A care home for people with dementia, which was recently in the spotlight after a nurse refused to call an ambulance for a resident with a broken neck, has been criticised by the Care Quality Commission. A report on Queens Court Nursing Home in
Exotic arrangements inspired members at the latest meeting of Ongar Flower Club. Rekha Naidoo's ‘Inspirations of India’ was made up of six arrangements inspired by the country, last week. Bright colours put a spring in members’ step as they
A cat sanctuary which used to house 600 animals every year is calling on the community to help as it tries to battle through funding cuts. Chestnut Cat Sanctuary in Esgors Cottages, Thornwood, says it is struggling as donations fall and the number
Three cleaning ladies, about to be put out to pasture by their overzealous office manager, get the idea of their lives when a chance wrong number requiring A Sex Chat Line rings into the office. “Why not run a Sex Chat Line?” After all
Volunteer Saira Mir is an external liaision officer at Faizen-e-Islam Mosque in Corbett Road, Walthamstow. Ms Mir dedicates her time to run a sit-down service which provides a daily hot meal to the elderly, homeless and in need, across Waltham
A man charged with murdering Aaron Carriere and Josiah Manful in Leytonstone has been remanded in custody today after appearing at the Old Bailey. Devonte Campbell, 19, of no fixed abode, was held in custody ahead of his next appearance on May
Olympic cycling champion Laura Trott believes the newly opened London 2012 cycling venue will be a huge asset for cyclists in Waltham Forest, and that future world champions may come from the borough. Speaking to the Guardian at the Lee Valley
Shoppers and businesses believe planned increases in parking charges across the district will be bad for the local economy. The fees will increase for the first time in five years and are set to be implemented from May 1. Epping Forest District
Road safety improvements have been promised after a number of cars crashed into buildings in the last three weeks. Lower Park Road, in Loughton, has seen two cars plough into living rooms in the early hours of the morning. A car hit the home
A Conservative councillor accused of threatening a neighbour with an imitation firearm will not stand in the up-and-coming local elections, his party has confirmed. Nick Buckmaster, 50, of Mount Echo Drive in Chingford had the whip suspended at
Averil Dongworth, the chief executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), whose retirement was revealed yesterday, has said she has faced the most challenging three years of her career. Ms Dongworth informed
The majority of elderly residents evacuated from sheltered housing after a water main burst on Friday could return to their homes in two days. A total of 30 falts at Robert Daniels court in Thrifts Mead, Theydon Bois, was declared unsafe by firefighters
It wasn’t too long ago that Dave Davies rubbished any idea of The Kinks reforming – particularly given what happened on his 50th birthday. “He stamped on my cake,” he says breathily. “Ray threw me a party, then, just as I was about to cut the cake
A consultation has been launched over a proposed 25 per cent increase parking charges. In a report to Epping Forest Distrcit Council's cabinet outlining an increase annual revenue of £160,000, a rise for parking longer than two hours from £2.80
A man who attempted to steal lead from the roof of a bank has been given a community order. Liam Godwin-Jones, 26, of York Road in Ilford, was spotted member of the public on the roof of Lloyds TSB Bank in Cranbrook Road, Ilford, at 1am on March
Waltham Forest, rooted to the bottom of Ryman North, turned the league table upside down on Saturday as they beat third-placed Harlow Town 1-0 at home to keep their survival hopes alive. The Stags went into the game having not won a league match
Ryan FC Under-16s are County Cup champions again after beating Barking 3-1 after extra-time at the Mile End Stadium on Sunday. Two goals from George Sharpe and another from Jayden Vernette meant Ryan retained the cup they won last season. Manager
Old Loughtonians continue to battle for third place in the Conference East and completed a 2-1 win against relegation-threatened St Albans at the weekend. Loughts began the game brightly and created numerous chances in the opening minutes.
A battle of the bands competition raised over £3,000 for charity on Saturday. Shockhed, from Wanstead High School, took the top prize with a cover of the Arctic Monkey’s Teddy Picker, an original song and a cover of Spandau Ballet’s Gold. Record
Handsworth Primary School secured their place at next month’s London Mini Games with victory at Waltham Forest Hockey Club’s annual youth competition. In February, more than 35 teams from 24 different Primary Schools descended on Peter May Sports
The headteacher of a school attended by a “role model” pupil who has died suddenly has said staff and pupils are devastated. Aneesha Fazarally, 14, died suddenly on Sunday, although the circumstances surrounding her death have not been revealed
The benefits of the Tour De France visiting Epping will far outweigh any disruption, according to MP Eleanor Laing. Mrs Laing has moved to reassure residents after widespread road closures were announced and it emerged High Street market traders
The family of a man who was found dead in an alleyway have described him as a “troubled and tormented soul”. Stephen Pope, 35, died after a suspected burglary in Mason Way, Waltham Abbey, on Thursday. In a statement his family said: "This is
A 49-year-old man will appear in court today charged with 14 counts of handling stolen goods. Graham Goodwin, of The Windsors in Buckhurst Hill, has been accused of handling stolen car and motorcycle parts on an industrial estate in Chelmsford.
Neighbours of union leader Bob Crow have described him as ‘quiet and reserved’ away from the spotlight. Mr Crow, the general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport union (RMT), died from a heart attack yesterday morning. He was known
The O’s are certainly in the ascendancy on the back of a six-game unbeaten run and made history by gaining their first maximum points last night at Vale Park since the late 1950s. With news filtering through that our closest rivals – namely Wolves
Tributes have been paid to a “role model” teenager who died on Sunday. Aneesha Fazarally, 14, a pupil at Heathcote School and Science College in Normanton Park, has been described as “always having a smile on her face”. The circumstances surrounding
Three lanes are closed and there are severe delays on the North Circular due to a car fire. Police were called at around 8.20am to reports of a broken down BMW which had caught on fire between the M11 Junction 4 and A12 Eastern Avenue at Redbridge
New acts have been announced for the return of the Chingford Village Festival. Now in its 20th year, organisers have also secured a venue for a host of bands. Organiser Irene Bull, has been running the festival in north Chingford for two decades
A group of thirty volunteers have cycled hundreds of miles on indoor bikes to raise money for a leading social care provider. The sponsored cycling challenge held on March 5 was organised by volunteers of Vibrance, a charity founded in Redbridge
Two sporting greats will feature at a fundraising evening for Haven House Children's Hospice. Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, who has won 16 World Darts Championships, and six-time World Snooker Champion Steve Davis OBE, owner, will attend the fundraising
A man accused of attacking and harassing a woman is due to appear in court today. Bruce Williams, 22, of St Leonards Road in Nazeing, is charged with visiting Stephanie Smithers’ home in Harlow on November 4, 8 and 11 and sending her friend an
Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors are united in their opposition to the opening of another "low grade" pound shop in the High Street area of Walthamstow, claiming it will be detrimental to the area. Poundland announced this week that the
Three boys have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a 12-year-old of his mobile phone. Police were called to a playground area in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow, on Monday following reports of a robbery. The male victim had been threatened by three
A friend of Bob Crow for 25 years has said the trade union leader “will never be replaced.” Mr Crow, the general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport union (RMT), died from a heart attack yesterday morning. Mr Crow, who lived in Woodford
Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade described their first victory at Port Vale for 57 years as "fantastic" after they kept pace with their promotion rivals. The O's battled to a 2-0 victory at Port Vale which kept them second in League 1 and in front
