Bank (EIB) provided a loan to Ford’s operation in Turkey, it’s important to remember that since 2005 Ford UK has received over £1bn in loans from the same European
The 2013/2014 season has been a great season to be an Orient fan. With a recording breaking start to the season, combined with being one of the highest goalscoring teams in England, there has been much to celebrate both home and away. The team
The mother of a boy with a life-threatening condition is continuing her mission to help find a cure by jumping out of an aeroplane at 13,000ft. Regan Clark, 10, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes five years ago and his mother and father, Charmaine
I would just like to ask other residents of Epping if they are fed up with having to walk through broken bottles and glasses and vomit on Saturday and Sunday mornings on the pedestrianised area near the fountain? Me and my partner like to take
The BBC’s long-running programme Antiques Roadshow will visit Waltham Forest. Presenter Fiona Bruce and a variety of antique and fine art specialists will be filming at Waltham Forest Assembly Hall in Forest Road on August 31. People are invited
I would like to bring to your attention that Labour have been posting leaflets through residents doors that take credit for increasing police numbers in the borough of Walthamstow. I am aghast that a party can take credit for something that Boris Johnson
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after cash machines were damaged. The suspect approached the ATMs in The Broadway, Loughton, and tampered with card reader slots, causing £200 worth of damage and taking the machines
As a result of evidence from several clusters of householders reporting attempted and actual home burglaries, in Higham Hill, over recent months, our residents have asked for the full delivery of the crime prevention contract between our local police
Chutzpah doesn't come close. Labour's attempt to clam credit for Boris Johnson's decision to provide Waltham Forest with 119 extra police officers is a bare faced lie - and they know it! Waltham Forest council has no say over police numbers and
Newly promoted Chingford produced a performance to savour to record their second victory of the season against local rivals Woodford in a fiercely contested, full blooded but fair game played in a good spirit at an unrelentingly blistering pace.
A number of my constituents have told me, this week, that they have seen a leaflet from the Labour Party which claims that Labour is responsible for the extra 119 police officers who are coming into Waltham Forest. This is a blatant lie and it
Every child should have the right to feel safe and supported in school but sadly this is not the case for some children with long term health conditions such as Type 1 diabetes. While many of these children receive exceptional care, some children
I read with interest London Lib Dem MEP Sarah Ludford's letter (Guardian, February 20). She is of course right to point out the benefits of the EU. It is good for trade, and the EU supports many social projects in this country. Almost all our environmental
Young people are to vote for those who will give them a voice on issues across Epping Forest. Elections for the Epping Forest Youth Council will take place in schools until March 21. There are two seats available to each school and elected
A smart phone app has been launched offering interactive information about a historic town. The Waltham Abbey app created by Epping based Swivel Creations is aimed at helping tourists and shoppers to take advantage of what the town has to offer
Drivers are calling for action over a permanent traffic bollard they claim is unsafe. The bollard at the junction of High Elms and Elm Grove in Woodford Green was installed in April last year to stop drivers cutting across the pavement. But
A bar manager says her confidence has soared since booking her place in the final of a beauty pageant for plus-size women. Kirstie Horner, 29, of Woodford Green, won the title of Miss Essex Curve 2014 and will now join 11 others in the grand final
Redbridge Council is continuing to defy an order to pay thousands of pounds in legal costs to a cafe owner after it acted "unreasonably and without cause" in a long-running planning dispute, it is claimed. The authority withdrew an enforcement
